Un Fogolâr nella Silicon Valley: 14 ingegneri fondano il Fogolâr Furlan del Nord California
C'è un cuore friulano che pulsa nella Silicon Valley. Si chiama Fogolâr Furlan del Nord California e ha sede a Sunnyvale. La rete americana dei cervelli friulani si sta compattando grazie al ruolo strategico dell'Ente Friuli nel Mondo che con i friulani all'estero ambisce a realizzare una piattaforma di relazioni orientata al futuro, dove far conve...
Italian Americans in the Santa Clara Valley
Early this month, the Italian American Heritage Foundation of San Jose has presented a new exhibition dedicated to all the Italian Americans in the Santa Clara Valley. The exposition, opened to the public last April 9, will be on display through May 30. The IAHF's library exhibit is a historic glimpse into the contributions of Italian Americans to...
Italy’s 2016 Oscar contender to screen in L.A.
by Jeannine Guilyard Italy's Oscar contender is about to make its U.S. premiere. Claudio Caligari's "Non essere cattivo" (Don't Be Bad) is in the lineup of "Cinema Italian Style" – LA's annual showcase of conetemporary Italian cinema. Produced by Luce Cinecittà and the American Cinematheque, and under the artistic director of Italian journ...
World Renown Italian Animator To Exhibit at the Walt Disney Family Museum in SF
by Mauro Battocchi I am delighted that the Walt Disney Family Museum will present the exhibition Bruno Bozzetto: Animation, Maestro! from November 21, 2013 to April 7, 2014. Mr. Bozzetto is one of Italy's most cherished animators whose prolific career includes the creation of Mr. Rossi, "a middle-aged man who appeals to most viewers and au...
Emerge dal restauro del Paul Getty Museum il più grande busto in bronzo dell'imperatore romano Traiano. In mostra a Los Angeles
Grazie alla collaborazione instaurata fra il Getty Villa di Los Angeles ed il Museo Archeologico di Napoli gli americani amanti delle antichità romane potranno ammirare dal 16 ottobre 2013 al 3 marzo 2014 una mostra sulla Vita e l'eredità dell'imperatore romano Tiberio, rimasta per molti anni nascosta agli ammiratori e per la prima volta esposta ne...
Mauro Perucchetti Confronts the World with His Art
by Nanci Casas The De Re Gallery debuted Mauro Perucchetti's Pop Fiction exhibition on Thursday, September 10th in West Hollywood. Mauro and his stunning wife Lorena Perucchetti, who is also his PR manager, both arrived elegantly dressed and accessorized with miniature pieces of Mauro's artwork in the form of necklaces. With Peron...
Timi Yuro Walk Of Fame Star
We are trying to raise funds to get Italian American singer Timi Yuro a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Timi had many hit records in the 60's and sadly battled cancer for the last 25 years of her life. She lost that battle in 2004, but we would like to honor her and her family with this well deserved star. The funds have to be raised a...
In San Francisco, An All Day Seminar Celebrating Italian Culture & Its Impact
On Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 10-4 in celebration of the Year of Italian Culture in the US, the Museo Italo Americano of San Francisco will have an all day seminar on the impact of Italian culture.
A Joe Mantegna il "Puglia's Italy Award of excellence in America"
Sarà consegnato all'attore di Hollywood Joe Mantegna l'edizione speciale del "Puglia's Italy Award of Excellence in America". La cerimonia di consegna del premio si terrà venerdì prossimo, 3 maggio, alle ore 18.30, nella sede dell'Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Los Angeles. Saranno presenti il console generale d'Italia a Los Angeles, Giuseppe Pe...
San Diego Italian Film Festival Kicks Off 7th Season
The San Diego Italian Film Festival welcomes you to its 7th season starting Saturday, October 19 through Saturday, November 2. This year's festival brings an exciting line up of fourteen extraordinary films loaded with culture and talent. Embracing the community through partnerships, the SDIFF has expanded venues to include Museum of Photo...
We Are All Made of Stardust
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2015 - Tuesday, February 10, 2015 Time: Reception: 6pm. On view: Mon-Fri 10-4:30. Location: IIC (814 Montgomery Street, San Francisco) Organized by: IIC; Italy In US; Bologna Connect. In collaboration with: Regione Emilia Romagna; Arca Bologna; The Italian Homemade Company; Città d'Arte Emilia Romagna. As part of a...
Dangerous Perfection: Funerary Vases from Southern Italy (Visit at the Getty)
Thirteen elaborately decorated Apulian vases provide a rich opportunity to examine the funerary customs of peoples native to southern Italy and the ways they used Greek myth to comprehend death and the afterlife. Displayed following a six-year conservation project at the Antikensammlung Berlin and the Getty Villa, these monumental vessels...