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Vincenzo Mancuso, documentary filmmaker of the Trentini community and friend of the Circolo, is releasing a new film: "Trentini Americani: From Wallace to Seattle, the Community of the Northwest". It will be broadcast this Thursday, January 30 th at 9 PM in Italy, noon Pacific Time, on Channel 12 of Trentino Digital TV and the HistoryLabLive page o...

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Former Nevada baseball player Miles Mastrobuoni was acquired by the Seattle Mariners from the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations Tuesday. Mastrobuoni had been designated for assignment by the Cubs last week. Mastrobuoni joins Seattle's 40-man roster, taking the place of catcher Nick Raposo, who was designated for assignment by the Mariners. Mastr...

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Seattle has an interesting relationship with Italian food. Other regions of the U.S. (especially the East Coast) have a long lineage of classic and homey Italian American restaurants founded by early 20th-century immigrants from Southern Italy, but the Italian restaurant heritage in the Puget Sound region is much more recent — as in, there are no r...

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Perugia, the capital of Umbria, is a medieval gem of a hill town. Known for its excellent universities, rich architectural history and Umbria Jazz, one of the great music festivals of Europe, it’s also nurtured a vibrant sister-city relationship with Seattle for more than three decades. There’s another area where Perugia shines: as a center of fash...

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In November, as Seattle temperatures dip and the ever-present rains return, there is another harbinger that marks the coming of fall: Cinema Italian Style. The popular Italian film festival, now in its 16th season, was held from November 7-14 this year. During its eight-day run, 15 films were showcased, featuring some of the best of contemporary It...

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Cinema Italian Style returns to SIFF Cinema Uptown November 7-14 to celebrate the best in Italian cinema with a broad selection of 15 films to celebrate its 16th year. Tickets for the festival, a celebration of the best Italian films of the year, are on sale now. “Cinema Italian Style is one of SIFF’s most beloved annual events, and we’re so gratef...

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In 1902, 22-year-old Pietro Nelli, like so many immigrants before him, boarded a ship and left Italy to seek a better future in America. At that age, he could have never imagined what lay before him. It’s possible he saw himself as a loving father and husband — which he was. And perhaps even a successful businessman — ditto. But it’s unlikely he wo...

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January 2024 Let's find out about the Italians in the Pacific Northwest

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September 6 to 8: mark your calendars for the BEST Italian Street Fair in Seattle! Always the weekend AFTER Labor Day on 1225 S. Angelo Street in Georgetown, Seattle, WA. We are looking forward to seeing you all there! Friday September 6th: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Saturday September 7th: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm; Sunday September 8th: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. AD...

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September is going to be the month to celebrate Italian heritage and culture in Seattle. Festa Italiana is back and taking over the Seattle Center with its 37th annual festival for a full weekend, and here’s what to expect! The Italian festival takes place on Saturday, September 28th, and Sunday, September 29th. It’s a celebration of Italians and I...

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