The Indianapolis 500 is, in the words of the famous Italian writer Alessandro Baricco, truly a “legend”. It has become stuff that dreams are made of for generations of Americans and Italians alike, for more than 100 years, thanks to our common passion for cars and races. The Indy 500 is a tradition and, indeed, a symbol: strongly grounded in realit...

Holy Rosary Catholic Church is pleased to announce the ethnic event of the summer, Friday, June 8th and Saturday, June 9th from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the historic Catholic Church, 520 Stevens Street and surrounding Lacy Park. During the event, the area will transform into an outdoor Italian festival and celebration. The annual summer event is...

Everyone knows that Fazoli’s famous breadsticks are out of this world and now, the brand renowned for its premium quality Italian dishes is giving guests even more ways to enjoy this fresh-baked favorite. Fazoli’s – America’s largest elevated QSR Italian chain – has brought together everything guests love about its offerings to create the next best...

When: May 17, 2018 Doors 6:30 PM / Show 7:00 PM - Where: 1119 E. Prospect St., Indianapolis, IN, 46203 - Info: This event is 21 and over Luca Stricagnoli, born and raised in Italy, is an acoustic guitarist known for his unique style and innovative playing techniques. His original approach to music has led him to a variety of successes from obtainin...

Whether performing to sold-out Carnegie Hall in New York or Redlands Bowl in California or playing more intimate venues, O Sole Trio’s top show tends to be its most recent. Lakeshore Community Concerts and Live On Stage Inc. presents O Sole Trio May 10 at Munster High School Auditorium. “We always like to say that our favorite gig was the last one...

An Illinois pizza place that started more than six decades ago has grown to include two Northwest Indiana locations. Family has remained the focus at Capri’s Pizza, which opened in 2011 in Schererville. “We’ve always had a good following because of our South Chicago store,” said Benedetto Ciannamea, who is partners in Capri’s Pizza with his father,...

Portillo's, the fast casual concept restaurant known for its highly-praised menu of Chicago-style favorites has announced a new location in Avon at 10444 E. U.S. Hwy. 36, set to open this fall. Portillo's says the Avon location follows spots in Merrillville, Fishers, and Mishawaka, with an Indianapolis restaurant set to open later this summer. "Tho...

This past Friday, the faculty and students of Notre Dame’s Department of Romance Languages and Literature came together in DeBartolo Performing Art Center’s Leighton Concert Hall to perform a wide variety of fantastic Italian music for a sold-out crowd. As part of Romance Languages International Week 2018, Professor Lesley Marcantonio’s “Intermedia...

Olive oil isn’t usually served for sipping at a dinner. The meals Wednesday and Thursday at Antonio’s Italian Ristorante included small shots of silky oil. Mario Rizzotti, an expert on Italian food who has been an “Iron Chef America” judge on Food Network, urged those at the meals to swirl the liquid in the cup and warm it before slurping it. They...

Saturday, April 14, 2018, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Vintage Fire Museum, 723 Spring St, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. Please join IAA members and their family and friends at the Vintage Fire Museum as we recognize the late George Bernard Wiggins as the only non-Italian-American member to hold the office of President of the IAA. In addition to being an active...