9th Annual Italian Film Festival Coming to San Diego
by Chris Jennewein The ninth annual San Diego Italian Film Festival opens next Tuesday with 12 new films ranging from comedies to documentaries to dramas. All but one of films are San Diego premieres, and one is having its U.S. premiere. Venues include the Museum of Photographic Arts, La Paloma Theatre and UltraStar at Hazard...
Lido Cantarutti, Director of the Italian Film Festival of Marin County, CA, Honored by the Italian Government
Lido Cantarutti, director of the Italian Film Festival and long-time resident of Marin County, CA, has been acknowledged by the President of the Republic of Italy with the promotion and conferral of the title of Commendatore dell'Ordine al Merito della RepubblicaItaliana (Knight Commander of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy). ...
Georgia Dariotis brought Old Spaghetti Factory to Sacramento
by Cathy Locke Georgia Dariotis, who along with her husband brought the Old Spaghetti Factory to midtown nearly four decades ago, died Friday at her family home in Sacramento. She was 91. Dariotis was the daughter of Greek immigrants and restaurateurs. Her brother, Guss Dussin, founded the Old Spaghetti Factory restaurant in Portland, Ore...
“The Pompeii Archaeological Research Project: Porta Stabia” sponsored by the Patrons of Italian Culture
October 4, Sunday - "The Pompeii Archaeological Research Project: Porta Stabia" sponsored by the Patrons of Italian Culture. The lecture will be conducted by Ambra Spinelli, M.A., C. Ph. at Pepperdine University. PIC member $25 non members & guests $30. Registration & social hour 12:30 - 1:00pm presentation 1:00 - 4:00pm. Reservati...
Don’t Miss A Tribute to Primo Levi Lecture at the Jewish Community Center in San Francisco
A highly anticipated lecture is coming to the Jewish Community Center (3200 California Street) on November 3rd at 7:00PM. The event is a Germanacos Lecture and will show off an all-star cast which includes: Anne Germanacos, who runs the Germanacos Foundation; Ann Goldstein, editor of The Complete Works of Primo Levi; Robert Hass, Poet Laur...
I Madonnari Street Painting Festival to Return to Santa Barbara Mission May 28-30
I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. May 28-30, 2016, at the Santa Barbara Mission. A ceremony at noon Monday, May 30, on the Mission steps will introduce and thank the major festival sponsors and featured artist, Cecelia Linayao, as her street painting is concluded. I Madon...
The Leonardo Da Vinci Society is excited to announce a new program: Leonardo Giovani
This program is geared towards the interests of younger members until 50 years old. The Leonardo Young will have its own events and every member, regardless of the age, can participate. From wine tasting to concerts, to art, and food events; the Leonardo Young mission is to deliver fun and culture to the younger professional. The membershi...
Italian American Museum to Open Aug. 14
The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles has been one of the most anticipated projects in the core of Downtown Los Angeles, as well as one of the most delayed — in 2012, museum officials said it would debut the following year. Four years later, the $4.5 million effort is finally nearing the finish line. An opening has been announced for...
4 years in San Francisco in 12 pics and 3 videos
By Mauro Battocchi Cari amici, dear friends four years have flown. It is time to leave San Francisco. What a great ride it has been. When I landed in California in 2012, I had heard great things about the Italians of the Bay Area, but I would have never imagined to receive such a warm embrace, from them and a legion of Italophiles. We wo...
Italian Cultural Arts Council Columbus Day and Italian Heritage Celebration Program
10:00am - 12pm 25th Annual Columbus Day Celebration will feature the Consul General of Italy, Antonio Verde and Keynote speaker Joe Sena, President of the National Italian Bar Association, who will speak about "The Future of Christopher Columbus". An exhibit of prior years events and Italian Culture will be featured including past Columbus Day Hono...
Lavazza celebrates National coffee Day in Los Angeles
What: Lavazza, Italy's Favorite Coffee, celebrates National Coffee Day with a weekend of complimentary tastings. Guests are welcome to stop The Grove and enjoy samples of Lavazza's premium specialty coffee blends. Where: The Park at The Grove, 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036 When: Friday, September 26, 2014 through Sunday, Se...
Italian American Cultural Center Foundation to hold honoree dinner – April 17
The Italian American Cultural Center Foundation will hold its honoree dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, April 17 in the Ferrante Room at the Monterey Marriott, 350 Calle Pincipal, Monterey. The Italian American Cultural Center Foundation will honor the following Italian Americans for contributions to the community: Former Monterey Mayor Chuck Della...