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Dave Arellano may have regaled visitors to the opening night of the 2014 St. Ann's Italian Festival with a rendition of "New York, New York," but there were no "little town blues" on display.   Despite the threat of ominous clouds, Hoboken residents and out-of-towners from Jersey City, North Bergen, and beyond came out in scores to kick off...

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By Leeta-Rose Ballesterl Residents have an opportunity to enjoy the "sweet Italian life" and to help preserve a piece of history at the Italian Family Festa, sponsored by the Italian American Heritage Foundation. The Festa, which takes place on Aug. 23 and 24 at Guadalupe River Park, is free and begins at 11 a.m. both days, and closes at 8 p.m. Sa...

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An Irishman by marriage has been named the grand marshal of the 2015 Morris County St. Patrick's Day Parade in Morristown.   The St. Patrick's Day Parade of Morris County announced Tuesday that former Madison resident Al DeBenedictis has been selected to lead Morris County's best-known and biggest parade of the year.   Read more &nbs...

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The Regina Margherita di Savoia Mixed Lodge #1094 of the Order Sons of Italy in America will again host an Italian Festa on the Waltham Common on Saturday, May 30th, from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm; rain date is Sunday, May 31st. In addition to showcasing Italian heritage, the Festa is a fundraiser for the various charities which the Order supports, such a...

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Are you Italian or just like to eat like one? If so, you will want to head out to the 34th annual San Gennaro Feast this week. The Las Vegas family fun festival celebrating the spirit of San Gennaro features more than 70 restaurant food booths, 80 amusements rides including the new 100-foot Vertigo, petting zoo and pony rides, midway games, arts...

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Cross Bay Boulevard will once again play host to a Columbus Day parade next weekend for the first time in two years. The annual event, celebrating the neighborhood's Italian-American heritage and contributions made by Italian-Americans in society. The parade kicks off at noon on Sunday, Sept. 29 and will march along Cross Bay Boulevard....

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Verona's summer opera festival makes its return to Verona's ancient Roman Arena. Carmen, Aida, Turandot, A Masked Ball, Madama Butterfly, and the unforgettable Romeo et Juliette are the six classics set to run June 20th to September 7th, lighting up the summer nights of this City of Lovers.   Officially opening the season is Lo spettacolo st...

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Able, willing & trust-worthy Volunteers are the backbone of La Festa's success!! NEEDED: Set-Up/Clean-Up.. Keep the street clean, garbage under control and help take down everything on the Monday after La Festa (August 18th).Game Barkers – Run a game trailer.Hourly 50/50 – Walk through La Festa crowd selling Hourly 50/50 Raffles.   Comp...

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Storie dell'altro mondo, l'America dei paisà, il Festival delle Storie. Il prossimo 30 agosto Alvito, Valle di Comino, nella provincia di Frosinone, racconterà proprio gli italo-americani, nella prima delle nove giornate del Festival delle Storie, la kermesse culturale ideata da Vittorio Macioce arrivata alla quinta edizione.   Una cultura c...

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Multi-award winning filmmaker, director, producer and cultural historian. He'll take the JetBlue red-eye from New York to Albuquerque in early February to headline the Albuquerque opening gala of the 2015 NM Italian Film & Culture Festival — "Strings Attached".   Why the reference to strings? Well, because Tony brings with him the fascin...

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