Orange County Italian American Women’s Fashion Show
March 28, Saturday - Orange County Italian American Women's Fashion Show celebrating 30 years of serving Orange County Charities . The event will be held at Mission Viejo Country Club featuring fashions by Chico's, Champagne luncheon, silent auction and raffle. 10:30 am - 3:30pm. Cost: $45.00 per person. Husbands and guests welcome. Benefi...
Mondovì-Beverly Hills, l’uomo che restaura i tesori delle star
by Carlo Grande Quando un distributore di Los Angeles lo ha cercato, pochi giorni fa, perché voleva mandare ai festival un «corto» italiano che racconta la sua vita (si intitola «Last Angeles»), sembrava uno scherzo di Carnevale. Ma nell'esistenza di Sergio Bruno profondità e commedia si mescolano, come generosità e forza vitale.&...
Roberto Bonzio and his “Italiani di Frontiera”
By Lavinia Pisani "Trust your crazy ideas" is Roberto Bonzio's motto. Founder of Italiani di Frontiera, or Italians of Border, the Italian journalist once decided to make the bold move to move to Palo Alto with his family in 2008 to pursue a do-it-yourself-project. As curiosity and serendipity became his engine, Bonzio decided to quit his...
San Francisco’s Verdi Club Turns 100!
While many San Franciscans have noted the glorious bust of renowned Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi in Golden Gate Park, most aren't aware of the Verdi Club, an event space, social club and cornerstone of the Italian community in San Francisco. It just so happens that this venerable institution celebrated its 100th birthday the other day t...
Festa della Repubblica Italiana – San Francisco’s Official Celebration
by Nickolas Marinelli For many years, the most coveted invitation in the Italian Community of San Francisco had been for the annual celebration of the Festa della Repubblica Italiana, held at the Italian Consulate. Being on "the list" was considered a great honor, and for many, the only chance they would have to see the inside of the Itali...
La rivincita del Cinema Italiano
Nelle ultime settimane il cinema è stato al centro dell'attenzione, com'è normale che sia nella città di Hollywood e nel periodo delle competizioni più attese, i Golden Globes e gli Academy Awards. Ma quest'anno al tradizionale interesse per le premiazioni si aggiunge un motivo in più, la possibilità di ritornare a vincere sulla scena cine...
Honoring heritage and helping others Sons of Italy secretary also volunteers at Petaluma Valley Hospital
Native Petaluman Elsie Albertoni is a hardy soul, a daughter of Swiss and Italian extraction who is at home in today's world, yet has memories that span most of the 20th century. She is a member of the Sons of Italy, having served as the local branch's secretary for many years and says they are, "The largest and oldest national organizatio...
The Italian American Police Officers Association of Southern California is having Valentine Dinner/Dance in February 2016
The Italian American Police Officers Association of Southern California is having a Valentine Dinner/Dance on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Tickets are $54 per person and includea buffet dinner. Entertainment will be provided by Danny DeLurgio singing hits from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, and more. Danny was featured on "FOX N...
Valter Longo and his elixir of longevity
By Lavinia Pisani If the idea of living longer has ever intrigued you, Valter Longo's Fasting Mimicking Diet may be the secret. Associate Professor of Gerontology and Biological Sciences, as well as the Hanson Chair of Biogerontology at the University of Southern California (USC), Longo is also director of the Longevity and Oncology p...
Get Ready for the OC Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival
One of the largest events that draws people to the Jersey Shore during the shoulder season is the annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival. Now in it's 23rd year, the event will run from October 10th to October 12th in Seaside Heights and is about so much more than just marching bands and food vendors. Organizers say it...
Andrea Morricone: cinematic visions - February 13, 2015 at 8:00 pm
Maestro Andrea Morricone will conduct the Amor Symphonic Orchestra and Choir. This evening concert will feature the Maestro's newest arrangements of some of the greatest films scores of all time, including The Godfather and a suite of themes from Cinema Paradiso. More at http://www.thebroadstage.com/andrea_morricone/ So...
Italian Street Painting Marin hires executive director
Kevin Marlatt has been named executive director of Italian Street Painting Marin to head the organization's annual two-day festival in downtown San Rafael. Marlatt has been involved in arts education and nonprofit organizations for more than 25 years, most recently working as the arts program coordinator for the Mill Valley recreation depa...