Book Presentation: “Where’s Marianna – Aundi è Marianna?” – August 4
When: Monday, August 4, 2014 — 6 to 7:30 p.m.Where: East Boston Public Library, 265 Bremen Street, East Boston, MA East Boston native Lisa Cappuccio will present her new book "Where's Marianna? Aundi è Marianna?", a book for the entire family, showing a glimpse of life in an Italian immigrant household, while acknowledging the responsibilities, lo...
Festa Al Fresco at Greenwich Historical Society: Just Like Nonna Used to Make
The Greenwich Historical Society will host its third annual Festa Al Fresco, a community potluck supper that celebrates Greenwich's Italian-American community and the Italian immigrants who first settled here in the early 20th century Sunday, July 12, from 4-7 p.m., at the Bush-Holley Historic Site, 39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob. To continue...
From Italy to America Gallery Talk with Photographer Anthony Riccio
In conjunction with the Greenwich Historical Society's exhibition From Italy to America, Anthony Riccio will discuss the inspiration for his black and white photographs on view in the complementary exhibit Photographs of Anthony Riccio: From Italy to American, originally organized by the Bellarmine Museum of Art at Fairfield University. For the pa...
Il successo alla Dante di Boston de I Parchi Letterari®
Circa 200 persone hanno partecipato il 9 maggio alla serata dedicata al paesaggio italiano presso la meravigliosa sede del Comitato della Società Dante Alighieri a Boston. Un caloroso pubblico, attento e soprattutto emozionato nel rivedere alcuni luoghi di origine delle proprie famiglie, ha ammirato la Mostra fotografica su I Parchi Letter...
Sicilian Transplants Help Give Middletown Its Unique Identity
By Shawn R. Beals Thousands of Middletown residents have come from the Sicilian town of Melilli since the late 1800s, forming a close community of Italian Americans that gives the city a unique identity. While many Connecticut towns have a distinct European heritage, it's rare to find one so thoroughly transplanted from a single l...
Polisena delivers address as state lawmakers celebrate Italian-Americans, St. Joseph’s Day
"Italian-Americans came to our country, and state, poor and proud," Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena said during his address to the Rhode Island House of Representatives as part of last Wednesday St. Patrick's Joseph's Day Observance. "Poor because they escaped poverty, proud because their new America would give them and their families hope and prosp...
Another Christmas with the Calamari Sisters in Provincetown
December 5, 2015 - Saturday 6:00 PM - SAGE INN - 336 Commercial Street - Provincetown, Massachusetts 02657. Feast of the Seven Fishes It's been a year since those crazy Italian sisters, Delphine and Carmela, were whisked away from public access cable and ushered into Food Network stardom, but this Christmas Eve they return...
Pasta al Ragù Challenge at Dante Alighieri
When: Friday, April 15, 2016 – 7 to 9:30 p.m.Where: Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts – 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA Following the successful "Carbonara Night" event, the Consulate General of Italy in Boston is glad to present a new challenge for the Italian student associations from Boston University, Harvard, M.I.T. and Northeastern Un...
Sons of Italy hosts 2015 Law and Education Awards – May 3
The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, part of the national Order Sons of Italy in America, is honoring several leaders in the Italian-American community, as well as giving out $30,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors at a combined event, the Massachusetts Education and Law Awards, on Sunday, May 3, 2015. This is a continuation...
Editorial: Theodore Dimauro forged path for Springfield revitalization
When Mayor Theodore E. "Teddy" Dimauro took office in 1978, downtown Springfield was down on its luck.Like many struggling cities, the 1970s had not been kind to Springfield's once-bustling Main Street. Landmark retailer Forbes & Wallace had closed its doors and the Steiger's flagship department store was experiencing competition from...
Stamford Dems leader emerges as consensus builder
During the most recent election night in Stamford, John Mallozzi was greeted with handshakes and congratulatory backslaps in a private room at Zody's 19th Hole which the Democrats had rented as its victory headquarters. An ebullient Italian American known for his candor, Mallozzi looked almost bashful. After all, he was not a candidate. Bu...
John Massimino to present tips on how to improve a painting
At its October meeting, the Hamden Art League is pleased to host a program featuring artist and teacher John Massimino as he shares his experience on how to make a good painting better. Using artwork from those who registered in advance for this opportunity, John will give individualized suggestions on how to improve, finish or take work in another...