Passaporti a Los Angeles: funzionario itinerante a Santa Fe
Nell'ambito delle iniziative volte ad agevolare i connazionali residenti nella circoscrizione di Los Angeles, il Consolato Generale invierà il funzionario itinerante a Santa Fe per raccogliere le impronte digitali di chi ha bisogno di rinnovare il proprio passaporto. La missione, organizzata in collaborazione con il locale Vice Consolato O...
Italian-styled event raises $160k for Houston’s Amber Alert provider
A group of citizens made a dreamy trip to Venice and back at last night's "Sotto Le Stelle Italiane," Under the Italian Stars, benefiting Texas Center for the Missing (TCM). Over 170 caring Houstonians came out to enjoy the lovely Italian ambiance and support Houston's 24/7 Amber Alert provider. The evening was held at the home of Stephanie &...
Movie 'n Food - Sapore di Cinema
Da Roma a Houston in una Big Night all'insegna del Cinema e del Gusto. Un evento dai sapori e profumi tutti italiani. Condito dai racconti delle star che svelano i segreti del loro successo anche in cucina, e dalle immagini in mostra di un grande Paparazzo come Rino Barillari. Un evento preparato con ingredienti scelti, sequenze e costumi...
Little Italy Incorporation Task Force Canvassing Area
It may be cold outside, but that isn't stopping the Little Italy Incorporation Task Force canvassers from gathering needed signatures on the petition this Fall and Winter, a necessary step in the bid to become an official state recognized town. Support of at least 200 voters living within the proposed boundary is needed before presenting t...
Photo Contest at Festa Italiana, enter for a chance to win!
Ready. Set. Wow! Capture Italian cultural influence in Texas for a chance to win at the Houston Italian Festival. Dear Members and Friends, The Italian Cultural & Community Center is hosting its first Annual Photography Contest for the 38th Houston Italian Festival. Each participant must submit one photograph with their view and...
"Sotto le Stelle Italiane", Under the Italian Stars
Under the Italian Stars, a Champions for Children Event, will gather Houston's business & community leaders to celebrate the work of Texas Center for the Missing, Houston's Amber Alert provider. The event will include Italian fare, wine & cigar tastings, a Big Board auction, and numerous other ways to keep local children safe. Duri...
Preparations begin for 2014 St. Joseph’s Altar
The Italian-American Club of Bogalusa has begun preparations for its annual St. Joseph's Altar will be held Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15, at the B & C Hall (formerly KC Hall) at 139 Cumberland St. The public is invited to attend both days. Members of the club will bake cookies for the Altar on Saturday and again Saturday, Feb. 15. In a...
Longtime Houston restaurateur Frankie Mandola dies at 68
By Margaret Kadifa Longtime Houston restaurateur Frankie B. Mandola died Friday at age 68 from complications following a heart attack. A member of one of Houston's best-known restaurant families, Mandola helped bring Italian food to the Bayou City during his four-decade career. Mandola, who is of Italian descent, was well-known for o...
By Juan Sanchez Italian American Marching Club to crown queen during celebration on Sunday
Eighty maids will surround this year's queen of the Italian American Marching Club when she is crowned this weekend at the Piazza d'Italia in New Orleans. The 46th annual Italian American March Club St. Joseph Parade will roll at 6 p.m. on March 19 in the French Quarter. On Sunday, Kaylie Badalamenti Cotoire Hyde will be crowned queen at the...
Getting ready for the Italian Festival
By James Beaty Spaghetti and meatballs, arts and crafts, lots of music, the aroma of garlic and even helicopter rides — it's almost time for the Italian Festival. Those planning the 45th Annual Italian Festival have already started preparations, cooking up enthusiasm and much more. Volunteers have been busy preparing Italian dishes s...
35th Houston Italian festival
Why you can't miss the 35th Houston Italian festival! It's going to be a blast! Don't miss it! While you may have heard some buzz about the 35th Houston Italian festival you will want to read some of the facts that make it one of the most loved events in the greatest city in the nation! Read below for the top 8 reasons you don't want to miss out o...
Following 20-year absence, Italian Festival returns to Italy
by Bethany Kurtz Long-time residents and new comers gathered to help rebuild an Italy tradition on Saturday. The Italian Festival and Parade, which originally started to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the town's founding in 1879 and continued until about 20 years ago, once again took over the main street in Italy. Parade float...