Broadening the appeal of Limoncello
A yellow Fiat 500 with the vanity license plate Peel L is more than just a promotional tool for liqueur-maker Peel - it's a metaphor. The adorable Italian subcompact, now manufactured in Mexico by Chrysler, has more than doubled its U.S. sales since it was introduced in 2011. "I envision us as similar to the Fiat company," said Peel c...
Melito Irpino Boston Association’s Annual Christmas and Immaculate Conception Dinner
When: Sunday, December 7, 2014 – 1 p.m.Where: Club Italia — 175 Maplewood St., Malden MA The Melito Irpino Boston Association will hold its annual Christmas and Immaculate Conception dinner on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, at the Club Italia headquarters in Malden. A full dinner will be served at the event. Tickets are $45 per person (free for children u...
2015 Methuen Sons of Italy elections
Elections for the Lodge Officers and the Community Center Trustees will be held on Tuesday March 10, 2015 before the General Membership Meeting. Nominations for the Officers are due by Tuesday February 10, 2015 at the General Membership Meeting. The ballots for the officers of the Lodge as well as the CCT Trustees are below. These trustee...
Cent’ Anni di Musica e Cultura Italiana - A Hundred Years of Italian Music and Culture
15th Anniversary of the Center for Italian Culture at Fitchburg State University. All events on Wednesdays in Kent Recital Hall. FREE ADMISSION October 14, 2:30 p.m.: Screening of the film "The Man with the Golden Arm". Dr. Wayne Munson will lead the screening and presentation of director Otto Preminger's movie s...
Mario Cantone shares his irreverent humor at Ridgefield Playhouse
By Linda Tuccio-Koonz It's impossible not to laugh when Mario Cantone starts doing impressions. He's perfected everyone from Liza Minnelli to Bette Davis — not to mention all the animated characters from television's "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." He also has a unique take on just what "Rudolph" is all about. Misfit toys? Indee...
A Slice Of Italy In Enfield
This year, the Mount Carmel Italian Festival will be entering its 91st year. Despite the festival being 91 years old, it still has plenty of new festivities to offer people, including the largest collection of Dean Martin memorabilia – which is a special addition to the festival this year. "[The goal of the festival] is to carry on a cult...
Monroe Italian fest a family tradition for many
by Phyllis A.S. Boros Every August, for the past 23 years, thousands of area folk flock to St. Jude Church in Monroe for its "authentic" Italian festival. "It's the real deal," said Peter Lucia, who has volunteered at each of the church's 24 festivals. "We expect more than 10,000" at the event, which runs from Wednesday, Aug. 20, through...
Tri-Town CEO Joseph DeSantis receives award from Verrazzano Day Observance Committee
The Verrazzano Day Observance Committee, comprised of members from the Order Sons of Italy in America (Grand Lodge of Rhode Island) and Italian American War Veterans of the United States (Rhode Island division), recently honored Joseph DeSantis, CEO of Tri-Town Community Action Agency and South County Community Action Agency, as its 2015 Man of the...
Italian American group to honor Christopher Colombus in October
The Italian American Celebration and Parade Committee is honoring Christopher Columbus with a multiple days of celebration in October, including the annual parade. This year marks the 60th anniversary of Columbus Day celebrations in Hartford. In addition to the parade, there is a four-day family festival, an banquet, a wreath dedicati...
Community Conversations: Cannoli Festival coming to Leominster
By Cheryl Cuddahy I had a dream the other night that downtown Leominster was turned into a Little Italy, just for one night. For about three hours, Monument Square was filled with awesome bakeries that were selling their cannoli and pastries, while other vendors served delicious coffee with the aroma of espresso filling the air. The...
Norwalkers celebrate United Italian American Day at Heritage Wall
Clad in a red jacket, white shirt and green pants, Louisa Cappuccia proudly displayed her heritage Sunday by wearing the vibrant colors of the Italian flag.The 73-year-old Norwalk resident, who was born in Calabria, Italy, paid tribute to her native land at the United Italian American Day at the Heritage Wall on West Avenue, where dozens of others...
UNICO hosts ‘Winter Willies’ clothing drive Saturday
By Erica SchmittAny gently worn winter gear stuffed into the back of the closet is an ideal candidate for a new home this year. The Newington branch of UNICO, the largest Italian-American service organization in the U.S., is hosting its third annual Winter Willies Clothing Drive this Saturday. New or used coats, sweaters, sweatshirts,...