On this day in true crime a serial killer began wiping out members of Italian-American community
The "Axeman of New Orleans" was a serial killer who killed his first victims on May 22, 1919. The killing spree of at least eight murders continued until October 1919, with the majority of victims being Italian American. In most cases, the back door of a home was smashed through, and then one or more residents were attacked with an ax...
2015 Italian Flame Awards!
An astonishing celebration of Italian Influence on Law took place last Saturday night at the Westin Houston Memorial City Hotel. The evening, organized by the Italian Cultural & Community Center of Houston (ICCC), was a sold-out event and its "Casino Night" concept, with dancing, was enjoyed by all. Honoring eighteen Italian and Italian-Americ...
Little Italy Images of America book planned
Chris Dorer, local resident and historian of Little Italy, was approached by the publishers of Arcadia Publishing to do a pictorial book on the community of Little Italy's early days, pre-1970. From the Arcadia website: "The Images of America series chronicles the history of small towns and downtowns across the country. Each title features mor...
Kenner's Rivertown to present Festa Italiana
by Triness Kuhn Kenner's historic Rivertown is the site for the 14th annual "Festa Italiana" festival on March 27-29. The Kenner Italian Heritage Foundation, created by former Kenner Police Chief Nick Congemi, will host the event, in cooperation with the City of Kenner. The three-day festival promises fun for the entire family. ...
Little Italy Fest-West headed to Addison
All things Italian are about to be celebrated at Onesti's Little Italy Fest-West in Addison. It's known for Italian specialties from area restaurants, and entertainment by Italian-American singers and performers from around the nation, including The Bronx Wanderers from New York. Acts rarely seen in the region include appearances by Carnev...
ICCC Board Nomination Sought
Deadline: October 15, 2013. The Italian Cultural and Community Center is seeking candidates to fill five upcoming vacancies on the Board of Directors. The election will be held at the annual meeting of members on December 5, 2013. Each term lasts three years. We welcome strategic thinkers who understand "the big picture" and...
Actor Ed Marinaro to be honored at Italian Hall of Fame event
New Orleans actor and former Heisman Trophy nominee Ed Marinaro will be recognized as the National Honoree at the 31st Annual Louisiana American Italian Sports Hall of Fame Banquet Jan. 16 at the New Orleans Hilton Riverside Hotel in New Orleans. Marinaro began his football career at Cornell University, where he was the first player in col...
Italians honor Rising Star deputy
The American Society of Italian Heritage, north shore chapter, recently held its annual Rising Star Award Banquet at Mandina's Restaurant in Mandeville to honor an up-and-coming law enforcement officer. Criteria for the award includes having a desire to advance one's education, displaying achievements in the field and a committment to comm...
USA: quando la Sicilia esporta cultura. Anche enogastronomica.
Sono finiti i tempi di " mafia, pizza e mandolino" : un trinomio che spesso identificava gli italiani all'estero, specie quando gli italiani erano di origine meridionale o, peggio ancora, siciliana. Oggi vogliamo parlare di una donna siciliana di Palermo che siede su poltrone importanti d' oltre oceano, e che porta la cultura italiana, e s...
Schola Cantorum Kicks Off Its 2014-15 Concert Season
The venerable and distinguished University of Arkansas Schola Cantorum kicks off its 2014-15 concert season with music from Glorious Venice. The Schola Cantorum will be joined on stage by brass choirs, harpsichord, and baroque orchestra as they present four unique settings of the Gloria from the golden age of Venetian music. The 16-voice, four-cho...
Where do Italians live in Louisiana? See interactive map
As an international port, New Orleans attracted an abundance of Italian immigrants near the end of the 19th century. These days -- especially on St. Joseph's Day (March 19) -- their descendants throughout Louisiana continue to uphold the traditions of the old country. It is an experience that Maria and Frank Pyburn of Covington share as ow...
Via Colori street painting festival set for Nov. 23-24
The Via Colori street painting festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23-24, in downtown Houston. Via Colori was introduced to Houston in 2006 to celebrate the Italian Renaissance art of street painting while benefiting Center for Hearing and Speech, a nonprofit organization that teaches speaking, listening and literacy skills to c...