Passeggiata: A leisurely stroll by another name
It was a lovely summer evening with sunshine, a light breeze, and busy foot traffic in downtown Waterbury, CT. Just how many were out strolling Main Street, Stowe Street and the nearby neighborhoods as part of the first call to “passeggiata” was hard to say last Wednesday. Some of those walking through town were out just for that – on their routin...
San Gennaro Feast in Boston helping raise money for local charity making a difference in the Autism community
Soon, Paul Revere Mall will be filled with the sights sounds of the San Gennaro feast. The annual event isn’t just about celebrating Italian heritage but it’s also about giving back to those in need. A father’s love and a quiet fight for his son’s future. Six-year-old Mikey lives with autism and doesn’t use words to communicate. His dad, Michael In...
Federal Hill Summer Festival in Providence, RI
Celebrate summer on Federal Hill in Providence, Rhode Island – the annual Summer Festival is hosted by the Federal Hill Commerce Association! This annual festival is returning with new dates. Spanning three days of festivities over the Victory Day weekend from August 9 – 11, 2025, this celebration brings together the best of food, live entertainmen...
'A lot to offer' - Worcester's Italian Festival returns, driven by families, culture
For four days in mid-August, Massasoit Road in Worcester (MA) will be home to a little piece of Italy on this side of the Atlantic as the Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish hosts its annual Italian Festival, celebrating the passing down of culture through generations. “Every time you turn around, there's going to be something go...
St. Peter’s Italian Bazaar Celebrates 100 Years
The 100th Annual St. Peter’s Italian Festival kicks off this Friday August 8th on Federal Street between India and Hampshire Streets in the old “Little Italy” neighborhood of Portland, ME. The feast celebrating the “Assumption of Mary and Saint Rocco” begins 5:00 pm and goes until 10:00 pm on Friday August 8th and Saturday August 9th. This year’s t...
A guide to the North End’s annual Italian feast season
Boston’s North End is steeped in Italian culture year-round. But in August, it's truly on display. Every year, locals and tourists flock to the area for feasts — a series of multi-day festivals (usually celebrating a Catholic saint) where everyone can experience some of the North End's unique traditions firsthand. Though feast season technically be...
Stamford's Italian Center to implement waiting list starting Aug. 1 for first time in 15 years
Membership at the Italian Center in Stamford (CT) rose so much recently that, for the first time in 15 years, the club will implement a membership waiting list starting Aug. 1. Italian Center Executive Director Jonathan Hoch, Sr. confirmed the use of a waiting list in a phone call July 11. He said the center has about 50% more members now than when...
Huge Italian Festival To Take Over Southington, CT
If you're hungry this weekend, there's an annual festival in Southington that will most definitely appease the need. If you're hungry for good eats, good music, and a good time, the Southington Italian-American Festival hosted by UNICO National's Southington Chapter (an Italian-American civic group) is where you need to be from Friday, July 25, to...
Italian heritage festival held in Newton amidst controversy about painted street lines
The streets of Nonantum in Newton, Massachusetts were filled with Italian flags, music, and celebration this weekend as the community marked the 90th annual "Festa" amid a controversy about painted lines in the street. The beloved event, a cornerstone of the neighborhood's Italian-American culture, drew large crowds with its street parade, carnival...
Italian grandfathers with 'big personalities' sought for feature film
It's time to give your nonno a call. Boston Casting is seeking Italian grandfathers with "big personalities" for a feature film. It is looking for people between 70 and 80 years old. Acting experience is a plus, but it is not necessary. The movie shoots from Sept. 2 to November, and the pay is $1,246 per day. Interested applicants should send their...
Film about Sicilian immigrant Max Corvo, who headed the OSS in Italy, to be shown in Middletown
A film based on the life of Sicilian immigrant and Middletown’s own Biago “Max” Corvo, who became the chief of operations of the Secret Intelligence of the American Office of Strategic Services, the precursor of the CIA, will be screened at the high school later this month. Corvo, who died in 1994, emigrated to Middletown in 1929 at 9, along with h...
‘A rebellion has begun’: Newton residents repaint Italian flag traffic stripes
When Jordan Lee Wagner thinks about Nonantum, he doesn’t just picture a neighborhood in Newton. He sees a tight-knit place where immigrants are welcomed with open arms and where generations of stories and memories have been fostered. “You don’t see that much anymore, and certainly not 15 minute commute down to a major American city,” Wagner said. “...