Italian-American contributions celebrated in Stamford
When hundreds of thousands of Italians arrived in New York City on boats 100 years ago, they brought with them dreams of a better life for their children.Over the following generations, those families achieved great success. But they made sure to remember one piece of advice: Never forget where you come from. "I'm proud to be an American, I'm very...
October is Italian-American Heritage Month
The annual kickoff of this year's Italian American Heritage Month will be held on Friday, September 30th at 5:45 p.m. in the State House Chamber, 3rd Floor. Coro Dante will be performing the American and Italian national anthems and other musical selections. New entertainment for this year, a performance by musician Ray Cavicchio, soloist...
A Treat: Italian School Master Painting Takes $117,500 At Barridoff
Gaetano Chierici's (Italian, 1838?-1920) "The Mask," a Nineteenth Century scene characteristically rich in the "picture seller" style of the artist, was the top lot at Barridoff Galleries' international fine art auction on October 28, achieving $117,500, including premium. Signed and dated "Chierici Gaetano [sic] 1871" lower left, the 31-b...
italianissimo! Tickets on Sale
When: Friday, June 7, 2013 — Starting at 7 p.m.Where: Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Boston MA After last year's successful inaugural event, this year's italianissimo! organized by the Italian Consulate General of Italy in Boston is gearing up to be just as good, if not better. The social event will be held on June 7, 2013, at the Boston P...
Blessing of Patron Saint at Our Lady of Grace Church
June 1, 2014: The day began as members and guests congregated in front of Our Lady of Grace Church in Johnston, R.I. News media from various papers where ready to report the happenings. Society members were given their special ribbons for members to wear during the celebration. The Society made their entrance with Joseph Gesualdi carrying...
Patricia Russo empowers women to lead
By Ann Nyberg Patricia Russo, Executive Director of the Women's Campaign School at Yale, is all things politics in this state. If you're a woman and want to run for political office, Russo is your gal. Her life long mission is to empower women to lead. She says she had an interesting childhood, and jokes her parents were in...
In Hartford's South End, Bosnians And Italians Find Common Ground
by Vinny Vella Five years ago, Peter LaBella teased his first Bosnian customer at Bella Mia Styles, his South End salon. "I said 'What's the matter with you? Why did you move here? Don't you know how bad it is here?'" LaBella said Wednesday night, referring to the violence that plagued Franklin Avenue at the time. "He told me...
From arancini to gelato at Waltham’s Italian Festa
On June 4, Waltham Common will be filled with the smells and sounds of Italian-American culture when the Regina Margherita di Savoia Mixed Lodge #1094 of the Order Sons of Italy in America hosts its third annual Italian Festa. The order's mission is to preserve and promote Italian heritage, and for Festa chairwoman Carol Rossi, this begins with "fa...
2013: gli auguri del Console Pastorelli agli Italiani di Bsoton
"Carissimi Connazionali, il 2012 è stato un anno assai intenso e produttivo. Oltre 55 incontri di promozione commerciale e 25 eventi culturali di ampio impatto hanno contribuito a promuovere l'Italia a Boston e in tutto il New England. Massimo impegno anche nel miglioramento dei servizi all'utenza, con oltre 2.500 visti rilasciati e quasi 1.000 pa...
Italian American Cultural Organization of Braintree Elects New President
IACO (Italian American Cultural Organization) of South Shore has elected Richard Leccese of Braintree as its new president. Leccese is involved in the Sons of Italy as Deputy at the Norwood Lodge, Secretary of the SS Cosmas and Damian Society in Cambridge and Vice President of the AARP in Braintree. Leccese succeeds Dominic Candalieri, who was pre...
East Haven Italian American Club Hosting Kick-Off Parade Celebration
by Brian Mccready The East Haven Italian American Club and The Columbus Day Committee of Greater New Haven are Hosting a Kick-Off Parade Celebration Party on Sunday, July 12, 2015, 1 PM at the East Haven Italian American Club, (formally Weeping Willows), 509 Laurel Street, East Haven, CT. Entertainment and Raffle Prizes. Food and...
Italian-American Society of Connecticut: 2013 Columbus Day
This year Columbus day celebrations are extremely special as four mayors from the province of Siracusa ( Canicattinini, Floridia, Solarino and Rosolini) will be visiting Hartford to take part in the celebrations. The Hartford Italian Clubs have joined forces to make this visit a very special one indeed and on 10-12 we will host a gala dinner at Aq...