Pittsburgh Opera Presents Two Italian Operas This Season
Pittsburgh Opera kicks off its 2023–24 Season with more than just its mainstage operas. From free and casual events to the glitz and glamour of the full opera experience, Pittsburgh Opera offers a plethora of operatic entertainment this fall for every taste and price point. Pittsburgh Opera’s fall line-up provides an easy entry point to patrons new...
Who is Nick Sirianni, the Eagles’ head coach? Coaching record and Super Bowl appearances
Unlike his opposite number, Andy Reid, who has a list of NFL accomplishments that could reach the moon, Nick Sirianni is a fresh-faced 42-year-old who was the third Eagles head coach to make the playoffs in their first year as head coach. The Italian-American has been the head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles since 2021, during which he compiled a...
The Global Ambition of Contemporary Italian TV Drama
Pi-Philly and the Consulate of Italy in Philadelphia present "The Global Ambitions of Contemporary Italian TV Drama" on September 7th, 2023 at 5:30PM at the Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA. Free entrance, but RSVP is REQUIRED, here! Prof. Giancarlo Lombardi (CUNY) will examine the most recent Italian TV Series hosted and/...
"Songs that Heal and Comfort" recital September 28 - songs by Dr. Mary Rorro & Maestro Matteo Giammario
I am happy to announce my Arts on Bergen Concert Series recital "Songs that Heal and Comfort," featuring my original songs. The recital will honor veterans and include songs I composed in tribute to this service and sacrifice of veterans, in addition to songs for healthcare providers caring for patients with COVID-19, and inspirational and spiritua...
Clarksburg History Museum (W.VA) hosts Italian heritage exhibit
The Clarksburg History Museum is hosting an exhibit titled “Passo dopo Passo”—which means step by step in Italian—and Museum officials are hoping it will spark interest and passion for Italian dance and culture. Museum officials said that they’re welcoming the public to learn about the preserved heritage of Italian dance with the exhibition that is...
Sports Hall of Fame inducts boxer Joe Tiberi
Joe Tiberi, one of the top boxers in Delaware history, was among nine athletes inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum & Hall of Fame, and honored at the state’s premier sports banquet on May 18 in Wilmington. Joe Tiberi had an amateur boxing record of 44-4-2 with 31 knockouts, followed by a professional record of 18-5-2 with 13 knockouts during t...
Paretti records honored by HHS
A recent addition was made to the trophy cases at Hammonton High School, as 2023 graduate Tiffany Paretti was recognized for her achievements on the volleyball court. Paretti was a four-year starter for the Blue Devils, setting a record with 206 career aces. A commemorative volleyball was placed in a trophy case near the gymnasium recently, honorin...
Front Royal’s Osteria Maria: A Symphony of Opera and Italian Cuisine
Nestled amidst the serenity of Skyline Drive, Front Royal’s Italian gem, Osteria Maria, is set to blend the melodies of opera with the allure of authentic Italian gastronomy. On August 31 and September 1st, 2023, as the evening beckons at 5:00 pm, patrons are invited to partake in an unparalleled experience with the acclaimed opera, ‘La Traviata.’...
Zennaro Joins Penn State Fencing Staff
Penn State Athletics has announced the addition of Matteo Zennaro as associate head coach for the men's and women's fencing programs. In addition, it was announced that Adam Kaszubowski will serve as interim head coach for the 2023-24 season. Zennaro had been an assistant for Harvard since 2018. During that span, the Crimson tallied nearly 40 All-A...
St. Bart's Announces Dates for 49th Annual Italian Festival in Scotch Plains
The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO, in collaboration with St. Bartholomew's Church and St. Bartholomew's Academy, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the 49th annual Italian Festival on Labor Day Weekend. This vibrant celebration of community, culture, and culinary delights is set to take place from Sept. 1st to Sept. 4...
Popular Italian summer feasts unite generations in faith
Italian feast days have a storied tradition in the Archdiocese of Newark, especially when summertime rolls around. Some feasts are more than a century old, with generations of Italian Americans keeping the tradition alive. The richness and history of these feasts are at the heart of Italian-American faith culture, according to Eric Lavin, the direc...
Morris County Sons of Italy ~ Lodge 2561 Holds Highly Successful Charity Golf Outing
Order Sons of Italy In America – Lodge 2561 held their Annual Basil Ricci Memorial Charity Golf Outing at the Knoll West Country Club in Parsippany on Thursday, July 13. Mother Nature was generous and treated all in attendance to a gorgeous day, with bright blue skies and a slight breeze to offset the near 90-degree temperature. A little hot weathe...