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NJFO Fully Staged Opera Production "Lucia Di Lammermoor" by Donizetti . Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM. Renaissance Church, 639 Mountain Ave, Springfield, NJ, 07081. More info here. Brigadoon meets Macbeth in New Jersey Festival Orchestra's February 17th production of Lucia di Lammermoor, Donizetti's spellbinding tale of marriage, madness a...

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New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito captured the hearts of the NFL with his story that included his living at home with his parents, his enjoyment of his mother's chicken cutlets, and, of course, his Cinderella-like rise to fame in the NFL as the Giants' third-string quarterback who led the team to three straight wins mid-year that resulted in...

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ALMA The School of Italian Culinary Arts took the stage for the first time at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in New Jersey, the temple of U.S. culinary education, with an in-depth class for students of the Culinary Course on the history and gastronomic culture of our country. The General Manager oh the School Andrea Sinigaglia, together wi...

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Italy is making its long-awaited tour of the USA in March, and tickets are now on sale for the two games the Euro 2020 winners are playing. As the side begins its quest to defend that title, Gli Azzurri is playing a pair of South American opponents. Originally, Italy scheduled contests against Peru and Ecuador. However, a scheduling conflict for th...

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Dining, gaming and entertainment venue Pinstripes is finally opening its first New Jersey location. The new 31,221-square-foot entertainment concept will be unveiled at the Westfield Garden State Plaza on Feb. 16. “We’re excited to welcome our first guests in New Jersey to experience a modern twist on dining, entertainment and events,” Pinstripes f...

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On the corner of Bellevue Avenue and Valley Road in Montclair sits an adorable cafe lined with beautiful pastries and sweet treats. But a cute Italian bakery wasn’t always so easy to find in Montclair. That is until Mattarello Bakery + Café opened its doors in 2020 at 254 Bellevue Avenue. Since its inception, the heart, soul, and passion poured int...

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Gregg Di Francesco, president of The Scotch Plains Italian American Club, presented a donation in the amount of $750 to Bob LaCosta, Chair of the Scotch Plains Vietnam Veterans Committee. The Italian American Club appreciates the service of all veterans, and supports all their endeavors. A second check, also in the amount of $750, will be presented...

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Forget Super Bowl LVIII, Jersey pizza lovers want to know who won Pizza Bowl IV. And we have a winner: Vinnies' Mootz of Lyndhurst, whose thin and crisp grandma pie topped with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes took home the prize on Saturday, Feb. 3, at Redd's Restaurant in Carlstadt. Jersey Pizza Joints, a Facebook group with 100,000 members, sponsor...

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When Eataly first came to Manhattan from Europe in 2010, it was praised for its open-market concept. Founder Oscar Farinetti was inspired by the world-famous bazaars of Istanbul—aiming to combine that style of shopping with the many layers of Italian cuisine.  It was an instant hit. Eataly-goers could enjoy a full food court of gourmet stands and r...

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Adele Zerilli Springsteen, the longtime legal secretary, musical muse and concert dance partner who captured countless hearts in her son Bruce's E Street Nation and beyond, has died at 98. Bruce Springsteen announced in an Instagram post that his mother died Wednesday. He shared a video of the two of them dancing to the Glenn Miller swing-era stand...

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