Danielle Selvaggio

Contributing writer

Halloween in Italy - An old Tradition in the New Generation

October 2018
When an Italian thinks of a mask-wearing festival in Italy, the first thing that comes to mind is Carnevale. When an Italian thinks of fall celebrations, All Saints Day and All Souls Day may be what come to mind as well. There are already many...


The Delicacy of the Tartufo Bianco in Alba's White Truffle Festival

October 2018
As the leaves change color and the air becomes cooler in Italy, autumn festivities and celebrations are alive throughout the country. In Alba, Italy, the well-known White Truffle Festival begins in early October, welcoming those who are a fan of...


St. Rocco Church Celebrates Pastor's 25 Years of Service

September 2018
St. Rocco’s Roman Catholic Church has celebrated Father James Mayer's 25 years as pastor. Fr. James Mayer has been a part of St. Rocco’s Church since he was young, and he even worked part-time at the church as a teenager. Throughout his years...


The Feast of Saint Januarius an Italian Celebration Brought to America

September 2018
San Gennaro è il patrono principale di Napoli, nel cui Duomo sono custodite le sue ossa e due antichissime ampolle contenenti il presunto sangue raccolto da una donna pia subito dopo il martirio. Queste ampolle vengono esposte alla venerazione dei...


75th Annual Venice International Film Festival to Take Place Until September 8

September 2018
The 75th Annual Venice International Film Festival will be taking place from August 29th through September 8th in Venice, Italy. It is to be hosted by Italian actor Michele Riondino, and the current President of the festival's jury is academy award...


Ferragosto: The Peak of Italy's Month of Relaxation

August 2018
The middle of August is a grand time for Italian vacations and commemorations as several festivals occur during this month. Ferragosto occurs on August 15 and for many Italians it is considered the peak of the vacation season for those ready to...


Pinstripes Opens its Newest Location in Pinecrest Development

August 2018
Restaurant and entertainment powerhouse Pinstripes has opened its tenth location in the Pinecrest Development in Orange Village, Ohio. With several locations across the nation, this newest addition will be the most recent installment in the...


Holy Rosary Church to Host 120th Annual Feast of the Assumption

August 2018
Holy Rosary Church will be hosting its 120th Annual Feast of the Assumption from Wednesday, Aug. 15 through Saturday, Aug. 18. The event will take place in Little Italy, Cleveland and all are welcome to attend the feast. The event offers both...


Ready, Set, Go! The Summertime Horseraces Begin!

July 2018
Il Palio di Siena rappresenta senz’altro un’occasione unica per vivere tutto il calore e la passione della città toscana. La manifestazione si svolge ogni anno il 2 di luglio ed il 16 di agosto, quando le diverse contrade si sfidano in...


Italy's Annual Festival of the Two Worlds

July 2018
Every summer in Spoleto, Italy, the widely-celebrated Festival dei Due Mondi takes place within June and July. Titled as the Festival of the Two Worlds when translated to English, the Festival dei Due Mondi consists of a wide variety of artistic...


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