AMHS OFFICER LYNN SORBARA TO BE HONORED BY THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF ITALIAN AMERICAN WOMEN (NOIAW)
We are pleased to announce that AMHS officer Lynn Sorbara will be honored as one of the Three Wise Women by NOIAW in January 2019.
AMHS PRESIDENT’S DAUGHTER MARRIED IN BALTIMORE
The daughter of AMHS President Ray LaVerghetta, Gabriella LaVerghetta, was married at Corpus Christi church in Baltimore on October 6. Gabriella, known to family and friends as Gabby, married William (Will) Pittinos in an afternoon ceremony,
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HONORED AT COLORFUL UNION STATION CEREMONY
AMHS was well represented at the annual ceremony to honor Christopher Columbus held at Union Station in Washington, DC on October 8. The colorful and impressive ceremony took place in front of the statue of the great explorer erected in 1912.
SIGNIFICANCE OF SHEPHERD’S TRAIL FOR REGIONAL CULTURE AND ECONOMY EXPLAINED
For our fifth program of the year, former AMHS President Maria D’Andrea-Yothers gave a fascinating and informative talk on the transumanza and traturri, a phenomenon that has profoundly influenced the economy, culture and history of Abruzzo and Molise.
ON TOUR WITH ALBERTO AND TANIA
On Saturday September 8, AMHS members and their guests were treated to a concert at Casa Italiana by soprano Tania Buccini, accompanied by Alberto
FROM THE AMHS NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce three exceptional candidates for the AMHS Board of Directors:
AMHS ANNUAL WINE-TASTING ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2018
You should definitely not miss out on our most popular event of the year, which will be held Sunday, November 11, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. in Casa Italiana. We are pleased to once again present our annual lunch and
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Here we are in the month of November, with the end of 2018 just weeks away. Our society has had a good year, sponsoring its bimonthly Sunday afternoon presentations, sprinkling in other cultural celebrations, and supporting the events of our sister organizations in the metropolitan area.
AMHS MEMBERSHIP
I am pleased to report that there are 247 members of AMHS. Thank you for your continued support of the Society’s programs and activities
PETRELLA TIFERNINA, PROVINCE OF CAMPOBASSO, REGION OF MOLISE
The picturesque small town of Petrella Tifernina is located about 13 kilometers south of Campobasso. The town has approximately 1,280 inhabitants. The name derives from "Pratella", recorded in the 12th century as a fiefdom of Norman Ruggero of Molise, then under the Anjou. It was given to Raimondo and Berlingieri from Provence, France, who lost the title in favor
AMHS MEMBER MIKE DeBONIS DESCRIBES LIFE AS A REPORTER FOR LEADING WASHINGTON NEWSPAPER
For our fourth program of 2018, we were pleased to welcome as our speaker, Washington Post reporter and AMHS member Mike DeBonis. His topic: “It’s Not (Usually) Fake News: How political reporters do their jobs in 2018.” As a reporter who covers congressional and national politics, Mike has had a number of front-page stories
AMHS SPEAKER CEIL LUCAS FEATURED AT BUSBOY AND POETS
To those AMHS members who heard Italian teacher and author Ceil Lucas speak at our program in April 2017, and to those who couldn’t make it, you have another opportunity to hear Ceil at a special event at Busboys and Poets in Washington, D.C. The date is Sunday, September 9, 2018, at 6:30-8:00 pm and the event is
CIVITELLA DEL TRONTO, PROVINCE OF TERAMO, REGION OF ABRUZZO
One of Abruzzo’s most beautiful towns, Civitella del Tronto, is located about 15 kilometers north of Teramo, in the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park. The town has approximately 5,130 inhabitants, known as Civitellesi. Its main attraction is a fortress which is one of the largest and most important works of military engineering in Europe.
ABRUZZESE MUSICIANS PERFORMING HERE SEPTEMBER 8
As you may recall from a previous mention in the Notiziario, we are pleased to welcome two accomplished and talented musicians, the Duo Buccini Ortolano, who will be visiting from Abruzzo in September and who will be performing at Casa Italiana on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 6:30 pm.
FINDING A LITTLE BIT OF ITALY IN PORTUGAL
Wherever I travel, I always seek an Italian connection. Travelling to Portugal this past May did not disappoint. Whether in Lisbon or travelling along Portugal’s Silver Coast, the Italian influence is alive and well. As in Italy, the art is amazing, the wine delicious and for those who enjoy a Mediterranean diet, there is plenty of fresh local fish, fruit, vegetables, and olive oil to savor
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