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The Warner Theatre will welcome popular Italian singer and songwriter, Gigi D'Alessio, to the Oneglia Auditorium (Main Stage) on Friday, October 13 at 8 pm! The Naples-born artist has sold over 26 million records throughout his career. Don't miss Italian Superstar, Gigi D'Alessio as he brings his talent from Italy to Connecticut for an incredible n...

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Gioia of New Haven, the upcoming multi-use space featuring an Italian restaurant, market and gelataria, plans an Oct. 19 opening on Wooster Street. Restaurateurs Tim Cabral of Ordinary and Avi Szapiro of the former ROÌA, have partnered with Anthony and Gerard Bianco (A&G Contracting) to bring the concept to life. The new venue at 150 Wooster Street...

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That’s Amore Italian Festival presented by the Italian Center of Stamford kick’s off on Friday, October 6th with Pizzapalooza! On Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th it’s a two day celebration of Italian culture and amazing Italian food! After a successful launch at this summer’s Hey Stamford! Food Festival, “CT’s Ultimate Pizza Party” re...

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Saturday Oct 7, 2023 at 12:00 PM. Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT. Attention Greater New Haven area! The Town of Hamden, Connecticut is excited to host The Greater New Haven Italian American Heritage Festival at Hamden Town Center Park on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 12-6. This is a six-town event and we’re excited to welcome Branford, East...

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Recently, Morina Restaurant donated pizzas to the Firefighters of Haddam Volunteer Fire Company.  According to Olivia Drake, HVFC Information Officer, the firefighters had just completed an “exhaustive rapid intervention training (RIT) drill.” She reported they were all tired and hungry, so the pizzas were greatly appreciated. Being a huge fan of l...

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The streets of Wooster Square, beginning at the turn of the 20th century right until the 1950s, were frequented by street vendors, or peddlers as they were originally known. Many goods were offered for sale off off pushcarts so that the housewife, at home, could purchase goods right from their front door. Vintage photos show small clusters of peopl...

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As Jim Plunkett is happy to attest, as with all fundraising events created by St. George Men’s Group (SGMG), the annual Italian Festival started out as a good idea to provide nimble, needed response to an important cause. Now, it’s become a signature shoreline summer event, pulling in crowds from Branford, North Branford, and beyond to enjoy the tw...

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Ferraro Foods, one of the country’s largest specialty distributors of food and foodservice supplies to pizzerias and Italian restaurants, announced plans for a significant expansion of its Napoli facility in Cheshire, Connecticut – the company’s third major growth initiative announced in as many months. Napoli, a specialty brand of high-quality imp...

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Wednesday, Aug 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM. St. Jude Parish 707 Monroe Tnpk, Monroe, CT 06468. St. Jude Parish Festival returns! Join us for four fun filled nights of food, music, rides, games, and community. JMG Music Group will be on stage to spin all your favorite tunes and dance party music. Enjoy the thrill of Stewart Amusement rides and games for the...

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The Italian-American Defense League with plaintiff Ralph Marcarelli, a lifelong resident of Wooster Square, filed a lawsuit against Mayor Justin Elicker of New Haven for removing the neighborhood’s Columbus statue.  Under Elicker’s reign, Columbus School changed its name, Columbus Day is now called Italian Heritage Day, and the Columbus statue was...

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