“Dante’s Other Works” 2015: A Celebration of the 750th Anniversary of Dante’s Birth
In 2015, the 750th anniversary of Dante's birth, Italian Studies at Notre Dame will host a celebration of the poet's so-called "minor works" with a lecture series and a publication. Co-sponsored by the William & Katherine Devers Program in Dante Studies and Italian Studies at Notre Dame, the series will take place on eight Thursdays th...
Baggio brood opens Glenview art show on April 4
Well over a dozen framed paintings in oils and acrylics and other mediums were spread throughout the Baggio home in Prospect Heights. On chairs, a stairway, couches and the walls. The family of artists — two brothers, one brother's wife and three of their daughters — open a month-long art show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 4 at Midwest Car...
State representative presents tribute to Messina family
State Rep. Peter Lucido on March 17 presented a special state tribute to the family of the late Steve Messina of Shelby Township. "It was a tremendous honor for me to present a special tribute to the Messina family in honor of Steve Messina, who passed away late in 2014," Lucido said. "Steve was one of the most community-minded people I ha...
The Wex Loves Italy!
This month the Wexner Center for the Arts, in collaboration with Luce Cinecittà Roma, is presenting a nine-film retrospective of Anna Magnani performances. The 35mm prints span 1941 through 1950 and include some of her most notable classics like "Roma città aperta". Many of the great Italian directors are represented: Roberto Rossellini, Luchino Vi...
Screening of "Rome" ("Roma," 1972, 128 min), directed by Federico Fellini – April 28
Fellini paints a portrait of Rome and of his relationship with the city in a documentary/fantasy. A fluid, unconnected procession of scenes detail the arrival of the young Fellini in the capital and illustrate, even grotesquely, the Rome of today and yesterday. Free and open to the public. Read more Source: http://ww...
Palermo family elected to Paolo Busti Foundation Hall of Fame
The Pat and Virginia Gringer Palermo family of Batavia is the unanimous choice as 2015 inductee into the Paolo Busti Cultural Foundation's Hall of Fame of Outstanding Italian-Americans. The selection was announced Thursday by Michele Fuller, president of the foundation's board of directors. The family will be honored at a celebration...
Italians of the Greater Mahoning Valley
by Ben Lariccia The recently published "Italians of the Greater Mahoning Valley" made its appearance this holiday season under many local Christmas trees. The 127–page collection of historic photos and scholarly commentary sheds light on one of the most interesting communities of Italian heritage in the U.S. Drawn to the Valley by...
The history behind the Milano Inn
By James Glass The recent announcement that Milano Inn would close at the end of 2016 has drawn attention to the rich history represented by the restaurant, medications in business at 231 S. College Ave. since 1934. Irish Hill, diagnosis located south of Washington Street and east of East Street, was a neighborhood for immigrants in the 19th...
Patricia E. Russo, Cleveland's Italian-American mother of the year: Angela Russo-Otstot
As a child, I often dreamed about all the things I might want to be when I grew up -- some dreams were practical (an attorney), others far-fetched (the famous actress/indie folk singer who wins six Grammy and eight Tony Awards). Even though my mind was never quite made up, there was one thing I was always certain I wanted to be: a mother. ...
Networking Event: CIBO E ARTE
The Italian American Chamber of Commerce invites you to CIBO E ARTE An exclusive presentation of the Region of Umbria: Recipes, Tourism and Art Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - Starting at 6:00pm featuring a special tasting of Umbria Regional products, Italian wine, beer and music
A Chicago si celebra la Festa della Repubblica
Si è appena conclusa la celebrazione del 69° Anniversario della Festa della Repubblica, organizzata dalla Delegazione del CTIM di Chicago con il patrocinio del Comites di circoscrizione consolare alla presenza del Vice Console Marco Graziosi e del Responsabile dell'Ufficio Scolastico del Consolato Generale d'Italia a Chicago e dei vertici del CTIM...
Festa Italiana pleases the crowd
by Jack Fennimore The usual sea of people flooded the lanes of the Henry Maier Festival Park on Sunday, chowing down on fried foods and guzzling beer. It's summer in Milwaukee and that means another sunny afternoon of festivities at the festival. But this time, a recreation of the Trevi Fountain and Michelangelo's David greeted festival go...