Consolato Generale d’Italia in Los Angeles
di Antonio Verde Los Angeles è fra le città americane più vividamente presente nell'immaginario italiano. Una metropoli vivace e creativa, sulla quale si stagliano i capolavori di Hollywood e le bellezze naturli. Un luogo dove i sogni si possono ancora inseguire e realizzare. Los Angeles è soprattutto un centro mondiale di attivit...
San Juan Capistrano Sister City Celebration
by Vicky CarabiniMay 16, Saturday San Juan Capistrano Sister City Celebration at the Camono Real Playhouse -6:00-9:30pm Enjoy an evening of fabulous food and wine fundraiser for the playhouse to celebrate the sister city relationships with Capestrano, Italy; home to San Giovanni di Capestrano - patron saint of the Mission and our official Sister Ci...
Francis Ford Coppola Immortalized in Cement Outside Chinese Theatre
Oscar-winning writer/director/producer Francis Ford Coppola, best known for "The Godfather" film series, sank his hands and feet into cement today outside the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The ceremony was held as part of the 2016 Turner Classic Movies Classic Film Festival, which began Thursday. "Thanks to TCM, thanks for this op...
Festa del libro
Bring your family! Discover some of the finest Italian children's literature available. More than 400 children's books have been selected from the country's distinguished publishers. This event provides a rare opportunity to find and collect literature that will inspire and enrich children's linguistic education. The selection includes a large ran...
8 Secrets About San Diego’s Little Italy Neighborhood
As one of the oldest and most iconic historical areas of San Diego, Little Italy has come a long way since its origins as a fishing community for Italian immigrants. Here some fun facts that you may not know about this popular San Diego attractions. 1. Trees are planted on the sidewalks approximately 10 walking strides apart. This is inte...
ASECS 2015 Los Angels-Italian Studies panels
Dear colleagues, I wish to bring to your attention the call for papers on Italian topics for the ASECS 2015 in Los Angeles (March 19-22). Here below you will find the panels' titles and organizers' contacts. The panels' descriptions are in the attachment. The deadline for proposals is September 15. Best, Irene Zanini-Cordi
Women write the Mediterranean: In memory of Anna Maria Ortese (1914-1998)
This transnational symposium will address, with a comparative approach, the relationship between women writers and the Mediterranean, considered as a diverse region of interconnected histories and identities. A particular focus will be dedicated to the Italian novelist Anna Maria Ortese (1914-1998). Read more Source...
So There’s a Big Italian Food Festival Hitting Hollywood This Weekend
Get ready to celebrate all things Italian at Hollywood's Feast of San Gennaro, back celebrating their 14th anniversary this year on September 25 through 27. Inspired by the 80-plus year old New York City tradition, the Feast will celebrate Italian culture through entertainment and cuisine, featuring delicious food, music, genealogy research an...
University removes poster that was offensive to Italian-Americans
The University of California (also known as UC Santa Cruz) have released its report from the school's "Bias Response Team" which reveals a poster was removed after a student complained that it was offensive to Italian-Americans. Grinberg News can exclusively reveal that an unnamed student complained about a poster advertising a "mafia" gam...
History and traditions – St. Joseph Tables in California
As Italians, we brought to the U.S. many customs and traditions, and we keep honoring them as our ancestors used to do. But do we know where those traditions come from? Some of them are quite new, while some others date back to centuries ago. The one of St. Joseph Table is one of the oldest Italian traditions still celebrated in the U.S. According...
San Diego bike loop new cfonnects Litlle Italy, Gaslamp Quarter and Balboa Park
The city of San Diego has created a network of dedicated bike lanes and routes that connect Little Italy, the Gaslamp Quarter and Balboa Park, Mayor Kevin Faulconer and City Council President Todd Gloria announced Tuesday. "The San Diego Bike Loop is a big step forward in our push to create a more bike-friendly city," Faulconer told report...
Italian Without Words: Film and Workshop on Italian Body Language
Italian Without Words: Film and Workshop on Italian Body Language. Presented by Filmmaker Luca Vullo Thursday, October 8th, 2015 | 7:00 pm | Warren Auditorium. Sponsored by: The Italian Program at the University of San Diego (Dept. of Languages, Cultures and Literatures) and the Italian Cultural Center (ICC). This event is f...