Coro Dante Spring Concert (May 17)
Coro-Dante, the all-Italian repertoire chorus of the Dante Alighieri Society, directed by Kevin Galiè, presents their spring concert on Sunday May 17, 2015 at 5 p.m. The concert is free and open to all. It will take place at the Dante Alighieri Society, 41 Hampshire St, [Kendall Sq.] Cambridge. Free on-street parking, or $5 validated parki...
Salimblues - Italian Songs and Blues, Oct.23, 2015
SALIMBLUES Presents: Italian Songs and Blues. For Italian Heritage Month - Friday, October 23, 2015, 8:00-10:00p.m. Paesani d'Italia - 149 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA Join Stefano Salimbeni, Guido Bartoloni, Matteo Casini and Pasquale Iocola singing famous Italian songs from the 1960s to the 1990s. ...
Friends remember long-time public servant Carl Fortuna
By Robert Mayer Carl Fortuna was one of a kind. Fortuna died Oct. 15 after a long illness, but will long be remembered for his public service, his wit and the advice he gave to anyone who needed an ear to bend. "He was just such a good guy," said Middlesex Chamber of Commerce President Larry McHugh of Fortuna. "He was al...
Hartford Officials Consider Renaming Columbus Day Holiday
With Columbus Day coming on Monday, town officials have joined an ongoing national debate that essentially puts Italian explorer Christopher Columbus on trial for crimes against Native Americans. Town Manager Leo Pullar said he is working out the legalities of how Hartford might officially recognize the second Monday in October as "Indigen...
Madonna Delle Grazie 2013 Procession in Boston’s North End
by Matt Conti The statue of Madonna Delle Grazie was presented on Sunday afternoon at the annual procession in Boston's North End. The society was founded in Boston in 1903 from San Sossio Baronia Avellino. Featuring Saint Alfio's Band and the Northeast Italian Band, the procession started at St. Leonard's Church at the corner of Hanover &...
Medford students win Italian awards
On May 31, 2014, Centro Attività Scholastiche Italiane (C.A.S.IT.) honored contest winners from local schools at a celebration that took place at the Christopher Columbus Park of the North End of Boston. Several students from the Medford Public Schools, accompanied by their families and teachers, participated in the celebration. Read more...
Maserati rolls out Post Road East dealership
Local auto sales just shifted into the fast lane with the recent opening of a Maserati dealership at 1026 Post Road East. The dealer showcases four models by the luxury Italian car maker: the Ghibli, the Quattroporte, the three convertible S-models of which the MC is the top of the line, and the fourth is the GT-coupe that has both hard-top an...
Annual Pasta Dinner
St. James Church Rocky Hill - 767 Elm St, Rocky Hill 06067Join us on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 for our Annual Pasta Dinner from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Adults are priced at $12.00 each and children are $6.00 each (children 5 and under are free). We also have 'Dinner To-Go" available for $10.00 each. You can buy tickets at the door. Proceeds su...
20-plus restaurants, 4 breweries represented at Longmeadow UNICO Wine, Beer and Food Tasting
by David Molnar The Longmeadow Chapter of UNICO National Inc. will host its 15th annual Wine, Beer, and Food Tasting on Saturday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Center Court at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield. The event features more than a dozen varieties of wine provided by M.S. Walker Distributors of Somervill...
Medford natives Sacco, Pagliarulo inducted into National Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame
From the streets of South Medford to the professional sports arena, Mike Pagliarulo and Joe Sacco share a common bond. It is one that has carried them through the years in their respective sports, and has only continued to push them further into local legendary lore. The Medford natives are two of the newest members of the National Itali...
Italian bakery expands into Danvers
By Ethan Hartley Danversa sweet Italian staple has come to downtown Danvers. Esposito Bakery, serving up some of the freshest and most storied pastries north of the North End in Boston, is now open at 16 Maple St. Jennifer Pema, the 19-year-old assistant manager and second daughter of the shop's owners, gleams as she talks about the b...
North American Premiere Tour of Italian Film Briciole Sul Mare Postponed Due to Bad Weather Conditions
The 12-city North American premiere tour of the critically acclaimed Italian comedy-drama film Briciole Sul Mare and Music Gala featuring Rock & Roll Vocal Group and Grammy Halls of Fame inductees The Platters® with special guest Italian vocalists Walter Nestola, Paola Gruppuso and Amato Scarpellino, has been postponed until spring of 2017. The...