Botticelli and the making of Venus
When: February 13 2024, 16:30 To 20:30 - Where: Italian Cultural Institute San Francisco - Free Admission | Registration required Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus is one of the great masterpieces of the Renaissance, a painting that has become synonymous with it. However, it is far from being the serene picture it is often taken to be. In today’s lec...
The moment you have been waiting for is here! Proudly announcing our second annual Carnevale 2024
Exciting News! Join us for a dazzling night of festivities at Little Italy of Los Angeles' Carnevale Party! Last year was a blast, and we've been flooded with requests to bring back the magic. Save the Date: Saturday, Feb 3,2024. Location: Casa Italiana, Los Angeles Dust off your most fabulous costumes and get ready to immerse yourself in the vibra...
Women, Migrations, Italy
Thursday, January 18 - 6:30pm PST. House of Pacific Relations - Hall of Nations. 2191 Pan American West Road San Diego, CA. This presentation, by USD Italian Studies Professor Loredana Di Martino, will deal with women and migrations throughout some key moments in modern Italian history. A brief glimpse at female migrations from Italy will be follow...
Italian court sides with Getty Museum in export dispute over Bassano painting
A painting by Jacopo Bassano can rightfully remain at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles after a ruling by Italy’s highest administrative court concluded a complex legal dispute over its export from the country in 2018. On 21 November, the Council of State ruled in favour of the J. Paul Getty Trust and Alex Postiglione, the former owner of the...
La Festa Della Befana, A Children's Holiday Celebration
Sunday, January 7, 2024 • 1:00 - 4:00pm. Children Under 16 Are FREE - Adults $15. At the Italian Center: 6821 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael 95608. The Epiphany Feast, or La Befana, is an important part of the Christmas celebrations in Italy. One of Italy's oldest and most renowned legends, "La Befana," is honored with special events throughout Italy o...
The beautiful new Piazza Costanza in Little Italy
On November 28, 2023, the new Piazza Costanza was dedicated in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood. The public space, filled with inviting tables and umbrellas, honors Margaret “Midge” Costanza, a trailblazer who became the first woman to hold the title of Assistant to a United States President. Costanza was a daughter of Sicilian immigrants. Her...
California WWII veteran, 103, shares remarkable life story and advice for young people: 'Pray every night'
A California WWII vet who ran the Nuremberg Opera House — welcoming the likes of Mickey Rooney and Bob Hope — turned 103 last month. Now, he's sharing his tips for a fulfilling life — which include good food, good wine and a wonderful wife. "I’m Italian, so pasta is the first thing that comes to my mind," Sam Avolicino of Danville told Fox News Dig...
Desert Arc celebrates 65th anniversary at Italian festival, car show in Indian Wells
It was a glorious day on Nov. 18 as Desert Arc celebrated its 65th anniversary with an Italian Festival & Car Show hosted by Southwest Church in Indian Wells. Mario Del Guidice, owner of Mario’s Italian Cafés, who has championed Desert Arc’s mission for more than 40 years, generously underwrote the food for the event, with 100% of proceeds donated...
Italian military jet team will be at the 2024 California Capital Airshow
Just over two months after the 2023 California Capital Airshow, organizers announced an appearance from an Italian military jet demonstration team at the 2024 edition. The Frecce Tricolori will appear for an evening airshow on July 13 and 14, one of seven appearances the team will make in the United States, according to organizers. The Italian team...
Jingle all the way to Little Italy in San Diego!
The most wonderful time of the year is finally upon us, and Little Italy San Diego has saved the best for last! Dressed in festive finery, the historic neighborhood of Little Italy has transformed into a winter wonderland, bringing the magic and joy of the holidays to locals and visitors alike. So, hitch a ride on Santa’s sleigh and make your way d...
Napa biz buzz: Italian holiday market pops up at First Street Napa
Biordi Art Imports will open an “Authentic Italian Holiday Market” in downtown Napa this holiday season. The temporary shop opens at First Street Napa on November 24 at 1300 First St., Suite 251 in Napa. The selection of Italian items will include: hand-painted Italian ornaments, Christmas decorations, serving platters and bowls, Champagne buckets,...
Riccardo Rossati - Villa Arconati and imaginary worlds
From November 16, 2023 to March 31, 2024. The Museo Italo Americano (Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd. Building C, San Francisco, CA) is delighted to present: Riccardo Rossati – Villa Arconati & Imaginary Worlds, an exceptional exhibition featuring the works of an Italian artist, whose vision is characterized by surreal and imaginative qualities. T...
