For those who love Baltimore's Little Italy and all things Italian ...

STEP INTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD

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TIME TO GET SOCIAL

It's our 5th Annual Little Italy Spring Social, a fundraiser for Promotion Center for Little Italy, and YOU are invited!

tickets & details

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BLOOMIN' IN THE HOOD

Take a stroll through The Neighborhood and notice the trees planted last year by Little Italy Property Owners Association have

started to bloom.

more about Little Italy

READY TO HOST AN

ITALIAN STUDENT?

Five-month or full school year programs. Hosting an international student is a wonderful opportunity for you and your family to share American culture with a student from another country!

how to host a student

PASSAPORTO RAFFLE

Each winner will receive several

gift cards to restaurants and

businesses in Little Italy!

win gift cards

TASTE OF ITALY

SCHOLARSHIP DINNER

Sunday, April 26; 1-5 pm. Five-course Italian gourmet dinner paired with 5 wines; a fundraiser for La Famiglia Scholarship Fund. (Scholarship applications are due May 1.)

event details

BLAST FROM THE PAST

submitted by photographer
Tom Scilipoti

vintage photos

on our website!

OPEN AIR FILM FEST 2015

Friday, July 3 will be 'Opening Night' of the long running Little Italy Film Fest! What are your Italian-related movie suggestions?
Corporate and individual sponsors are accepted for this event; donations are tax deductible.

have a movie suggestion?

CELEBRATING MAMMA

Join St. Leo's for Mother's Day Mass, Crowning of the Blessed Mother and Outdoor Street Procession. Remember to make a brunch, lunch or dinner reservation at one of Little Italy's restaurants!

mamma day details

BANALITA' (trivia)

April is the month of the artichoke festivals in Italy. One of the most famous Italian food festivals is the Sagra del Carciofo Romanesco of Ladispoli, in the Lazio region, celebrating the Roman artichoke. Artichokes are widely cultivated in the Mediterranean basin; Italy is one of the major producers. For a yummy Stewed Artichokes recipe, click here.

LA NOTIZIA

NEWSLETTERS

Did you know you can view archived
Little Italy Lodge newsletters online?

archives

LODGE GETS NEW PRES

Congrats to Ali Tinelli Sliwka who follows as Little Italy Lodge president behind Sal Spinnato for a new 2-year term. Charlie Ferraro was elected vice president.

lodge officers

HOW TO VOLUNTEER FOR

AN ITALIAN FESTIVAL

1. Sign up.

2. Show up.

3. Have FUN!

volunteer details

AUTHOR TO SPEAK

AT ST. LEO'S

Wayne Weible, a world-renowned author on the Eucharist, will preach on the "Source and Summit of Our Faith" at Saint Leo's Masses this weekend: 4:30p Sat, April 18; 9:30 and 11:30a Sun, April 19.

visit parish website

Click to find activities in Little Italy at almost 30 restaurants, bakeries, bars and carryouts ... shows! events! musicians! menu specials! entertainment! charitable news!

Amiccis is offering residents and employees of Little Italy businesses special drink prices, all day every day in the bar. "This is our way of saying thanks to the best neighbors in the city," says Roland Keh, proprietor. "Come in, say hi and introduce yourself!"

Sign up for a Paint Nite at My Thai in Little Italy, Thursdays at 7pm. Visit paintnite.com.

Italian Food, Culture & Card Games of Baltimore/DC will meet at Piedigrotta Bakery on Sunday, April 19 at 2 pm. It's easy and doesn't take long to learn. Beginners are welcome to join or watch this fun group as they play an Italian card game called scopista.

some of Isabella's staff

Attention "foodie" high school or college students. Isabella's Brick Oven Pizza in Little Italy is searching for a few people who want to learn from the best. F/T and P/T work available with flexible schedules.
Call 410.962.8888. Isabella's is a winner of Trip Advisor's "Certificate of Excellence."

Beer & Bourbon Dinner April 30 at Heavy Seas Alehouse in Little Italy. Includes a cigar from Davidus Cigars, with a new location in Little Italy. Click for event details.

George, La Scala's hospitality chauffeur, visited Deep Run Elementary School last week to show students the inside of the limo, and talk about the restaurant. Everyone had a great time!

Mamma Mia Brunch at Germano's noon to 4. Matinee Show "Uncorked Cabaret" at 2:30 pm. Click for details.

Spring has sprung! Trunk show tonight at Da Mimmo. Enjoy a glass of wine, some lite fare & fashion. View details.

TAKE A HIKE! The heritage area's guided walking tours start Saturday and include Little Italy. View details.

La Scala's limo