Lucy B. (Scamporino) Fiorentini, Mother of Mayor, Dies at 93
Lucy B. (Scamporino) Fiorentini, 93, mother of Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini and a lifelong resident of Haverhill, passed away Monday morning with her family by her side. She was born in Haverhill April 16, 1923, daughter of the late Guido and Elizabeth (De-Cristofaro) Scamporino. She attended Haverhill Public Schools and was a gradu...
94th St. Anthony’s Feast Schedule Highlights
Head down to the North End for the 94th annual Feast of Saint Anthony on August 23 – 26 on Endicott, Thacher, and North Margin Streets. Saint Anthony's Feast is one of the oldest and largest neighborhood celebrations in America. This authentic Italian festival is full of events for all ages, for the young and young at heart alike: colorful...
Father-son duo carve unique sculptures in Barre
By Alexei Rubenstein A series of new commissioned sculptures going up around downtown Barre feature the work of local artisans, including a unique father and son combo. Barre, a city with deep roots in the granite industry, has some new additions. Charles Dicken's Mr. Pickwick, absorbed in his books, now stands out in front of the Ald...
History Lesson on Burlington's Little Italy
Did you know that Burlington has deep Italian roots? Italian-Americans settled in Burlington in the 1800's Sunday, the Chittenden County Historical Society shared their rich history. Picture a once thriving Italian-American Community in downtown Burlington near Battery and St. Paul Streets, until the 1960's when a federal program to...
Pillar of Her Community
By Evan Sparks Dorothy Savarese tells a story about a humbling discovery she made shortly after moving to Cape Cod and how it reflects the heart of community banking. She already had 16 years of experience in economic development and at a large regional bank in the Midwest. She had taught credit analysis on a national basis. So when...
Tribute to Dario Fo and Franca Rame to be Held in Middletown
By De Castillo ARTFARM invites theater activists and comedy enthusiasts to gather to honor the life & legacy of the iconic Italian actor/playwright/activists Dario Fo and Franca Rame. This tribute will take place at the Buttonwood Tree in Middletown on Thursday, December 8 at 6 p.m. The Politics of Laughter: A Tribute to Dario Fo and...
Italian North End Documentary Seeking Contributions
The North End Historical Society would like to gain your support for a new documentary about the vibrant Italian-American community that has called the North End of Boston home for well over 100 years. This unique film is narrated by the North End's own Stephen Passacantilli and based on interviews with North Enders and their descendants from...
Inside Piccolo, The New Italian Restaurant from Damian Sansonetti and Ilma Lopez
Piccolo, a small "modern classic" Italian restaurant with influences from Calabria and Abruzzi, had a soft opening last night and will open to the public tomorrow at 5 p.m. The highly anticipated spot is from the husband and wife team of Damian Sansonetti and Ilma Lopez. It's the first time Sansonetti and Lopez have worked together professionally s...
Visiting Masterpieces at the MFA: Caravaggio and Connoisseurship
When: April 12, 2014 – June 15, 2014Where: Lee Gallery (Gallery 154) – Museum of Fine Arts Boston, 465 Huntington AvenueBoston, Massachusetts 02115 Take sides in an intense debate among leading authorities on Italian art and learn the possible answers to the question: What makes a Caravaggio? Read more Fonte: Bostoniano &nb...
Pannese Society Plan Cultural Exchange Between Providence, Rhode Island and Panni, Foggia
This September the officers and members of The Pannese Society of Providence, Rhode Island will visit Mayor Pasquale Ciruolo, Deputy Mayor Amedeo De Cotiis, and members of their administration in Panni, Foggia for an Official Cultural Exchange between the USA and Italy, joining together Sister Cities. For more info visit www.pannese-society.org &n...
Italo-American Club names Lombardi and Fossa 'Outstanding'
The board of directors at the Italo-American Club of Rhode Island will present its Outstanding Achievement Award to Mayor Charles Lombardi and his chief of staff, G. Richard Fossa. "We are proud to honor them for their Italian heritage and many accomplishments," said the club in a statement. Lombardi and Fossa will be honored by their fell...
Fran Gardino Presents: Villaggio Italiano
When: Through December 2014Open Mondays through Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m., and occasionally on Fridays and weekendsWhere: Harvard Allston Education Portal — 175 North Harvard St., Allston, MA Fine art photographer Francis Gardino has created three 360 degree views of Italy, They include the ruins of Pompeii and of Sicily, his grandparent's homeland....