02 May 2011
The 2nd of May is National Ukulele Day dedicated to all things ukulele. Also known as “National Play Your Ukulele Today” it is the time to reflect and learn about the history of this unique Portuguese four string guitar-like instrument which became a symbol for the people of Hawaii. The story goes that the ukulele […]
Posted in Azores, Cape Verde, Faial, Featured, Graciosa, Heritage, Madeira, Music, São Jorge
01 May 2011
Thousands of people are gathered today, May 1st, at St. Peter’s Square in Rome honoring Pope John Paul II on his beatification. In Portugal, an outdoor mass was scheduled for May 1st and the Shrine of Fatima had planned a concert in memory of the former Pope. On May 13, the Portuguese Episcopal Conference is […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Books, Featured, Life Style, Portugal, Religion, São Miguel
01 May 2011
By Carolina Matos, Editor – Out of the Gutter Comedy is a theater production company based in Fall River (MA), run by first generation 30 something Portuguese Americans. Manager Derrick DeMelo, 31 years old, doubles as a performer. Other performers are Albert Sardinha, Jason Casimiro, and Brian Martins. Danny Martins is the technical director. All […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Heritage, Interviews, Organizations, People
30 April 2011
A study released by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), revealed that, from 1960 to 2009, the average number of children born in Portugal has decreased from 3.1 to 1.32 per woman. According to the report based on information from 2009, out of 31 countries participating in the study, Portugal had the second lowest birth rate […]
29 April 2011
The life and scientific work of Portuguese American Nobel Prize Winner’06, Craig Mello, is the topic of an itinerant exhibit now taking place, from May 3 to June 3, at the Museum of Flores in the town of Santa Cruz, Flores island. The exhibit “Craig C. Mello, Nobel Prize for Medicine,” aims at encouraging young […]
Posted in Awards, Azores, Community, Education, Featured, Flores, People
29 April 2011
James Franco was admitted at the University of Huston for a doctoral degree in literature and creative writing, adding yet another college degree to his long list of accomplishments. The university has confirmed to CNN that he plans to enroll in September 2012. The Portuguese American 33-year-old actor, who is currently studying for a Ph.D in […]
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