UConn's Geno Auriemma Becomes Oldest Coach to Win MCBB, WCBB Title in NCAA D-1 History
UConn Huskies women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma became the oldest coach to win a Division I basketball title in either the men's or women's sports following the team's 12th championship on Sunday. "Well, all those other coaches had the good sense to not stick around until they were 71," Auriemma said, per ESPN's Michael Voepel following the 8...
An Easter on Mulberry Street play reading a bittersweet comedy about an Italian-American family on the WWII Home Front at Weston Weston History & Culture Center
An Italian-American family prepares for Easter on the home front during WWII in this bittersweet comedy written and directed by Frank S. Petrilli. A concert-reading of the play, An Easter on Mulberry Street, will be performed by The Acme Stage Company on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2pm at the Weston History & Culture Center, 104 Weston Road in West...
Acclaimed Italian Music Director Andrea Dionisi Will Lead Two Artistic Residencies In Boston
Andrea Dionisi, the renowned Italian jazz fusion musician, is preparing to embark on an exciting new chapter in his career with upcoming artistic residencies at two of Boston's most prestigious music venues. Famed for his innovative prowess as a music director, arranger, and drummer, Dionisi's path in music has been paved with artistic excellence....
"Il Talento di Essere Tutti e Nessuno" by Luca Ward
Luca Ward, a renowned Italian actor, will bring his expertise and professionalism directly to students through a series of educational meetings and events. This project aims to inspire and engage younger generations, strengthening their connection to Italian culture. The show will be on Sunday March 30th at 5pm at the Somerville Theatre (55 Davis S...
Center for Italian Culture in Fitchburg (MA) presents Yogi Berra doc ‘It Ain’t Over’
The Center for Italian Culture at Fitchburg State University will host a public screening of “It Ain’t Over” (2022), a heartfelt and inspiring documentary about New York Yankees Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra. The film will screen at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, in Ellis White Lecture Hall in Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St. Admission is free and open...
Anthony Rodia comes to Colonial Theatre in February
The Colonial Theatre of Laconia will present Anthony Rodia at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21. A first-generation Italian-American born and raised in Westchester, New York, Rodia came out of the womb making people laugh. In his 20s, he tried a few open mics, but ultimately took a different career path as a finance manager of a luxury car dealership. In 2...
Southington UNICO Notte d'Amore Valentine's Fundraiser
Southington UNICO is conducting a Valentine's fundraising event called Notte d’Amore by selling gift bags. The gift bag contains a $50 gift card to the New Mill, a $25 gift card to Anthony Jacks, two bottles of wine (red and white), Italian and assorted chocolate candies and a red rose for a special person in your life. The gift bags must be pre-or...
FSU welcomes jazz singer Vanessa Racci for Valentine’s Day show
The Center for Italian Culture at Fitchburg State University invites you to celebrate Valentine’s Day Italian Style with a performance by celebrated jazz singer Vanessa Racci. The concert will be given at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, in Weston Auditorium on the Fitchburg State campus. Vanessa Racci is a professional vocalist and touring artist of Italia...
Leading Figure in Italian Music Scene Peppe Voltarelli Will Make His Club Passim Debut on January 21
Calabrian singer-songwriter Peppe Voltarelli will share his diverse catalog of music on January 21st at Club Passim in Cambridge, MA. He has been active since 1990 as the founding voice and leader of Il parto delle nuvole pesanti, an Italian new folk band. Since his early career, Voltarelli has explored different musical genres, resulting in a uniq...
Andrea Bocelli to be inducted into Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame
World-famous Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli is set to be inducted into Mohegan Sun Arena’s Walk of Fame prior to his show this weekend in Connecticut. Bocelli will return to the arena for the first time in 15 years, for a 7:30 p.m. performance on Sunday, Dec. 15. The Walk of Fame induction will happen at 6 p.m., just before showtime. Mohegan official...
Christmas Concert at St Michael’s College in Winooski, VT
Sunday, December 15, 2 p.m. Saint Michael’s College Chapel, VT; FREE. Vermont Italian Cultural Association, cofounder Dr. William Tortolano will perform a Christmas concert on December 15th in the Saint Michael’s College Chapel on the Winooski campus. He will play on the classic 1966 Casavant pipe organ which was designed by Dr. Tortolano and is de...
Free Showing of "Cabrini' at Franklin TV Studio (MA) on December 6
More local film viewing options are emerging in Franklin! Quattro Eroi Lodge, the historic branch of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America has announced that they are hosting a screening of the film "Cabrini," released earlier this year, on Friday, December 6, at 6:00 PM at the Franklin TV studio at 23 Hutchison Street (off of Union, near La C...