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New York City received another choice for cruisers this week when Carnival's Italian-themed ship, Carnival Venezia, pulled into the Manhattan Cruise Terminal.  The 4,090-passenger ship, christened by comedian and former Tonight Show host Jay Leno Wednesday night, doesn't look or feel like your typical Carnival Cruise Line vessel. Formerly part of t...

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The story of velvet is one of timeless luxury, adaptability, and durability. Its name, stemming from the Latin term vellus meaning “fleece,” pays homage to the fabric’s defining feature: a dense, soft pile that creates a uniquely plush texture and visually appealing sheen. This characteristic made velvet a coveted material since its earliest days....

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Cleveland and Ohio have a great history of Italian emigration, perhaps not celebrated as much as it should be, as is often the case with Italian American communities that do not reside on one coast or the other. In Cleveland there is a beautiful Little Italy, still vibrant and buzzing, and our today's guest has her office right there. Angela Spital...

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Cocullo is a small, picturesque village located in the heart of the Apennine Mountains in the L’Aquila province of Abruzzo. Usually, life goes on quietly, following the gentle and ancient rhythm of nature all year, but things get more exciting every May, when Cocullo’s famous Festa dei Serpari, or feast of the snake handlers, takes place.   The vil...

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Italianfood.net, the international project of the Food Publishing Group, is back in the game at Summer Fancy Food Show to present the Italian Food Awards USA 2023. The awarding ceremony, now in its fifth edition, will take place on June 26 at 4pm in New York at the Big Idea Stage area during the trade show. About 35 Italian companies in the f&b sec...

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The Council of Italian American Societies of Greater Bridgeport will name Nancy DiNardo the 2023 Grand Marshal of the Greater Bridgeport Columbus Day Parade, presenting her with the Grand Marshal Sash on June 28th at Tashua Knolls Banquets in Trumbull at 5:30 pm. DiNardo is the first woman Grand Marshal of the Parade, scheduled for October 8th o...

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Pizza, wine tasting, and an Italian mercato. Festa Italiana, the annual Lodi Festival is back for another year "celebrating all things Italian" Sunday at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds. “We are excited to celebrate the Italian Culture at Festa Italiana. The support from our sponsors gives us the opportunity to bring high-end talent such as renowne...

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Even though we at the Italian American Podcast spend A LOT of time together, every once in a while, our adventures around Italian American life take us to distinct destinations. Like any group of best buds, we look forward to reuniting and catching up, so this time, we thought we would share that conversation with you! In this week’s episode, John,...

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Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of Italy at the upcoming Italian Street Festival. Taking place on June 9th and June 10th from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 520 Stevens Street, this event promises to be a celebration of all things Italian. Best of all, admission and parking are completely free! Food enthusiasts and It...

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The 31st annual Italianfest is returning to Newport this weekend with more than a dozen Italian food vendors, performances and activities. Newport has been a hub for Italian families for generations. In 1991, the former mayor, Thomas Guidulgi Sr., and the former commissioner, Jerry Peluso created the very first Italianfest to celebrate the city’s h...

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