I migliori - honorees to be feted Saturday, April 6, 2024
The Pirandello Lyceum will hold its 39th Annual I Migliori Awards Dinner on April 6th, 2024 at Spinelli’s Hall in Peabody, MA. This is the Pirandello’s signature event which honors outstanding men and women of Italian heritage who have demonstrated outstanding professional and personal achievement and extraordinary contributions to the Italian Amer...
Selection procedure for new holder of Honorary Consulate of Italy in Providence (RI)
Notice is hereby given that the Consulate General of Italy in Boston intends to appoint a new Honorary Consul in Providence, Rhode Island, who will be called upon to carry out primarily functions of assistance in favor of Italian citizens and protection of Italian interests in the territory of competence. Compatriots who may be interested in this p...
How did Providence's Paul Mecurio go from Wall Street to comedy fame? Funny you should ask ...
There's plenty of comedy in politics, but comedian Paul Mecurio would rather steer clear of party lines. “I do cable news show commentary, but I don’t do a lot of politics, because it’s not fun anymore,” says Mecurio, a Rhode Island native who brings his “Permission to Speak” show to the United Theatre in Westerly on March 9. “There’s no nuance. It...
Italian Design Day: Design beyond Design
Friday, March 15 2024 17:30 - 20:30 GMT-4.Consulate General of Italy in Boston, 600 Atlantic Avenue Boston, MA. Design is everywhere: it permeates every aspect of our lives, shaping the way we interact with the world around us. It’s in every form of organization, at every scale, and yet, its significance often gets confined to few domains of applic...
A warm greeting to the Italian community in Boston from Professor Paolo Gaudenzi, Scientific Cooperation Advisor of the Italian Consulate General in Boston
The challenges posed by the sustainable development of the Planet, health crises, new and dramatic conflicts, and other emergencies involving the Earth's inhabitants require a change of pace to the advances in science and technology, including as a contribution to the creation of solutions in the short term and in the development of economic and de...
New Italian language group forms at Rockport (ME) library
The Rockport Public Library invites the public to participate in a new Italian language discussion group called Tavolo Italiano. The group’s first meeting will be held on Thursday, March 14, at 4 p.m., in the library’s Marine Room. The group is free, open to the public, and meetings will be held monthly on 2nd and 4th Thursdays. Speakers at all lev...
Young Italians event at the Watertown Piave Fiume Sons of Italy lodge
What an honor it was to host this young Italians event at the Watertown Piave Fiume Sons of Italy lodge. It was an electrifying experience where young, enthusiastic Italian-Americans made connections and wanted to work to write the next chapter of our beautiful Italian story. After a traditional Italian breakfast of espresso and sfogliatelle, we st...
Il Pastaficio Westport’s Passion for Pasta
Tucked away in a cheerful setting in downtown Westport lies a sunny slice of Italy: Il Pastaficio. Owned by husband-and-wife team Federico Perandin and Anissa Nouhi, who opened their first outpost in Cos Cob, it is both pasta shop and restaurant. It’s a unique concept where locals can buy freshly made pastas, sauces, prepared dishes, pastries, and...
Blue Heron Celebrates Italian Madrigals with "Tasso and Wert"
Blue Heron continues its multi-year exploration of the Italian madrigal with “Tasso & Wert,” a new program featuring dramatic scenes and lyrics by the Italian poet Torquato Tasso (1544-95) set to music by the Flemish composer Giaches de Wert (1535-96) and others. Taking place on Saturday, March 23 at 8pm at First Church in Cambridge, the performanc...
'I literally have never had better pizza': Paul Giamatti praises New Haven apizza (again), this time on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
Paul Giamatti reaffirmed his loyalty to New Haven-style pizza on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Tuesday night. In his interview with the late-night talk show host, the award-winning actor and Yale University alumnus discussed how growing up in the Elm City made him a dedicated fan of apizza, the dish that has given the city its reputation as the "pizza capit...
Authentic Italian Specialty Food: Cucina Daniella Grand Opening in Darien, CT
Darien's culinary landscape is poised for a remarkable transformation with the grand opening of Cucina Daniella, an authentic Italian specialty foods shop that draws inspiration from the vibrant flavors of Italy and Sicily. Daniella’s culinary expression is rooted in her rich Italian family heritage, a lifetime of visits and study. Cucina Daniella...
Congrats to Ralph Campochiaro!
Ralph Campochiaro, CEO and Co-Founder of Maximum Sound & Security and standout Unican, was recently named 2024 Southington (CT) Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year! The prestigious award recognizes Ralph for his success as a business owner, influence as a professional leader and community advocate, and his exemplary service to humanity....