Curtain Call holds auditions for ‘Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding’
The Curtain Call Theatre Company is holding auditions for its upcoming production of “Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding.” Auditions will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today and Thursday at the Curtain Call Theatre Building, located at 512 E. Elizabeth St. in Kirksville, MO. The show calls for 15 men and 11 women. ″‘Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding’ is an ‘environmental/imme...
The 10-year-old US soccer sensation and social media star snapped up by Roma
In the south of Kansas City on a corner of 43rd Avenue there is an Italian restaurant called Cupini’s. Eddie Cupini and his father, Franco, have dedicated nearly 15 years to serving the best pasta in town – “Just like my mom used to make,” says Franco – and earning a few awards along the way. But soon they will be leaving behind the restaurant and...
Le Nozze di Figaro: presentation and live performance
Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) is coming to St. Paul, and will be performed at the MN Opera from November 11-19! The ICC will provide a wonderful opportunity for you to become familiar with this beloved opera, whether you plan to see it in November or just want to learn more. Treat yourself to a relaxed and enjoyable presentation, incl...
U.S. Youth Soccer Prospect, Alessandro Cupini, is Selected to One of Top Academies in the World
As America is gaining ground on the world soccer stage, one of the State's elite youth's turned heads — earning a spot as a member of the renowned AS Roma academy. At the youthful age of 9, Alessandro Cupini trained with the top three soccer academies in Italy including Empoli FC, Atalanta BC and AS Roma. Alessandro has trained with AS Roma, one of...
WNBA: Cecilia Zandalasini vince il titolo, Minnesota batte L.A. 85-76 in gara-5
A vent’anni esatti di distanza da Catarina Pollini, un’altra italiana ha vinto il titolo WNBA. Si tratta ovviamente di Cecilia Zandalasini, che nella notte - pur giocando solo 8 secondi - ha preso parte alla decisiva gara-5 vinta dalle Minnesota Lynx contro le Los Angeles Sparks per 85-76. Anche l’ultima partita non ha tradito le attese di una seri...
Zoppe Italian Family Circus celebrating 175 years
The Zoppe's have quite the family history, and it starts with a love story 175 years ago and comes full circle on Sept. 8-10 in Nottingham Park. For the Zoppe Italian Family Circus, it all started 175 years ago, in 1842, when a young French street performer named Napoline Zoppe, looking for work, met a graceful ballerina named Ermenegilda in Budape...
Meet Gianluca Busio, Sporting KC's 15-year-old American phenom
Darren Powell has made a career out of recognizing soccer talent, and he knew there was something special about Gianluca Busio when he first saw him — even if Busio was just five years old at the time. “Even as a five-year-old, he stood out on the field with exceptional technical ability,” says Powell, now head coach of USL’s San Antonio FC. “He ha...
Lynx sign Italian forward Cecilia Zandalasini
The Minnesota Lynx announced Monday that they have signed Italian forward Cecilia Zandalasini for the remainder of the season. Zandalasini averaged 9.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for Famila Schio of the Italian league last season, and represented Italy at EuroBasket 2017 in June. She averaged 19 points and 9.6 rebounds per game during the tou...
Tony Viviano will be performing at the corner of Macklind and Daggett, Oct 1, 2017
Tony will be performing in front of Gioia’s Deli on Oct 1, 2017 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm during the Columbus Parade. Gioia’s Deli will also be open during the parade so come and enjoy the parade, food and fun. Tony started singing at the tender age of three, inspired by his older brother, Joe. When Tony was 10 years old, Joe bought two albums by...
Ode to the Rat Pack
Saturday August 12 6 - 10 PM - American Italian Heritage Society - Omaha, NE - 5110 N 132nd St, Omaha 68164. Join il Palazzo for an Ode to the Rat Pack featuring Gooch and His Las Vegas Big Band! Start the night with a gourmet meal created by Chef Paul with an opening act by Aaron Shoemaker, and finish with the sultry renditons of Dean Martin, Fran...
Franklin Park bocce courts near completion
Two new bocce courts in Franklin Park, a Maryville Parks & Recreation facility located along the east side of the 700 block of North Main Street, are nearing completion and should be ready for play in early August. Workers smoothed out the pea gravel playing surface at the 12-foot-wide by 60-foot-long courts early Wednesday. Parks & Rec Director...
DCC Basketball signs Michele Capasso
Former Lustre Christian High School star, Michele Capasso, signed a Letter of Intent to play for Dawson Community College next season. The point guard hails originally from Italy, but came to Montana as a foreign exchange student in 2015-2016 and had a stellar season. As a senior, he averaged 30.5 ppg and was named All-Conference and All-State in...