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Remembering Michele “Mike” Savino
Mike Savino, a friend and a supporter of the Italian American community in Washington DC and beyond, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017, after a valiant battle with cancer. Mike was born on July 28, 1947, in Flumeri (Naples) Italy, to parents Rafael and Maria (née Cipriani). The family later emigrated to Buenos Aires, […]
Lido Civic Club Honors Exceptional Leaders in Business, Government
At its 88th Anniversary and Past Presidents Gala, the Lido Civic Club honored as its Man of the Year local businessman and philanthropist John DePaola. Lido bestowed its National Public Service Award on public servant Ronald Vitiello. DePaola is the CEO of Long Roofing and the founder, with his wife Jill, of the Bo DePaola […]
Italian Cultural Society inaugurates its new headquarters in Bethesda
The Italian Cutural Society (ICS) recently inaugurated its new headquarters in Bethesda, Md. The Grand Opening Events and Ribbon Cutting were held on Sunday Nov. 19 and Monday Nov. 20. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony were, among others, Italian Embassy Minister Catherine Flumiani (center) Luigi DeLuca, president of the Society, and Francesca Casazza, the executive director.
Franco Nuscheseʼs Cafe Milano Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The popular place where food and politics intersect Franco Nuschese’s Cafe Milano restaurant in Georgetown has been called “Washington’s ultimate gathering hole,” and for good reason. Since its opening in Georgetown in 1992, Cafe Milano has become a Washington institution, where VIPs, politicians, diplomats, lobbyist, celebrities, business leaders, tourists and locals go to eat, make […]
President Donald J. Trump Proclaims October 9, 2017, as Columbus Day
COLUMBUS DAY, 2017 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Five hundred and twenty-five years ago, Christopher Columbus completed an ambitious and daring voyage across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas. The voyage was a remarkable and then-unparalleled feat that helped launch the age […]
“Archeologia del Futuro” Inaugurazione dell’opera dell’artista Fabrizio Plessi
Washington D.C., 28 settembre 2017 – Un pubblico numeroso ha assistito oggi alla cerimonia di apertura dell’imponente installazione dell’artista italiano Fabrizio Plessi nel salone dell’Ambasciata d’Italia a Washington. L’opera, in precedenza installata presso il Ministero degli Affari Esteri a Roma, sarà visitabile durante il mese di ottobre. Plessi è uno degli artisti contemporanei italiani più […]
Trio Lennon Returns to Washington, DC
The Trio Lennon, with Luca Marziali, Roberto Molinelli and Alessandro Culiani returns to the DC area with a September 26, performance at the at the International Development Banks and on September 28, in Salisbury, Maryland. Founded in 1995, the Trio Lennon is composed of renowned soloists from the Marche region, and performs a repertoire that […]
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