St. Peter's Fiesta 2014: History and heritage
By Ray Lamont It is, first and foremost, a religious celebration, with an outdoor Mass and processions paying tribute to the patron saint of fishermen. It is also very much a family celebration, with many Gloucester natives returning to the city of their roots for last full week of June to reconnect with family and friends. ...
Crowdfunding for a documentary: Boston's North End
Boston's North End tells the story of this famous Italian American neighborhood, from the arrival of the first Italian immigrants to the present.This campaign is seeking funds to complete a documentary in progress about the history of the Italian North End. We have already received close to $30,000 in funding, including $10,000 grant from the James...
Italian tenor Luciano Lamonarca presents the Saint Pio Foundation
Founded in 2013 by Luciano Lamonarca and Jere Palazzolo, the Saint Pio Foundation carries out several interesting initiatives that involve an increasing number of members and supporters. In this interview, Maestro Lamonarca offers an insight into the main activities and objectives of the Foundation. Read more Fonte: L'italo-Ameri...
Mt. Carmel Church at center of Italian Festival
Since the cornerstone was laid in 1927, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 28 Mulberry St. has been serving the community; in particular, it has served as a home base, of sorts, for the Italian community. As decades have passed, the church has suffered a number of woes, including potentially serious structural issues that need to be addressed. ...
Bertonazzi Foundation presents teaching awards in Milford
The recognition of excellence in education was the first order of business at a recent Milford School Committee meeting. The Senator Louis P. Bertonazzi Foundation presented the annual "Outstanding Teacher Award" for 2015. Teachers nominated from each school were each presented a plaque and the winning nominee received an inscribed book plaque...
La giostra cavalleresca sfila al Columbus day negli States
La Giostra cavalleresca di Sulmona sfilerà al "Columbus day" in America, su iniziativa del famoso chef e imprenditore italoamericano di origini sulmonesi residente a Boston, il cavaliere Filippo Frattaroli, come aveva annunciato lo scorso Agosto, in occasione della consegna di una Targa in suo onore, da parte del popolo della Giostra, per quanto fa...
Burlington Sons of Italy to host wine, cheese tasting
The Burlington Sons of Italy Lodge 2223 will host its fifth annual Wine and Cheese Tasting event from 7 to 10 p.m. April 1 at the American Legion, 162 Winn St., Burlington.The Liquor Cabinet will provide wines and information regarding each wine that is sampled, and Roche Brothers Market will provide a variety of international cheeses. Hors d'oeuvr...
Book event: Voices of Rhode Island's Italian Americans
by AnneMarie D'Attelo Thursday, September 12, 2013, 6:30 PMRogers Free Public Library, Herreshoff Community Room,525 Hope Street, Bristol, RI A presentation by the Italian American Historical Society of Rhode Island that will highlight excerpts from its recently published book: Voices of Rhode Island's Italian Americans. This huge...
Members sought for Italian American Heritage Association
The Italian American Heritage Association plans its second membership drive on Sunday, April 6, from 2-4 p.m. at the Portsmouth Public Library in the Levenson Room. There will be applications and information available. You do not have to be Italian to join. Our meetings are held once a month at the Portsmouth Public Library. Social hour be...
Italian American Women Who Rule Our World
Patricia Russo is Executive Director of the Women's Campaign School at Yale University, a non-partisan, issue-neutral political campaign training program for women interested in running for public office or campaign management. Based at Yale Law School, the program attracts women from the U.S. and internationally. Pat is also a member of the Counci...
The Italian-American Cultural Organization To Have First Meeting Of The Season
The IACO will be hosting its first meeting of the season on September 14, 2015. The meeting will take place at the Grove Manor in Braintree, MA at 7:00 PM. This is not only a meeting, but also a social gathering. The general public and visitors are welcomed to attend the meeting and learn about Italian culture. If you are interested, you c...
Coro-Dante Christmas Concerts
All Italian Repertoire Chorus of the Dante Alighieri Society: Kevin Galiè, M.M., J.D., Director, Choruses from Antonio Cartellieri's "La Celebre Natività del Redentore" and Traditional Italian Christmas Songs 2 Performances: Sunday, December 6, 2015, 5:00 PM, Sacred Heart Church, 303 Paris Street, Ea...