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The Dante Alighieri Society in Cambridge is now accepting student applications for its Italian classes Summer session.

Salve a tutti! Welcome to our second Podcast episode: Viaggio nel North End Our first podcast focused on the history of the city of Boston. This time, we look at the historic neighborhood of the North End, where hundreds of thousands of Italians have gone through over the past century. After talking about the history and importance of the neighborhood, we spend some time with Jeanne Dasaro, creator of NorthEndStories.com, who explains how the stories she collects through her project help maintain the spirit of the North End. Enjoy the podcast. A presto!

When: Saturday March 23, 2013 — 8 p.m. Where: Regent Theater — 7 Medford Street, Arlington MA [map] Reserved Seats $53 (includes facility fee) For Tickets Call 781-646-4TIX (4849) or log onto TICKETS Direct from Toronto… Boston Premiere Performance! Rosina Parmiggiano & Friends’ “I’m a Single Lady” Italian Style Comedy Boston welcomes Canada’s extremely popular Italian Comedy Troupe Based out of Toronto. Remember this youtube classic? Well she is back better than ever! Pasquale and Rosina Parmiggiano: On Star Inspired by the likes of Lucille Ball, Rosina Parmiggiano’s Italian Comedy focuses on what it means to be Italian. The Show ...

The following calendar for the 2012 October Heritage Month celebrations in Massachusetts has been provided courtesy of the Boston Post-Gazette. Click on the images to enlarge, or download the calendar in PDF format from right here.

The Feast of the Three Saints in Lawrence celebrates its 89th year, Aug. 31 to Sept. 2.

When: August 10, 11 and 12, 2012 Where: Malden, Massachusetts (Pearl and Thacher Streets) The Saint Rocco’s Feast Association will celebrate 83 years of tradition during their annual “Grande Festa”. Saint Rocco’s Feast has been an integral part of Malden’s community. The event gathers residents and visitors alike to celebrate everything Italian in the streets of Malden. The Saint Rocco society began 83 years ago in Malden, Massachusetts. One of the oldest societies in Massachusetts, it has become one of Malden’s premiere summer events. Festivities begin on Friday August 10 at 6:30PM, with a procession led by the statue of ...

Longley won one month of intensive Italian language courses offered in November by Scuola Dante Alighieri di Camerino, Italy.

When: April 20, 2012 – 7:30 p.m. Where: Filippo Ristorante, 283 Causeway St (between Commercial St & Endicott St) Boston, MA [map] Enjoy Italian music? Maybe you love the spotlight? Join Alberto Diplacido for Italian Music Night on Friday, April 20 at Filippo Ristorante, 283 Causeway St. Boston, MA. The event starts at 7:30 PM. Alberto hosts Italian Karaoke in Italy and is bringing his skills to Boston for this one time engagement. $20.00 per guest (antipasti included ) Cash Bar. For more information call 617-970-9528

We checked out this year's Boston Wine Expo, noticing many good but already known wines... but what about all the great ones that fall under the radar?

Italia Unita collected MANY toys, clothes, books etc. to benefit the Italia Home for Children today at their office in East Boston. The flood of support was evident as they collected hundreds of items during the morning hours. Students from the local Catholic school stopped by to lend support and were treated to cookies, arts and crafts and a brief Italian language course! Many thanks to everyone who supported this wonderful cause. Click here for more information about Italia Unita

Winemaker Luca Scotto from Azienda Santa Lucia winery in Southern Tuscany recently traveled to Massachusetts for a wine tasting at The Reserve Bin in Foxboro on Saturday, November 5, 2011. The Scotto family has produced high quality wines for centuries from vineyards such as Ansonica, Vermentino, Sangiovese, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The farm uses the most modern winemaking process, but respects the older traditions. The wine tasting was also hosted by James Guido of Guido & Son Italian Imports. Photos courtesy of Justin Braga

Sterlingwear of Boston is the classic American company. They are a solidly rooted family company, stable in their dealings, bold in their approach and committed to building one of the best American-made brands ever produced right here in East Boston, Massachusetts. In 1918 many Italians migrated to America in search of the “American Dream”. Lorenzo Fredella was one of them. Shipbound for America, his dream was to find work to support his family and make his mark in this world. As difficult as it was for Lorenzo and the millions of other immigrants that left their humble beginnings, Lorenzo made ...