Two teens arrested for burglarizing Lady of Mount Carmel Society
State Police have charged two Verplanck teens and charged them with breaking into Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society in Verplank and stealing an undetermined amount of money and several cans of beer from the non-profit Italian American club. At 5 a.m. on July 16, the two broke into the center. Two days later, troopers arrested Miguel Reyes,...
Incoronata Feast a testimony to faith
The Feast of Maria SS Incoronata is a testimony to the power of faith. The celebration has survived for more than a century at the same church, despite the transformation of the community from a thriving Italian enclave into one of the nation's premier Chinatowns. The 119th annual feast will be celebrated on Sept. 11 at St. Therese Chinese...
Celebration of distinguished honoree Claudio Del Vecchio, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Brooks Brothers Group, Inc.
The Golden Door Award 2016 Event Details. This annual Golden Door event celebrates the 35th presentation of the International Institute of New England's award honoring a foreign-born American citizen who has made an extraordinary impact on the lives of others through a life of accomplishment, reputation and service. Se...
After Long Slumber, Italian Fashion Wakes to ‘Beautiful Moment’
Italian fashion is experiencing a "beautiful" moment. That's how many insiders are describing the attention being lavished on the country's fashion system. But this moment is happening during a period of intense change. From slowing sales and succession planning to the rise in demand for fashion immediacy, there is much for the Italian fashion indu...
An Evening of Solidarity for Central Italy Earthquake Relief
When: Saturday October 22, 2016 at 6:00 PM Where: LIUNA EVENT CTR, 4532 S. LINDBERGH Cost $45.0 Per person which includes Dinner - Music by the Rendition Vocal by Peter Russo The Hon. Joseph Colagiovanni V. Consul of Italy in Saint Louis with members and former members of the COMITES ( circoscrizione Consolare di...
Restaurant review: DiMaggio's serves up hard-hitting Italian with a light touch
I wasn't expecting anything special, but you never know what you're going to find at a shopping plaza pizzeria that boasts a New York state of mind. DiMaggio's in Winter Haven is the sort of place that invites instant allegiance. It is, as the location implies, an unassuming spot situated at the eastern end of Cypress Gardens Boulevard. ...
Brothers' business is based in their Italian roots
Growing up in Sicily, Peter Scardina learned the art of Italian sausage. While raising his family in Riverwest, he continued those childhood food traditions. Eventually, he taught his sons his recipes, and his sausage and spiedini have become the base for the family business. Four years ago, Maria and Peter Scardina opened Scardina Special...
Evviva la cucina italiana in California!
di Mariella Salvatori Una interessante ed innovativa iniziativa promozionale del prodotto italiano si svolgerà in tutto il mondo dal 16 al 23 novembre 2016. L'iniziativa, dal titolo "La prima settimana della cucina italiana nel mondo" e' stata sancita dal governo italiano sulla scia del successo di Expo 2015. Il Ministero degli Esteri e d...
10 facts about Florence you did not know
Florence is one of the most fascinating Italian cities. Even though it is famous all over the world, most of the people think of the same well-known things when it comes to Florence. We have selected 10 curious fact about the Tuscan capital which we thought you might find interesting. Get ready to some unexpected discoveries! Not all the r...
La Festa Dei Cuccidati
Saturday December 17, 2-5 PM CST - Casa Italia Chicago, 3800 Division St, Stone Park 60165. The Chicagoland Italian American Professionals organization (www.chicagolanditalians.com) is proud to present the first, annual "CuccidatiFest", La Festa Dei Cuccidati, at the Casa Italia "Chandelier Room", 3800 Division, Stone Park, on S...
MHHS Alumnus receives Fulbright Award
A 2001 Mountain Home High School alumnus was recently awarded a Fulbright Foundation for Southern Italy Award, an honor often given to senior faculty members. The 33-year-old visiting assistant professor of Italian at the University of Arkansas, Ryan Calabretta-Sajder, said he went into Italian studies because he has "always been fascinated with la...
This Thursday: An Insider’s View of Venetian life
Enjoy wine, light refreshments and a special presentation this Thursday, January 19, at 7 p.m. Cynthia Curran PhD, will present "Donna Leon and Venice: The Tale of Two Cities". In her series of crime novels set in Venice, Donna Leon's primary focus is on a major crime (usually murder) and its solution by her police detective Commissario Gu...