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Cleveland Italian Film Festival
Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 “Vincere” Drama, Romance 7:30 p.m., Atlas Cinemas Eastgate A true story of Mussolini’s secret love, Ida Dalser and their son Benitino.The great Italian actress Giovanna Mezzogiorno plays Ida Dalzer who sells her jewels, furniture and business…
Cleveland Italian American Heritage Month Honorees to be Recognized at Private Ceremony Next Month
The Cleveland Italian American Heritage Committee in partnership with the City of Cleveland Mayor’s Office and Cleveland City Council is proud to announce the following honorees for 2021 Italian American Heritage Month in Cleveland, Ohio. Due to the ongoing pandemic,…
Remembering Tony Kellers (April 5, 1945 - Sept. 25, 2020)
Tony became a part of our family when he and my sister Joni finally met after admiring him from a distance for many years. As Joni remembers: “For 13 years, I would see Tony in Little Italy,” and she would…
The President and First Gentleman
Earlier this year, members of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 voted in their first woman president, Sabrina Savino. The Lodge – located in Suffolk County (on Long Island) in New York –…
Italian Man Wins Ultracycling’s Race Across America
Ultracycling is a grueling yet very rewarding sport that has been gaining speed in America year after year. Ultracyclists compete in bicycle races not less than 125 miles in length or six hours in duration, however, most races are much…
Tony Masiello: 35 Years of Service to Buffalo
Tony Masiello si è laureato al Canisius College. Dopo la laurea, ebbe l'opportunità di giocare a basket da professionista ma non riuscì. Dunque, insegnò in un istituto professionale e piano piano divenne attivo nel partito democratico. Nel 1971, vinse un’elezione…
Trailblazing Leadership, Record Growth & Digital Unveiling Define ISDA 45
Robust financial and membership growth, trendsetting digital initiatives, and the reelection of Basil Russo were just a few highlights from ISDA's 45th National Biennial Convention.Ninety-one years have passed since ISDA was founded, 45 National Biennial Conventions have been held, and…
Artist Timothy Schmalz Honors Dante
For over 25 years, Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz has been sculpting large scale sculptures. He is a figurative artist with his pieces installed worldwide. Some of his most reputed pieces are installed in historical churches in Rome and at the…
