Why We Love Sports: How a Walking Tour Made Me Think
On a recent visit to the North End, I decided to explore the pride that is associated with Italians and sports.As a proud Italian-American, I already know that there is a special relationship that exists between Italians and their teams, but I wanted to see what else I could find. As I walked down Tony DeMarco way, it became apparent to me that the...
Sons of Italy Pulls Out of North End Columbus Day Parade Saying Revere is More Italian
by Matt Conti The Order Sons of Italy in America, Massachusetts Grand Lodge (OSIAMA), has made a late decision not to march in Boston's North End 2013 Columbus Day Parade. Citing a changing demographic, the Italian-American organization told the North End organizers that it will instead march in the City of Revere this year. "They really...
How Hugo and Verdi Shocked the Censors
In partnership with the French Cultural Center and Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts, explore the story of Rigoletto from its French origins in the Victor Hugo play Le roi s'amuse to Verdi's adaptation for the Italian opera stage. See performances of selections from both works, discover the political scandal surrounding the original...
Christopher Columbus Statue Vandalized With Red Paint, 'Black Lives Matter'
by Danielle Abreu The Christopher Columbus Statue on Boston's North End was vandalized Monday night with red paint and the phrase "Black Lives Matter," Boston police said. Red paint was poured over the top and sides of the white marble statute. The slogan, which has become a common refrain at demonstrations across the U.S. in...
Italian Grandmother, Multistate Wholesaler, Happy To Grow Slowly And Make Gelato By Hand
by Zach Melvin A city famous for its pizza is making a name for itself with another Italian delicacy. At Gelato Giuliana, 15 employees produce between 1,500 and 2,000 pounds of gelato a day. The company sells to supermarkets, country clubs, restaurants and colleges from Maine to Delaware. "This was quite accidental actually,...
Columbus Day celebration kicks off on Federal Hill
by Annie Shalvey The annual Columbus Day Parade on Federal Hill in Providence kicked off on Sunday. Eyewitness News is a proud sponsor of the event and many members of our team took part in the celebration. Atwells Avenue isn't just any old parade route. All of the usual suspects were part of this year's celebration – from po...
Exotic Italian sports cars rev up for annual Concorso on June 30
More than 10,000 spectators and car owners from across the Eastern seaboard are expected to descend upon LaSalle Road in West Harford Center on Sunday, June 30, for the 13th Annual Ferrari and Friends Concorso, presented by the Ferrari Club of America-New England Region. More than 130 Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Alfa Romeos, Maseratis and othe...
IACO Invites Everyone to ‘Immersion in Italian Culture Day’ — October 6
When: Sunday, October 6, 2013 — 1 to 5 p.m.Where: Archbishop Williams High School —80 Independence Ave., Braintree MA [map] Sponsored by the Italian American Cultural Organization of Braintree, the Immersion in Italian Culture Day will celebrate food, art, music and dance... all from Italy!
Pirandello Lyceum Presents I Migliori Awards 2014
by Lisa Cappuccio Pirandello Lyceum President Rosario Cascio has announced the 2014 recipients of the Pirandello Lyceum's prestigious I Migliori in Mens et Gesta award. The Board of Governors has recognized a group of outstanding Americans of Italian-American descent who have made important contributions to their profession, to society and to the...
The Crowning and Blessing of our Patron Saint "La Madonna Del Bosco"
Sunday, June 1st, 2014 - 10:30 AM at a Special Mass Our Lady of Grace Church - 15 George Waterman Road, Johnston, RI 02919 The Pannese Society of Providence is excited to Announce a Crowning and BlessingCeremonial Mass that has not been done in about 100 years.The Celebration Mass will take place on Sunday, June 1st, at 10:30 AM...
Italian American Culture Night
Tuesday, April 14 - 6.30 pm EDTSt. James Church Rocky Hill - 767 Elm St, Rocky Hill, CT 06067Join us on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 6:30 pm in watching the great film, Italian Travelogue Movie of Sicily, Italy. All friends and members are welcome with only a $5 donation per person it would be a great movie to bring the kids and the gra...
A maggio il via alle lezioni di calcio in italiano
Il primo corso comincerà il 30 Maggio per 8 sabati consecutivi alle 10.30am, con una classe di bambini di eta' tra i 4 e i 5 anni. Classi per bimbi piùgrandi potrebbero tenersi negli stessi sabati alle 11.30am. Il programma fa parte di una collaborazione più ampia con Boston Super Soccer Stars, organizzazione da tempo leader nel cam...