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Memories of Festa Italiana
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Joe Ventimiglia Chairs Festa Italiana 2025
The 2025 Festa Italiana to be held July 18-20 at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights is under the capable direction of Chairmen Joe Ventimiglia. Of Sicilian descent, he has been involved in the Italian American Cultural Society and Italian American Chamber of Commerce for many years. He is also the Chairman of the Columbus Day…
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Memories of Festa Della Repubblica 2025
The Consulate of Italy in Detroit held a special event at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe on Monday, June 2 to celebrate Festa della Repubblica, also known as Italian National Day. Festa della Repubblica celebrates the day in 1946 when Italians chose to form a republic. The day is similar to Bastille Day in France or…
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It Was A Gouda Evening!
A Gouda Evening fundraising event was held on June 8 at the scenic Capuchin Retreat Center in Washington, Mich. This special fundraising event was proudly presented and fully funded by Shelving.com, with 100% of all proceeds directly benefiting the Capuchin Retreat Center. Funds raised help support the ongoing mission of this peaceful spiritual sanctuary, which…
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2025 Festa della Repubblica Set
Dear fellow Italians, On the occasion of Festa della Repubblica Italiana, I wish to share with you a message of deep pride and unity. June 2nd marks a pivotal moment in the history of our beloved Italy: the day in 1946 when the Italian people chose the Republic as their form of government, laying the…
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Europe Day at the Capitol
Michigan marked Europe Day at the State Capitol in Lansing on Thursday, May 8. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, along with several State Senators and Representatives who have strong ties to Europe, were on hand. The day serves as a reminder of the importance of peace and cooperation, which are central themes of the EU. In her…
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Terrasini Delegation to Visit Metro Detroit for Weeklong Cultural Exchange
Thanks to a cultural grant awarded by La Regione Siciliana, the town of Terrasini, in the province of Palermo, is sending a 28-person delegation to Metro Detroit this May to celebrate and promote Sicilian culture. This special initiative aims to strengthen ties with the region’s vibrant immigrant community and foster cross-cultural exchange through music, food,…
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The Italian Tribune Newspaper Celebrates 116 Years Serving Metro Detroit
This year, the Italian Tribune celebrates its 116th anniversary. Back in 1909, Vincent Giuliano, an Italian immigrant, launched La Tribuna Italiana del Michigan, an Italian-language newspaper created to give Italian-Americans in Michigan a voice. Fast-forward to 2024, and while much has changed, the newspaper remains a vital connection for the Italian-American community, proudly preserving 116…
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Columbus Day Committee Hosts Italian Street Fair
The Columbus Day Celebration Committee hosted the Italian Heritage Street Fair on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. It was a celebration of art, music, food and drink of Italy on Macomb Street in Mt. Clemens, featuring live entertainment at the main stage, pizza and cannoli eating contests and local restaurants and bars serving up Italian food…
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How Clinton Township Saved Columbus Day
(Published Dec. 9, 2022) – On Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees voted to rename all references to the Columbus Day holiday to Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Clerk Kim Melzer requested an amendment to have both Indigenous People’s Day along with Columbus Day. Township Supervisor Bob Cannon voted against the measure. He said…