Cozzi credits fate with Cubs podcasting gig
Whether you believe in destiny or not, it’s undeniable that serendipity played a role in how Matt Cozzi ended up as the co-host of the podcast “Locked On Cubs.” Cozzi and his friend Sam Olbur started the job in July 2022 as the fourth hosts in the history of the podcast, which altogether numbers more than 1,100 episodes. Their show has been very su...
Michigan football's Dominick Giudice cites background as reason behind strong play
The Michigan football program has always been loud and proud. Michigan beating USC is always a chest-pounding moment. It only makes sense that the offensive line is led by someone with those same qualities. Center Dominick Giudice cited a New Jersey Italian background as just one reason driving Michigan football's success this season. Giudice expla...
New Italian restaurant to open in Easton next year
A new Italian restaurant will soon open its doors in Easton. Bar Italia will open to the public in 2025 and will be located across from the newly opened Cameron Mitchell restaurant, Del Mar Columbus. The grand opening was announced Monday by restaurant group NCR Ventures. “We want this restaurant to feel like an authentic, beautiful Italian restau...
Monsignor Kenneth Velo
About a year after being ordained a Catholic priest, then-Fr. Kenneth Velo was enthusiastically helping manage the large parish of St. Angela in Chicago, where he was associate pastor. Fellow churchmen saw something in the new priest and made a seemingly small move that changed the course of Velo’s life. Ordained for only two years, he was elected...
Lecture / “Stai Zitta!”: Women in Italy Between Past and Present
When: The October 12 2024, 15:00 (Local time) - Where: Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago Prof. Stefania Santelia of University of Bari ‘Aldo Moro’ will lead a discussion – based on the reading of Latin sources translated both in English and in Italian – on the most praised feminine virtues in the Roman world: chastity, dedication to husband and...
Capitano Brings Classic Italian Cuisine to Bay Village
In June, Capitano Italian Coastal Kitchen opened its doors in the heart of Bay Village in Beach Haven. Taking over the spot formerly occupied by Bistro 14 Restaurant and Raw Bar, the new venture by restaurateur and owner Oggi Echavarria brings a fresh wave of culinary comfort to the historic location. With a menu that blends coastal flavors with cl...
Opportunities for Italian Startups in Detroit: the Italian Consulate and Retimpresa promote Made in Italy Innovation
The Consulate of Italy in Detroit, under the leadership of Consul Allegra Baistrocchi, continues its efforts to promote Italian excellence in the U.S. territory, with a special focus on technological innovation and sustainability. Thanks to the collaboration with RetImpresa - Agenzia di Confindustria, Reputation Research and We The Italians, three...
The Mysterious Etruscans and the Tuscan City of Cortona
In collaboration with the Carmel Cortona Sister City, please join us for a fascinating talk by returning Dr. Michael Seaman on The Mysterious Etruscans. Sunday, September 22nd at the Carmel Library, Community Room B, 425 E Main St, Carmel, Indiana from 2 – 4 p.m. The Etruscans were master traders, artisans and builders, directly influencing the Rom...
Italian Village: Why Chicago's Oldest Italian Restaurant Is A Rare Gem
With so many legendary restaurants shuttering left and right, it's a rare sight to see more than a handful of historic restaurants around the United States still thriving, no less any with sustained popularity spanning multiple generations. Italian Village is Chicago's oldest Italian restaurant and has been in business for nearly 100 years. Since...
The story is true, and so is the falsetto: Farmers Alley Theatre opens season with “Jersey Boys”
Jersey Boys is based on the true story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, who grew up on the streets of Belleville, NJ and found success with a string of hits including “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh, What a Night,” and more. Nick Petrelli will play Frankie Valli in a Farmers Alley Theatre (Kalamazoo, MI) production sta...
Nearly 100-year-old Dante monument's connection to Belle Isle is somewhat obscure
One of the beauties of public art is that it both tells us who we are and reminds us of who we were. Backtrack a century, and we were irate about a bust of the great poet Dante Alighieri, ordered in tribute by a largely immigrant Italian American population. Retreat to Thursday on Belle Isle, and people were jubilant over the refurbishing of a bett...
Where to Find 8 of the Best Italian Delis in Metro Detroit
The neighborhood Italian deli is your best bet to find a quality cold cut sandwich, hearty meatball sub, or an Appalachian-influenced pepperoni roll. Also, it’s where you ought to go to purchase imported meats and cheeses like prosciutto di Parma and pecorino Romano. Principally, these delis are grocery stores, but on a deeper level they also serve...