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Mirella Freni died last month

March 2020
Italian opera singer Mirella Freni died last month at the age of 84. Broadway playwright Albert Innaurato dubbed the soprano “the last prima donna.” She made her professional debut at Modena’s Teatro Municipale as Micaela in Bizet’s “Carmen” on...


Children save in their car seat

March 2020
Last November, Italy passed a law requiring vehicles to have a safety device that alerts drivers if a child has been left behind in the rear seat or a car seat. The new law is designed to prevent hot car deaths. Some devices can send visual or...


LGI's calendar: things to do

February 2020
To include your event, send an email Regular meetings of Solon Italian Club: Last Wednesday of each month      7:30 p.m., Solon Community Center New members welcome. Contact Mike Rhea at (216) 337-8407 or This email address...


Local Events

February 2020
On Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m., Little Italy Redevelopment will host its 3rd Annual Tripe Dinner fundraiser at Holy Rosary Parish Hall. The proceeds from this fun-filled cultural event will provide operational support to our organization, so we can...


Basic And Intermediate Italian Language Classes Offered At Western Reserve Historical Society In Cleveland

February 2020
The Western Reserve Historical Society and NOIA Foundation are pleased to continue offering a series of both Beginners as well as Intermediate/Advanced level Italian Language classes, taught by Serena Scaiola, a native speaker of Italian with many...


Alla Boara: A New Project From Anthony Taddeo

February 2020
Cleveland Drummer and Composer Anthony Taddeo is embarking on a new musical adventure with his latest project, Alla Boara. Its mission is to showcase the incredible diversity of Italy's folk music and history. Through the use of traditional...


New Cleveland Museum of Art Exhibit

February 2020
"Variations: The Reuse of Models in Paintings by Orazio and Artemisia Gentileschi" December 20, 2020, through March 28, 2021 Julia and Larry Pollock Focus Gallery Recent conservation of the CMA’s Italian Baroque painting Danaë by Orazio...


Spaghetti with Mushroom Bolognese

February 2020
Ingredients: • ¼ C. Dried porcini mushrooms • 6 Tbsp. Extra-virgin olive oil • 1 small onion, cut into ¼-inch dice  • 2 Medium carrots, peeled and cut into ¼-inch dice • 1 Baby eggplant, peeled and cut into ¼-inch dice  • 1 lb....


Orzo Pasta with Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan

February 2020
Ingredients: 8 oz. Dry orzo pasta 3 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 T. Minced garlic (3-4 cloves) ¼ to ½ tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes, depending on your spice preference 12 oz. Chopped tomatoes (canned or fresh) ½ C. Shredded Parmesan cheese,...


Paying homage to the bones of St. Valentine

February 2020
As we look forward to a new decade ahead, I'd  like to take some time to look back at some of my favorite articles over the years. In the spirit of Valentine's Day, here is an article by Myra Robinson published in February 2015. Myra always...


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