La Cucina Italiana is a new BYOB restaurant that opened last month at 294 Hamilton St., Worcester. Anthony Panarelli and wife, Carolyn, own and operate the business, which from all appearances has received a warm welcome from diners. The restaurant is located in the spot formerly occupied by the short-lived Mimo's Deli & Italian Specialties....

The North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee is hosting an evening of celebration and commemoration on Friday, October 9 at the Living Room onAtlantic Avenue. The reception will feature music, prizes, refreshments and cocktails.   Advance tickets are $45.00 per person (50.00 at the door) and may be purchased by contacting the Theres...

The Lutheran Episcopal Ministry at MIT presents The Cherry Street Singers in: "Scherzi Musicali". Madrigals and songs by Claudio Monteverdi - Saturday, November 14th at 8pm in the MIT Chapel (48 Mass. Ave, Cambridge)   This group of madrigal enthusiasts is excited to present a passionate rendition of 1 to 6 part madrigals...

The following press release was issued by the City of Medford: "Mayor Michael J. McGlynn today announced plans for the opening of the new, state of the art Department of Public Works Facility, which will be dedicated in memory of Former Mayor Alfred P. Pompeo, Sunday, May 3, 2015, at 1:00 PM, at 21 James Street.   The dedication ceremon...

On May 19, the Kiwanis Club of East Boston honored three long-time club members for their years of dedication and service to the community of East Boston and the children of the world.   The honorees — Judge Joseph V. Ferrino Sr. (ret.) of Winthrop, Dennis Lombardo of Randolph and John Nucci of East Boston — were presented with Legion of Hon...

by Dana Hatic   An modern Italian-style restaurant is opening this Thursday next door to its sister, Abby Park. The owners are unveiling Novara, which took over the former Milton Cinema in East Milton Square, starting out serving dinner from executive chef Tony DeRienzo.   Novara (556 Adams St.) pulled DeRienzo from Abby Park, and he...

In recognition of his 20 years of service to the city of Boston as mayor, the Madonna del Soccorso Society of Boston will present Mayor Thomas M. Menino with their annual "Italian American of the Year" award during a presentation at the society's headquarters at 9-11 Lewis Street on Thursday, Aug 15 at 6:00 pm.   "We are honored to be able t...

In the wake of the celebrations of the beginning of cinema's second century and a new millennium, the Harvard Film Archive presents a synoptic look at Italian filmmaking over the last decade as part of 2013, Year of Italian Culture in the United States. The eleven films in this program reveal an important national cinema that continues to renew it...

Si chiama "Uniti per Boston" l'unica lista ammessa alle prossime elezioni del Comites. Sedici i candidati in lista tra consiglieri uscenti e giovani professionisti "emanazione" del Pib (Professionisti Italiani a Boston).   Questi tutti i candidati.Susi Domenico, Pasquale Maurizio, Natale Romagnoli Rosetta, Mustone Alebrto, Mazza Giuseppe, Bu...

If the opening notes on Joe (Pugliese) Pug's new LP "Windfall" are a bit disorienting, his fans won't likely be surprised.   The Austin, TX, singer-songwriter has made a habit of defying expectations, showing he is quite comfortable stepping outside of the guy-with-a-guitar trappings of the genre. Pug will be at Boston's Brighton Music Hall...