Friday Cena Featuring "La Dolce Vita" with Opera on Tap
Life may hand you lemons...or life may pour you a glass of limoncello! Either way, the important thing is to celebrate the good times regardless of what may come... at least, that will be the theme of our next evening with our amici from Opera on Tap. Think of arias like Donna, Non Vidi Mai, La Dolcissima Effigie, and even E Lucevan Le Stelle. "La...
Il CTIM Visita Monumento ai Caduti della Miniera Krebs in Oklahoma
Oggi, il Delegato Rappresentante del Comitato Tricolore per gli Italiani nel Mondo per lo Stato dell'Oklahoma, Giuseppe Clemente accompagnato da una connazionale friulana hanno portato per conto anche del Presidente del Comites di Houston Vincenzo Arcobelli il saluto ed il rispetto degli Italiani all'estero che vivono e lavorano negl...
Italians still honor WWII hero from Hooker, Okla.
by Sheila Blankenship At this time of counting blessings, it is good to remember that one man's blessing may be another man's pain. but the opposite is also true. The suffering and loss of one family in Hooker in 1945 was such a huge blessing to the people of Ronzo de Chienis, Italy, that it is still commemorated today. Capt....
Catholics working to protect century-old community
Two Catholics are at the forefront of getting the community of Little Italy to become an incorporated town. Kristy Eanes and Chris Dorer are concerned with the historical preservation of the town and urban sprawl in western Pulaski County and wanted a way to protect Little Italy, which will mark its 100th anniversary in 2015. "Little Italy ha...
Louisiana American Italian Sports Hall of Fame
The American Italian Cultural Center will be holding its 28th Annual Louisiana American Italian Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet on Jan. 19, 2013, in New Orleans. The banquet supports the AICC's mission to honor and celebrate contributions of Italian Americans in the sports, entertainment, medical and civic fields. At the Hilton New Orleans Ri...
Little Italy news alert: Maumelle Watershed Zoning Amendment Passes through Committee
On Tuesday evening, July 8th, 2014, the Pulaski County Quorum Court unanimously agreed 14-0 to send a proposed Lake Maumelle Watershed Zoning code amendment forward out of committee to the full Quorum Court for consideration. This proposed amendment will be read 3 times starting at their July meeting and then will be sent to the Pulaski Co...
Concerto in the Piazza d'Italia!
The American Italian Cultural Center (AICC) is rounding out the year with a concert series held in the Piazza d'Italia! Following the extremely popular "Opera in the Piazza" on June 2014 with more than 700 attendees, the AICC is continuing to celebrate the significant contribution of American Italian's on our music, food and culture. The "...
Porspect.3: notes for now/ Piero Golia
Prospect New Orleans was conceived in the tradition of the great international exhibitions, such as the Venice Biennale and the Bienal de São Paulo, to showcase new artistic practices from around the world. This year Prospect.3 will present the work of almost 60 national and international artists of different generations working in all med...
Petition Approved for Little Italy to Become Town
The Pulaski County clerk's office has certified a petition from the roughly 380-person community of Little Italy asking to become a town. Organizers of the effort said Friday that the necessary signatures from qualified voters have been approved. The community 35 miles from downtown Little Rock will plan for a public hearing and, if no cha...
Minority businesses and Italian community spotlight Charles Marsala for US Senate race
Although U.S. Senate candidate Charles Marsala grew up in New Orleans, he has strong ties to northeast Louisiana. Marsala's family arrived in New Orleans from Sicily more than 100 years ago and migrated to Monroe, La., to work on railroads and farms. Many locals and visitors have eaten at his grandfather Geno's restaurant on 8th street in...
A Less Intimidating Feast of the Seven Fishes
By Andrew Cotto "The Feast of Seven Fishes" is among the many Italian culinary customs and traditions that immigrated from the Old World and have remained relevant in modern America. While the meal takes place officially on Christmas Eve, certain Italian-inspired restaurants around the country offer it up at various times this month. But why go ou...
A Houston i tesori perduti del Ghetto di Venezia
HOUSTON - Il Consolato generale d'Italia a Houston segnala che il Museum of Fine Arts ospiterà dal 21 febbraio al 28 aprile una mostra dedicata al Tesoro Perduto del Ghetto Ebraico di Venezia, che forma parte del calendario del 2013 Anno della Cultura Italiana negli Stati Uniti.La mostra presenta una ricca collezione di oggetti di argento e bronzo...