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by James Pasto   I always grew up with a decorated Christmas tree. Along with the Manger, the tree seemed both a very Italian and a very Catholic thing to have in the house. The gifts were under the tree and we usually opened them on Christmas morning. I know now, but I didn't know then, that in Italy people give gifts on the eve of th...

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The series of events have been made possible thanks to the generous support of the De Bosis Foundation and Tony Crolla, Vittoria Group Edinburgh, and through synergies with the Italian Consulate General Boston, the Harvard Italian Colloquium and Chiasmi 2015. This year's event marks the Fifth Edition of the Edinburgh Gadda Prize, guided by Honorar...

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by Roberta Smith   If your admiration for Italian Renaissance painting is more culturally received than deeply felt, "Ornament and Illusion: Carlo Crivelli of Venice" at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is the show to see.   It is the first exhibition in an American museum devoted to Crivelli, a great but neglected Early Renaissanc...

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By Trevor Jones   Thousands of people from around the area descended on Nonantum last week for the 78th annual St. Mary's of Carmen festival. "It's important," said Chuck Proia of the St. Mary of Carmen Society. "This is what we all grew up with and this is what we continue to do to this day."   The five-day Italian-American fest...

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When: August 8, 9, and 10 2014Where: Pearl and Thacher Streets, Malden, MAEvent Schedule: Feast Schedule 85th Annual Feast of St. Rocco to be held in Malden on August 8, 9 and 10, 2014Jam packed Malden Talent Weekend!Featuring Malden's own Joey Voices and more! On August 8, 9 and 10, the Saint Rocco's Feast Association will celebrate 85 years of...

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We are having a Wine Tasting - September 9, 2015 - The Dante Alighieri Society Invites you to a celebration of the best Wine and Food of Italy - Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm - 41 Hampshire Street - Cambridge, MA 02139   $40 Donation through Eventbrite At http://wine-and-foo...

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The 2006 documentary "Sacco and Vanzetti" brings to life the story of two Italian immigrant anarchists who were accused of a murder in 1920, and executed in Boston in 1927 after a notoriously prejudiced trial. Produced by Peter Miller and Editor Amy Linton, the film presents interviews with researchers and historians of the lives of Nicola Sacco a...

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by Nicola Orichuia   The Federazione Associazioni Abruzzesi-U.S.A held its 23rd anniversary Medaglia d'Oro event on Oct. 11 at Filippo Ristorante in the North End. Celebrating the best and brightest individuals with Abruzzese origins, this year's gold medal award went to researcher Annalisa Di Ruscio, a native of Sulmona, L'Aquila.  ...

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The Pirandello Lyceum presents The Boston Bel Canto Opera - Aria Concert Directed by Bradley Pennington Sunday, January 18, 2:30 pm at the Dante Alighieri Society of MA41 Cambridge StreetCambridge, MA 02139 Click here for more information   Source: Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts  

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by Elise Balzotti   As we meddle through spring, with summer fast approaching, we ask ourselves: "Is there any better way to satisfy our taste buds than with a cold, confectionary treat?" Although we all tend to become increasingly more aware of our figures during this time of year, we can't help but associate warmer weather with frozen des...

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