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Nacy A. Panzica
April 2020
Nacy A. Panzica, age 92, beloved husband of the late Rosemary (nee Bontempo), loving father of Anthony M. (Cindy), Timothy I. (Donna), Mary Beth R. Link (Don) and Laura A. King (John), dear grandfather of Mark Panzica (Rena), Lisa Minotas (Brian),...
The Dante 700 Project by Timothy Schmalz
April 2020
For over 25 years, Canadian sculptor 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...
The Italian American Dream
April 2020
Quest’articolo tratta dell’origine degli arachidi arrostiti. Amedeo Obici è nato in Veneto. Quando aveva 12 anni, lui è andato in America senza sapere né la lingua né la città giusta. Quando è arrivato, invece di andare a Scranton, Pennsylvania, è...
All of Italy quarantined by Corona virus
April 2020
As of press time, Italy was on lockdown as thousands of new cases of coronavirus emerged overseas. Schools were closed on Thursday, March 5 across the country and remained closed for the following 10 days. Fans were banned from attending sporting...
The Milan-Sanremo cycling race canceled for Covid-19
April 2020
The Milan-Sanremo race, one of cycling’s most prestigious one-day events was postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak in Italy. The race is one of the sport’s five “monument” classics and was scheduled for March 21. Italy’s Tirreno-Adriatico...
Turn on the tap, and surprise, wine comes out
April 2020
Last month, people living in the small village of Castelvetro near Modena in the Emilia-Romagna region got a surprise when they turned on their kitchen taps. Instead of water, the taps were pouring wine. A fault at a nearby winery resulted in wine...
Brexit day, change the rules for italian citizenship
April 2020
The rules have changed for British nationals looking for Italian citizenship as of January 31, 2020 otherwise known as Brexit Day. Prior to Brexit, British nationals could apply for Italian citizenship after living in Italy for four years. Now,...
LGI's calendar - Things to do
March 2020
To include your event, email to Angela Spitalieri
Regular meetings of Solon Italian Club:Last Wednesday of each month 7:30 p.m., Solon Community CenterNew members welcome. Contact Mike Rhea at (216) 337-8407 or This email...
Local Events
March 2020
Wine and Italian classes begin on Wednesday, March 18 at Fantasy Candies, 5388 Mayfield Rd. in Lyndhurst. The cost of this 6-week course is $132. To reserve a spot contact Paola Basile, Ph.D., Italian native and professor at Lake Erie...
Basic and Intermediate italian Language Classes offered at Western Reserve historical Society in Cleveland
March 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...