In 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 […]
Read MoreIn October, I did a mini tour of the Cleveland, Ohio and the Western PA area. I had the pleasure of performing my show, signing books and meeting amazing people. Who made it happen? The one and only Tony Marotta, star of “Italian Sounds Music Radio”. Tony connected me with local colleges and Italian groups, […]
Read MoreMount Rushmore Chief Carver Luigi Del Bianco built a house and raised his family on Clinton St. in Port Chester, NY. Thanks to Mayor Fritz Falanka and the Board of Trustees, Clinton St. will also be known as “Luigi Del Bianco Way.” Watach Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeJnMlJoK90
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Mario Tolgia and Michael Genovese are both retired educators who love bringing to light all the unsung Italians in American History. You can imagine how they feel about Luigi Del Bianco! From the moment I met these two dedicated gentleman, I was captivated by their intellect, charm and commitment to Italian American History. Just when […]
Read MoreScott Christiansen is a talented and committed historian for the city of Davenport in Iowa. I was so impressed with his review of “Out Of Rushmore’s Shadow” that I had to share it with you. I told Scott that I was so captivated while reading it that I forgot I was the author! If this […]
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On September 16, 2017, a plaque was unveiled to honor Luigi Del Bianco, the chief carver of Mount Rushmore. After 25 years of perseverance, grandson Lou Del Bianco and his family celebrated with great joy that this day had finally arrived. Here are highlights from the ceremony, which took place at the visitor center at […]
Read Morehttps://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/luigi-del-bianco-the-chief-carver-of-mount-rushmore/
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I AM PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT MY BOOK, “OUT OF RUSHMORE’S SHADOW: THE LUIGI DEL BIANCO STORY”, IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON. COM! YOU CAN GET IT IN PAPERBACK OR KINDLE. HARDCOVER COMING SOON. IF YOU LIKE WRITING AMAZON REVIEWS, GO FOR IT! JUST DON’T SAY YOU KNOW ME “Out of Rushmore’s Shadow is an […]
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Sep. 16, 2017, the National Park Service will dedicate a plaque to Luigi Del Bianco
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Thanks to Doug Gladstone, I have a new friend in the fight for Luigi Del Bianco. His name is Lou Gallo, and he heads the Commission for Social Justice for the Order of the Sons Of Italy for the state of New York. Recently, Recently, Long Island’s NEWSDAY did a story entitled, “Sculptor’s Fab 4 […]
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