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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…
In the Cucina with La Gazzetta: Lil's Zeppole, Hoboken-Style
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…
Travel to Italy in the Fall
L’Italia in autunno è il sogno di ogni viaggiatore: meno folla, aria frizzante, paesaggi dorati e festival stagionali che celebrano la ricca tradizione culinaria e culturale del Paese. Dalle degustazioni di vino in Toscana alle cacce al tartufo in Piemonte,…
A Look Back: A Civic Commission by Andrea Gritti, Doge of Venice
It is time for wine tastings and back-to-school. There are still some great events going on this month! Don’t miss the Meatball Crawl benefiting Cleveland Montessori school and the Film Festival at the Cedar Lee movie theater. Visit our website,…
Italian Film Festival of Marin Announces 48th Season Program
Lido Cantarutti, director of the Italian Film Festival of Marin County in San Rafael, CA, recently announced the films for the six-week fall 2025 festival. The program features recent films exploring the comedic and dramatic range of contemporary Italian filmmakers.…
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 some of the most…
Sant’Anna Sagra Goodness Unites All
Questo articolo descrive una festa vicino Assisi, chiamata Festa di Sant'Anna. Questa festa si celebra ogni anno dal 18 al 27 luglio. L'autrice dell'articolo descrive i piatti che ha mangiato durante la festa. I cibi speciali erano prosciutto e melone,…
Italians and Christopher Columbus: Pride, Debate, and a Complex Legacy
Christopher Columbus, Cristoforo Colombo in Italian, remains one of history’s most famous navigators, credited with opening the way for European exploration of the Americas after{mprestriction ids="*"} his 1492 voyage. Born in 1451 in the Republic of Genoa, a maritime powerhouse…
