The Art & Landscape Architecture of Robert La Rocca
The journey from Sicily to California was an opportune one for many Italians immigrating from “the old country.” Landscape architect and artist, Robert (Bob) La Rocca’s parents both immigrated to the U.S. at an early age, growing up in San Jose. Bob himself is a native San Franciscan, born and raised in San Francisco’s North Beach District, fondly...
Festa Italiana shares colorful culture: ‘When I’m here, I feel Italian’
There’s a two-day “wedding feast and banquet” coming to town, and you’re invited. The 32nd annual Festa Italiana returns Saturday and Sunday at Sacramento’s Croatian Center Grounds. The two-day festival includes not only traditional Italian dance performances, bocce ball games and abundant pastas, pizzas and desserts, but also a brand-new Italian f...
Festa Coloniale 2017
This year's celebration will be held on Stockton Street between Union and Filbert, in the heart of North Beach across from Washington Square Park and Saints Peter and Paul Church. This wonderful community-based cultural event will be celebrating the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club's (SFIAC) 99th year as an official Italian social, cultural, and...
From the Little Italy Association: Ferragosto 2017
At Ferragosto, Everyone is Italian! As Italians, our heritage is very important to us. And at Ferragosto, anyone can be Italian! Ferragosto is about community and bringing people together as one big happy Italian family. Join us in Amici Park in Little Italy San Diego on Saturday August 19 at 6PM with a special VIP reception at 5PM for a night any...
Italian landscapes is the newest show at ‘the gallery’
“Landscapes of Italy” is the newest offering at the gallery of Woodland Healthcare. A professional photographer born in Yolo County, Amy Shuman, offers a stunning exhibition of seemingly simplistic work that vibrates with life and color. Shuman is a professional headshot, portrait and event photographer and has placed as a finalist on the KCRA A-Li...
Italian-Language Bookseller 'Libreria Pino' Pops Up In North Beach
North Beach is synonymous with all things Italian, but residents and visitors can dive even deeper into the culture at Libreria Pino, a pop-up Italian language bookseller. “We are so excited to have this opportunity to have a physical presence in the neighborhood,” owner Joseph Carboni told Hoodline. “We are looking forward to meeting our neighbor...
Angela Alioto, her Love for Italy, and the ‘Cavaliere’ della Repubblica Italiana Decoration
“When I first received the call from Lorenzo Ortona, I could not believe it. I was senza parole, I mean totally speechless.” As we kicked off the conversation, that’s the first thought that Angela Alioto shared with me about the honorific title as Cavaliere della Repubblica Italiana she received in June. The ceremony was hosted by the Consul Genera...
Lancaster Museum of Art & History: Estate Italiana
When: From Saturday, August 26, 2017 to Sunday, October 22, 2017 - Where: Lancaster Museum of Art & History, 44933 Fern Avenue Lancaster, CA 93534. Organized by : Lancaster Museum of Art & History In collaboration with: IIC, ART 1307 & various partners (partner vari) - Entrance : Free The exhibit is curated by Cynthia Penna of the Naples-based cult...
Little Italy Heritage Commission
It is ironic and sad that in a city known for its Spanish and Mexican heritage, right on Olvera Street no less, is a museum about Italian-Americans, while in San Diego, also known for its Spanish and Mexican history but, unlike LA, has an actual "Little Italy" neighborhood, there is not one. Why is that? At the IAMLA website it says, "Should histor...
The secret to Dr. Tedone’s long life? Pushups and cheese-making every day
When he turned 47, Louis “Lou” Tedone started taking stock of his health. “My father died at 50 years of age. His father died at 50 years of age. And I felt that I resembled my father,” recalled Tedone, San Luis Obispo’s first pediatrician. Standing 5 feet, 7 inches tall, he weighed 197 pounds with “a nice panza,” or, belly, he said. Worried about...
Spirits Known and Unknown - Paintings by Matthew Giuffrida
Istituto Italiano di Cultura is pleased to present Spirits Known and Unknown, an exhibition of recent paintings by Bay Area third generation abstract expressionist Matthew Giuffrida. Mr. Giuffrida’s large scale abstract paintings are rooted in the deconstruction of masters from the late Renaissance. The exhibit will be on view from August 3 to Sept...
Italy meets America — A transatlantic romance with Jet Age style
Based on the book of the same name, the Transatlantic Style: A Romance of Fins and Chrome exhibit explores the love of automotive design by two countries, America and Italy, and how their common passion created some of the most beautiful cars ever made and, ultimately, changed modern automotive design forever. Curated by classic car historian and a...