Struppa inaugurated as president with praise and Prosecco
After 25 years as president, Jim Doti passed the proverbial torch down to former chancellor Daniele Struppa in the Musco Center Sept. 30, with discussions about academics, Italian culture and religion, followed by a Prosecco toast. Struppa was inaugurated as Chapman's 13th president in a sold-out ceremony, with 1,044 people in attendance.&...
Italiani all'estero - dagli Stati Uniti - iniziativa solidarieta': calling all Italians donatori midollo osseo
Giovedi 15 novembre, a Boston, è stata organizzata una raccolta di iscrizioni al registro dei donatori di midollo osseo, presso i locali dell'Associazione Gizio, diretta da Domenico Susi. L'evento e' stato organizzato in collaborazione con l'Associazione "Amici di Giovanni Guglielmo" per aiutare due pazienti italiani, la cui malattia può essere sco...
A Controversial Identity: Italy and its Recent Cinema
Il 19 e 20 Aprile 2013, il Film Studies e l’Italian Department di Yale, in collaborazione con il Whitney Humanities center, organizzano un convegno internazionale di studi dedicato a “A Controversial Identity: Italy and its Recent Cinema.”
Joe Pace inspires book character
by Nick Malfitano Saugus - Local businessman Joe Pace is the inspiration for a character in the book "Tonino: The Adventures of a Boy/Cricket from Boston's North End," written by entomologist and University of Massachusetts at Amherst professor John G. Stoffolano, Jr. Stoffolano's tale revolves around a young boy/cricket creature named To...
Emigrazione Renazzese negli Usa: presentato il volume "nulla osta per il mondo"
E' stato presentato nei giorni scorsi, in occasione dell'intitolazione di una piazza di Renazzo a coloro che sono emigrati a Plymouth (USA), il volume "Nulla osta per il mondo" risultato di uno studio approfondito sull'emigrazione da Renazzo, frazione del Comune di Cento (FE), verso gli Stati Uniti che è stato svolto dagli studiosi Gian Paolo Borgh...
Mario Batali says Boston restaurant not happening
Celebrity chef Mario Batali's planned Fort Point restaurant is definitely not happening.After a recent vague tweet last weekend by Batali, the acclaimed chef posted a more detailed update online Monday night. "B&B Hospitality Group is saddened to announce that the project called Babbo Pizzeria and Enoteca originally slated for a fourth...
Stamford's Italian Center Continues To Play Vital Role In The Community
by Robyn Blosio Bova The Italian Center on 1620 Newfield Ave. in Stamford, founded in 1909, was started to assist newly arrived immigrants who were adjusting to life in America. Today, the Italian Center is a very large facility on more than 28 acres with four pools, miniature golf, playground, gymnasium, fitness center, tennis and platfo...
Susan Cattaneo, Giulia Millanta in Concert at Atwoods
When: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 — 9:30 p.m.Where: Atwoods Tavern — 877 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA Susan Cattaneo has been a songwriting professor at Boston's prestigious Berklee College of Music for 13 years. She's written songs covered by numerous artists in Nashville, and her tunes helped launch the careers of Jillian Cardanelli and Erica Nic...
MET Opera at Rockport Music: Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci
When: Saturday, April 25, 2015 – 12:30 p.m.Where: Shalin Liu Performance Center – 37 Main St, Rockport, MA – 978-546-7391 Opera's most enduring tragic double bill returns in an evocative new production from Sir David McVicar, who sets the action across two time periods but in the same Sicilian village. Marcelo Álvarez rises to the challenge of pla...
Capriotti’s Brings The Greatest Sandwich In America To Northern Utah
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop announces the upcoming arrival of its second Utah restaurant in West Valley City, located in the greater Salt Lake City area. The sandwich shop will debut its award-winning sandwiches to northern Utah later this year marking the chain's commitment to expanding its reach across the United States. On opening day, Ju...
OSIA Holds Grand Lodge Of Massachusetts’ 101st State Convention
by Carla Balzano The Order Sons of Italy in America hosted The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts' 101st State Convention from June 11 to June 14. This year, the annual convention took place at the Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Many attended the event, including the organization's newly elected officers. Among...
October is Italian American Hertiage Month
Tuesday, October 13th at 7 p.m.- Frank Sinatra 100th Birthday Musical Celebration. Join Rich Moran and his trio for a tribute to Sinatra's musical legacy with a diverse selection of songs from throughout his career. Click here to register.stop by the Reference Desk or call 203-239-5803 to sign up. Monday, October 19th at 7 p.m. -Italy a Cu...