Two Emilio-Romagnans in the World of Giovannino Guareschi
The Director of the Italian Cultural Institute Andrea Raos is pleased to invite you to "Don Camillo and Peppone, Two Emilio-Romagnans in the Little World of Giovannino Guareschi"Monday, July 14th - 6:00 pm - Italian Cultural Institute The following speakers will participate: Andrea Raos, Director of the Italian Cultural Institut...
Chicago Says "Benvenuto" to the First Ever Italian Food & Wine Festival
Identitá Golose, one of the most prestigious international culinary organizations highlighting the best of contemporary Italian cuisine, returns to the United States for the debut of the Italian Food & Wine Festival taking place in Chicago October 14-16. Eataly in Chicago will host the series of events, each of which feature some of It...
Rumored mafia activity in Elkhart further debunked by Italian-American community
by J.C. Lee Rumor has it that the mafia conducted their criminal activities in Elkhart. But to the residents who grew up in the city's former Italian neighborhood, it's just that — rumors. On Feb. 7 readers voted for The Elkhart Truth to find out if there was any mafia activity in Elkhart in a segment called Ask the Truth. But so...
Toast to Corrado Parducci's 115th birthday this Wednesday
by Alysa Offman Are you a huge fan of Detroit's historical architecture and art? Then clear your calendars for this Wednesday night — a local group called the Parducci Society is celebrating Italian-American architectural sculpture Corrado Parducci's 115th birthday at the Zenith inside the Fisher Building. Unfamiliar with Parducci...
Italy con Noi
Italian American Television Italy Con Noi presents Festa Della Primavera 2015 with special guest Roberto Polisano and the Pino Marelli Orchestra at the Italian American Cultural Center, 43843 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township. May 27. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7:30 p.m. and show at 9 p.m., followed by dancing till midnight. F...
The Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church will celebrate 122 unbroken years of devotion to the Blessed Mother from July 9 to 12. Festivities will culminate on July 12 with a 9 a.m. Solemn Mass in Italian in the church, a procession to a noon field Mass and a second procession featuring traditional festa music. A street festival will run from July 9 t...
Mayfield Heights Councilman Paul Sciria not running again (photos)
By Sara Dorn Councilman Paul Sciria, who is better known as WKYC Channel 3's first full-time news reporter, is stepping down from his Mayfield Heights City Council post. The 86-year-old was elected in 2011 with 18 percent of the votes. He confirmed his retirement in a phone interview, but was not available for further comment. ...
Freedom Hall’s Matinee Series Presents Franc D’Ambrosio’s Veterans’ Tribute
On Tuesday, November 3 at 11 a.m., Franc D'Ambrosio will bring his world renowned singing voice to Freedom Hall in a tribute to Veterans titled "I'll Be Seeing YOUZ." This show features the lovely and lively tunes made popular during WWII. Franc takes his audience on a nostalgic walk through the popular music of WWII with his rich tenor voice and a...
Art in the Roman Empire - The Art of Desire: Gender and Sexuality in the Roman Empire
When: February 7th at 6pmWhat: The Art of Desire: Gender and Sexuality in the Roman Empire, drugs series of Lectures with Sinclair Bell, medications Associate Professor of Art History at Northern Illinois UniversityWhere: Italian Cultural Institute, cialis 500 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 1450, Chicago, IL First Lecture. Registration at https://art-...
Festa Italiana returns to Taylor Street
Festa Italiana Chicago will celebrate its 11th anniversary on Taylor Street from Aug. 18 to 21.Hosted by the University Village Association and run by StarEvents, the four-day fest will feature food and beverage booths, live entertainment on three stages, Italian dance performances and classes, cooking demonstrations, a wine garden, and an Italian...
Labor Council to honor archbishop
The Italian American Labor Council of Greater Chicago will honor Archbishop Blase Joseph Cupich with its Man of the Year Award at the organization's 2016 gala on Oct. 22 at Alta Villa Banquets in Addison. "Archbishop Cupich is a man of deep humility and faith," says IALC President Tony Guida. "It's a true privilege to be able to celebrate...
Journey in the Landscape of Italian Art - The Pastoral: Underneath the Surface of Idyll
When: February 14th at 6pmWhat: The Pastoral: Underneath the Surface of Idyll, advice Journey in the Landscape of Italian Art, click Despite appearances, in art, a landscape is never just a backdropWhere: Italian Cultural Institute, 500 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 1450, Chicago, ILRegistration at https://landscape-pastoral.eventbrite.com The...