After a recent elementary school performance of “Out of Rushmore’s Shadow”, a young girl came up to me and gave me a bunch of stickum notes with illustrations she drew and themes she jotted down during the show. The girl was obviously inspired by Luigi’s unique story and wanted to express her appreciation using her […]
Read Moreall.things.italiano made a wonderful video featuring “Nonno Giuseppe” who talks about the amazing achievement of Mount Rushmore’s chief carver. Grazie tante to all.things.italiano. Enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/reel/713582098379038
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ITALYUSA.ORG is a great online news magazine that brings Italy and America together. Carmelo Cutuli was kind enough to feature Stephanie Longo’s wonderful review of my book. You can access the review here: https://www.italyusa.org/2020/03/out-of-rushmores-shadow-luigi-del.html Here is the link to Stephanie’s website. She writes great reviews of Italian American Authors: Stephanie Longo
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Critique on Out of Rushmore’s Shadow: The Luigi Del Bianco Story Out of Rushmore’s Shadow is a true story, behind a story. A story that was untold, unrecognized, and unacknowledged, until, brought to the attention of the world. It is a story exposing, an ignored accomplishment, of a master sculptor — an artist who helped […]
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My friend, the very gifted poet Vincent Tomeo, spent the day with me in Port Chester, NY. His good friend, D.H. Lee, accompanied him. Below is an essay Vincent’s experience of visiting Luigi’ gave and his memorial. Thank you, Vincent, for sharing this unique experience. Your heart is as big as your talent for penning […]
Read MoreThank you to Denis Busatto for your wonderful comic book illustration of my grandfather. If anyone knows Denis and can get me in touch worth him, please let me know. I would love to thank him!
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Here are some shots of me as Luigi take by Dan Cohn at the Italian Cultural Center of Western MA. Thank you, Dan, for capturing the essence of my performance!
Read MoreCritically acclaimed poet Vincent Tomeo attended one of my recent performance/book signings. He was so inspired that he wrote an incredible poem about Luigi. I still haven’t found the right words to thank him. What a talent Vincent is, and with a generous spirit to boot! You can find out more about Vincent below: http://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/flushing-poet-to-be-honored-in-italy/article_c9cdee62-e54a-5cc8-95ac-f75e17512508.html […]
Read MoreThanks to a wonderful Italian organization called Keep Point, my book about my Grandpa is now in Italian. Spread the word in Italia! https://www.amazon.it/Fuori-dallombra-del-Rushmore-riscoperta/dp/8890828633/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8&fbclid=IwAR0GP17bOnQfXNlO7oEqJWTWcv_OGpz1M4Xp6sZ7qQlKBjCy6RWeDo8U8q0
Read MoreIn late November I had the pleasure of visiting Loyola University and speaking to Italian American Studies students about my Grandpa. Professor Carla Simonini, formally of Youngstown University, booked me into the college for the students as well as a public performance, Romona Elementary school and the Casa Italia Organization. Carla is dynamic, generous and […]
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