Aurora (OH) raises flag of Italy, pays tribute to local Italian-American as part of heritage month
Arlene Hawks spent 32 years at East Aurora High School teaching theater and something else. “I always said, be proud of who you are, and make sure you know who you are,” she said. On Friday, the celebration in downtown Aurora was about who she is. She was honored as the city celebrated its Italian-American community, and Hawks was one of those who...
A Look Back: The Columbus Day That Nearly Wasn't
The dreams of a new life for Italian immigrants in ‘L’Merica’ were mixed in the land discovered by Cristoforo Colombo. In their tightly knit neighborhoods, they had in common: poverty, culinary flavors, culture, and unwavering faith in God. Some of these pockets of Italian Americans came to be recognized as Little Italys. Early settlers landed near...
'The Bear' actor and chef Matty Matheson opens Italian beef stand in Detroit
“The Bear” actor and chef Matty Matheson is bringing Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches to Detroit this month only with the re-launch of the food cart Detroit City Beef. Opening Sunday at the Skip in the Belt alleyway in downtown Detroit, this marks the second phase of Matheson’s Detroit venture. In July he unveiled a new menu at cocktail bar St...
Italian Heritage Street Fair coming to Mount Clemens (MI) on Saturday
Bocce, cannoli, and the Italian flag — get ready for a taste of Italy in metro Detroit this weekend as local Italian Americans honor their origins. The Italian Heritage Street Fair is coming to downtown Mount Clemens on Saturday. The free event comes as local communities mark Italian American Heritage Month this October. Lisa Valerio-Nowc is presid...
Native Americans to join Chicago Columbus Day Parade
The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans (JCCIA) is proud to announce a collaboration with members of the Native American Community during the 2024 Columbus Day Parade on Monday, October 14, 2024. “This is an initiative a long Nme coming,” said Ron Onesti, President of the JCCIA. “We have been working together with tribal communities to dispe...
Art installation revives human presence at Quincy Mine
Mining has strong ties to the Keweenaw Peninsula, with some of the world’s largest copper deposits and other minerals available across the landscape. Many communities share the boom and bust of mining towns, celebrating the hard work of their ancestors while recognizing the pain and struggle with the dangers of the industry. Most of the mines that...
A 'Bueno' day in Bloomington as new Ferrero chocolate plant officially begins production
Candy maker Ferrero may not be done growing in Bloomington-Normal even though the company's new $214 million chocolate plant is now officially open and ramping up production of Kinder Bueno candy bars and other products. Ferrero North America President Michael Lindsey said during Monday's ribbon-cutting ceremony the company could add to the plant's...
ABC7 Chicago to celebrate Italian American Heritage Month with live Columbus Day Parade broadcast
ABC7, Chicago's most-watched television station, is celebrating the city's vibrant Italian American community, with the broadcast of the 72nd annual Columbus Day Parade. The live event is hosted by ABC7 sports anchor and "Windy City Weekend" host Ryan Chiaverini, reporter Liz Nagy and meteorologist Greg Dutra, reporting all the festivities from the...
Italian Community Center in Milwaukee hosts annual Taste of Italy this Sunday
Festival season may be behind us, but the organizers of Festa Italiana still want to give people a little taste this fall. Taste of Italy is another fundraiser that helps support the Italian Community Center (ICC) in Milwaukee. Over 100 volunteers spend weeks prepping meatballs, stuffed shells, calamari and more. You can also taste a dozen differe...
Week of the Italian Language in the World: Books and Libraries Seminary
October 14 2024, 15:30 (Local time). Coffey Hall, Loyola University, 1000 W Sheridan Rd, Evanston IL. On the occasion of the 24th Week of the Italian Language in the World, the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago presents a series of events inspired by the theme “Italian and the Book: The World Between the Lines.” The series of events explores th...
Mano A Mano—A Quaint New Italian Restaurant In Chicago
A few months ago, I detailed a wonderful new Spanish steakhouse in Chicago named Asador Bastian. The team responsible for that restaurant has recently opened Mano a Mano, an inviting new Italian dining room in the Logan Square neighborhood on Chicago’s northwest side, and while it’s never easy to write a review after only one visit, especially when...
Troni Brothers to open third restaurant location north of Dayton
After opening Troni Brothers Italian Restaurant in Xenia last year, owner Dave Keen is ready to open a third restaurant in the Dayton region. Troni Brothers Bella Bistro is expected to open in early December at 2311 W. Main St. in Troy. The restaurant will be located in the former location of Rapid Fired Pizza, which closed after business on Sunday...