October is Italian-American Heritage Month
The annual kickoff of this year's Italian American Heritage Month will be held on Friday, September 30th at 5:45 p.m. in the State House Chamber, 3rd Floor. Coro Dante will be performing the American and Italian national anthems and other musical selections. New entertainment for this year, a performance by musician Ray Cavicchio, soloist...
A Treat: Italian School Master Painting Takes $117,500 At Barridoff
Gaetano Chierici's (Italian, 1838?-1920) "The Mask," a Nineteenth Century scene characteristically rich in the "picture seller" style of the artist, was the top lot at Barridoff Galleries' international fine art auction on October 28, achieving $117,500, including premium. Signed and dated "Chierici Gaetano [sic] 1871" lower left, the 31-b...
Men Only: It’s All About Tradition Here
Bocce, gentlemen? Sorry ladies, this month's article is about a men's-only club! Recently, I was graciously welcomed for a visit at the Italian American Citizens Club of Lynn, where I had the great pleasure of meeting the club members. When I was first approached to write an article about their bocce league, I imagined that I would hear about the...
italianissimo! Tickets on Sale
When: Friday, June 7, 2013 — Starting at 7 p.m.Where: Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Boston MA After last year's successful inaugural event, this year's italianissimo! organized by the Italian Consulate General of Italy in Boston is gearing up to be just as good, if not better. The social event will be held on June 7, 2013, at the Boston P...
Singer Sissy Castrogiovanni Presents ‘Intra Lu Munnu’ at Dante Alighieri
Talented singer, Sissy Castrogiovanni, presents her debut album, "Intra Lu Munnu", mixing Mediterranean jazz and Sicilian popular music. She will be accompanied by a 6-piece band and a chorus of singers. AccompanimentNando Michelin, Piano; Miguel Angel Lous, Sax; Keala Kaumeheiwa, Bass; Tiago Michelin, Drums; Tareq Rantisi, Percussion; Jussi Reijo...
South Boston Italian Pride concert set for Thursday
By Patrick D. Rosso South Boston will be breaking out the green, white, and red Thursday as the neighborhood celebrates its Italian residents at Medal of Honor Park. The annual South Boston Italian Pride event, which includes a concert featuring Michael Dutra and the Strictly Sinatra Band, will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 22. &nbs...
Italian Cooking Class
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning is offering 'The Art of Cooking Italian Food' on Thursday, November 14, as part of its popular Culinary Series. Teresa Galli, raised in Rome, Italy and now a resident of Tuscany, will share her passion for cooking, an endeavor which she looks upon as an art. Teresa regularly holds classes in Italy and he...
Blessing of Patron Saint at Our Lady of Grace Church
June 1, 2014: The day began as members and guests congregated in front of Our Lady of Grace Church in Johnston, R.I. News media from various papers where ready to report the happenings. Society members were given their special ribbons for members to wear during the celebration. The Society made their entrance with Joseph Gesualdi carrying...
Patricia Russo empowers women to lead
By Ann Nyberg Patricia Russo, Executive Director of the Women's Campaign School at Yale, is all things politics in this state. If you're a woman and want to run for political office, Russo is your gal. Her life long mission is to empower women to lead. She says she had an interesting childhood, and jokes her parents were in...
In Hartford's South End, Bosnians And Italians Find Common Ground
by Vinny Vella Five years ago, Peter LaBella teased his first Bosnian customer at Bella Mia Styles, his South End salon. "I said 'What's the matter with you? Why did you move here? Don't you know how bad it is here?'" LaBella said Wednesday night, referring to the violence that plagued Franklin Avenue at the time. "He told me...
From arancini to gelato at Waltham’s Italian Festa
On June 4, Waltham Common will be filled with the smells and sounds of Italian-American culture when the Regina Margherita di Savoia Mixed Lodge #1094 of the Order Sons of Italy in America hosts its third annual Italian Festa. The order's mission is to preserve and promote Italian heritage, and for Festa chairwoman Carol Rossi, this begins with "fa...
2013: gli auguri del Console Pastorelli agli Italiani di Bsoton
"Carissimi Connazionali, il 2012 è stato un anno assai intenso e produttivo. Oltre 55 incontri di promozione commerciale e 25 eventi culturali di ampio impatto hanno contribuito a promuovere l'Italia a Boston e in tutto il New England. Massimo impegno anche nel miglioramento dei servizi all'utenza, con oltre 2.500 visti rilasciati e quasi 1.000 pa...