Newpoli explores new folk frontiers in latest release
Boston's own Italian folk group is back! Drawing inspiration from their own members' immigrant experiences, the group is set to realese its fourth album later this month, infusing their southern Italian sound with a fresh wave of originality. "In the last couple of years we've seen so many more young people emigrate from the south of Europ...
Italian Mercatino – Italian Craft Fair
When: October 25, 2015, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Where: Irish American Club, 177 West St. Malden, MA. Please join Donne 2000 celebrating Italian Heritage Month with our first Italian Mercatino. This event will feature handmade crafts and gifts made by our very own members and other local vendors. It will be a great opportunity to purchase uni...
Anti-Fascism on Both Sides of the Atlantic 1922-1945
Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts and Consulate General of Italy Proudly Present Anti-Fascism on Both Sides of the Atlantic, 1922-1945Monday, April 28, 2014 6:30-9:00pm 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
MITaly Networking Reception: Italian Women in Science
Interested in pursuing a career in science and engineering? Would you like to know more about the bitter and sweets of the life of a scientist and learn how to face those situations? Join MITaly and GWAMIT in this networking session and hear about the experiences of MIT Professors Paola Cappellaro and Paola Rizzoli and Harvard Professor Ka...
St. Catello Society dinner Sept. 7 at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven
The 113th anniversary dinner of the Society of Saint Catello will be held next Sunday at Anthony's Ocean View Restaurant in Morris Cove. According to a press release from the organization, Louis Scillia, an active member of the society, will be recognized there for his involvement in carrying on the traditions of his ancestors and the soci...
St. Brigid’s hosts Italian Festival
The Rev. Robert A. Rochon, priest at St. Brigid's Roman Catholic Church at 1231 Plainfield St. in Johnston, uses words like "compassionate, family, community endeavors" when he describes such events as Sunday's annual Italian Festival. Moreover, the goings-on inside St. Brigid's filled-to-the-brim parish hall were yet another example of ju...
Congratulations and Welcome: Sons & Daughters of Italy in America Lodge 20
On behalf of Concordia Lodge 20, we would like to say congratulations and welcome to ALL new state lodge board members and officials. We look forward to working with you all, growing our great organization together, and getting to know one another a lot more in the future. We also want to wish our Lodges President, Joseph McGonigal, for be...
Holiday Concert with Michéal Castaldo and Marissa Famiglietti
The Mattatuck Museum celebrates the holiday season with a concert featuring renowned tenor Michéal Castaldo and guest soprano Marissa Famiglietti at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 20. Michéal Castaldo, a classical crossover tenor and light Italian opera singer, songwriter and composer, is an Italian-born Canadian who currently resides in New York. &...
Italian singers, meatball eating contest, ethnic foods planned for Southington’s Italian-American Festival
A meatball eating contest, ethnic food and a singing duo from Italy will draw crowds at this weekend's Italian-American Festival starting Friday. About 8,000 people attended last year's event, according to coordinator Joe LaPorte. He's hoping to draw an even bigger crowd this year with new features to the festival which has been an annual attr...
Lecture on Violence Against Women in RAI Films
Killing in the Name of Love: Representations of Violence against Women in RAI Films - Lecture by Flavia Laviosa Sunday, March 2, 2014, 7 pm - Dante Alighieri Society of MA - 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA 02139 - (617)876-5160 Since 2007, RAI 3 (Radiotelevisione Italiana) has broadcast Amore criminale (Criminal L...
The storied history of Barre’s Old Labor Hall
A grand reopening celebration for the Socialist Labor Party Hall in Barre was held on Sept. 2, 2000. The outpouring of help and enthusiasm from citizens from all walks of life who came to the celebration demonstrates how a modest building with a remarkable history galvanized a group of townspeople both young and old to take pride in the historic pr...
Festa della Liberazione: A panel discussion on Italy’s Liberation Day
When: Sunday, April 24, 2016 – 3:30 p.m.Where: I AM Books, 189 North Street, Boston MALight refreshments will be served Keynote TalkProfessor David Ward from Wellesley College– Professor Ward will go over the civil war experience, the collective memory of it, and the importance it has in today's Italian anthropological identity. R...