Parliamo Italiano
You are cordially invited to attend PARLIAMO ITALIANO, the first Networking event of the year. Meet new members and enjoy a taste of Italian wines & appetizers. RSVP today TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2015 - Starting at 6:00pm at DalTile Showroom, 316 W. Hubbard St. - Chicago, IL IACC Members $15 ...
Chorale to present Italian-themed concert Sunday in Youngstown's Little Italy
In the collective memory of Mahoning Valley residents, Brier Hill is known as "Little Italy," site of the city's first Italian settlement on the North Side; home to the Brier Hill Italian Festival, and namesake of the appetizing Brier Hill pizza. The 45-member Mahoning Valley Chorale will pay tribute to that heritage when it presents From...
Paolo Busti annual scholarship night June 17
The Paolo Busti Cultural Foundation of Genesee County will conduct its 30th annual Scholarship Award Night at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 17 at Terry Hills Restaurant. The Foundation will honor Louis Cinquino and John Borrelli as Outstanding Italian-Americans as demonstrated by their commitment to community. Tickets for the dinner may be purchase...
Festa Italiana returns to Freedom Hill this weekend
by Mitch Hotts Festa Italiana returns to Freedom Hill County Park this weekend with entertainment and activities designed to celebrate the rich heritage of Italian-Americans in Michigan. The free three-day festival kicks off Friday with the Parade of Clubs and includes a variety of music, food and culture from "the old country" th...
ITAM Post 2 hosts Italian luncheon for Hines Blind Center vets
The Italian American War Veterans Joseph J. Gentile Post 2 sponsored an Italian luncheon on April 9 for 26 residents of the Hines VA Hospital Blind Center. A team of 15 volunteers and five high school students hosted the event, distributing colorful fedoras and decorating the party room with festive wall banners and tablecloths. A sum...
Gelsosomo's: A Region institution with a well-deserved loyal following
Growing up in Roseland, a South Chicago Italian neighborhood, Tom Gelsosomo enjoyed the meals prepared by his Italian family so much that after spending time working in the food industry he decided to open up his own restaurant serving many of the dishes he remembered so well from his youth. Choosing an Italian restaurant in the growing co...
Italian artist lights up Deering Library in the dead of winter
by Miranda Leon With polar vortexes and chilling winds, it can be difficult to deal with the frigid and desolate days of January in Chicago. One method for overcoming winter's oppression is to celebrate light and its encouraging connotations amid this dark time. The work of internationally-acclaimed Italian artist Marco Rotelli does j...
Dolce Italian of Miami coming to Godfrey Hotel
New York-based LDV Hospitality, in partnership with Chicago-based Oxford Capital Group and Quadrum Global, which has a Miami office, are opening an Italian restaurant in the Godfrey Hotel Chicago. Dolce Italian is slated to open in late spring at the Godfrey on Huron and LaSalle streets in River North. Dolce, which has locations in Mi...
SACA to honor Judge Coco
The Sicilian American Cultural Association will present Gloria Coco with its Medal of merit on Sept. 27 at Monastero's Banquets in Chicago. Tickets for the event are $40 for adults (cash bar) and $18 for children 2 to 12 years of age. Entertainment will be provided by past winners of the Bel Canto Foundation Opera Contest. (773-588–2515) The...
Leonardo da Vinci and his Greatest Artistic Masterpieces
Date: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 Hours: 6:00 p.m. Site: Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago - 500 N Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 Organized by: Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago In collaboration with: http://davincimasterpieces.eventbrite.com Leonardo da Vinci and his Greatest Artistic Masterpieces. Join us for the...
Le eccellenze tecnologiche italiane in vetrina a Detroit
La prima conferenza-expo sulle eccellenze tecnologiche italiane negli Stati Uniti si terrà a Detroit il 9 e 10 maggio 2016 presso la Wayne State University. Aziende italiane leader mondiali nell'ingegneria e nell'innovazione tecnologica tra le quali FCA - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Brembo, Comau, Magneti Marelli, Esaote presenteranno i loro prodot...
Arturo’s stays true to Italian roots
Local northwest Ohio pizza places must remain competitive because of the seemingly unlimited supply of pizza chains. Each place must promise fresh ingredients, signature recipes, and appealing menus, and deliver on those promises. They must continue to attract a customer base at the right price. Arturo's Pizza Kitchen opened in Northwood i...