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When one thinks of carnivals, Venice’s bright, picturesque masked festival is likely to pop into mind. First celebrated in the 11th century, it used to start on December 26 and ran for six whole weeks. Now it takes place in February and March. Carnival however predates Venice. The origin of the term “carnival” stems from the Latin “carnem levare” –...

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It’s finally here! Join Scuola Italiana di Portland for our annual Carnevale Party and fundraiser! The 2020 Carnevale is on Sunday, February 23, 2020 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm. This year we are doing one event for both adults and children for a true Italian style experience. Admission to this year’s Carnevale is FREE! We will have: DJ and live music ent...

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Italian food makers are working with US retailers and distributors to try to mitigate the impact of tariffs on unique products such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano and salami. Top food managers interviewed on the sidelines of the Winter Fancy Food Show 2020 in San Francisco expressed concerns about the uncertain outcome of trade negotiations b...

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The New York City-based Kairos Italy Theater along with the Italy-based KIT Italiana and Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at NYU will present the eighth annual In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY, a festival of Italian theater taking place in all five boroughs of NYC (participating venues to be announced), April 27-May 11, 2020. Admission to all show...

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A Bronx community board is putting the brakes on the St. Theresa Italian American Family Feast after incidents of violence have plagued the celebration over recent years. For decades, St. Theresa Italian American Family Feast has been a staple in the Bronx community, bringing families and food together. But residents say the event has been anything...

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Parmacotto, LLC is scheduled to attend The Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, CA later this month. Parmacotto is a new player on the American food market with its products scheduled for release in US retailers later this year. Founded in 1978 in Parma, Italy, Parmacotto’s core business is in the production o...

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Yearning for a mid-winter getaway to Italy? The La Jolla Community Center is offering the next best thing — an Italian Film Series, arriving Jan. 23, 2020 and departing Feb. 14 at 6811 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla. “There will be a four films shown, all with English subtitles,” said Barbara Burton Graf, the center’s marketing director. “A social will p...

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The Italian National Fashion Chamber is promoting a diversity agenda among Milan’s major fashion houses, a year after several top Italian brands faced criticism for designs and remarks seen as culturally and racially insensitive. Its manifesto backed by major Italian fashion brands aims to increase racial and gender diversity in key roles in Milan'...

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ISDA is most pleased to announce that it has established a partnership with the Italian American Podcast to create a brand new web series entitled, “Greetings from Italian America.” This new program features videos on the ISDA Facebook page and website that explore every interesting aspect of the Italian American lifestyle. John Viola, the ISDA Dis...

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Anche quest’anno, in occasione dell’edizione invernale di Fancy Food Show, presso lo stand 1360 South Hall della Collettiva Italiana, il visitatore potrà gustare il Prosciutto Toscano DOP e confrontarsi per ogni curiosità direttamente con Presidente, Direttore e Consorziati. L’appuntamento darà anche modo al Consorzio di implementare i contatti con...

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