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Frascione Gallery, established in Florence, Italy in 1893, will make its Art Miami debut during Miami Art Week, running from December 3-8, 2024, at Booth AM325. Renowned for its deep expertise in Old Master works, Frascione Gallery will showcase a thoughtfully curated blend of Modern and Contemporary art alongside pieces inspired by historical Euro...

The Italian Festival will be a weekend long event with both indoor & outdoor booths/activities. The City is planning a family festival for people to enjoy affordable, healthy, and wholesome fun. From classic comfort foods to exotic flavors, Bunnell Italian Festival offers a wide range of street food options. We also have a variety of craft beers, w...

Get ready for a taste of Italy in the heart of Historic Downtown Summerville, SC. The highly anticipated 2024 Summerville Italian Feast is back, and it promises to be an unforgettable day of cultural celebration, delicious cuisine and community togetherness. The event started in 2012 with 11 vendors and has grown to 108 this year. The 2024 Summervi...

Sunday, October 13, 2024. The festivities start at 11:00 a.m. and ends when the last grape is stomped at 6:00 p.m. Come and celebrate Italian Heritage at Hutchinson Square in Downtown Summerville, SC. Get involved with the 2024 Summerville Italian Feast. All proceeds benefit the Educational Foundation of Dorchester County District II Schools. Last...

One of the biggest events celebrating Italian culture is returning to the Piedmont-Triad! Raffaldini Vineyards is hosting the 19th annual Festa Italiana September 21-22. Owner of the vineyards, Jay Raffaldini says the annual event is about "more than just wine" and joined The Local Vibe team to share what's planned for the weekend. During Festa Ita...

Italian Feast's Meatball Run is returning this year to raise funds for local schools in partnership with South Carolina-based nonprofit Turn90. The Meatball Run will feature both a 5K and a 1-mile run and is a USATF certified race, according to the Summerville Italian Feast website. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Educational Foundation Do...

Jon Bon Jovi was in the right place at the right time on Tuesday when he helped coax a woman from jumping off a bridge in Nashville, Tennessee. The "Livin' on a Prayer" singer happened to be filming a music video on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge when he saw a woman in a "moment of crisis," Fox News Digital has learned.  "A shout out to @jonbon...

Whitesburg (KY) is set to formalize its Sister City partnership with a town in Southern Italy and an official from that town will be visiting next week. Assistant Mayor Dr. Paolo Voci of Sant’Andrea Apostolo Dello Ionio (Calabria) will be in Whitesburg Monday for a ceremony to seal the relationship. The Mountain Eagle reports Sant’Andrea is the bir...

Local Italian Americans and the community gathered for a day celebrating Italian culture in Biloxi. The Gulf Coast Italian American Cultural Society held a family game day at Lighthouse Park. Guests enjoyed delicious food, games, music, and a silent auction while learning more about Italian culture in South Mississippi. Here’s what the president an...

Celebrate Italian heritage at Newport (KY) Italianfest from June 13-16, at Newport Festival Park with free admission for all — and where “everybody’s Italian.” Enjoy a local, iconic festival — with a vibrant atmosphere, live entertainment, delicious Italian cuisine, and stunning Ohio River views. Fun and festivities for the whole family. Founded in...

Experience a taste of Italy in the heart of Birmingham! Celebrate the very first Festa Italiana, hosted by the Italian American Heritage Society, on Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 3 to 10 p.m. at Sloss Furnaces (20 32nd St. N., Birmingham, AL 35222). Come immerse yourself into Italian culture with live music, Italian inspired acts, Italian cuisine, c...

Festa Italiana is bringing an authentic Italian festival experience to Birmingham in June. According to a news release, Festa Italiana will be coming to Birmingham’s Sloss Furnaces on June 15. The Italian American Heritage Society, a not-for-profit organization, is hosting the festival. The event intends to celebrate and preserve Italian culture an...