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If you need an easy way to gauge whether someone has lived in Kenosha for a few years, you might ask them the following question: Have you ever attended an event at the Italian American Club? If the answer is yes, then they’ve probably been around Kenosha for a little bit. If the answer is no, well, then you may want to show them around, because th...

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It’s been in the works for over a year, but Fabiola’s Spaghetti House and Deli is on the verge of opening. You may have seen the doors open, and owner Sam Brown is quietly starting up the sandwich shop/deli side of the business. The deli side will be officially open sometime next week, but Brown doesn’t want to commit to a firm date. But if you are...

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There are many reasons to visit Fratelli’s Trattoria. The main reason is the pizza, which is distinctive, reasonably priced and among the best in the Madison area. Brothers Joaquin and Sergio Lopez opened Fratelli’s, which means “brothers” in Italian, on May 22 where Angelo’s restaurant and bar was in Monona for 30 years. Joaquin was born and ra...

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The Italian American Club in Kenosha was filled as hundreds were on hand to honor Domenick Tirabassi Jr. and celebrate the local Italian American community Saturday night. Tirabassi Jr., an entrepreneur, philanthropist, coach, sponsor and family man, was honored as 2023 Person of the year at the club’s Columbus Day banquet. He was born in 1934 to A...

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Roma Lodge, a fraternal organization, is celebrating 100 years of “liberty, equality, and fraternity” this year. Throughout 2023, Roma Lodge members and the Racine community have spent time reflecting on this milestone and celebrating the success of the place that serves as a notable hub for Italian-Americans. The existence of their organization fo...

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Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli's North American tour includes a stop at Fiserv Forum on Saturday, April 6 with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Steven Mercurio will be conducting, according to the announcement on Wednesday. Tickets go on sale to the public Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. CT. Full announcement below: MILWAUKEE (Sept. 27, 2023) - Iconic I...

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Kenosha’s rich Italian culture will be celebrated from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Kenosha HarborMarket. The market — located at Second Avenue and 56th Street on the Downtown lakefront — will feature special Italian-related entertainment and activities under a big tent on Oct. 7. Bill Serritella performs “The Sounds of Sinatra” from 11:30...

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The lights are on, drinks are poured and pizza ovens are blazing at 2856 N. Oakland Ave. Baccara and Cafe Terrazza recently began their soft openings, bringing business back to the East Side building for the first time in over five years. The Italian-inspired bar and restaurant replaced Monster Pizza and Black Rose Irish Pub which closed in 2017 an...

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In yet another sign that we’re in summer’s winding-down period, Festa Italiana returns this weekend, Sept. 8-10, to close the book on what’s considered the city’s modern ethnic festival lineup. The first Festa took place back in 1978, when members of Milwaukee’s Italian community revived the traditional neighborhood festivals that started in the ea...

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Elkhart Lake (WI) will soon have its very first pizza restaurant. In the 100+ year history of the village, Elkhart Lake has never had a pizzeria. But the forthcoming opening of Harry’s Pizza e Vino Restaurant and Wine Bar will change all of that. The new full-service pizzeria, owned by Avni (Al) Latifi and his wife Laurie, will make its debut on Au...

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