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By day, the stone-faced building to which some refer as Mission of the Immaculate Virgin presents a scenic backdrop to the annual Italian Festival at Mount Loretto. Come dusk under spotlights, the church glows red and green for a further reminder of the Columbus Day weekend, or as it is also know -- Indigenous People’s Day.  This year’s Italian Fes...

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How many cannolis can you eat? If you think you've got a stomach of steel, plan to challenge your neighbors at the Italian Heritage Festival on Oct. 19 complete with a cannoli eating contest. The event is also slated to have a wine garden, featuring live music. For the whole family, there will be food trucks and attractions aimed at sharing Italian...

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Around thirty thousand people attended the street party organised by the Little Italy of Los Angeles Association (Lilaa) in San Pedro, a town south of the metropolis that is home to Southern California's largest Italian American community. The 2024 edition is the first to be celebrated since California officially recognised October as the month of...

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Kevin and Stephanie Reginato, owners of Reginato Ristorante in Lake Katrine, have been named the Signore and Signora of the Year by the Ulster County Italian American Foundation and will be honored on Oct. 13 at the Ulster County Italian Festival’s opening ceremony at T.R. Gallo Park. “Every year, we get a little bit better, and everyone who is par...

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The smells, sounds, and vibrant colors of Italy will take over downtown Reno (NV) as the 42nd annual Great Italian Festival kicks off on Saturday, October 12. The festival takes place on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and wraps up Sunday, October 13 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The event is open to the public, and free to enter. This...

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The second annual Italian Heritage Day was held Sunday at the Rochester Public Market in partnership with Cugini di Roc. Attendees enjoyed classic Italian fare while attending cooking demonstrations, and an Italian language introduction hosted by Rochester Institute of Technology and Nazareth College’s Italian Programs. Guests say the people were w...

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A first-of-its-kind “Italian Heritage Street Festival” is coming to Whitestone on Sunday, Oct. 20. The initiative, led by City Council Member Vickie Paladino, who represents the area, aims to create a community event for its local Italian-American residents. Running from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., the outdoor celebration will stretch down one block on 14th...

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In the spirit of Italian Heritage Month, Bella Vita Fest will celebrate Italian culture with chalk art, Italian music and wine, all in the heart of San Diego’s Little Italy from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20. More than 30 expert chalk artists, depicting Italian themes, will line the streets of Little Italy, with live Italian music, Italian wine tasting, Itali...

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Bocce, cannoli, and the Italian flag — get ready for a taste of Italy in metro Detroit this weekend as local Italian Americans honor their origins. The Italian Heritage Street Fair is coming to downtown Mount Clemens on Saturday. The free event comes as local communities mark Italian American Heritage Month this October. Lisa Valerio-Nowc is presid...

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The sights, sounds and flavors of Italy are coming to Scottsdale as the ninth annual Italian Festival transforms the Waterfront into a vibrant celebration of culture on October 19 and 20. The event hopes to transport attendees to the bustling city streets and beautiful countryside with food, entertainment and cultural activities. This festival is m...

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