Louis Prima's legacy was incomplete until 2002, when his wife reissued long-lost songs.
The granite crypt topped by the trumpet-playing angel stands on what was once a horseracing track, a fitting final resting place for the pony-loving Louis Prima. The inscription on his tomb in Lakelawn Metairie Cemetery is taken from one of his most famous recordings: "When the end comes I know, they'll say, 'Just a gigolo, ' as life goes on withou...
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
The United States wasn't her first choice, but by the end, Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini would leave a lasting legacy in the heart of southern Louisiana. The patron saint of immigrants hailed from Italy and, by her early 30's, founded the Missionary Sister of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. She had dreams that this mission would take her beyond the real...
N.O. drummer, Hall of Famer Paul Ferrara dies at 76
by Dominic Massa Paul Ferrara, a drummer who played with Louis Prima, Frank Sinatra, Pete Fountain, Al Hirt and other greats during a 65-year career, died Wednesday at his home in Kenner. He was 76. Ferrara had been battling cancer for the past year, according to his family. Despite his illness, Ferrara continued to perform, even maki...
Houston Italian Festival sidewalk chalk art contest accepting applications
Applications for the 7th Annual I Madonnari (EE Mad-doe-nahr-ee) Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest are now being accepted. The contest, set for Saturday, October 12, will be held during the 35th Annual Houston Italian Festival, October 10 thru 13, on the ground of the University of St. Thomas. To apply for this colored chalk art contest, applicants must...
Lunch and a lecture with one of Albuquerque’s best-loved Italians
MAESTRO ANTHONY BARRESE. Principal Conductor of Opera Southwest. Saturday, August 6, 11:30 – 2:00. Season's Restaurant - Old Town, Albuquerque. $38.00 per person. Joined by nationally-acclaimed set designer, Dahl Delu, Maestro Barrese presents. WAR AND REVENGE to introduce and set the stage for the t...
NM Italian Film Festival hopes to raise $30K
An all-volunteer, nonprofit organization is striving to earn $30,000 to donate to the UNM Children's Hospital this year. The New Mexico Italian Film and Culture Festival begins Thursday, Feb. 5, in Santa Fe and Sunday, Feb. 8, in Albuquerque. Read more Source: http://krqe.com/
TEXAS - l'Italia protagonista con l'anno della cultura
In Texas l'Anno della cultura italiana negli Stati Uniti si arricchisce di nuovi appuntamenti. Da questa sera fino al 30 marzo, il Dance Salad Festival ospiterà una rappresentazione dello "Spellbound contemporary ballet". Per l'occasione, la compagnia italiana rappresenterà per la prima volta negli Usa una nuova coreografia di Mauro Astolfi, fondat...
Little Italy Incorporation Petition to be Heard
The hearing before the Pulaski County Judge on the Little Italy petition for incorporation will be held on Monday, July 13 at 2 PM in the Quorum Court room located in the Pulaski County Administration building on 201 S. Broadway in Little Rock. All are welcome to attend. Details about the hearing TBA.
The Italian Cultural & Community Center of Houston Recognizes Hughes Watters Askanase Partner Dominique M. Varner with Italian Flame Award
Dominique M. Varner, a partner with Hughes Watters Askanase L.L.P. (www.hwa.com), received the Italian Flame Award at the 2015 Italian Cultural & Community Center Gala and Casino Night in Houston on Saturday, June 13.. Varner jointly manages HWA's Default Servicing Practice Area with fellow HWA partner Carolyn A. Taylor. Established in...
Giugno Festa! @ Italian American Marching Club NOLA
Giugno Festa!When: Saturday, June 25, 2016 – 8-11pmWhere: Marcello's Catering Venue845 Carondelet Street, NOLA As June 1st rolls around, we're all thinking that summer is here. June also means one other thing..."Giugno Festa"! The IAMC invites you to celebrate your Italian Heritage with our very own "Giugno Festa". Come savor your favorite Italian...
Italian Citizen / NM Resident Passport Renewal
The office of Italian Vice Consul Lino Pertusini is conducting passport renewal services for Italian citizens who are New Mexico residents. This includes fingerprinting on December 15. To renew your passport through Cav. Pertusini's Santa Fe office, please do the following before November 15: 1. Request an appointment for the December 15...
Video: Oklahoma City Museum of Art kicks off "Italian Auteurs of the 1960s" film series tonight with "Marriage Italian Style"
2013 is the Year of Italian Culture here in the United States, and the Oklahoma City Museum of Art is celebrating in grand style. Along with the special exhibition "Of Heaven and Earth: 500 Years of Italian Painting from Glasgow Museums," on view through Nov. 17, the museum is launching a new film series, "Italian Auteurs of the 1960s." R...