Fra Noi Embrace Your Inner Italian
Our Good Vibes feature spotlights websites, blogs, videos and podcast from around the world that celebrate Italy’s inimitable spirit. If you have a favorite online …
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A preview of music, film, theater, dance and more
Bravura ballet Ballet Legere’s 40th anniversary production of “The Nutcracker” will run from Dec. 6-7 at Dominican University in River Forest. Artistic Director Donna Vittorio …
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A very Roseland Christmas
When talking with other Roselandites, the topic of “The Ave” (Michigan Avenue) is never far away. If the conversation continues for a while, talk always …
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A great way to learn Italian
Since the early 1980s, Italian Christmas movies, or “Cinepanettone,” have been an integral part of the Italian culture. These movies are intended to be lighthearted, …
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Film fans mourn the passing of iconic Cardinale
Upon hearing the news of Claudia Cardinale’s passing on Sept. 23, film fans throughout the world expressed their sorrow at the loss of an elegant, …
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The pluses and minuses of U.S. Census records
There are two events that take place every ten years. The first one is that I get the chance to finally take a nap! The …
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A less taxing retirement option
Imagine sipping an espresso on your sun-drenched terrace in Puglia, reading your latest copy of the soon to be released digital version of Fra Noi, …
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Best Christmas gift ever
I remember a day, many years ago, that dawned gray and raw. Peering down from behind my sixth-floor window, I saw what had been a …
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