Un rappresentante della Modenese Society di Mutuo Soccorso dell'Illinois visita la consulta Emiliano Romagnola
Luciano Lamberti, membro attivo della Società Modenese di Mutuo Soccorso di Highwood, Illinois, in visita in Italia per partecipare alla celebrazione del 150°anniversario della Società Modenese di Mutuo Soccorso di Modena, ha incontrato nei giorni scorsi la presidente della Consulta degli emiliano romagnoli nel mondo Silvia Bartolini, portando i sa...
Out of the Rubble From World War II Chaos to American Entrepreneur
By Sandra Tornberg Alicia J. Winget has written the life story of Mr. Lino Borraccio, the successful and popular owner of Lino's Italian Restaurant in Rochester Hills. A longtime friend of Lino and his wife Elvira, Ms. Winget was inspired to have Lino write his story after seeing a feature honoring Lino that aired on WDIV TV during Memoria...
Of Heaven and Earth: 500 Years of Italian Paintings from Glasgow Museums
Italy. Glasgow. Milwaukee. Together, the cities make for an interesting diversity of geographic points, and they all come together via Milwaukee Art Museum's current exhibition: Of Heaven and Earth: 500 Years of Italian Paintings from Glasgow Museums. Included are a variety of stylistic periods, from the Renaissance to Realism, explored with an inh...
The thirty first summer Italian street festival
Holy Rosary Catholic Church presents the ethnic event of the summer. Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th, 2015 from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m, the historic Catholic Church, located at 520 Stevens Street and surrounding Lacy park, will once again transform into an outdoor Italian Festival and celebration. The annual s...
IACS Member Shirley Martignoni Fedeli Receives Ordine Della Stella D'Italia
by Sandra Tornberg On June 2, 2015, Shirley Martignoni Fedeli received the Knight of the Order of the Stella d'Italia Award in Chicago, Illinois. Conferred by the President of Italy, it was presented by the Consul General of Italy in Chicago, Adriano Monti, and Italian Senator RenatoTurano. This award is given for outstanding work in promo...
Livonia World War II vet always ‘a proud American’
by Brad Kadrich Joseph Girolamo didn't think much about it when he was drafted for service with the U.S. Army in 1942. After all, he'd been in Junior ROTC at Detroit's Northwestern High School, before leaving school after his sophomore year. His dad had served in the Army in World War I, and both of his brothers would eventually serv...
Italia paese diVino
When: Sunday, June 12 at 4:30pmWhere: DAS Offices: 630 N Old Woodward Ave – Suite 102 (Lower level, entrance in the back of the building)Other informations: Reservation Required! Costs: $2,00 non Members – DAS Members free If you are planning to attend contact us at 248.250.8928 or email us at [email protected] The origins of wine...
The Rev. James Ragnoni leaves legacy of love in North Akron
Beloved is the best way to describe the Rev. James Ragnoni."You always knew he was in the room because others were gathered around him. He was happy being a priest. He loved his ministry. He loved his people and they loved him," said the Rev. Michael B. Smith, pastor of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. "We need more like him. He will be...
Taber Library presents author John F. Carafoli
The Elizabeth Taber Library, 8 Spring St., is presenting an author talk with John F. Carafoli on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m. Carafoli will be discussing his latest book titled "Great Italian American Food in New England: History, Traditions & Memories." A book signing will follow after the lecture. Carafoli is an internationally kno...
Festa Italiana continues to grow at Ridgewood High School
By Natalie Hayes Ridgewood High School students embraced all things Italian on Nov. 30 at the school's sixth annual Festa Italiana, an event that has increased in popularity since a pair of Italian teachers launched it as a small gathering for students in the Italian National Honor Society. Those teachers, Dolores Pigoni-Miller and Giovan...
Love, Death, and Music in Vincenzo Bellini's 'Norma'
When: Wednesday, January 25th at 6pmWhere: Italian Cultural Institute, 500 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 1450What: Love, Death, and Music in Vincenzo Bellini's 'Norma'Registration at https://norma2017.eventbrite.com Bellini's celebrated opera Norma received its first performance at the celebrated Teatro alla Scala in Milan in 1831, and will be...
Italian-Americans remember, value their heritage
There is nothing but pride in the family histories of Wooster's Italian community, and there is no place they would rather be than the United States. "It was tough coming over here," Kathy Costello said of the men of her family who moved to America on sponsorship. "But they loved America. They settled here and had big families." R...