Fond memories of the Roseland Operetta Club
by C.J. Martello Let me say that many of us have left Roseland but we've never left behind the people, places or good times that Roseland gave us. The rich history and connection that we have carried with us these many years is borne out in the respect we have for many of those we knew in our youth who are now elderly. Among these...
Beloved Armand’s Pizzeria Unveils New South Loop Concept With Ex-Rosebud Chef's Food
by Ashok Selvam Earlier this year, when chef Joe Farina left his stint as Rosebud's corporate chef, he got in touch with childhood friend Tony Gambino to pursue a long-held dream of working together. Gambino, who owns the Armand's Pizzeria chain of neighborhood pizza spots, wanted to expand and open a batch of full-service restaurants sporting the...
Women’s Italian Open
2013 Women's Italian OpenLoretta BatesBrianne CanovaJune 3, 2013 Information on The 22nd Women's Italian Open for 2013 The 22nd annual Women's Italian Open will be held at The Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Club on Monday, June 3rd, with an 8am shotgun start. Lunch immediately following golf, in the club house.
Batali: Eataly to Open Dec. 2
by Daniel Gerzina Mario Batali is excited to bring Eataly to Chicago. Very, very excited. Relaxing at the end of the bar at Otto in New York City (which Batali calls his "office"), the larger-than-life chef's eyes grew wider than his collection of Crocs when discussing the opening. First things first: Batali says the Eataly team i...
Mobilitiamoci per tenere aperto il consolato a Detroit
Nel 2009 dopo appena 10 giorni dall'annuncio della possibile chiusura del consolato a Detroit, l'allora Governatore del Michigan scrisse una lettera alle massime autorita' italiane per chiedere un ripensamento della decisione. Dal nuovo annuncio di chiusura sedi i 10 giorni saranno trascorsi lunedi' prossimo: a che punto siamo? Rispetto a...
Scalzo offers Tuscan cuisine in ease and elegance
When Giuseppe "Joe" Scalzo talks about Ciao Bella, his Tuscan-inspired restaurant, his passion for creating soul-satisfying dishes comes through. The Calabria, Italy-born Scalzo discovered that passion for cooking while working at a small restaurant in Florence, Italy—and then brought it to the U.S. After studying international business at...
Milwaukee 'David' statue moved to art museum
David is on the move. The statue, that is. A full-sized replica of Michelangeo's "David" statue has been featured at Festa Italiana for years. Thursday, it took a trip to the Milwaukee Art Museum. "We (have to) get him out of here," said Dean Cannestra, of the Italian Community Center. He and his crew loaded David onto a truck to be part of an exh...
Mission “SMILE”, The spirit of Christmas
by Frank Amaro Italian American War Veterans Post 1 & North Riverside Carson's provide 30 Christmas Trees to families in Berwyn. Christin Life Church in Berwyn will distribute them to families from the area that are less fortunate. Great Thanks to Robin Adams from Carson's, Pastor Josh from Christin Life, and the IAWV Post 1 for working toget...
Being Leonardo da Vinci: An Impossible Interview – March 29, 2015
Massimo Finazzer Flory returns to Chicago for recites and responds in the language of the time, with projected English texts, on the infancy of the genius of Leonardo da Vinci, his activities in the civil and military fields, as well as how to become a good painter. The performance touches on the relationship between painting and science, painting...
Festa Italiana brings a bit of Rome to home (17-19 July)
By Eric Czarnik For people who are unable to roam to Rome this month, Sterling Heights will once again be home to an Italian extravaganza. Freedom Hill County Park will host the 2015 Festa Italiana from July 17-19. Festival co-chair Joe Ventimiglia said the event has been around for more than three decades, and for much of that time w...
MIX: cultura at CMA
Join us on the first Friday evening of each month for an ever-changing mix of art, music, and mingling. MIX is an 18 and over event. MIX: Cultura. Friday, October 2, 2015. 5:00–9:00 p.m. Savor Italy's vibrant artistic culture as we explore Italian masterworks in the collection from ancient Rome to the Renaissance as well as contempo...
Ciminnesi to honor Vito P. Cali
Società San Giovanni Bosco SS. Crocifisso di Ciminna will honor Vito P. Cali as Man of the Year at its dinner dance on March 5 at Alta Villa Banquets in Addison. A longtime leader of the Chicago-area Italian American community and standout agent for State Farm Insurance, Cali served as the society's first president. "We're honoring Vito be...