The first ever Italian gala was held Saturday night hosted by the Springfield Son & Daughters of Italy. The Sons & Daughters of Italy celebrating its revitalization in the greater Springfield area, a rebirth thanks to an interest from younger generations in preserving Italian heritage and culture. The sold-out gala at the Sheraton featured dinner,...
READ MOREMary Elizabeth Bianchi Ferrante was born on Cleveland’s West Side to Francesco and Angelina Pasqualoni Bianchi, immigrants from Abruzzo, Italy. She is very passionate about and proud of her Italian heritage and is staunchly dedicated to its preservation and perpetuation. Mary has selflessly given years of service to the Italian American community i...
READ MOREThe Springfield chapter of the Sons & Daughters of Italy, St. Padre Pio #3013 will be hosting the first Annual Italian Gala at the Sheraton’s Grand Ballroom in Springfield on Saturday, October 28th 2023 at 6:00pm. The Gala will feature a five course Italian dinner, along with live music, dancing, and awards presentation. The black-tie optional affa...
READ MOREFresh off his appearance on America’s Got Talent as a solo act, Frank Sinatra tribute show artist, Joey Chiarenza will be teaming up with the 18-piece SOS Band to bring his show to the Sons of Italy in Quincy on October 28, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. The show is dubbed a Halloween Show with optional costumes and includes a complete Italian buf...
READ MOREItalian Americans in Springfield, Massachusetts, gathered on Columbus Day Monday to honor its namesake. Some of those present said they oppose an effort to get rid of the holiday. The ceremony was held at a statue of Christopher Columbus in Springfield's South End and was hosted by the local chapter of the Sons and Daughters of Italy. Salvatore Cir...
READ MOREWe are looking for an efficient and driven Program Coordinator to join the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America’s Washington D.C. team. This position is a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant, exciting environment that focuses on supporting Italian-American culture and heritage. The Program Coordinator is responsible for developing effec...
READ MORERoma Lodge, a fraternal organization, is celebrating 100 years of “liberty, equality, and fraternity” this year. Throughout 2023, Roma Lodge members and the Racine community have spent time reflecting on this milestone and celebrating the success of the place that serves as a notable hub for Italian-Americans. The existence of their organization fo...
READ MOREOn Saturday, October 7th at 9:30AM the John Michael Marino Lodge #1389 and the Loggia Glen Cove Lodge #1016 will conduct the Fifty-ninth Annual Christopher Columbus Wreath Laying Ceremony. The event takes place at the Columbus statue located at the northeast side of the Mineola Court House in Mineola (nearest cross street is Washington Avenue). A l...
READ MOREThe Sons & Daughters of Italy in America Buona Fortuna Lodge in Pensacola, Florida invites you to our 13th Annual Festa Italiana. Come enjoy our two-day event on Friday, October 13, 2023 and Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM. The Festa Italiana will be held at Fountain Park, (South of Seville Square) 300 E. Zaragoza Street in b...
READ MOREA little taste of Italy came to the Northstate with Paesano Days. It took place at South City Park in Redding on Friday and Saturday. Eventgoer Kent Eikanas explained to KRCR’s Tyler Van Dyke why he enjoyed the event so much. "The funness is really the comradery that everybody experiences together, everybody has fun everybody supports each other,”...
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