Visiting South Philly’s Brigantessa
By Giovanni di Napoli It was a long time in coming, but I finally made it to Brigantessa, Forneria Meridionale. Named in honor of Michelina De Cesare, a pro-Bourbon freedom fighter who fought and died against the Piedmontese invaders, the restaurant is one of South Philly's hip dining spots which specializes in southern Italian fare. Located at 1...
9th Annual San Vito Peterstown Cultural Festival Set for Thursday July 21 to Sunday July 24
The colorful street decorations announcing the 9th Annual Festa di San Vito Peterstown Cultural Festival Thursday, July 21, to Sunday, July 24, will soon appear along High Street and Fourth Avenue. Among the amusements will be food, music, kiddie rides, and games. "We are a small, controlled, cultural festival, geared toward families with...
Dinner and Music Fundraiser – N.J.
Support the Nottingham High School Italian Club's first ever fundraiser, "An Italian Dinner & Music Night," on Friday, June 14, from 6 -10 p.m. The evening will include music and food displays, and performances by students and professional entertainers such as the traditional Italian folk dancing ensemble Coro d'Italia, comedian Floyd Vivino (U...
Gianpiero D'Alia, Italian Minister for Public Administration, to visit Penn
Gianpiero D'Alia, Italian Minister for Public Administration, will visit Penn Wednesday December 11. D'Alia will present and discuss "La sfida del Governo italiano tra riforme e crescita economica" [The Italian Government's Challenge between Reforms and Economic Growth] with Italian Consul General Andrea Canepari, professors Cristina Bicchieri (Cha...
Peduto steps into office with the promise of a new age
On the night of Nov. 5, fresh off a landslide victory in the Pittsburgh mayor's race, Bill Peduto wound his way through a packed Homewood auditorium, his presence announced loudly by a high school drum line. On stage, to the roar of an enthusiastic audience, he evoked the Italian immigrant roots of his family. "It's good to be home," he s...
Presentation: Discovery Liguria by Carlo Ellena
An untouched corner of Italy, Liguria known as The Italian Riviera is the right place for experiencing the authentic Italian living. Liguria is a narrow land squeezed between the mountains and the sea with mild climate, breathtaking views, spectacular cliffs, small fishing villages with tall and slender houses in vivacious colors, secluded bays and...
Food, fun and more at St. Anthony Parish Festival this weekend
By Melissa Bilecky Mouth-watering dishes and treats will be among the main attractions at the St. Anthony Parish Festival in Downtown Jersey City this weekend. Spanish, Polish and Filipino and Italian foods will be among the choices festival-goers will be able to dig into at the three-day event. If the grub alone isn't tempt...
A Look at the 2015 Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Verona, New Jersey
Thank you Joe Santoro for sharing your wonderful photos of the 70th Anniversary of the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Celebrated Thursday, July 16th in Verona, New Jersey, it's great to see this wonderful tradition endure. Viva Maria! Read more Source: Magna Greece
Italian artist's works on display at Bristol Public Library gallery
by Lurah Lowery Bristol Public Library's Virgie R. Fleenor Art Gallery will feature artist Gino Di Dio, of Damascus, Virginia through September and October. Di Dio specializes in oils on canvas, stone, terra cotta, slate, and murals. He captures the beauty of people in his oil portraits, cultures in the murals, and brings landscapes t...
How a ‘sexist’ quote from 16th-century pope became Maryland’s state motto
By Ovetta Wiggins The Italian words "Fatti maschii, parole femine" are displayed on a yellow ribbon on Maryland's state seal. The state has long considered the phrase its motto and has translated it as, "Manly deeds, womanly words." That translation doesn't sit well with state Sen. Bryan W. Simonaire (R-Anne Arundel). He has...
From Florence to the Colosseum: the role of private organizations in the safeguard of cultural treasures
The Embassy of Italy and the Italian Institute of Culture in Washington DC invite you to this lecture with Simonetta Brandolini d'Adda, president of "Friends of Florence" and Fred Hiebert, Archaeology Fellow at the National Geographic. Opening remarks by Ambassador of Italy to the U.S. Armando Varricchio, and Director of the UNESCO Office...
Sparta UNICO Donates Food to Local Organizations
Sparta UNICO distributed hams, turkeys and canned goods to local food banks. The recipients included the Sparta Ecumenical Food Bank at the Sparta Presbyterian Church, Project Self-Sufficiency, Salvation Army at Saint Joseph's in Newton and Roxbury Social Services. Italian American service organization distributed more than 40 hams and tur...