Focaccia Blues at McEvoy Auditorium - July 9, 2015 at 6PM
Set in the small town of Altamura (Puglia), Focaccia Blues tells the true story of a traditional bakery that puts a recently opened McDonald's out of business. The mocumentary explores the challenges of preserving local culture and traditions, amidst the crushing tide of globalization. Director: Nico CerasolaItaly, 2009, 82 minutesFilm in...
Afternoon of Italian Opera at the Botto House
September 13 (Sunday) 3:00 pm - Afternoon of Italian Opera at the Botto HouseAnnamaria Stefanelli, lyric soprano, Rory Angelicola,tenor, and Andrew Macirowski, accompanist will perform from Italian operas enjoyed by laborers 100 years ago. (Rain date: Saturday, September 19 at 5:00 pm). Sponsored by American Labor Museum/Botto House...
Concerti italiani all'estero, che musica in America!
di Roberto Zanni, Gente d'Italia - ItaliaChiamaItalia Non si può dire che sia una novità: la musica italiana negli States ha sempre avuto un fascino particolare. Certo per i milioni di emigranti, dei figli dei figli, oggi americani che però ancora vibrano a sentire le note più profonde delle melodie nostrane. Ma si può dire per tutti anche...
Boitano, le evoluzioni di un Italo-Americano
E' andata a Brian Boitano, ex campione olimpico di pattinaggio sul ghiaccio, medaglia d'oro a Calgary nel 1988, e noto presentatore televisivo americano, l'11esima edizione del Premio Radici della Regione Liguria. La consegna è avvenuta stamane a Favale di Malvaro, in provincia di Genova, in occasione della 53esima edizione della Festa dell'Emigran...
Order of Sons of Italy golf outing provides funds for charity
The Order of Sons of Italy in America is a fraternal organization of Italian-Americans. The members' primary interest has been to preserve their Italian heritage and to be the very best of what it is to be Italian-American. They have devoted their Lodge to assisting those in need and encouraging educational achievement through scholarships. ...
Washington, retrospettiva dedicata ad Antonioni a 100 anni dalla nascita
In occasione del 100esimo anniversario dalla nascita del regista Michelangelo Antonioni (1912-2007), che cadrà il 29 settembre prossimo, la National Gallery of Art, assieme all'American Film Institute (AFI) e all'Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Washington, proporrà una retrospettiva delle sue opere più note.Tra l'11 agosto e i primi di settembre sa...
Yogi Berra’s Values Shape Museum’s Mission
By George Blecher May 12 marked Yogi Berra Day in New York and New Jersey, and except for the Drums of Thunder, a drum corps of fourth and fifth graders from Hillside Elementary School in Montclair, it was a quiet, tender affair — part photo opportunity, part nostalgia. Yogi Berra. the New York Yankees' Hall of Fame catcher of the...
One for the Coach - The Vince Lombardi Story
By Niccolò Graffio "A dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price." – Vince Lombardi Americans love sports! Though the same could be said truthfully about elsewhere, it is especially true here. The reasons for th...
13th Annual Columbus Day Golf Tournament
15th Annual Columbus Day Golf TournamentTo benefit the Atlantic County UNICO Scholarship Foundation, Inc. and the Friends of Tom Cetrone - Monday, October 14, 2013 11:30 a.m. Lunch; 12:30 p.m. Shotgun; 5:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner Format 18-hole Scramble with team handicap; Gross and Net Divisions ...
Italian American ONE VOICE Coalition Calls on Sponsors of “The Godfather of Pittsburgh” to Stop Funding Series that Stereotype and Denigrate Italian Americans
The Italian American ONE VOICE Coalition ("IAOVC") has denounced A&E's latest and most disgraceful "reality" series to date: "The Godfather of Pittsburgh," and called on the show's sponsors to cease and desist their sponsorship. Dr. Manny Alfano, President and Founder of IAOVC stated emphatically: "This show is a disgrace and insult to...
Joey & Gina's Italian Comedy Wedding in Wilmington
July 11, 2015 - Saturday 6:00 PMWilmington HQ - 100 N Dupont Rd, Wilmington, DE 19805, USAThe hysterical, full audience participation production, where anything and everything that can go wrong, does! Dance, act, and laugh yourself silly, right along side the wedding party. Watch as Joey and Gina try to keep their special day from turning...
Claudio Reilsono: A great story and a wonderful person
by Kathy Salvati Talk about having a full plate! Claudio Reilsono is the Head baseball coach at Carnegie Mellon University, the General Manager/Professional baseball scout for the Global Scouting Bureau and as you will see, that's not all... Q. Claudio, what got you interested in baseball? CR. My Mom & Dad were from Ital...