Dine Out Maine: Siano’s Pizzeria in Portland deals in gutsy home-style Italian cooking
By John Golden Located in the heart of Deering Center off Stevens Avenue, Siano's Pizzeria has been a mainstay in this community since 2007. But it's more than just a family-friendly neighborhood haunt. Its menu of southern Italian old-school classics is very well done. And on weekends it's chock-a-block with diners there to have a good time over...
Celebrating Saint Anthony's Feast in Boston's North End
Every year on the last weekend in August, Boston's North End celebrates the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua. The traditional event dates back to the early 20th century, when large numbers of southern Italians immigrated to the United States, settling in the urban centers of the North-East. In Boston, they gathered in the North End neighbor...
Longtime Red Sox publicist Dick Bresciani dies
Longtime Red Sox publicist Dick Bresciani died Saturday after a long illness. He was 76. Bresciani had been a Red Sox publicist since 1972 and was previously assistant sports information director at the University of Massachusetts for 11 years. He also served as the Cape Cod League's top statistician from 1967-71. Bresciani eventually too...
Italy Invests in the US: Italy’s System Logistics’ Modula US Brings High-Tech Manufacturing to Maine
Italy's System Logistics's automated vertical storage solutions company Modula US has announced a $6 Million USD investment in manufacturing at the firm's Lewiston, Maine facility. The factory will be equipped with the latest automated lines to punch, bend, weld and cut sheet metal for a variety of Modula storage products. According to Mod...
Alfa Romeo’s On Federal Hill
The Federal Hill Commerce Association is pleased to announce that the Alfa Romeo National Convention has scheduled an event on Atwells Avenue for Thursday, June 25, 2015. The privately owned Alfa's will be lined up along the avenue for viewing starting at 6pm with a blessing of the fleet. Many businesses on Atwells Avenue will be offering...
Italian Festa returns to Waltham Common
After a successful first year, the Italian Festa returns to the Waltham Common on Saturday, May 30. The family-oriented event, presented by the Regina Margherita Di Savoia Mixed Lodge #1094 of the Order Sons of Italy in America, runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Festa drew about 6,000 people in 2014 and featured food and craft vendors and l...
Appian Club presents Music Theory
The term music theory intimidates people but learning the basics of music theory is easier than one thinks and it is very helpful. Understanding music theory before students start lessons on their chosen instruments definitely facilitates the process of learning the instrument. Pick up the basics of music theory and you can apply it immediately to...
A mix of Sicily and jazz: Cettina Donato comes to Boston (April 23)
When: Saturday, April 23, 2016 – 5 p.m.Where: I AM Books, 189 North Street, Boston MA(Parking validation for Parcel 7 parking lot, above Boston Public Market) Purchase tickets onlineOn April 23, Messina Conservatory's Cettina Donato will take part in the ongoing Allegro concert series by Sounds of Italy Festival in Boston. Born and raised in Sici...
Pirandello Lyceum recognizes I Migliori
On April 9, the Pirandello Lyceum held its annual "I Migliori in Mens et Gesta" awards ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in East Boston. For 31 years, the Pirandello has been recognizing the best in mind and deeds in the community. This year's awardees included high-tech entrepreneur Charles Centore, who has grown his own electronic components company...
Il Molo Is Now Open in Boston’s North End
A new North End seafood spot from some veteran restaurateurs officially opens today with plenty of pasta and fish dishes to go around. Donato Frattaroli and Donato Frattaroli Jr. debut Il Molo and the stylings of chef Pino Maffeo today at 326 Commercial St. in the North End, Boston Magazine reported. Il Molo took over the space formerly oc...
7th Annual Italian Heritage Golf Classic
The Italian Heritage Month Committee and the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 of the Sons of Italy in Wilmington will be hosting our 7th Annual Golf Tournament. The event will be held on Friday September 30, 2016 at the Merrimack Valley Golf Club in Methuen Mass. Registration is at 7:30am and tee time is an 8:30am Shotgun Start, Scramb...
Italian Consul General De Santis to Help Celebrate Columbus Day
Nicola De Santis, consul general of Italy in Boston, will be on hand in Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini's office Friday to help celebrate Columbus Day. De Santis will address a gathering in the mayor's office, from 9 to 10 a.m., before attending a ceremony raising the Italian flag outside City Hall. Fiorentini said the public is i...