all.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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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 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 […]
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
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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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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This Columbus Day, remember the name and face of Luigi Del Bianco, an Italian immigrant who was the chief carver of Mount Rushmore. The main sculptor was the celebrated Gutzon Borglum, but according to author Douglas Gladstone’s new book, “Carving a Niche for Himself: The Untold Story of Luigi Del Bianco and Mount Rushmore,” the […]
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Richard generously contributed a mini biography of Luigi in his new book.
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