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The great wave of Italian immigrants to the United States began in the 1880s and lasted until 1920. More than four million Italians made the journey, with about 75 percent settling in cities on the East Coast. A small contingent worked their way to the Pacific Northwest. Often unskilled or unable to speak the language, they took whatever jobs they...

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Saturday April 13 | 11:00am. The Biblioteca Italiana Seattle (BIS) located at Casa Italiana in Burien is finally opening after months of work. Join Il Punto and Casa Italiana on April 13 at 11 am for a visit to the library, check out some books and toast to the opening. The library will be open on Saturdays. We are also looking for volunteers to as...

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As Naval Station Everett prepares to homeport 12 brand new frigates over the next decade, the company in charge of constructing and maintaining the ships will have its own space at the Port of Everett. In the port commission’s March 12 meeting, commissioners unanimously approved a lease with Fincantieri Marine Repair. The lease charges the firm $9,...

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From the 1960s to the 1980s, the Italian film industry was booming. Dramas, comedies, no matter the genre, there were so many films coming out of Rome that it was jokingly referred to as Hollywood on the Tiber. Films often mirrored the key issues of the day including changing mores, social unrest or political terrorism.   Now half a century later,...

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Seattle has an interesting relationship with Italian food. Restaurants specializing in “Pacific Northwest cuisine” often have Italian flourishes on their menu — throw some local seasonal ingredients in some kind of pasta dish and you got yourself an entree, baby. And there are pizzerias galore all over Seattle serving a variety of styles. But true...

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Founded in 1907, Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market attracts about 10 million tourists and local residents every year. Seventy farmers have fruit and vegetable stalls, and another 160 artists sell their handcrafted products and artwork there. And don’t forget the 60 licensed buskers who entertain the crowds year-round. In its infancy, Pike Place...

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In a world where the universality of music transcends borders and languages, Symphony Tacoma embarks on an ambitious journey to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Giuseppe Verdi's Requiem. This event, set for February 24th, is not just a concert; it's a monumental homage to a piece that has vibrated through the halls of history, capturing the essen...

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January brought news about a bunch of Seattle restaurant closures. But none of the now shuttered eateries evoked more memories than the final demise of Vito’s, the First Hill  restaurant ravaged by two disastrous fires. The iconic hangout on Madison had a long and colorful history. It was the well-loved stomping ground of attorneys, judges, politic...

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I have been longing for a good pasta lunch spot in Seattle since Il Corvo closed early in the pandemic. (R.I.P.) I don't know how I overlooked Pasta Casalinga, a casual spot that has served fresh pasta in Pike Place Market since 2018. Why it's awesome: Unlike Il Corvo, which was only open for weekday lunches and had long lines, Pasta Casalinga is a...

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When: Saturday February 3rd 2024 at 6.00pm Reception with wine and appetizers and at 7.00pm Concert Performance - Where: Chapel of St Ignatius on the campus of Seattle University If you are in Seattle -mark your calendars to join us for our next concert. It will be an evening of Italian songs and arias about the many incarnations of love. Soprano S...

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