Da Vinci exhibit at Montshire highlights Renaissance master’s inventions
The machines of the original “Renaissance man,” Leonardo da Vinci, have come to life this summer at the Montshire Museum in Norwich. The “Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion” exhibit showcases models of some of the drawings made by late 15th century Italian polymath and makes them interactive. From his flying machines to his ideas of how to make...
Scholarship Fashion Show Fundraising Luncheon in Connecticut
The American Italian Women of Greater New Haven have been very busy planning the Scholarship Fashion Show Fundraising Luncheon and other actions. The Fundraiser was an outstanding success. We were able to give 3 Scholarships this year (2022). It was a wonderful afternoon at The Woodwinds in Branford CT. A delicious lunch was prepared by their culin...
Laura Carlo to be inducted into MA Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Nine legendary members of the broadcast community will be inducted into the 2021 Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame during a luncheon ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Boston Quincy Marriott Hotel. Laura Carlo has been WCRB’s Morning Program host for more than two decades. Under the station’s original ownership she also hosted...
Italian flags return to Center Street in time for Southington festival
Italian flags again line Center Street in time for the Italian-American Festival this weekend. While the flags hanging from town-owned lampposts were prohibited by a recent ordinance and had to come down, they were instead hung from utility poles with approval from Eversource. In April, the Town Council passed an ordinance prohibiting non-governmen...
Grano Arso owners open Gargano Pasta & Italian Market in Old Saybrook
Just about five years after debuting Grano Arso in Chester, Joel and Lani Gargano are introducing a new concept to Old Saybrook: a market and cafe with freshly made pastas, baked goods and specialty Italian products. Gargano Pasta & Italian Market officially opened Thursday on Old Saybrook's Main Street, a project that's been in the works for about...
Italian restaurant coming to Olde Mistick Village
Local restaurateurs Shaun Golan and Jakub Andros plan to open an Italian restaurant in the Olde Mistick Village space long occupied by the Go Fish restaurant, the retail complex’s management announced in a news release. The two men, co-owners of Via Emilia, an upscale Italian restaurant in downtown Mystic, expect to open Trattoria Amalfi, which wil...
RI Italo-American Club holds annual clambake & cookout
Perhaps Johnston resident George Lazzareschi Jr., the popular president of the Italo-American Club of Rhode Island, said it best about the Providence-based group’s annual clambake and cookout. “It’s nice to know countless dignitaries always attend many of our functions,” Lazzareschi offered. “We recognize them as honorary members.” Which explains w...
At The Scranton Wednesday: 'How To Be Italian; A Cultural Concert'
Described as what will be a "spectacular outdoor soirée," the E. C. Scranton Memorial Library presents How To Be Italian; A Cultural Concert, Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. This show, performed by "acclaimed musician" Enzo Boscarino, celebrates the rich history, art, cuisine, and culture of Italians, how it influences their lives, and the way they express...
NIAF: the Italian American Organization of the Year
The National Italian American Foundation is honored to be recognized as the Italian American Organization of the Year by the Madonna Del Soccorso Society. This annual award is presented at the Fisherman’s Feast to an individual or organization that has had a substantial and positive impact on our society and the larger Italian American community th...
Boston's Danilo Gallinari reveals he nearly became a Celtic more than once in the past
Veteran forward Danilo Gallinari is a Boston Celtic after years of many of the team’s fans hoping for the Italian swingman to be brought onto their favorite team. Now, that wish has been granted, but Gallinari recently revealed that it nearly had happened more than one time in the past. “We were close a couple of times since Brad took over as a hea...
Southington Italian Festival will bring back fireworks
Organizers of the upcoming Italian Festival have announced a full lineup of entertainment and the return of the fireworks show. The Italian-American Festival will be held Friday, July 29 from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday, July 30 from 3 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, July 31 from noon to 5 p.m. on lower Center Street. The festival will include Center Street rest...
'Italian Texas Guitar Battle' to take place at Norwich's Oat Theater Sunday
Sunday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. Norwich Arts Center’s Donald L. Oat Theater - 62 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360. TICKETS: $25, adults, $23 seniors, students and military. What's being billed as the "Italian Texas Guitar Battle" will bring together the “Last Prophet of the Funky Texas Blues” and the man who fronted one of Europe’s finest blues bands on th...