Football Legend Giorgio Chiellini Joins LAFC Ownership Group
LAFC announced today that legendary Italian defender and former LAFC player Giorgio Chiellini has joined the club’s ownership group. Chiellini retired in 2023 after a remarkable 22-year career as a player, which included his final two seasons with LAFC. “Joining the LAFC ownership group is a great honor for me,” Chiellini said. “When I arrived here...
California rediscovers Sangiovese. A brief history of the revival of a forgotten grape variety in the United States
Once hailed as “the new Merlot”, Sangiovese experienced an unfortunate phase in California. In the 1980s and 1990s, at the height of the “Cal-Ital” movement, this noble Tuscan grape was grown and vinified without much care or discernment, resulting in unbalanced and often overdone wines. The outcome was a widespread loss of interest in Sangiovese, ...
Hollywood to honor Franco Nero with Walk of Fame star during 2026 Filming Italy - Los Angeles Festival
Filming Italy – Los Angeles, founded and directed by Tiziana Rocca, has announced that Italian actor Franco Nero will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will present Nero with the honor in the Motion Pictures category in February 2026, during the festival’s eleventh edition. This marks a significant mile...
The Taste of Little Italy Tour: A Look Into San Diego’s Most Flavorful Neighborhood
There’s Little Tokyo in Los Angeles, Chinatown in San Francisco and here in San Diego, we have our very own Little Ital This lively neighborhood is a testament to both the American tradition of immigrants gracing us with our best food and the habit of putting the ‘little’ prefix to carve out a bite-sized extension of global identities here in the S...
Carlo Rambaldi Foundation Thanks Hollywood Walk of Fame for Honoring a Legend
The Carlo Rambaldi Foundation is deeply moved and profoundly grateful to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for awarding Carlo Rambaldi a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This incredible honor, coming in the year of what would have been his 100th birthday, carries immense emotional significance for all who loved and admired his genius. We extend...
A.P. Giannini will be honored at the San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk
On Wednesday, July 23rd, in partnership with Bank of America, the San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk unveils a permanent tribute to A.P. Giannini at Washington Square — in the heart of San Francisco’s Little Italy. Plaque Unveiling Ceremony: 1600 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133. Open to the public, no reservations required Join us as we...
NIABA Board Meeting Concludes with Gala Dinner at The Magic Castle of Los Angeles: New President Appointed for the 2025-2027 Term
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the National Italian American Bar Association (NI- ABA) concluded its Board Meeting with a distinguished gala dinner. The event marked the official appointment of the new President for the 2025-2027 term, Madame Alice Salvo from Los Angeles, who will now lead the organization into its next chapter. During the evening, th...
Getty Museum receives major gift of rare Italian manuscript pages
The J. Paul Getty Museum has received a gift of 38 rare manuscript pages by Italian artists spanning the 12th to 17th centuries, marking the largest donation of artwork to the museum in decades, it was announced Monday. The works depict religious scenes from the lives of Jesus, Mary and various saints and significantly expand Getty's medieval and R...
FESTIVAL NAPA VALLEY > Maria Manetti Celebrates La Dolce Vita! honoring Ennio Morricone
When: Tuesday, July 15 | 6:30PM - Where: Festival Napa Valley Stage at Charles Krug - 2800 Main Street | St. Helena Experience the enchantment of La Dolce Vita at this evening dedicated to the music of one of the world’s greatest film composers, the late Academy Award-winning Ennio Morricone. The celebration begins at Charles Krug, where the Fe...
Little Italy in the Summer is a Celebration of Culture, Community, and Charm
There is magic in San Diego in July. The ocean breeze is infused with a touch of celebration and Little Italy is a vibrant mix of music, flavor, heritage and community. This summer the historic neighborhood invites locals and visitors to sit back and soak in a series of magical events that celebrate community and culture. Whether you're enjoying li...
Italian Rarities to Shine at the 69th Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance
If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing a vintage Italian sports car up close, this is the year to visit the Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance. On June 22, more than 200 collector cars will take over the fairway at Crystal Springs Golf Course in Burlingame, California, and two incredibly rare models will take center stage. One is a 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 23...
A Tribute to Harry Warren Salvatore Antonio Guaragna, 1893-1981 The most successful composer of songs for American films
Sunday, July 13, 2025, 4:30 p.m. A Benefit Concert for Piedmont Center for the Arts (PCA) - 801 Magnolia Ave, Piedmont, CA. Showcasing the Center’s Magnificent Steinway Grand Piano. In the Tradition Piano Trio: Bill Jackman – Piano, Marshall Perry – Bass, Albert Brooks, M.D. – Drums. Tickets: $30 at the door or $25 here. In the intimate new PCA JAZ...