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Take the 1960s-era song stylings of Connie Francis and Sergio Franchi, mix in a little Mario Puzo and you've got part of the recipe for "Cinderella Italiano!," a new musical version of the classic fairy tale. The season closer for the Pantochino children's theater in Milford draws on writer-director Bert Bernardi's warm memories of growing up...

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Yes, I have been to every Italian American neighborhood in America. Why? About 4 years ago I noticed that there were many Italian businesses in New York that were disappearing. Some of these businesses were a century old.   Before they all vanished I wanted to have photographs of these neighborhoods and their institutions for the sake of his...

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Tucked away at 33 Lewis Street off of tony Greenwich Avenue in downtown Greenwich, Connecticut there's a place serving contemporary Italian cuisine, pouring creative cocktails and exceptional wine, and playing an eclectic array of music. The place is Vinoteca Restaurant & Wine Bar, a new style of dining and entertainment produced by Paul Ardaji...

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The Scholarship Committee of the Italian American Celebration & Parade Committee (IAC) has announced its scholarship program for the academic year 2013-2014. Scholarships in the amount of $1000 will be awarded to full-time high school seniors in the Greater Hartford area that meet the criteria and guidelines.   Recipients of the scholars...

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Many will celebrate Columbus Day Monday with a day off from work. But Joseph Consorte Sr. started his celebration a few days earlier. Consorte, 79, was honored with the city's annual "Italian Person of the Year" award Friday afternoon at City Hall.   "I am truly thankful for this. I am grateful to be a part of the group that has receive...

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The Norwalk Sons of Italy Pietro Micca Lodge No. 744 has found two new homes in advance of selling its property at 162 New Canaan Ave.Going forward, the Italian-American organization will hold its regular meetings and Ladies' Night events at the Norwalk Pastime and Athletic Social Club, 59 Seaview Ave., in Norwalk, and its Men's Night events, danci...

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The City of Hartford's Marketing, Events, & Cultural Affairs Division (MECA) in the Department of Development Services announces "To Remember & Understand" art exhibition dedicated to all the immigrants that traveled from Italy to Hartford and throughout Connecticut.   The exhibition designed to recount and share stories of the migra...

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Nothing brings family and friends together like the warmth of Italian tradition and great food. On Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve – two of the most anticipated holidays of the year – Morello Executive Chef Kevin Garcia will offer holiday-inspired special menus, to accompany his popular a la carte menu. Morello will offer a traditional Italian "Fe...

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As grand marshal of this year's Columbus Day Parade, Luciano Sclafani Jr. will definitely be adding some local flavor to the event. The Stamford native runs Sclafani, an authentic Italian food importing business that has been serving the area for more than a century.   "I was very humbled," Sclafani said, of being chosen to lead the ann...

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Tenor and Italian crossover singer Michéal Castaldo will perform in a special Italian Christmas concert entitled "Natale nel Cuore" or "Italian in Your Heart" starting at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 15 at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 W Main St. Waterbury native soprano Marissa Famiglietti will appear on stage with Mr. Castaldo, and will be feature...

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