“Native American Day” to replace Columbus Day in Tulsa
The year 2017 marks the 80th anniversary of Columbus Day being declared a federal holiday by the U.S. government. It was on Oct. 12, 1492 that Italian explorer Christopher Columbus first arrived in the Americas, encountering the indigenous people who had already been there for thousands of years. And while Italian-American groups have celebrated Co...
County Commission adopts Indigenous Peoples’ Day for second Monday in October
County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a proclamation declaring Indigenous Peoples’ Day should be celebrated in Santa Fe County the second Monday of October — a move several other cities and states, including the city of Santa Fe, have made to honor Native peoples on the federal holiday bearing Christopher Columbus’ name. Although...
Get Involved in the Houston Italian Festival!
Dear Members and Friends, the 39th Houston Italian Festival is coming up and we need your help! It takes hundreds of volunteers to make this festival a success. If you want to be on the front lines of bringing Italian culture to Houston, please be a volunteer on the Festival team. You will be surrounded by like-minded friends, old and new, and you...
Indigenous Peoples' Day resolution gets mixed reaction from The Village City Council
What was intended to be an informative discussion about the positive aspects of Indigenous Peoples’ Day led to a more strained and awkward defense of Columbus Day and the “civilization” he brought to the Americas in the 15th century. While council members were only learning about Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday night, it was clear that at least...
Kenner honors century-old tradition of St. Rosalie Procession
Italian roots still run deep in south Kenner. It is a rich heritage that has been kept alive through traditions carried down through the generations. Family and friends gathered recently to preserve this culture at the annual St. Rosalie Procession held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Hundreds processed through the streets of south...
Virginia Campbell's Piano Artist Series celebrates 35th season in Oklahoma City
As Virginia Campbell's Piano Artist Series celebrates its 35th anniversary season, the local pianist and music enthusiast is showcasing talented fellow Oklahomans as well as fan favorites from beyond the Sooner State. One of the series' most faithful featured artists, Italian pianist Cristiana Pegoraro will launch the 2017-18 season in concert at 2...
Former Republican senator Pete Domenici of New Mexico dies at 85
Pete V. Domenici, the son of Italian immigrants who rose to become a power broker in the U.S. Senate, died Wednesday in New Mexico. The Republican was known for reaching across the partisan divide and his work on the federal budget and energy policy over a career that spanned more than 30 years. Domenici was surrounded by family when he died at an...
A whole lotta muffalettas at 1st annual Muffaletta Festival
Cured meat and olive salad were celebrated in Old Metairie today for the city's first ever Muffaletta Festival, which honored the popular sandwich. The muffaletta was born in New Orleans in the early 1900's. Many believe Central Grocery in the French Quarter started it. The muffaletta definitely brings the Italian culture to our city. Richard L...
The History of Italian Art
Join our new cultural enrichment course to discover the wonders of Italy through art! The course will consist of six two-hour classes every Thursday from October 5 to November 9, 2017. Italian Cultural & Community Center - 1101 Milford, Houston, Texas Each lesson will journey through places of historic and artistic interest and focus on how to read...
Arkansas State Archives Italian Foodways Event features Little Italy
Little Italy is proud to be a part of the Arkansas State Archives event: Arkansas's Italian Foodways. The event is schedule for Saturday, September 16. The symposium's theme, Fruit of the Vine: Arkansas's Italian Communities and Foodways, will feature presentations by Chris Dorer, Dr. Rebecca Howard, Regina Moyer and State Archives staff member Ter...
Nissoli (FI) in visita al Consolato Generale a Houston
Deputata eletta in Centro e Nord America, Fucsia Nissoli (Forza Italia), ieri ha fatto visita al Consolato Generale italiano di Houston dove è stata ricevuta dal Console Generale, Elena Sgarbi. Incontrando i Contrattisti e i dipendenti del Consolato, la deputata ha potuto personalmente constatare il “livello di professionalità che il nostro Consola...
ICCC Food Drive next week
Dear Members and Friends, we hope everyone has been able to continue recovering and remain safe and sound in the aftermath of Harvey. We'd like to thank everyone who reached out to let us know how you were doing and checked in on us to make sure all staff members and the Milford House was safe. Now it's our turn to do what we can for all those who...