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The Italian Festival has a rich history in Ishpeming, MI. What started out as a fundraiser for the Italian American Mutual Aid Society, turned into a fun celebration of heritage, food, and camaraderie. The St. Rocco-St. Anthony Society’s Italian Fest makes its return to Al Quaal for the 124th year. TV6′s Tia Trudgeon chats with the society’s Presid...

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The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO, in collaboration with St. Bartholomew's Church and St. Bartholomew's Academy, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the 49th annual Italian Festival on Labor Day Weekend. This vibrant celebration of community, culture, and culinary delights is set to take place from Sept. 1st to Sept. 4...

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The Venice Film Festival will pay tribute to late Italian icon Gina Lollobrigida, who died in January, with a pre-opening event featuring a double bill of freshly restored works in which she stars. The Lido’s annual pre-opening event on Aug. 29 will feature a 27-minute short by Orson Welles titled “Portrait of Gina.” In 1968, Welles interviewed Lol...

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It’s a sunny July day, you’re at an Italian bagno, and Italy’s Top 40 Hits have been blasting since 8 AM. After the fifth repetition of the unshuffled playlist, you’re wishing for something, anything, else to play. Whatever idea you had of a tranquil day on the coast is being ruined by the constant club music pumping in the background. And it’s not...

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A community celebration like no other, La Festa Italiana celebrates its 120th year with five fun-filled nights of fabulous foods, delicious drinks and outstanding live bands to dance the night away. The fun begins Wed, Aug 9th, and runs through Sun, Aug 13th, where, from 5pm-11pm the neighborhood surrounding Holy Rosary Church on 6th & Brunswick St...

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Italian feast days have a storied tradition in the Archdiocese of Newark, especially when summertime rolls around. Some feasts are more than a century old, with generations of Italian Americans keeping the tradition alive. The richness and history of these feasts are at the heart of Italian-American faith culture, according to Eric Lavin, the direc...

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Lasagna, a staple dish in the Italian tradition, is celebrated on July 29th during World Lasagna Day, an opportunity to celebrate all over the world this culinary mainstay known in every corner of the planet. From the traditional Bolognese to more unique and experimental variations, lasagna holds a special place in the Italian diet. To celebrate Wo...

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Festa Italiana will bring back a taste of the old country to Schererville. Villa Cesare Banquets & Events at 900 Eagle Ridge Drive in Schererville will host the Italian food and culture festival from July 28 through July 30. The weekend-long celebration of all things Italy will feature live music, food, family-friendly events and a beer and wine ga...

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Live music returns this year to the six-day St. Ann's Italian Festival, one of Hoboken's most beloved annual events. The festival kicks off again this Friday, celebrating its 113th year. The festival was canceled in 2020 during the pandemic, and then slowly has built back, with DJ's providing music last year. This year, the festival will have a ful...

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The 113th annual Fisherman’s Feast returns to the North End in August, honoring the long fishing tradition of Boston’s Italian-American population. The four-day festival, running from August 17 through 20, will see streets packed with food vendors and live entertainment — shutting down North, Fleet, and Lewis Streets to car traffic. While Boston’s...

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