James Gandolfini Is Dead at 51; a Complex Mob Boss in ‘Sopranos’
by Dave Itzkoff James Gandolfini, the Emmy Award-winning actor who shot to fame on the HBO drama "The Sopranos" as Tony Soprano, a tough-talking, hard-living crime boss with a stolid exterior but a rich interior life, died on Wednesday. He was 51. Mr. Gandolfini's death was confirmed by HBO. He was traveling in Rome, where he was on vacat...
Film Casting Call: Looking for Italian-American Families from Pittsburgh
An award-winning New York-based production company, whose previous films have premiered on HBO, Showtime, and Netflix, is currently producing a film about Italian-American families. They are looking for a Pittsburgh-based multi-generational family that gets together on a regular basis to share a meal. Think the traditional "Sunday Dinner." Regular...
The Show With Vinny, TV review
MTV probably figures it can't go wrong with Vinny Guadagnino's new show, since it's got two proven winners from the reality TV playbook: a big, loud, zany Italian family and a guy who'll do anything in front of a camera.Vinny, of course, is famous from "Jersey Shore." And since "Jersey Shore" has now washed into the ocean along with the Seaside Hei...
Dennis Farina, star of 'Law & Order,' dead at 69
by Frazier Moore Dennis Farina, a onetime Chicago cop who as a popular character actor played a TV cop on "Law & Order" during his wide-ranging career, has died. Death came Monday morning in a Scottsdale, Ariz., hospital after Farina suffered a blood clot in his lung, according to his publicist, Lori De Waal. He was 69. F...
Award-Winning Italian Tenor Micheal Castaldo to Perform at Christmas Benefit Concert Dec. 13
An Italian Christmas Concert and benefit for the National Shrine of St. Gerard will feature award‐winning Italian tenor Micheal Castaldo at Saint Lucy's Church, 118 Seventh Ave., Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. (St. Lucy's Day) Castaldo will sing classic Italian carols from his best‐selling album, "Extravergine: Christmas in the Mediterranean," accompanied by...
Donizetti: art songs - benefit concert in Washington
November 21, 2014 - Friday 7:30 PMInternational Student House - 1825 R Street, NW - Washington, District of Columbia A rare treat for fans of Gaetano Donizetti (and those who have never experienced his brilliant works before), this benefit concert showcases the Italian opera composer's rarely performed art songs. Highly popu...
Ridgefield Park resident performs ‘The Italian Chicks’
Ridgefield Park resident and comedian Maryann "Boom Boom" Maisano is highlighting her experiences growing up in a traditional Italian-American family with her show "The Italian Chicks." Although she is originally from Fort Lee, Maisano has lived in Ridgefield Park since 2001. From an early age she knew she wanted to be onstage and spe...
Anthony Caramanno set for pro debut on Saturday night in AC
Anthony Caramanno, born and bred in Staten Island, is the only Italian-American to ever win 3 NY Daily News Golden Gloves Championship. After proving his worth in the east coast's premiere amateur tournament, the 23 year old super-bantamweight is ready to step into the paid ranks, making his pro debut Saturday, January 25th at the Golden Nugget At...
Sons of Italy sponsors successful golf outing
Sons of Italy Lodge #2561 Annual Golf Outing was held at Knoll Country Club West, on Thursday, July 10. The event was attended by 120 golfers and raised money to support the many charities the SOI donates to. The Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 recently donated to the Parsippany Food Pantry, The Valerie Fund, Arthritis Foundation and many others....
Bridgeton Italian-American Civic Club's Golf Tournament benefits many
The Italian-American Civic Club held its 22nd annual Memorial Golf Tournament Wednesday. The annual event honors the memories of deceased members of the Italian-American Civic Club and raises funds for various local charities including the Bridgeton High School Athletic Department, Cumberland Regional High School Athletic Department, Bridgeton Mid...
Verismo Opera to Resurrect New York City Opera’s Sets in La Traviata Cast Announced for April 6, 2014 Performance
When the curtain opens and the lights strike the stage on April 6, the New York City Opera will be seen in the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera's new production of Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata. Last performed by the company in 2006, Verismo Opera will present this iconic opera with resplendent sets used by the New York City Opera for several...
Bocce tournament generates drama and excitement
Twenty four players formed 5 teams to contend for the Fall Classic tournament championship. Captains Vince Colasante, Michele Buono, Cesidio Pellegrini, Fred Rossi, and Biago D'urso selected teams that competed in a double round robin round. The two best teams from the round robin played in a best of three championship round. The Drama began to bui...