By Mauro Battocchi For art lovers that find themselves in Seattle this fall, make sure not to miss "Le Arti della Festa Italiana", a juried show of Italian-inspired artwork taking place September 27th and 28th at the Seattle Center in Seattle.   This unique artistic event allows the public to view some of the most spectacular Italian-themed...

The annual Carmel Bach Festival is in full swing this summer featuring world-class performances of classical compositions that span the spectrum from soloist to quartet to chorus.   The Festival's mission is to celebrate the works, inspiration and ongoing influence of Johann Sebastian Bach worldwide by immersing audiences in a festival exper...

Pictured is North Haven First Selectman, Michael Freda as he "passes" the Italian Flag to East Haven Mayor, Joseph Maturo, Jr. in recognition of theTown of East Haven becoming the host community for the 2015 Columbus Day Parade.   The parade will be held on Sunday October 11th as marchers will step off in the downtown district of East Haven....

Ciao, Amici – Why go on vacation like most Italians do to celebrate Ferragosto? We've got a better way to celebrate this popular Italian summer holiday. Just join us for a great Italian Festa at the Montecito's beautiful Lower Manning Park! It will be a FABULOUS, "FUNTASTIC" FESTA DI FERRAGOSTO!   And, better still, it will benefit our...

by Amanda Nichols Bradford's Festa Italiana is back again, promising a feast of Italian fare, fun activities and local entertainment, a fantastic fireworks display and, of course, fond memories with friends and family. The festivities will kick off at 4 p.m. Thursday with the opening of food booths and the beer tent. Food booths will feature meat...

A piece of Italy is in New Orleans all this week! The Sansepolcro Flag Throwers are back in town whipping their flags with flair.   News with a Twist Reporter Kenny Lopez checks out the Sbandieratori Sansepolcro Flag Throwers at Layette Square. They come from Sansepolcro, Italy, which is in Southern Tuscany.   Read more  ...

CIAO invites the public to join in the fun of sharing a meal, conversation and a friendly game of cards on Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. at St. Joseph Church Hall in Fredonia. Just bring a dish to pass, your place setting and a beverage other than coffee. Please call Nance Ortolano at 673-9177 for reservations and information. All are welcome members, and gues...

Bella affermazione per il cinema italiano ieri notte all'Independent Film Festival di Washington, la rassegna che dal 1999 è dedicata, nella capitale Usa, al cinema indipendente. "Halina" dei fratelli Francesco e Neri Ricci Lotteringi si è aggiudicato il premio per il miglior cortometraggio.   Il film, ambientato a Roma, segue la vita di tre...

by Ron Matz   Food, fun and friendship. It's all happening this weekend in the streets of Little Italy. Baltimore is getting ready for the annual feast of St. Gabriel. The bocce ball court is ready; so are the cannolis. The streets of Little Italy will be packed this weekend. It's time for the annual feast of St. Gabriel. "We're g...

The Columbus Day Parade Committee named Vincent Vetrini as the grand marshal of this year's event, while Joseph Luciano received the Monsignor Anthony Maltese Humanitarian Award and Scott Mikos was named recipient of the DiRubba Community Service Award. Vetrini, a longtime supporter of the Columbus Day Parade Committee, is the co-founder of the Ea...