An Evening with Ingrid Croce
She's a woman of resilience, beauty, and grace. An admired restaurateur, she dared to imagine a revitalized Gaslamp Quarter District and helped to make it a reality.Her passion for inspired music and cuisine -- coupled with her commitment to cultivating community -- launched one of San Diego's most beloved dining establishments. Please join us thi...
A more intimate, less stressful Italian Street Painting festival opens in San Rafael
On the opening day of last year's Italian Street Painting Marin, a heart attack hospitalized the founder of the popular downtown San Rafael event, and scorching temperatures knocked the featured artist out with heat stroke. This year, founder and organizer Sue Carlomagno was all smiles as 22 artists participated in a down-sized street pain...
Graziella Spinelli's Memorial Service
A memorial service for Graziella Spinelli, Professor and Vice President of ICC, will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Church - Little Italy on Saturday, December 13th at 12 p.m. Following the funeral a reception will be hosted by Graziella's sister at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Hall. Please note that due to construction work...
“The Art of Costumes”, from Teatro di San Carlo to San Francisco: a touch of the Italian Opera in the Bay Area
It all started back in 2013, when Italians and Americans dedicated an entire year to the Italian Culture in the United States. San Francisco and the Bay Area have also been part of the celebrations, with a variety of events taking place in the city. Among others, the Italian Opera has become very popular and the raising interest has led to...
Two Ways to Become Part of San Francisco’s Italian Legacy
by Catherine Accardi This year, the season of giving will continue into January 2015 at the historic Bimbo's 365 Club. On Wednesday, January 14, enjoy a memorable evening - A Night Out in North Beach - at the Joe DiMaggio Playground fundraising event. Honorary hosts include California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, California Assemblymember D...
S.F. through Italian eyes in Andrea Ponsi’s 'Perceptions’
In 2010, architect Andrea Ponsi published a unique and by many readers treasured introduction to the city where he has lived and worked since 1989: "Florence: A Map of Perceptions." It consists of journal-like entries, occasionally noting Florence's most celebrated features and sites but just as frequently describing in words and lightly handled w...
Rio 2016, la statunitense Hannah Cunliffe potrebbe correre con l'Italia
"Ha chiesto di avere la cittadinanza italiana. La pratica è al consolato di San Francisco, è una corsa contro il tempo per la quale ho chiesto aiuto anche al ministero degli Affari esteri". È Giovanni Malagò, presidente del Coni, a parlare del tentativo di far correre in azzurro alle prossime olimpiadi Hannah Cunliffe, 20enne americana discendente...
Serving up Little Italy on a platter
There are several different neighborhoods in San Diego: There's Hillcrest, North Park, Downtown... Each offers a unique personality and character to those who visit it. Few are as culturally enriching, however, as Little Italy. From its landscaped piazzas to its murals, Little Italy effectively transports its visitors to a different place...
Lecture "The Geometry of Botany" - Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 7:30 pm
The Leonardo da Vinci Society Cordially invites you to "The Geometry of Botany", An illustrated lecture by Paola Tonelli, Master Gardener. When: Thursday, February 12, 2015 7:30 pmWhere: Museo Italo Americano, Fort Mason, Building C, San Francisco Free for members of The Leonardo da Vinci Society. Suggested donati...
"Italy in Us": Il Rinascimento italiano protagonista al Getti Center di Los Angeles
Il 31 marzo sarà inaugurata la mostra "Renaissance splendors of the northern italian courts", in programma sino al 21 giugno. Le corti rinascimentali del nord Italia, tra le più ricche e sofisticate d’Europa, hanno attratto artisti innovatori che hanno creato oggetti di notevole bellezza. Con prestiti dalla collezione permanente di manoscr...
Simone Borrelli’s film Eddy is spreading awareness about the Syrian crisis
by Nancy Casas The American Cinematheque presented the European Film festival on Thursday, September 24th, for the opening night at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood. With special screenings of foreign films from Germany, Greece, and many more, Italian filmmaker Simone Borrelli's short film Eddy was a remarkable humanitarian presentation....
Italian tenor to perform in Folsom Symphony’s ‘Bianco Natale’
In business — and in life — it's always a good idea to "under-promise and then over-deliver." This ensures that others are happy with your work. And it keeps expectations in line. So, I begin this column on the Folsom Symphony with just a bit of anxiety. Because it is just knocking it out of the ballpark these days, to borrow a baseb...