Sons of Italy Morris County Lodge Recognizes Community Organizations for Charitable Service
On October 23rd at the general membership meeting in Parsippany (NJ) of the Sons of Italy, Morris County Lodge 2561, several organizations and citizens were recognized for the valuable, selfless, and caring services they provide to various in-need community groups, be it for safety, support, nourishment, or just their general overall well-being. L...
Columbus statue dedicated at Skylands Stadium in Augusta, NJ
A Christopher Columbus statue was dedicated Saturday, Oct. 12 at Skylands Stadium in Augusta. The statue, which previously stood in Columbus Plaza in Newark, was made in Rome by Giuseppe Ciochetti and presented to the city by Newark’s Italians in 1927. It was removed by the city in June 2020 to prevent its toppling in a Black Lives Matter protest....
20th Columbus Day celebration at Sons of Italy in Hammonton
For 20 years, the Order Sons of Italy in America Giuseppe Garibaldi Lodge #1658 has celebrated Columbus Day. Each year the Sons of Italy honors an Italian American from Hammonton. This year Jack Mazzeo of Mazzeo Studio located at 111 S. Egg Harbor Rd. was honored at the Sons of Italy lodge at 427 N. Third St. on October 14. Mazzeo then gave a prese...
Italy-USA, increasing opportunities for hi-tech made in Italy
The 'Strategic Study on Development Opportunities in the US for Italian Companies', prepared by the Teha Group on commission from our Embassy in the United States and Ice-Agency for the promotion abroad and internationalisation of Italian companies, was presented today at the Italian Embassy in Washington. "I strongly wanted this study," explained...
Light Opera of NJ to Present Donizetti's L'Elisir D'Amore - November 8 & 9, 2024 at 7:30 PM
When: Fri, Nov 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM - Where: Sieminski Theater, 8000 Fellowship Rd, Bernards, NJ, 07920 - Sung in Italian with English supertitles. This modern setting of Donizetti’s beloved classic is a co-production between Teatro Grattacielo, Camerata Bardi International Academy and Light Opera of New Jersey, and showcases a cast exclusively made...
Three free days of cutting-edge Italian cinema in Philadelphia
The 24th edition of New Italian Cinema Events presents three days of free screenings of new and original Italian feature films from Dec. 6 to Dec. 8 at the Penn Museum, 3260 South St. From the festival’s inception, organizers have chosen cutting-edge, thought-provoking cinema that presents fresh perspectives on the issues of the day. This year’s of...
Young chef fulfills lifelong dream, opens Italian bistro in former CC's Cafe in Sharpsburg
Old is new again at a staple Italian restaurant in Sharpsburg. Ranucci’s Trattoria is the newest restaurant in the borough, but customers who frequent the former CC’s Cafe Italian Cuisine can expect to enjoy the same neighborhood hospitality they’ve enjoyed since CC’s opened in 1995. Owner/chef Robert Volpe of the South Hills is fulfilling his life...
Italian Heritage Month Recognized in West Orange
West Orange Township recognized October as Italian Heritage Month in a ceremony organized by the West Orange High School Italian Department and Italian Club, and sponsored by the local chapter of UNICO, on Oct. 15. UNICO, an Italian American service organization, which stands for "Unity, Neighborliness, Integrity, Charity and Opportunity", was for...
Amerigo Vespucci Society Holds Annual "Gagliano" Tripe Dinner
The Amerigo Vespucci Society (AVS) of Long Branch - New Jersey, held its annual Tripe Dinner this past October 21st. The historic traditional dinner originally began over 60 years ago by the late Thomas Gagliano Sr., a stone mason who arrived from the small town of Miglierina which is located in the province of Catanzaro in the Calabria region of I...
Bayonne Italian Heritage Parade: A Celebration of Culture
The Bayonne (NJ) Italian Heritage Parade kicked off on 56th Street and Avenue C on Sept. 20, marking the first parade in 15 years honoring the contributions of the Italian American community. Council President Gary La Pelusa, who was named Grand Marshall, led a group of distinguished Italian Americans, pausing at St. Vincent's Church for a Padre Pi...
Honoring a Lifetime of Service and Dedication: Woodland Park's Terry Olivo Turns 90
Woodland Park came together to celebrate a remarkable milestone on Wednesday, as the borough honored long-time resident Teresa "Terry" Olivo on her 90th birthday. Terry, a cherished member of the community, was recognized for her decades of unwavering dedication and contributions to the borough. Mayor Tracy Kallert led the celebration, expressing h...
Teatro Grattacielo collaborates with the Light Opera of NJ (LONJ) to bring L'Elisir d'Amore to New Jersey
Following two sold-out performances of Gaetano Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore at The Flea Theater in NYC this past June, Teatro Grattacielo, in collaboration with Camerata Bardi International Academy and the Light Opera of New Jersey, brings this co-production to New Jersey for three highly anticipated dates. Audiences can enjoy the performances on N...