Come candidarsi alle elezioni del COMITES di San Francisco e cosa fare
by Mauro Battocchi Nel mio ultimo post riguardante le nuove elezioni del COM.IT.ES. di San Francisco, indette per il 17 aprile 2015, ho voluto condividere informazioni su come poter votare, indicando i requisiti che l'elettore deve avere per poter essere ammesso al voto. Se invece state considerando l'idea di candidarvi per diventare...
An Italian point of view on the Getty’s paintings collection
by Silvia Simonetti Almost a year ago, Italian art historian and curator Davide Gasparotto was appointed Senior Curator of Paintings of the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. Born in Bassano del Grappa, Veneto region in Northern Italy, Dr. Gasparotto is "A leading figure in the field of Renaissance through 18th century Italian art, while...
Luisotti to step down as SF Opera music director in 2018
Nicola Luisotti says he will end his term as music director of the San Francisco Opera when his contract expires at the end of the 2017-18 season. The 55-year-old Italian made his debut with the company in 2005 and was hired in January 2007 to succeed Donald Runnicles as music director starting with the 2009-10 season. In a statement...
National Italian American Foundation Honors Entrepreneurs and Others at San Francisco Gala
(Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2012) Silicon Valley leaders ClearStreet's Kim Polese and CREAGRI Inc.'s Roberto Crea, Ph.D., joined Recology's John A. Legnitto, Snaidero USA'sAnna Paolo Snaidero and authors Aili and Andres McConnon as honorees at the National Italian American Foundation's (NIAF) West Coast Gala on June 21, 2012. The evening began wi...
San Pedro's Italian-American community prepares for St. Joseph's Day celebration
With shouts of "Viva San Giuseppe!" and music by the Los Angeles Italian Band, an old-world tradition will take to the streets in San Pedro on Sunday when Italian-American parishioners celebrate St. Joseph's Day. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the local observance that was begun by the late Josina Machi, Giuseppa LaFata and Paolina Manzel...
San Francisco’s Academy of Art University Launches Study Abroad in Florence for Painting and Printmaking
by Mauro Battocchi The creative thrust of the art community in San Francisco now includes printmaking, printmaking and book art from Florence, the capital of Italy's artisan paper makers and printers. Learn more about the Academy of Art University's new program in Florence Italy in this excellent short film, crafted by Ian Nelson...
SLO's I Madonnari festival has new name, sponsors
San Luis Obispo's popular street painting festival is getting a new identity. SLO I Madonnari, which takes place Sept. 13 and 14 in downtown San Luis Obispo, will be sponsored by the and the San Luis Obispo Children's Museum. Formerly known as the I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival, the annual event features dozens of local and...
Ennio Morricone to Receive a Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
A new group of entertainment professionals in Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre, Radio and Recording have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it was announced today by the Walk of Fame Selection Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. These individuals were chosen from among hundreds of nominations...
San Francisco Opera’s “Two Women” offers Puccini Lite score, melodramatic cliches in world premiere
by David Wright San Francisco Opera became Hollywood by the Bay as the company unveiled the war opera Two Women (La Ciociara), composed and co-written by Marco Tutino, Saturday night at the War Memorial Opera House. Two Women was a co-commission of the SFO and the Teatro Regio in Turin, Italy. If its title sounds familiar, th...
A tribute to Primo Levi
Monday, Nov 2 - Starts at: 7:00 pm - TICKETS - General Admission $27, Members get 10% off.Jewish Community Center of San Francisco - 3200 California Street | San Francisco, CA 94118The Germanacos Lecture. With Anne Germanacos, Ann Goldstein, Robert Hass, Adam Kirsch, and Richard Rodriguez. Moderated by France...
2015 Weloveitalian Campaign At The ACT Strand Theater In San Francisco
Those who share a passion for Italy and the Italian language cannot miss the "Being Leonardo Da Vinci" Performance on Thursday, December 17, 2015, from 6:30 pm at the ACT Strand Theater (1127 Market St. San Francisco). Italian director and actor, Massimiliano Finazzer Flory will bring Leonardo da Vinci to life again on stage in a one-act, 60 minute...
“Taste of Little Italy” to be savored on Wednesday, June 19
by Larry Rotolo Always a sell-out, "Taste of Little Italy" is back this June. Some of the best restaurants in San Diego feature sample-size tastes at the annual event with ticket sale proceeds benefiting the community. The Little Italy Association (LIA) will proudly present the event, showcasing traditional and eclectic eateries in th...