Slow Food on Film: Storie di terra e di Redzore
Presented at Salone Internazionale del Gusto - Terra Madre, this documentary tells the stories of men and women that keep alive the rich food traditions and legacy of the Modena region. Introduced by Ernest Miller, Co-Chair Slow Food LA. Read more Source: http://www.iiclosangeles.esteri.it/
Elk Grove, Termini Imerese Mayors Meet, Reaffirm Sister Cities Bond
by Tom Robb The mayor of Elk Grove Village's Italian sister city, Termini Imerese in Palermo, Sicily, arrived at O'Hare Airport last week with a small delegation to visit his sister city and fellow mayor Craig Johnson. Termini Imerese Mayor Salvatore Burrafato and four others visited Chicago and Elk Grove Village. They joined...
In Los Angeles - Hidden Voices: A Celebration of Italian American History in Southern California
Join the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles at Hidden Voices: A Celebration of Italian American History in Southern California. The all-day IAMLA History Conference features guest scholars presenting on Italian-American history and literature in Southern California; a children's educational workshop; and a Special Musical Performance by MUSICaN...
Joseph Gatto Memorialized as Father, Grandfather, Friend and Teacher
By Allison B. Cohen and Colin Stutz Over 800 family members, friends, political dignitaries and dozens of his former students gathered Monday at Our Mother of Good Counsel Catholic Church to memorialize Joseph Gatto, who was killed Nov. 13th in his Silver Lake home. Gatto's son, California State Assemblymember Mike Gatto, said his family'...
Joseph di Prisco discusses and signs "Subway to California" in Santa Monica, CA - October 9, 2014 at 7:00 pm
Diesel, A Bookstore in Brentwood welcomes Joseph Di Prisco to the store to discuss and sign his new memoir, Subway to California, on Thursday, October 9th at 7pm. In 1961, the Di Priscos fled Brooklyn--and the FBI. The father had been implicated in police corruption and he escaped to California, where his wife and two of her four sons join...
La Comunità italiana si attiva per mantenere in carica il COMITES a San Francisco
La Baia di San Francisco avrà ancora la possibilità di essere rappresentata dai Comitati degli Italiani all'Estero, organo elettivo che risponde alle esigenze di una delle comunità più numerose di cittadini italiani residenti negli Stati Uniti. È notizia recente infatti, la riapertura da parte del governo italiano dei termini per la presen...
Committee considers making ‘Indigenous Peoples Day’ an LA holiday
A City Council committee Monday ordered city officials to report back in about two months on the possibility of establishing an Indigenous Peoples' Day in Los Angeles, either as a replacement for Columbus Day or as a separate holiday. The Arts, Parks and River Committee called for the report following discussion of a motion by Councilman M...
Fermi Award Winner Claudio Pellegrini at the Consulate in San Francisco
There are people and stories that can make me feel so proud of being Italian. One of them is Professor Claudio Pellegrini (right in the picture above), whom we honored yesterday at the Consulate in the company of distinguished Italian scientists from Bay Area scientific institutions like Stanford University, UC Berkeley, UCSF and the Lawrence Berke...
The very best that Italian American Heritage Month has to offer in L.A.
The Great Seal of the United States declares "out of many, one." That reminds us that this nation wouldn't exist, without the merge of people coming from different countries. Every year, the President of the United States declares October as Italian American Heritage and Culture Month. It's essential to preserve the legacy of courage,...
Il Cenacolo Italian Culture Club Moves…Again
by Nickolas Marinelli Since 1928, Il Cenacolo has been recognized as San Francisco's premiere Italian cultural club. Since its inception, the venerable old organization has held regular Thursday luncheons, during which guest speakers representing all aspects of Italian culture have addressed the all-male membership. At first they...
Rodolfo Valentino Lodge Sponsors New Oak Trees in Clovis
Several months ago, our lodge supported the Clovis Centennial Committee by donating toward their effort of planting oak trees along the Clovis Heritage Trail. For us "old-timers", the trail follows the right-of-way for the Southern Pacific Railroad that, at one time, was a link to the rest of California's railway system. The Centennial Com...
North Beach Citizens Honors ItalFoods’ Richard Armanino
Since 2004, North Beach Citizens has honored individuals who demonstrate excellence in service to the underserved and disadvantaged in North Beach. This year, the nonprofit organization will be honoring Richard Armanino on Sunday, November 10th at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club. Since an early age, Richard Armanino has devoted him...