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Prof. Maria Fusco, Director of the Education Office at the Embassy of Italy for almost eight years, was recently honored with a farewell reception organized by the Casa Italiana Sociocultural Center and Casa Italiana Ente Promotore . The reception was held at the art gallery of the Italian American Museum of Washington DC. Guests included local tea...

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Filmmaker Stephen Mancini set out to tell a simple story about a small chapel on an Army base in rural Franklin County and the Italian POWs who built it during World War II. Instead, he traveled the world and made a documentary that changed his life. The journey toward making "Fedelta. Soldier. Prisoner," which premieres Friday at Capitol Theatre i...

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I sang Cherubino [an adolescent boy, usually performed by a mezzo-soprano] when I was 17. Through the sheer effort of singing in Italian, which I hadn’t learned yet, I internalized the whole thing. I would walk around the house singing everyone’s part. Twenty years later, I was doing a show called Only an Octave Apart, with my friend the cabaret ar...

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When: Mon, Oct 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Where: Livingston Public Library, 10 Robert H Harp Dr, Livingston, NJ, 07039 Few composers have inspired as deeply controversial reactions as Puccini. For many, Puccini’s operas remain the most beloved and popular. Many consider Turnadot to be the last great Italian opera from which comes the last great opera ari...

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The New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (NJIHC) is proud to announce the launch of its latest educational initiative, The Creation of America: The Roman Legacy. This newly developed curriculum lesson delves into the profound influence of the ancient Roman Republic on the formation of the US, offering students a unique opportunity to explore the...

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In New Jersey, a talented author has been weaving a tapestry of stories that celebrate family, tradition, and the beauty of childhood. Marlana DeMarco Hogan, a retired Italian teacher and passionate storyteller, has written a series of five children’s books that transport readers through time and place, from the sun-kissed hills of Italy to the san...

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An Italian-themed amusement park entertaining families since 1946 has blended the perfect ingredients for fun in Tipton, Pa. DelGrosso’s Park and Laguna Splash is a seasonal destination boasting more than 30 rides, an expansive Italian-themed waterpark and famous food, all made possible because two Italian immigrants met and fell in love — over a p...

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Admiral Franchetti is the Chief of Naval Operations for the United States Navy. She is not only a proud Italian American, but the first women to ever serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Admiral Franchetti’s distinguished 39-year career includes combat experience, leadership of a carrier strike group deployment, and senior strategy roles. On top of...

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Wildwood food enthusiasts, prepare to savor a taste of Italian delight right by the shore! Johnnie’s Italian Specialties, celebrated for its delectable Italian cuisine and authentic flavors, is expanding to Wildwood with a new location aptly named “Johnnie’s By the Sea.” Many may recognize Johnnie’s Italian Specialties from its popular main locatio...

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A memorial race was held Saturday in Downtown Scranton in honor of Captain James R. Minicozzi, a local U.S. Army veteran. Minicozzi was on the Board of Directors for La Festa Italiana and an active organizer in the annual race. Proceeds raised from the event will go to benefit the Boys and Girls Club as well as college scholarships at West Scranton...

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For 115 years, the Italian enclave of Raritan, N.J., would process the statue of Saint Rocco through the streets to kick off an Italian summer Festa filled with food, fraternity, and festivity. That is, until the COVID-19 pandemic sent the historic celebration grinding to a halt in 2020. As each year passed without a feast, the return of the belove...

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Lombardi, a play written by Academy Award winner Eric Simonson, (2005 Documentary short) brings to life legendary football coach Vince Lombardi during a week in the 1965 NFL season coaching the Green Bay Packers. Vince Lombardi, the son of Italian immigrants, led the Packers to three straight and five total NFL championships as well as victories in...

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