Former Gov. Cellucci dies at age 65 after battle with ALS
Former Governor Argeo Paul Cellucci passed away Saturday after a battle with ALS. Argeo Paul Cellucci was born April 24, 1948 to Italian-American parents Priscilla and Argeo. He grew up in Hudson. A Republican in Massachusetts, Cellucci was well-liked and respected. In fact, he never lost an election over his three decades in elected office,...
Italian American Historical Society of Rhode Island
The Italian American Historical Society of Rhode Island (IAHS) will award scholarships to students of Italian American descent who demonstrate high potential and who intend on furthering their education full time at a U.S. college or university. To determine the winners, a scholarship lottery drawing will be utilized for applicants meeting...
Collegeville bakery fills the gap left by Mount Carmel Feast
Like a lot of folks, Steve Carcarey and his wife, Patrizia, looked forward to the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Feast in Bridgeport every year. But unlike others who can do no more than mourn the untimely end of the line for the nearly century-old event that would have been held this weekend, the couple is in a position to host a crowd-...
Middletown: Concert association hosts “Rigoletto” by CT Lyric Opera, CT Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra at MHS May 14
Composer Giuseppe Verdi's bold and fascinating opera, Rigoletto, will be presented live and fully staged in Middletown on Saturday, May 14. Performed by the acclaimed CT Lyric Opera company and CT Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, the Greater Middletown Concert Association hosts this one-night-only event at Middletown's MHS Performing Arts Center, 200 La...
L'abbraccio di Greenwich nel Connecticut alle cittadine italiane Rose e Morra de Sanctis da oggi gemellate
di Riccardo Chioni Non c'è dubbio che la città di Greenwich in Connecticut respira e parla italiano, i dati lo confermano.Qui si registra infatti la più alta densità di italiani d'America con una particolarità che li contraddistingue: provengono tutti da due paesini, Rose in provincia di Cosenza e Morra de Sanctis in provincia di Avellino,...
Miss RI Italia Announces 2016 Winners
Miss Rhode Island Italia has announced the 2016 titleholders from the 3rd Annual Miss RI Italia Pageant that was held on May 22 at the Providence Marriott Downtown. The winners include Little Miss Rhode Island Italia Lola Paolissi, Miss Rhode Island Pre-Teen Italia Marie Balemian, Miss Rhode Island Teen Italia Jenna Rose Rambone, Miss Rhode Island...
Now, that's Italian
By Terry Date Old world flavor promises new world delight on Day 2 at The Feast of the Three Saints. The Taste of Italy event, Saturday, Sept. 3, at Cafe Tre Santi — the Holy Rosary Church parking lot — will unveil traditional sausage, mozzarella and bread making, and display real Italian olive oils and wines. Each presenter will serv...
Columbus Day parade in Hamden to celebrate Italian heritage
By Kate Ramunni When the Greater New Haven County Columbus Day Parade steps off Sunday at Hamden High School, it will represent more than just a celebration of Christopher Columbus, but of Italian-American traditions that are at risk of being lost, according to those taking part in the parade. This year, it's Hamden's turn to host...
Columbus Day 2013 Activities in Branford
The town of Branford goes all out for Columbus Day weekend which takes place this years from October 12-14, with Monday, Oct. 14 as the designated holiday. Columbus Day Committee secretary and publicity chair Magdalen Sparaco said they have a wonderful parade planned filled with bands, floats, vehicles, and more. The governor, lieutenant governor...
‘Indelible Italia’ Exhibit at West End Museum
The West End Museum is extending the run of its current photography exhibit, Indelebile Italia, which celebrates the beauty and mystery of Italy. The show will now run through from December 5 in the Museum's Members' Gallery. It is free and open to the public. (Media note: Downloadable show-related images appear here.) Indelebile Italia ph...
Beyond Words: Italian Renaissance Books exhibit opens Sept. 22 at Gardner Museum
Rarely seen, exquisite Renaissance manuscripts and early printed books make this a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition. Beyond Words: Italian Renaissance Books showcases over 65 Renaissance paintings hidden between the covers of rare books in Boston's libraries and museums. The works – remarkable for their beauty and jewel-like colors – will be on view a...
New England’s “Little Italies”
Little Italy isn't just one neighborhood in Lower Manhattan, it's a group of neighborhoods all across America. These neighborhoods have been incorporated into the fabric of the towns they reside in and have become an essential part of each city. With a desire to maintain Italian culture, these neighborhoods prosper today through a strong work ethic...