Italian Cultural Center events
Italian Cultural Center events Springfield - The Italian Cultural Center of western Massachusetts, Inc. announces the publication of its very own homemade cookbook, "Mangia! Ci fa bene!" It is a cookbook with over 160 tried and tested family recipes contributed by its members and friends, many of which have been prepared for generations. Y...
Torrington Symphony Orchestra concert features Italian composers, melodies May 9
The Torrington Symphony Orchestra will present, "Viva Italia II," at the Warner Theatre's Nancy Marine Studio Theatre, Saturday, May 9 at 8 p.m. Conducted by Maurice Steinberg, "Viva Italia II" features Italian composers and melodies performed by guest soloists Christi McLain and Jerron Jorgenson. Soprano Christi McLain made her New E...
An Italian steakhouse with sizzle
Osteria Posto. For folks unfamiliar with Italian, "osteria" means a restaurant serving wine and simple food. "Posto," meanwhile, means a place to relax. Put the two words together and you have a restaurant where you can unwind while dining. "Simple," however, is not an adjective one should use to to accurately describe the cuisine at the newly open...
Backlash over Indigenous People's Day prompts vote for Italian Heritage Day
A week after replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous People's Day, Cambridge City Council acknowledged concerns of the local Italian-American community by naming Oct. 1 Italian Heritage Day. According to Councilor Tim Toomey, in the course of last week's vote, the council failed to recognize the contributions of Italian-Americans over the founding...
Boston Bel Canto Opera Fall Performance -- Sunday, October 19
Boston Bel Canto Opera presents Pianist Bradley Pennington, Soprano Catrina Boncaldo and countertenor William Peacock. Click here for event flyer When: Sunday, 19 October, 2014 at 2:30 P.M.Where: Dante Alighieri Italian Society of MA, 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA Tickets are $20, $17 for Seniors and Stu...
Italian Constitutional Justice in the Global Context
The Harvard Italian Law Association is glad to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Italian Constitutional Court with a conference. Tuesday March 29th - 12:00-1:00 PM. Harvard Law School, Hauser Hall,102 Malkin -1585 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge On March 29, 2016, please join Justice Cartabia and other Itali...
North End Movie
Sunday, April 24, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT). Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts - 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA 02139. Professionisti Italiani a Boston (PIB) and Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts are proud to invite you to a joint event to learn the fascinating history of the Italian immigration in Boston in the...
Italian Cultural Center Scholarship Program
Our Scholarship Program is now a fifty-three year tradition in the Italian community, carrying on the program ORIGINALLY established by the United Italian Societies and Clubs of Greater Springfield. These scholarships represent the value and importance we place on the education of our young people and our commitment to help make it possible. These...
Feast of Three Saints in Lawrence Celebrates 90th Anniversary
In Lawrence, Labor Day weekend is much more than a holiday. In fact, for the past 90 years it has represented one of the region's most important and successful traditions: The Feast of the Three Saints. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the feast, started in 1923 by a half dozen paesani immigrated to the area from the Sicilian town o...
Medford Italian Restaurant Among ‘Best Places for Steak Outside the City’
By John Waller Phantom Gourmet recently took a look at the "best places for steak outside the city," and a Medford Italian restaurant made the cut. Food critic Dave Andelman said Raso's, at 209 Mystic Ave., may be known for its traditional Italian and pasta dishes but its New York sirloin is a must have. "This is a fire-grilled New Y...
Eco-Friendly Designer Valentina Oppezzo Delivers Groundbreaking Approach to Fashion
Throughout her travel from Italy to the United States, both as a professional photographer and fashion designer, Valentina Oppezzo never includes animal materials in her work. For Valentina, using all non-animal materials is not just a trend, it is a belief. Having started a career in Italy as a photographer, Valentina decided to carry on her pass...
Brass City Italians thrive even after mills close
The brass mills and factories drew Italian immigrants to Waterbury by the thousands. Even though those industries have left the city, many of those Italian have families continue to thrive in other occupations. For example, there's Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe. Everybody in the Waterbury area knows, if you leave a tip in the jar at the regist...