Grazie Italian Restaurant Opens in North Adams
By Tammy Danielsi David Moresi had a vision when he bought the Mulcare Block nearly two years ago: Restore his grandfather's tavern, the Mohawk, and open an Italian eatery. The Mohawk reopened last year, but the restaurant has taken a little longer and required just the right ingredient. Moresi found it in another North Adams...
Fettuccine by the fireside at Capo in South Boston
By Devra First Where to Capo, a South Boston Italian restaurant from the team behind Lincoln Tavern and Loco Taqueria. What for House-made pasta, pizza, and wood-fired fare from chef Tony Susi, who ran the dearly departed Sage. After stints in New York and the 'burbs, it's good to see him back in the city. The scene Two vast room...
Boston Midsummer Opera offers boisterous, appealing Italian comedies
By Jeremy Eichler Things are looking up for Boston Midsummer Opera, which opened its 11th season on Wednesday night with continuity where it counts, plus a triple dose of new: one new venue, and two Italian operas that were new at least to many in the packed house. The two one-act works presented were Donizetti's playful farce "Il Campane...
Second Annual Giangrande Family Scholarship Award Ceremony
Ten young adults from the Lawrence area were each awarded a $500 scholarship toward tuition or fees at colleges or tuition-based high schools as part of the second annual Giangrande Family Scholarship Award. The award ceremony was held July 27 at Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Health and Technology Center at Northern Essex Community College in Lawrence....
'On Being Italian' book signing set for Saturday
Romola 'Mimi' Rigali and Joseph Carvalho will be on hand Saturday to sign and discuss the new book "On Being Italian: A Story of Food, Family and Faith." The event will be held at the Odyssey Bookshop, 9 College St., South Hadley from 4 to 6 p.m. and will feature a special treat for attendees. The book is the latest in The Republican's Her...
Italian Organist to Make American Debut at Opening of the Holy Cross Chapel Artists Series
Italian organist Andrea Toschi will make his American debut as he kicks off the 2014-15 College of the Holy Cross Chapel Artists Series on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 3 p.m. in the St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. The performance is free, open to the public, and handicap accessible. The program will include a musical tour of Italy, featuring works by F...
New England Italian Film Festival 2015 in Boston
November 4, 2015 - Wednesday 7:30 PM. Northeastern University - 346 Huntington Avenue - Boston, Massachusetts 02115. The Italian Program at Northeastern University is pleased to present, in collaboration with the Italian Consulate in Boston and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs the New England Italian Film Festival....
St. Padre Pio relic coming to Boston in September
"I'm very excited to announce that the Capuchin Friars who run the Shrine of St. Padre Pio have offered to come to Boston with the heart of Padre Pio for his feast day this year," Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley said in the Sept. 2 post of his weekly blog, CardinalSeansBlog.org. "This is the first time any major relic of Padre Pio has left Italy, and we...
Meet local Italian-American authors
The Italian American Heritage Association of Greater Portsmouth will present an Italian-American Authors Night today, May 14. This free event will be held in the Levenson Room at the Portsmouth Public Library. A meet-the-authors reception will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the authors' presentations beginning at 7 p.m. Granddaughters Karen...
Tavares Headlining Annual Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas & Damian!
Join us NEXT WEEKEND in East Cambridge! It is that time of year, when the streets of East Cambridge will come alive for the 88th Annual Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian THIS WEEKEND (September 6 & 7). The feast will be celebrated on Warren Street in East Cambridge. As always, there will be a food festival, parades, amusement rides...
Rhode Island celebrates Columbus Day with weekend of festivities, parades
Rhode Island's Irish may have a lock on March, but October belongs to the state's Italians. And they know how to celebrate, with Columbus Day parades and festivals taking place from Westerly to Woonsocket. Providence's Federal Hill, the city's Italian stronghold, closes off much of Atwells Avenue beginning Saturday for three days of food, entertai...
St. Jude Italian festival in Monroe celebrates 25th anniversary
How does one of the most popular Italian festivals in the area celebrate its 25th anniversary? With lots of "great Italian food, rides, games and live entertainment," said Peter Lucia, spokesman for the St. Jude Festival in Monroe. The event — which runs Wednesday, Aug. 26, through Saturday, Aug. 29 — has grown from a two-day carnival to the c...