Moores School of Music Opera: The Elixir of Love - January 29, 2015 at 7:30 pm
A shy young man wins the girl of his dreams, with a little help from a bottle. If only it were that easy in real life! Our production of this charming comedy is set in rural Texas in the 1930's. The opera was a favorite of both Pavarotti and Caruso and we're sure it will become yours as well. Sung in the original Italian with English surtitles. &n...
Elixir of Love A Bel Canto Treat From Houston Grand Opera
The latest issue of Opera News heralds the return of Kathleen Battle, that supernaturally gifted American soprano who raised the fine art of singing into the ether in the '70s and '80s. With dazzling technique, crystalline plush voice, and radiant stage presence, Battle embodied all true aspects of the perfect lyric soprano. She was a wiz...
Passaporti a Los Angeles: funzionario itinerante a Santa Fe
Nell'ambito delle iniziative volte ad agevolare i connazionali residenti nella circoscrizione di Los Angeles, il Consolato Generale invierà il funzionario itinerante a Santa Fe per raccogliere le impronte digitali di chi ha bisogno di rinnovare il proprio passaporto. La missione, organizzata in collaborazione con il locale Vice Consolato O...
Italian-styled event raises $160k for Houston’s Amber Alert provider
A group of citizens made a dreamy trip to Venice and back at last night's "Sotto Le Stelle Italiane," Under the Italian Stars, benefiting Texas Center for the Missing (TCM). Over 170 caring Houstonians came out to enjoy the lovely Italian ambiance and support Houston's 24/7 Amber Alert provider. The evening was held at the home of Stephanie &...
Movie 'n Food - Sapore di Cinema
Da Roma a Houston in una Big Night all'insegna del Cinema e del Gusto. Un evento dai sapori e profumi tutti italiani. Condito dai racconti delle star che svelano i segreti del loro successo anche in cucina, e dalle immagini in mostra di un grande Paparazzo come Rino Barillari. Un evento preparato con ingredienti scelti, sequenze e costumi...
Little Italy Incorporation Task Force Canvassing Area
It may be cold outside, but that isn't stopping the Little Italy Incorporation Task Force canvassers from gathering needed signatures on the petition this Fall and Winter, a necessary step in the bid to become an official state recognized town. Support of at least 200 voters living within the proposed boundary is needed before presenting t...
Spezzo in Plano comes to the table with Italian menu designed by Dallas chef
by Teresa Gubbins The Italian is here: Spezzo, a new fast-casual Italian restaurant in Plano that took over the old Uno Dué Go space, opens on May 7, with a user-friendly menu designed by consulting chef Tom Fleming, of Crossroads Diner fame. Owner Rob Goldblatt says this is a soft opening "without much fanfare," but the full menu...
Photo Contest at Festa Italiana, enter for a chance to win!
Ready. Set. Wow! Capture Italian cultural influence in Texas for a chance to win at the Houston Italian Festival. Dear Members and Friends, The Italian Cultural & Community Center is hosting its first Annual Photography Contest for the 38th Houston Italian Festival. Each participant must submit one photograph with their view and...
"Sotto le Stelle Italiane", Under the Italian Stars
Under the Italian Stars, a Champions for Children Event, will gather Houston's business & community leaders to celebrate the work of Texas Center for the Missing, Houston's Amber Alert provider. The event will include Italian fare, wine & cigar tastings, a Big Board auction, and numerous other ways to keep local children safe. Duri...
Preparations begin for 2014 St. Joseph’s Altar
The Italian-American Club of Bogalusa has begun preparations for its annual St. Joseph's Altar will be held Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15, at the B & C Hall (formerly KC Hall) at 139 Cumberland St. The public is invited to attend both days. Members of the club will bake cookies for the Altar on Saturday and again Saturday, Feb. 15. In a...
Gabriella's Italian Grill & Pizzeria Expands from Texas
It's quite a change of scenery from South Padre Island to landlocked Las Vegas, but Gabriella's Italian Grill & Pizzeria is expanding their reach beyond Texas. Having built a sturdy reputation on the island as the go-to Italian-American spot, in Las Vegas they will be occupying a corner slot that once hosted a Round Table Pizza. ...
Longtime Houston restaurateur Frankie Mandola dies at 68
By Margaret Kadifa Longtime Houston restaurateur Frankie B. Mandola died Friday at age 68 from complications following a heart attack. A member of one of Houston's best-known restaurant families, Mandola helped bring Italian food to the Bayou City during his four-decade career. Mandola, who is of Italian descent, was well-known for o...