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A Look Back: Little Italy, Philadelphia
June is here and that means festival time! If your community or parish has an upcoming festival, please contact us so that we can help you promote it.The weather is finally pleasant, and we hope you have a chance to…

Italy’s Runway to the World: Iconic Fashion Brands Born in Italy
Italy has long been synonymous with luxury, style, and craftsmanship, making it a powerhouse in the global fashion industry. From the cobbled streets of Milan to the rolling hills of Tuscany, the country is home to{mprestriction ids="*"} some of the…

In the Cucina with La Gazzetta: Insalata di Farro con Verdure Grigliate
In this column we share the cuisine and recipes of Italy and our Italian American communities. Each month we feature recipes curated from our research and those shared by LGI readers. Food and cooking are important aspects of our cultural…

Pope Leo XIV
L'8 maggio 2025, la Chiesa Cattolica ha vissuto un giorno indimenticabile: l'elezione del nuovo papa. Il Cardinale Robert Francis Prevost è stato eletto e ha assunto il nome di Papa Leone XIV. Papa Leone è il primo papa statunitense. Durante…

"Nonnas" A Neflix Dramedy Released May 9, 2025
Su Netflix, c'è un nuovo film intitolato "Nonnas". È la storia vera di Joe Scaravella e del suo ristorante, l'Enoteca Maria. Dopo la morte della nonna e della madre, Scaravella decide di assumere quattro nonne per cucinare nel suo ristorante,…

Opera in the Italian Garden 2025
The popular concert "Opera in the Italian Garden" will be presented on stage in the beautiful Italian Renaissance Cultural Garden Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 6-7:30 p.m. with the Cleveland Opera & Cleveland Ballet Theater. This year’s concert will feature…

"The View from Lake Como", by Adriana Trigiani
“The View from Lake Como”, by Adriana Trigiani which Dutton will publish in hardcover on July 8, 2025, is everything an immersive summer read should be – fresh, funny and heart-wrenching, with perfectly imperfect characters that readers will feel deeply…

LGI's calendar: things to do
To include your event, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Regular meetings of Solon Italian ClubLast Wednesday of each month 7 p.m., Grantwood PavillionNew members welcome. Contact President, Brett Neff at 216-313-0197 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Or contact Anthony D'Angelo, Membership Chair at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if…