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by Matt Mueller   Every band, big or small, has at least a small group of devoted fans cheering it on and supporting it on its way to the spotlight. The retro "nu-wop" family band The Bronx Wanderers is no different – save for the fact that some of those devoted fans just happen to be music and entertainment icons from their hometown neighbo...

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Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,I-South Huntington) recently marched in Huntington's annual Columbus Day Parade. Lupinacci, joined by fellow Assemblyman Andrew P. Raia and Town Councilman Eugene Cook, celebrated the Italian-American community and gave remarks.   "Today is a remarkable day in Huntington, as we gather in Huntington Village to...

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A Cincinnati culinary tradition celebrated more than a century of food and fellowship. For 105 years, the Sons of Italy have hosted the Sacred Heart Church Italian Dinner. That tradition, which started in 1911, continued Saturday.   Jerry Vianello, a retired Marine colonel, has helped cook and host the dinner for almost a quarter of a centur...

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by Augusto Grandi With only 9,000 residents, over 40,000 tourists have spent at least one night in Cherasco: this little town in the province of Cuneo, in Piedmont, relies on culture, history and art, as well as on food. Cherasco is preparing to host the exhibition "Nel segno dei Savoia," from September 3 to October 16, which will feature over 70...

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From July 18th to August 3rd, Martina Franca hosts the new edition of the Festival della Valle d'Itria, an event that for forty years has brought opera, drama and classical music to the splendid baroque town in Puglia.   On the occasion of its fortieth year, the Festival presents a program that aims to combine the three key elements that hav...

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The Festa di Santa Rosalia, popularly known as the 18th Avenue feast, should be a go this year – but the dates are still up in the air.   Organizers and Community Board 11 requested that the 11-day festival be pushed up by one week to avoid ending on Labor Day weekend, which would mean a quicker cleanup after the event. But despite the reque...

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The National Italian American Heritage and Culture Month of October was designated by United States Presidential Proclamation. Coinciding with the festivities surrounding Columbus Day, the proclamation is in recognition of the many achievements, contributions, and successes of Americans of Italian descent as well as Italians in America.   Ov...

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Union County Freeholder Chairman Christopher Hudak announced the county's sixth annual Columbus Day Flag Raising event is set for Friday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m., on the steps of the historic Union County Courthouse.   The keynote speaker/guest of honor is Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) who has represented central New Jersey in Congress si...

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by Bianca Friundi   Fall is around the corner in the Bay Area, and with it comes Lido Cantarutti's Italian Film Festival of acclaimed comedy and drama directly from Italy. The Festival is an abiding favorite, eagerly awaited by Marin County residents as well as San Francisco natives.   Now in its 39th year, the Festival showcases the...

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The Craco Society announces the feast of San Vincenzo, Martire di Craco will be held at the Shrine Church of the Most Precious Blood after a 113 year hiatus. The Craco Society, a non-profit organization seeking to preserve the culture, traditions, and history of Craco, a southern Italian hill town located in the Province of Matera and the re...

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