by James Pasto In July 2013, I wrote about the North End Historical Society's documentary. I had thought that the film would be premiered in early 2014. I was optimistic. Nevertheless, good things come to those who wait, and the film was finally premiered on Jan. 20, 2016 at Suffolk University's Modern Theatre on Washington Street – and wi...
Old school Italian comic Dom Irrera and new school Italian comic Sebastian Maniscalco will headline four big shows in Connecticut tonight, March 22 and March 23 & 30, 2013. Dom Irrera's stand-up material was honed in a multi-generational Italian household. He grew up in South Philadelphia while living with his mother, sister, grandmoth...
Sunday, August 25th 10:45 PMTraditional candlelight last walk of Saint Anthony to the chapel for the Opening Ceremonies of the FEAST OF SANTA LUCIA. Exposition and blessing of the Statue of Santa Lucia and devotees followed by a short procession. Monday, August 26th 12:00 PMMass celebrated in honor of Santa Lucia at Saint Leonard of Port...
By Keith Kountz The National Italian American Foundation promotes and preserves Italian culture in the United States, and the head of the organization happens to be a Connecticut native, Anita Bevacque McBride. News 8 spoke with McBride via satellite about her the organization, its mission and her connecticut roots. "I was bo...
Romeo G. Petroni died Monday, Aug. 3. He is the only native son to become a Superior Court judge during the 20th Century. "It's a demanding, challenging position that requires broad knowledge of the law, but at this point in my life, I'm ready for it," Judge Petroni said in May 1990 when he received the appointment. Judge Petroni had lived 60...
Newport Festa Italiana will celebrate their 21st year of promoting the appreciation of Italian culture through food, music, and the arts from September 24th through October 12th. The 21st Newport Festa Italiana starts on Thursday, September 24, with John Panaggio Original Ziti Night at Vasco da Gama Hall from 5 to 7 PM. Adults $18/children...
The Abington Community Library is pleased to announce a partnership with SIAMO NEPA for a special event in honor of St. Joseph's feast day. St. Joseph is the Patron Saint of Italian-Americans and of immigrants. Come and enjoy a traditional Italian-American celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 19. This St. Joseph's Day Italian herit...
In Providence, there seems to be an unwritten rule: if it's Italian, we approve. Many of us delight in passing under the Atwells Avenue archway where La Pigna (the pine cone or the pineapple, depending on who you ask) welcomes us into our own Little Italy, the historic Federal Hill. We proudly declare that the best Italian food can be foun...
At the annual Columbus Day celebration, Alfred Fusco is a fixture as familiar as the zeppole he's become popular for serving at the downtown celebration of Italian-American heritage and culture. But he won't be working the booth this Sunday, a first since the city's celebration started a half decade ago: Fusco has earned a place at the fro...
Neapolitan Italian tenor Giovanni Formisano sings a recital of songs in Italian and in Neapolitan dialect with opera arias from Andrea Chenier, Lucia di Lammermoor, Il Corsaro and L'Arlesiana. Formisano will be assisted by piano accompanist Bradley Pennington, Artistic Director of Boston Bel Canto Opera, who will also play piano selections by...
Greenwich and other nearby residents can experience the foods and fine wines direct from 20 different regions in Italy. Greenwich resident Fiore Screnci and son Michael Screnci have started importing business Aromi Wine and Food. The Screnci family comes from small south Italian town Santa Caterina Dello Jonio. The concept starte...
Si sono riuniti nella citta' di Stamford in Connecticut i Delegati ed i Rappresentanti del Comitato Tricolore per gli italiani nel Mondo delle circoscrizioni consolari di Boston, New York/Connecticut, New Jersey, Philadelfia, aree sostanzialmente del Nord Est degli USA.I lavori sono iniziati con un minuto di silenzio in Onore di Mirko Tremaglia fon...