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A GVSU graduate from Europe is working to expand his bread-based business and spread some of his Italian culture to West Michigan along the way. Michele Minghetti, 25, co-founded Dante's Bakery with his brother Raffaele after graduating with a master's degree in business and administration in 2022. During his time at Grand Valley State, Michele...

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After opening on September 1 to the Detroit public, the 'LoveITDetroit' exhibit-installation is now also accessible on the metaverse (www.loveitdetroit.com). Presented as a "celebration of Made in Italy in the United States", the exhibition-installation was launched on the initiative of the Italian Consulate in Detroit, as part of the VI edition of...

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Leading Italian designers are displaying their work in a downtown Detroit pop-up just blocks away from the new Gucci store. It’s one of many places to visit during the Detroit Month of Design. “LoveITDetroit” showcases the works of some of the most influential Italian and Detroit leaders of industry. The schedule of events includes guest speakers i...

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The Kalamazoo Italian Festival will return in 2022. The event will be held at Mayor’s Riverfront Park on Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17. The 2022 festival will feature food from multiple local restaurants including: Papa’s Italian Sausage, Jac’s Pizza, Comensoli’s Italian Bistro and Bar, Weller’s Barbecue, Palazzolo’s Gelato Truck,...

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Dear friends of the Dante Alighieri Society, we are pleased to invite you to the end of summer potluck event by the Woodside Shelter on Belle Isle in Detroit on Sep 10 at 11 am. Chat with old friends, enjoy Italian food, and take a picture with the old Dante to compare it with the fully restored statue next year The event will take place rain or sh...

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For the sixth edition of Italian Design Day, the Consulate of Italy in Detroit has launched a four-year campaign to promote the event with internationally renowned architect and designer Roberto Palomba and the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan, starting this year with a project called LoveITDetroit. The installation, curated by Palomba Serafini...

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The newly restored bust of Christopher Columbus was unveiled at the Italian American Club of Livonia (IACL) on August 29, 2022. IACL President Frank Luscri welcomed invited guests, members of the Italian American community, in addition to special guests Italian Consul in Detroit Paola Allegra Baistrocchi, Mayor of Livonia Maureen Miller Brosnan, sc...

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Through its network of diplomatic offices, the Italian Ministry of Affairs promotes Italian language and culture around the globe. The Consulate of Italy in Detroit has a keen cultural focus and amongst the main events organized in 2022, “Love IT Detroit” will be a pivotal project taking place for the whole month of September, in vibrant downtown D...

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If you’ve got a serious sweet tooth, there’s nothing better than digging into a tasty treat – particularly when it’s prepared with care by expert bakers. Michigan is home to plenty of great bakeries and sweet shops, but few can say they’ve been around for generations. One must-visit bakery in Michigan has the history, flavor, and service to back up...

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Like in most countries, luxury labels don't operate a lot of standalone flagship stores outside of the major metropolises. So, when a brand as big as Gucci becomes one of the first international fashion houses to set up shop in Detroit, Michigan, it's gotta say something about the Motor City. Or at least its downtown area, which has experienced imp...

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