Donation To Support Construction Of Hospital's Regional Emergency Center
The Comanche County Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted a reception Thursday to accept a donation for the construction of the hospital's new regional Drewry Family Emergency Center. A check for $50,000 was presented to the foundation by Terry and retired Maj. Gen. Lee Baxter in memory of Josephine Giannella, the late mother and mother-in-law of Te...
Sicilian Sensation - Sicilia Mia brings homestyle Sicilian flavors to SLC
By Ted Scheffler The word paisano in Italian means fellow countryman, friend or pal—an informal term of affection that, in modern times, could be translated as "homie." So, it is as a term of endearment that I refer to the homestyle Italian food at Sicilia Mia as paisano fare. The diminutive restaurant—a smaller sister spin-off to Sole Mi...
Martin Scorsese on Visconti’s Rocco and His Brothers
Luchino Visconti was one of the greatest artists in the history of cinema. He had a fascinating life, which was intertwined with many different strands of European art and culture. Visconti came from the Milanese branch of one of Europe's oldest families, whose roots can be traced back to the early 13th century. He might have appeared as a...
Italian Festival has food, music and fireworks
The 38th annual Roma Lodge Italian Festival returns to Festival Park, 5 Fifth St., Friday through Sunday, July 29-31. This year's festival is again all about traditional Italian foods, entertainment and family fun. To show its gratitude for 38 years of support by the community, Roma Lodge will again present fireworks from Bartolotta Fireworks...
Brier Hill Fest
The Brier Hill Italian Fest will return this week with four straight days of music, food, dancing, bocce and morra tournaments, a wine contest and a hot pepper contest. The event, which begins Thursday, sprawls over a few blocks at the intersection of Calvin and Victoria streets in the Brier Hill neighborhood of the North Side. The hillsi...
Pope Francis and St Anthony of Padua: the Saint of Lost Things is helping people find Mercy in the Jubilee Year
After successful visits to America, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia, two first class relics of St. Anthony of Padua will return to America for a ten-day tour of the Archdiocese of Denver beginning on October 14 and ending on October 23. Father Mario Conte, OFM Conv, Executive Editor of the Messenger of Saint Anthony, will travel from the Basili...
The Immense Debate: 'Gravy' or 'Sauce'
By Mike Cariocia "Its gravy!" "No, it's sauce!!" ... Every Italian has heard or been involved in this argument at one point in their lives. There is always a strong opinion about it and the argument is never ending. Growing up, my family always called it gravy. My grandparents immigrated from Calabria Italy many years ago and this is the...
Sager urges council to find new name for Columbus Day
By R.D. Hohenfeldt Since 2014, the Rolla City Council has given city workers the day off on Columbus Day. Monday night, the governing body made it a City Hall holiday again. "It is traditionally a very slow workday," City Administrator John Butz said in his written agenda commentary for the Monday night council meeting. At the m...
ABC7 Chicago to feature live broadcast of Columbus Day Parade
ABC7 Chicago to feature live broadcast of Columbus Day Parade from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. On Channels 7 and 7.2 Monday, October 10, 2016. ABC7's Alan Krashesky and Janet Davies to host parade along with Windy City Live's Ryan Chiaverini. ABC 7 CHICAGO, the official station of the 64th annual Columbus Day Parade, will present the parade live, Mon...
Sorrento - Partnership con New York nel segno di turismo e cultura
Avviare un confronto sulla possibilità di scambi, nel segno della cultura, tra New York e il distretto turistico della penisola sorrentina. Incentivando l'incoming di newyorkesi, in particolare di origine italiana, verso Sorrento, ma anche nelle vicine Pompei ed Ercolano, isola di Capri e costa d'Amalfi. E' l'obiettivo della missione della delegaz...
50 Trivia Facts About Italy (Part one)
The Tuscan Muse will take us on a journey among the most interestings facts of Italy. Fitfy things which will follow in three parts. Trivia is always fun to know, especially about our beloved Italy and always when the trivia is about Tuscany. We love sharing these tidbits with each other, particularly at dinnertime. There is always one per...
Italian Restaurants That Should Be on Your Las Vegas Dining Agenda
by Susan Stapleton and Agnes Poliquin Now that the weather is starting to cool down, there is nothing cozier than a bowl of pasta to warm you up. Not that winter weather is the only excuse to dig into a hearty bowl of spaghetti and meatballs, but it sure is comforting. It shouldn't be surprising that the Las Vegas Valley is home to many I...