The Best Italian American Grandmother. Ever.
By Jen McCaffery What Rhode Islander could resist a tale of an Italian grandmother who never stopped talking, knit dubious scarves and struggled to cook for her briefly vegan grandson? Seth Lepore, a nationally touring performer who grew up in Johnston, is returning to the stage in Rhode Island to premiere Firecracker Bye Bye, a funny tear...
Order Sons of Italy Massachusetts Gearing Up for 100th Anniversary Celebration
When: Saturday, October 4, 2014Where:Demetri's Function Facility — 2 Washington Street – Route 1, Foxboro, MA The Sons of Italy's Grand Lodge of Massachusetts is getting ready to celebrate 100 years since its inception on October 4, 2014, at Demetri's Function in Foxborough.The black tie gala will begin with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., followed by...
Douglas Gladstone: Recognition sought for stonecarver
United States Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont needs to put on his cowl and cape and help the late Luigi Del Bianco. Leahy, who reportedly learned to read when he was 4 years old, says he can quote Batman comic books of 40 to 50 years ago. Read more Source: http://vtdigger.org/
Struppa inaugurated as president with praise and Prosecco
After 25 years as president, Jim Doti passed the proverbial torch down to former chancellor Daniele Struppa in the Musco Center Sept. 30, with discussions about academics, Italian culture and religion, followed by a Prosecco toast. Struppa was inaugurated as Chapman's 13th president in a sold-out ceremony, with 1,044 people in attendance.&...
Italiani all'estero - dagli Stati Uniti - iniziativa solidarieta': calling all Italians donatori midollo osseo
Giovedi 15 novembre, a Boston, è stata organizzata una raccolta di iscrizioni al registro dei donatori di midollo osseo, presso i locali dell'Associazione Gizio, diretta da Domenico Susi. L'evento e' stato organizzato in collaborazione con l'Associazione "Amici di Giovanni Guglielmo" per aiutare due pazienti italiani, la cui malattia può essere sco...
A Controversial Identity: Italy and its Recent Cinema
Il 19 e 20 Aprile 2013, il Film Studies e l’Italian Department di Yale, in collaborazione con il Whitney Humanities center, organizzano un convegno internazionale di studi dedicato a “A Controversial Identity: Italy and its Recent Cinema.”
Joe Pace inspires book character
by Nick Malfitano Saugus - Local businessman Joe Pace is the inspiration for a character in the book "Tonino: The Adventures of a Boy/Cricket from Boston's North End," written by entomologist and University of Massachusetts at Amherst professor John G. Stoffolano, Jr. Stoffolano's tale revolves around a young boy/cricket creature named To...
Emigrazione Renazzese negli Usa: presentato il volume "nulla osta per il mondo"
E' stato presentato nei giorni scorsi, in occasione dell'intitolazione di una piazza di Renazzo a coloro che sono emigrati a Plymouth (USA), il volume "Nulla osta per il mondo" risultato di uno studio approfondito sull'emigrazione da Renazzo, frazione del Comune di Cento (FE), verso gli Stati Uniti che è stato svolto dagli studiosi Gian Paolo Borgh...
Stamford's Italian Center Continues To Play Vital Role In The Community
by Robyn Blosio Bova The Italian Center on 1620 Newfield Ave. in Stamford, founded in 1909, was started to assist newly arrived immigrants who were adjusting to life in America. Today, the Italian Center is a very large facility on more than 28 acres with four pools, miniature golf, playground, gymnasium, fitness center, tennis and platfo...
OSIA Holds Grand Lodge Of Massachusetts’ 101st State Convention
by Carla Balzano The Order Sons of Italy in America hosted The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts' 101st State Convention from June 11 to June 14. This year, the annual convention took place at the Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Many attended the event, including the organization's newly elected officers. Among...
October is Italian American Hertiage Month
Tuesday, October 13th at 7 p.m.- Frank Sinatra 100th Birthday Musical Celebration. Join Rich Moran and his trio for a tribute to Sinatra's musical legacy with a diverse selection of songs from throughout his career. Click here to register.stop by the Reference Desk or call 203-239-5803 to sign up. Monday, October 19th at 7 p.m. -Italy a Cu...
Da Vinci – The Genius exhibit at Museum of Science (opens Oct. 23)
When: Opens Oct. 23, 2016Where: Museum of Science — 1 Science Park, Boston, MA Rediscover the legacy of Leonardo da Vinci in the most comprehensive exhibition on the Renaissance master to tour the world. Created by Grande Exhibitions with the assistance of the Museo Leonardo da Vinci in Rome and a number of experts in Italy and France, this exhibi...