Celebrate La Sagra del Vino at the Festival Thursday Night!
Beviamo International, Houston's leader in fine Italian wines, is pleased to offer a "Tasting Tour of Italy" at the Houston Italian Festival (October 9-12, 2014). This is a special opportunity to sample 12 wines (1oz. per wine), representing many of Italy's most important regions. Taste the wines, get the story behind the label and speak t...
The return of the Befana to Austin
by Italy meets Texas Good morning ! We are happy to announce the return of the Befana to Austin! Please join us in this time-honored Italian tradition and for a good cause: in the spirit of "giving" , the collection of non- perishable food will be donated to the Central Texas Food Pantry. For more information, please contact us at Italymee...
Il Console Sgardbi saluti i connazionali di Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma e Texas
"È per me motivo di orgoglio e profonda soddisfazione l'essere chiamata a rappresentare l'Italia in una regione tra le più dinamiche e vivaci degli Stati Uniti, nella quale il nostro Paese è riuscito a ricavare spazio e visibilità anche grazie alle attività di chi vive e lavora in questi Stati onorando il nome dell'Italia". Così Elena Sgar...
New Mexico Italian-American artist, Roger Dicamillo, honored as local treasure
For the eighth year, the Albuquerque Art Business Association is honoring area artists who not only excel in the arts, but who have given back to their communities. By sharing their time, talent and passion, they help give birth to the next generation of art lovers and artists and sustain the hope that New Mexico will continue to be home to thousan...
Arkansas community history closely tied to parish
By Aprille Hanson In the 127 pages of the newly released book, "Images of America: Little Italy," a community is frozen in time. The roughly 200 featured photos represent more than just the people of the past — it captures their spirit of hard work, faith and family that still lingers in the tight-knight Italian immigrant founded-...
2013 Anno Della Cultura Italiana Negli Stati Uniti: "Il Trovatore" Di Giuseppe Verdi Alla Houston Grand Opera
Il capolavoro di Giuseppe Verdi "Il Trovatore" conclude la stagione operistica 2012/2013. Con la sua trascinante e intensamente melodica partitura e le sue passioni infiammate, "Il Trovatore" e' un tour de force di elementi musicali e drammatici, ed una delle piu' grandi Opere di tutti i tempi.
Delightful Doc on Marionettes is part of the Opening Gala of Italian Film Fest
The 8th New Mexico Italian Film and Culture Festival returns, running from February 8-15 in Albuquerque and February 5-7 in Santa Fe. This wonderful event celebrates Italian film, food, dance, art and music. The best of food and wine is available at some events. Read more Source: http://www.examiner.com/ &nb...
Coppell resident honored by Italian foundation
Coppell native Josh Brunelli is the recipient of the National Italian American Foundation's (NIAF) Jack Valenti Scholarship. "Hopefully earning the scholarship put a smile on the faces of my Italian ancestors up in Heaven, because without them I would be nothing," Jack Valenti Scholarship recipient and former Coppell High School student Josh Brune...
Vintage Images Relive History of Little Italy
Telling a story in pictures is Little Italy, the newest addition to Arcadia Publishing's popular Images of America series. The book by local author Chris Dorer is set to release on August 17, 2015. The book boasts 200 vintage images, many of which have never been published, and showcases memories of days gone by. Originally called Alta Vil...
Rinnovo Comites: La lista Ctim unica ammessa a Houston
La lista Ctim – Comitato Tricolore Italiano nel Mondo guidata dal presidente uscente Vincenzo Arcobelli è l'unica lista ammessa alle prossime elezioni del Comites di Houston. Ammessa "all'unanimità" dal Comitato Elettorale del Consolato, la lista è composta da 16 candidati. Questi i loro nomi.Arcobelli Vincenzo, Ciacciofera Triolo Tiziana,...
Little Italy Centennial Invitation
September 11, 2015 - 6:30 PM - 29300 Hwy 300, Little Italy, AR - 501-330-2182 - cost: $12 per person Join us at An Enchanting Evening (Little Italy's first licensed small farm winery manufacturer in over 70 years) for reminiscing with the area's descendants and local residents, light hors d'oeuvres, and an unveiling and book si...
The Town of Independence, Louisiana
Independence, "Little Italy" of Louisiana was created as a result of the New Orleans to Jackson route of the Great Northern Railroad in the 1880's. Sicilian Italian families searching for a place to settle in the 1880's were attracted by the thriving strawberry industry of the area. Independence slowly became a predominately Sicilian Itali...