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by Janet Podolak   The annual Feast of the Assumption in Cleveland's Little Italy has been sponsored by that community's Holy Rosary Church for 118 years. It's been happening there for such a long time that many non-Catholics consider it an Italian celebration, much like St. Patrick's Day is associated with the Irish.   And eatin...

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Thursday, April 18Tower after Hours: Italy, Museum of Man, Balboa Park.   The Museum of Man in Balboa Park Tower after Hours event featuring Italy was fully attended with approximately 375 guests who celebrated the evening festivities with music, drink, and food. Music was provided by Roman Holiday and catered food was provided by Tarantino...

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The Little Italy Summer Film Festival will show every Saturday* starting July 6th and held at the Amici Park Amphitheater (W. Date & State Streets). It may be chilly, so be sure to bring a light jacket or blanket to keep yourself warm. No alcoholic beverages or animals permitted.   Dates / Films Saturday, July 6th / Benvenuti al Sud H...

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An official attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest cannolo ever made will take place on Sunday, November 9 at 2 p.m. at the annual Feast of Little Italy at the Abacoa Town Center in Jupiter, FL. The current official Guinness database reflects a cannolo made in 2010 in Newburgh, NY that weighed in at 123 pounds. However, in July...

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Thursday, September 5th (7:00 PM) Italian American Museum - 155 Mulberry Street - New York, NY 10013   Please join us for a special musical performance by independent Classical Crossover artist Michéal Castaldo. Michéal's latest cd, Bergamot, is a lively, upbeat recording of original, Calabrian folk, Italian classics and classic A...

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For 32 years, the Eldorado has brought the sights, sounds and flavors of Italy to downtown Reno during the Eldorado Great Italian Festival. The festival, held each year over Columbus Day weekend, is a celebration of Italian culture and traditions.   Set for October 12 and 13, the festival transforms downtown Reno into Little Italy with a gra...

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The first signatures of the incorporation petition were gathered last week after hosting 3 back-to-back town halls in the proposed Little Italy boundary at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Martindale Church, and Soul's Anchor Church and is a good, solid start to this historic petitioning process.   Forty-seven voters living in the area...

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Grande attesa a New York per la cerimonia e la gena di gala del Long Island Ambasciatore Awards 2016, che si terrà domenica 24 gennaio, dalle ore 12 alle ore 16, al Crest Hollow Country Club di Woodbury.   Ad organizzare l'evento l'Italian American Museum di Little Italy, fondato e presieduto da Joseph V. Scelsa. La cerimonia intende re...

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After work Thursday night I stopped by Most Precious Blood Church (113 Baxter St.) in NYC's historic Little Italy to venerate Saint Anthony's relic, on loan from Padua, Italy. Visiting five different churches in celebration of the Feast of St. Anthony (June 13th), this was the fourth tour of the saint's relic in the archdiocese in two years.  ...

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A unique book that details the Italian American immigration experience and the creation of Italian neighborhoods throughout the United States with special emphasis on the recipes and traditions. Includes 83 coveted family recipes of favorite dishes and desserts from some of the best Italian restaurants and specialty shops in America. The presentat...

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