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...
Bikers hold charity ride for Pa. veterans
If a parking lot full of tattooed men in black leather and boots outside a place called Death Row Motorcycles doesn't intimidate you, the roar of a hundred motorcycles probably will. No, this isn't the premise of a "Sons of Anarchy" spin-off. It was the scene at the 4-fourth annual UNICO Motorcycle Charity Run, which was held Saturday. &n...
A Celebration of the Italian Spirit: Songwriter/Producer Michéal Castaldo Calls for Artwork at Concert & Art Exhibit, Sept. 21
Celebrated musical artist Michéal Castaldo has organized a special showcase of art to exalt the glories of Italy and her people. The selected artwork will be presented in the Grand Lobby of the South OrangePerforming Arts Center (SOPAC) in South Orange, New Jersey. The art show willaccompany a double performance (2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., with ex...
Featuring Locals, "Men of the Cloth" Documentary to Screen at Bryn Mawr Film Institute in June
By Storey Wanglee for Main Line Media News "Men of the Cloth," an inspiring documentary by director/producer Vicki Vasilopoulos, will be making its Main Line debut this summer at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute. Shot over the course of 11 years, the film follows three Italian master tailors over the past, present, and future of their craft....
Movie'n'Food - Sapore di Cinema in Washington
What connects a photo of Sharon Stone baking pizza at a restaurant in Piazza Navona, a gown made by Gattinoni inspired by the color of olive oil, the renown Antonio de Curtis – also known as Totò- in Poverty and Nobility, the famous timbal dish prepared for The Leopard, portrayed by Burt Lancaster? A fascinating virtual trip through Made i...
Bronx Tale in Jersey. Chazz Palminteri brings a beloved play to the State Theatre
by Keith Loria "THE saddest thing in life is wasted talent". This memorable quote from A Bronx Tale is one that the movie and one-man-show's writer and star Chazz Palminteri continues to guide his life by. Over his 25-plus year career in show biz, the Academy Award-nominated actor has delivered standout performances in movies, TV...
15 years without Sinatra
Today marks the 15th anniversary of Frank Sinatra's death. The idol singer, film actor, show star of the 20th -century America and the only US legend whose name graces three plaques at the Avenue of Stars, died in Los Angeles on May 14, 1998. Frank Sinatra came down in history as a popular romantic singer with a velvety voice. Sinatra ros...