Sebastian Maniscalco to bring back-to-back comedy shows to Mohegan Sun this fall
In August 2017, actor and comedian Sebastian Maniscalco brought back-to-back comedy shows to the Mohegan Sun Arena. This fall, he's doing it again. On Sept. 12 and 13, Maniscalco will take his "It Ain't Right" tour to the Mohegan Sun Arena (CT), the comedian announced in a Facebook post on Monday. Maniscalco started his "It Ain't Right" tour in...
Columbus statue removed from a Connecticut city in 2020 finally finds a home at a new museum
A Christopher Columbus statue removed in 2020 amid a climate of racial reckoning after the police killing of George Floyd has finally found a home in a new museum dedicated to preserving the history of New Haven, Connecticut. Mayor Justin Elicker and other officials on Friday announced an “art loan agreement” has been reached with the Lost in New H...
Students get a taste of Italy
This spring break, 23 students and four teachers embarked on a remarkable journey throughout southern Italy guided by Education First Student Travel Program. The group left on April 11 and returned April 20, making it an 8-day-long tour. Students learned about Italian culture, history, geography, and further enriched their knowledge of the language...
Untold Tales Of Yale’s Immigrant Artisans At New Haven Museum
Two Italian New Haveners, Francesco Coiro and Peter S. Saldibar, contributed some astonishing artistic vision and talent to Yale’s collegiate Gothic buildings in the 1920s and 1930s. Sadly, like many craftsmen of the era, they received no recognition during their lifetimes. The two artisans will finally get their due during a lunchtime webinar f...
Dining Guide: Indulge In The Ultimate Modern Italian Dining Experience At Sugo Gastrobar
Nestled in the heart of Sandy Hook at 105 Church Hill Road lies Sugo Gastrobar, a restaurant that offers rich and flavorful modern Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist. From brick oven charred pizzas and fresh homemade pasta to savory desserts and a large selection of wine and specialty cocktails, Sugo has something for everyone. The restauran...
Small Italian Massachusetts Restaurant Serves One of the Best Spaghetti Dishes in the US
Spaghetti is a delicious meal with or without meatballs, but let's be real, it's pretty easy to make at home. You grab your store-bought box of pasta and your jar of your favorite sauce, and you whip something up in no time. An easy meal for a chill night in. And yet, some pretty special places make a spaghetti dish so good, it's worth leaving the...
A Taste of Italy Continues to Spread Around Connecticut
I'm fully Italian yet have never been to Italy, so when a piece of Italy makes its way to our state, I jump at the situation. I may be biased, but Italian food is the best kind of food. The desserts too are completely unmatched. You may not agree and that's fine, but I stand by my word. Back in June of 2024, Oggi Gelato opened their first location...
2025 Italian American Alliance annual meeting with special guest speaker: Mark Onewolf Yancey
The Annual Meeting of the Italian American Alliance will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. at the Sons and Daughters of Italy Hall, 520 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA. The Italian American Alliance continues to grow and build on its many achievements, thanks to our dedicated members. Our mission is to protect and share our Italian heri...
Finalmente Trattoria brings ‘authentic’ accent to Italian cuisine
The word that comes to mind on entering the newly remodeled and re-opened Finalmente Trattoria is “authentic.” The menu — labeled a “shortcut to Italy” on the restaurant’s website — features Italian specialties such as the Antipasti Polpettini (veal meatballs in ricotta mousse with fresh basil), fresh pasta dishes including Orecchiette Vesuviane, a...
Rhode Island Vietnam veteran still serving decades later
It’s been 50 years since the Vietnam War, and Sergeant Major Daniel Evangelista will never forget what it was like.The East Providence native served in the U.S. Army’s 7th Squadron, 17th Air Cavalry, which deployed to Vietnam in October 1967. Evangelista told 12 News he and his two brothers followed in their father’s footsteps.“My dad was an Italia...
Want to add a name to Norwich’s Italian monument? Here’s how
A local monument honoring Italian immigrants is set to expand. According to a community announcement, the Italian Heritage Committee plans to add names to the monument located in front of Norwich Free Academy. Erected in 1992, the monument honors those who immigrated to the United States before 1940 and settled in Norwich. Currently, over 400 names...
A Legendary Sandwich Shop From Florence, Italy Is Opening Its First Boston Location
All’antico Vinaio is beloved by Italian locals and tourists alike at its three Florence, Italy locations. Soon, Boston will have the unique opportunity to savor a taste of Florence while relaxing at Copley Square. The shop, opening adjacent to Copley Square on Boylston Street, is heralded for its sandwiches served on fresh-baked Tuscan schiacciata ...