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Some three million people gather each year to attend Carnival in Venice. Festivities in the City of Water see locals and visitors alike donning old-world dresses and intricate masks to attend balls lit by chandeliers or to simply stroll along the frenzied streets. But there are more than 70 local, lesser-known Carnival celebrations in Italy, each w...

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Is there anything more quintessentially Italian than the meatball? Definitely. But for Little Italy’s annual Meatball Crawl, this tasty sphere is the star of the area’s esteemed cuisine. The annual Taste in Little Italy Meatball Crawl & Wine Tasting, hosted by Cleveland Montessori School, is a fundraising effort to provide scholarships and other op...

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The 24th edition of New Italian Cinema Events presents three days of free screenings of new and original Italian feature films from Dec. 6 to Dec. 8 at the Penn Museum, 3260 South St. From the festival’s inception, organizers have chosen cutting-edge, thought-provoking cinema that presents fresh perspectives on the issues of the day. This year’s of...

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In the world of sport there is constant debate over who qualifies as the Greatest of All Time. In basketball, is it Jordan or LeBron? In soccer, Messi or Maradona? In Formula 1 racing, Lewis Hamilton or Ayrton Senna? In the world of glassblowing, however, there is no debate. The GOAT title unquestionably goes to an amiable Italian by the name of Li...

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Sunday, November 3 · 3 - 7pm PST. Doors at 2:30pm. 3370 Sunset Valley Road Moorpark, CA 93021. Join us for Festival Italiano - A Taste of Italy on Sun, Nov 03, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Walnut Grove -3370 Sunset Valley Rd., Moorpark, CA. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and flavors of Italy with delicious food, wine, music, and more. Indulge in authen...

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In the capital city of Ohio, you can find plenty of “Columbus” references made all around the city, all with connections to Italian-American roots. First and foremost, the city was named after the explorer Christopher Columbus, whose statue, a gift from the citizens of Genoa, Italy to the City of Columbus in 1955, once stood outside City Hall. Foll...

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Mark Consorte was feted as West Haven’s Italian American of the Year at the Greater New Haven Italian American Heritage Festival on the city’s historic Green on Saturday, Oct. 12. Consorte, a longtime social studies teacher and department head at West Haven High School, served double duty as the festival’s grand marshal and the city’s top Italian. ...

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Saturday, October 19 · 11am - 7pm EDT. Courthouse Court - 401 Bosley Avenue - Towson, MD. Come join us for a celebration of all things Italian in Towson at the Towson Court House Square and surrounding streets. Indulge in delicious Italian cuisine, enjoy live music, and participate in fun activities for the whole family. Immerse yourself in the ric...

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The St. Lawrence Society on Monday morning held its 37th annual raising of the Italian flag at Greenwich Town Hall. The society annually selects a person of Italian heritage who is outstanding in the community for their kindness, generosity, devotion and selfless service. This year, the society honoree is the St. Lawrence Society President Tod Laud...

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Some members of the Italian American community came together at the Italian American Community Center in Gates Monday to celebrate Columbus Day. Columbus was an Italian explorer, though he sailed for Spain. When Italian Americans came to New York City, they saw Columbus Day as the one day that celebrated their heritage. “The primary significance is...

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