Carnevale Fantastico: But Will Kids Have Fun?
Naturalmente! That means Naturally! for those of you visiting english folk. There are dozens of things to do and see throughout the day. Here are a couple of things to do with the kids this weekend at Carnevale Fantastico! Adorn Thy Hair: Not just for children, this activity is for everyone. Have long tresses? Bind them up! Is your bo...
Ann Potenza: Building a Virtual “Little Italy” in LA
By Valerio Viale Ann Potenza, President of Federated Italo-Americans of Southern California, has a clear and lucid vision of what the older generations of Italian-Americans are currently lacking. That is, an up-to-date picture of today's Italy. Just to give you an example pertaining my home town, Rome is no longer the city where e...
Il tenore Vittorio Grigolo affascina il Broad Stage Theatre di Santa Monica
Reduce dall’acclamato successo al Metropolitan di New York, l’appassionato e vibrante Hoffman, vola a Los Angeles per esibirsi in uno straordinario recital di liriche da camera e arie d’opera. Abilmente accompagnato dal pianista italo–americano Vincenzo Scalera, maestro collaboratore al Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Vittorio Grigolo...
Candice Guardino
Candice Guardino is adding to her list of successful theatrical productions with the debut of Gilda and Margarette, a sketch comedy show. Candice Guardino is most well-known for her funny and heartwarming solo-hit show Italian Bred, which premiered to sold out houses in New York City in 2013. This past February 2015, Italian Bred enc...
Consul General Mauro Battocchi: Working Together to Build Strong Italian Communities
by Catherine Accardi Mauro Battocchi's last day as San Francisco's beloved Consul General will be July 8, 2016. He has been Italy's Consul General in San Francisco since September, 2012. For the past four years, Battocchi has presided over countless events with a never-ending smile and seemingly boundless grace that will be sorely mis...
Nevada County Italian Cultural Foundation says 'Grazie mille'
Every year, the Nevada County Italian Cultural Foundation holds a luncheon to thank all who work for the foundation during the year. This year's event was held Sunday at the home of Stefano and Sharon Rose Woods in the barn of their Penn Valley home. Bear River Pasta Co. donated the pasta, and winners of June's Pasta Sauce Cook-off provide...
A Los Angeles, omaggio a Giuseppe Verdi
A partire dal prossimo 18 aprile, l'Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Los Angeles ospiterà "Omaggio a Giuseppe Verdi", una mostra che racconta la storia delle performance più famose delle opere verdiane andate in scena al Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, e dei grandi attori, cantanti, scenografi, e costumisti che ne hanno tramandato il mito. Nella...
Brava gente della comunità
Oxytocin – the love and bonding hormone – is powering Dr. Toni Galardi's next book.The Italian-American psychotherapist, executive coach, and resident of Marin County, published a well-regarded book in 2010 on how to adapt to change in times of crisis. The LifeQuake Phenomenon–How to Thrive (Not Just Survive) in Times of Personal and Global Upheav...
The Vinaccesi Ensemble showcases the secular music of Salamone Rossi
Last May San Francisco Renaissance Voices (SFRV) concluded their 2013–14 concert season on the theme Kol Israel: The Voice of Judaism in Early Music with a program of sacred music that featured the work of Salamone Rossi (among other composers). Rossi was based in Mantua and served as concertmaster for the court musicians between 1587 and 1628, mea...
Author Vera Rossano Gaudiani Unveils a Heartwarming Tale of Faith, Food and Family in New Book
Author Vera Rossano Gaudiani carefully weaves a fascinating and highly engaging tale of a resilient and independent WWII bride who educated herself at home in spirituality, nutrition, and theology while raising a large family. In Recipes for Body and Soul Gaudiani shares how her faith sustained her through the complexities of life and death over th...
Il sogno americano in musica dell'Italian Surf Academy
Un viaggio indietro nel tempo che porta lo spettatore a rivivere la cultura cinematografica italiana dei grandi classici degli anni '60. Attraverso l'esecuzione dal vivo di celebri brani musicali e suggestive proiezioni video, il quartetto dell'Italian Surf Academy ha messo in scena il suo "American dream" presso la galleria Emerald Tablet...
ICF Hosts Feast of St. Joseph's Table on March 21& 22 at St. Benedict's - Montebello Free Pasta Meal to Everyone on Both Days
We welcome and extend our hearts to you. Come be a part of our Annual Feast of St. Joseph’s Table at St. Benedict Church Parish Hall, 1022 West Cleveland Avenue,Montebello, CA, on Saturday, March 21, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Sunday, March 22, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Table will be blessed on Saturday, March 21st at 12:00 PM. There will be...