New Italian restaurant opens its doors
By Charlie Holmes Walking through the door at Amici Trattoria in Athens is a feast for the eyes as well as a delight for the nose. The scent of pepperoni and oregano mixed with freshly baked crust greets you as soon as you step in. A moment later, a waitress might hustle by you carrying a plate stacked with golden pillows of fried ravioli surroun...
Michigan to commemorate victims of 1901 train wreck
Two historical markers and a monument will be erected to commemorate a 1901 train wreck in southeast Michigan. A memorial ceremony will be held Sept. 24 at Oakwood Cemetery in Adrian for the victims who died on Nov. 27, 1901, when two trains collided on the Wabash Railroad near Sand Creek. During the ceremony, the historical markers featuring info...
Book Arts Center student exhibit inspired by Italian Cities
Italy has a rich history of art in many forms from architecture to painting. Eleven Western Michigan University students were given the opportunity to create their own art in Italy through the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center and the Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Kalamazoo Book Arts Center director Jeff Abshear was joined by Elise Bobian, Ash...
Premi e contributi per la traduzione del libro italiano per l'anno 2014
Il Governo italiano offre alle case editrici operanti in questa circoscrizione premi e contributi in favore delle traduzioni di opere letterarie e scientifiche italiane in altre lingue per l'anno 2014. La scadenza per l'inoltro delle domande è il 31 marzo 2014 per la prima sessione ed il 30 settembre 2014 per la seconda. Read more ...
U of I gets grant to catalog rare Italian books
The University of Illinois is getting a grant to catalog a collection of rare Italian books that it's had for more than nine decades. The university said Monday that its Rare Book & Manuscript Library will use the nearly $500,000 grant to catalog a collection of more than 20,000 Italian imprints from the 16th through 19th centuries. Th...
Neighborhoods of the World Festival
Neighborhoods of the World Festival: Featuring Italian Star Daniela NardiSunday, February 8th, 12 noon - 3pmNavy Pier - Crystal Gardens - 600 E Grand - Chicago This year's Neighborhoods of the World, an annual cultural tribute celebrating the rich tapestry of Chicago's diverse communities, will open with a performance by awa...
UAW-Ford Member Exhibits Motor Cities Through His Lens
Richard Haskin has always loved art and Italian culture. As a third-generation UAW-Ford member, he also takes pride in the automotive industry and Detroit culture and history. Haskin has combined these passions in his photography that recognizes two global cultures and automotive cities. His work will be celebrated in an exhibit on Friday, March 27...
Giordano's to open at Navy Pier
Navy Pier is adding a household Chicago pizza name to its growing list of new restaurants designed to boost traffic at the lakeside tourist hotspot. Giordano's Pizza is slated to move in to the 3,200-square-foot dining space on the north side of the pier's main entrance, the restaurant chain will announce today. The highly visible spa...
City hosting Italian festival
by Dave Lavender On any given Saturday, Huntington gets all rolled up in the green and white. Make that the green, white and red this Saturday. Downtown Huntington will be the Italian place to be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday as the Italiano! Italian Festival will roll out the meatballs, the pasta and family fun on 4th...
Giorno della Memoria: Piero P. Foa, Detroit
Il dottor Piero P. Foa (1911-2005), una delle piu' illustri figure della comunita' italiana di Detroit, e' stato uno dei tanti ebrei italiani che nel 1939 dovettero abbandonare l'Italia a causa delle Leggi Razziali fasciste. Nato a Torino, comincio' la sua attivita' di ricerca medica all'Universita' di Milano. Giunto come rifugiato in America, tras...
Casa Italia to host Ballo Sotto le Stelle
Nothing warms the Italian heart like great food and music, especially when it includes dancing outdoors on a warm summer night. And that's exactly what Casa Italia is offering at Ballo Sotto le Stelle. Slated for Aug. 26 at Casa's Festival Center, the event will begin with a sumptuous feast, served family-style on tables set with linen, china and...
IAPA to honor Figlioli Onesti and Fr. Brandt
The Italian American Police Association will honor David Figlioli, Ron Onesti and the Rev. Daniel J. Branch on Nov. 5 at Alta Villa Banquets in Addison. (312-415-1202.) David Figlioli — Man of the YearA former police officer, David Figlioli has dedicated his career as an attorney to defending the rights of those in law enforcement who have been in...