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The green, white and red paint glistened against the black pavement. The air buzzed with excitement. "Look how nice the street looks," Town of Union Councilman Frank Bertoni said with a smile.   On Monday, village residents, business owners and officials worked to turn the area into "Little Italy" in preparation for next weekend's Gusto Ita...

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by Tom Randall   Following a successful debut in 2013, the Lake George Italian Festival is returning this weekend — featuring public grape-stomping, live entertainment, a craft fair, plus pizza-throwing and Italian food competitions showcasing local chefs.   #The festival — celebrating the food and traditions of Italy — is to be held...

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When we think of jazz music, we usually think of New Orleans or, more generally, of the southern United States where it originated in the late 19th and early 20th century. When we think of jazz in Italy, we also think of the Umbria Jazz Festival.   This musical genre, particularly based on the artists' talent for improvisation, combines trad...

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Now that the snow has finally all melted, the Boston area can start gearing up for Italian feast season once again! Boston's North End will once again feature the bulk of the celebrations, which will kick off June 7 with the Santa Maria di Anzano procession, followed by processions for St. Anthony of Padua (June 14), St. Padre Pio (June 28), M...

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Nicaletta "Nicki" Greer and Louis Rizzieri are this year's awards recipients at the annual St. Anthony's Festival Sept. 4 to 6.  Rizzieri was chosen as the 37th recipient of the Father Beatini Award for community service. He will be honored at the 11 a.m. Mass Sept. 6 at St. Patrick's Church.The annual St. Anthony's procession will begin at 10...

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Volunteers are needed to help stage the Italian American Parade set to step off Tuesday, Oct. 6 in Spanish Springs Town Square. The primary functions still to be filled include: • Staging. The organizing before the parade. • Parade Marshals: To accompany the groups along the parade route and Crossing Marshals to man the intersections...

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October 8 - 11, 2015. Grounds of the University of St. Thomas. The 37th Houston Italian Festival Raffle will consist of the following prizes: GRAND PRIZE: Travel certificate for a trip to Italy (Value: $6,000); SECOND PRIZE: Tour of Houston's Finest Restaurants (Value: $1,500); THIRD PRIZE: Furniture Gift Certificate (Value...

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Italian Film Festival USA of Portland is Pleased to Announce the 2016 Program LineupPORTLAND, Oregon (March 12, 2016) - The Italian Film Festival USA of Portland, will feature ten new movies, from both emerging and well-accomplished Italian directors. The festival is presented in collaboration with the Associazione Culturale Italiana di Portland (...

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Assemblymember Phillip Goldfeder (D-Howard Beach) joined the crowd of families enjoying games, rides, music and a variety of traditional Italian food at the 36th annual Italian American Family Festival hosted by Our Lady of Grace Parish in Howard Beach.   Despite the devastating damage the parish endured from Superstorm Sandy, the festival c...

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The 93 annual Italian Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is open 6pm - midnight Wednesday through Sunday July 15 - 19 on 8th Street and Highland Avenue in Verplanck. Enjoy Italian food, carnival rides and dancing in the street! New this year: Miss Italia Mount Carmel Pageant for girls 8 - 26. Winners in 3 age categories.   Wednesday at 7 pm....

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