Category Archives: Storia

Ferragosto…in Italy and Santa Barbara

Posted on July 31, 2014 by babbityjean

On Sunday, August 17, three Italian-American organizations in Santa Barbara—the Italian American Boot Club Santa Barbara, the Italian Cultural Heritage Foundation/Santa Barbara, and Unico Santa Barbara– will host the 2014 Ferragosto celebration.  This is both an ancient and Christian holiday … Continue reading →

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Meet Marie Benedetti Panzera

Posted on July 17, 2014 by babbityjean

I met Marie through my sister, Mary.  Along with their husbands, Mary and Marie lived as neighbors and friends for many years in Mendham, New Jersey.  They shared good times and a love of cooking.  An excellent cook herself, my … Continue reading →

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I Madonnari

Posted on May 29, 2014 by babbityjean

“I Pittori dei Marciapiedi” or “street painters” are the artists of I Madonnari, a festival depicting an art form possibly dating back to 13th c. (some say 16th c.) Italy.  The history is fascinating.  This ancient practice– using chalk, brick, … Continue reading →

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