Little Original Joe’s Marina: Italian comfort with a modern touch
Little Original Joe’s in the Marina has been a full house from the get-go in May. This is the latest outpost from siblings John and Elena Duggan, who have carried on the family’s long-standing tradition of Italian-American comfort food with a modern twist. Known for running the iconic Original Joe’s and its spots in North Beach, Daly City and West...
A LITTLE FELLOW The Legacy of A.P. Giannini
Tuesday October 08 2024, 18:30 to 20:00 (Local time). Vogue Theater, 3290 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA. On the occasion of Italian Heritage Month, the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco present: A LITTLE FELLOW. The Legacy of A.P. Giannini. Director Davide Fiore will be in attendance and introduce his...
From TikTok to Hollywood, the irresistible rise of Italy's Khaby Lame
Compared by some to Charlie Chaplin or Buster Keaton, the most followed TikToker in the world, Khaby Lame, is preparing to launch a film career in Hollywood following his dizzying global success on social media."Now I'm dedicating myself to cinema. I hope this will be my job for life. It's something I've dreamt of since I was a child," said Lame, a...
Celebrating Italian sports day: a new tradition starts in Los Angeles
As the countdown to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles has already begun, the City of Angels hosted the official launch of the first Italian Sports Day outside of Italy. This event brought together prominent figures, sports enthusiasts, and a diverse community eager to celebrate Italian culture and sports. Held at the Technogym headquarters, a leadin...
The Holy Face, from Manoppello to San Francisco
A precious reliquary for San Francisco Cathedral, blessed in the historic Basilica of Abruzzo. The reliquary bearing the image of the Holy Face, visible from both sides, and soon to be enthroned in the Cathedral of San Francisco, USA, was the focus of a solemn ceremony held on September 13, 2024, at the Basilica of the Holy Face in Manoppello. The...
San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk project kicks off: plaque honoring George Moscone on October 4
The San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk (SFLIHW) project, which was initially scheduled for July, is now announcing two events in October in honor of former Mayor George Moscone. The initiative is organized in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco. The first of the two events will be...
Samuel Aldegheri Talks About Journey from Italy to Los Angeles Angels
There are about 6,100 miles between Verona, Italy, and Los Angeles. In mileage, that’s the length of the journey Samuel Aldegheri took to become the first Major League Baseball pitcher to be born, raised, and developed in Italy. In years, work, and dreams, the trip was insurmountable. We caught up with Aldegheri this week about his journey to the b...
Italian Museum Opening Dinner & Concert in San Jose, CA
Friday, October 4th, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM PDT. 323 W St John St, San Jose, CA 95110. Please join us for this special VIP grand opening of the Little Italy Cultural Center & Museum. This event will officially kickoff the Little Italy San Jose Festival and mark the grand opening of the Little Italy Cultural Center & Museum. Please purchase your ticket...
Gnocchi Goes to Hollywood: How Chef Augusto Pasini and Franciacorta Stole the Show at the Emmy Awards
At the 2024 Emmy Awards, Franciacorta, Italy’s premier sparkling wine, made its debut as the official sparkling wine of the Emmy Governors Gala. The post-ceremony dinner, held at the Peacock Theater on September 15, also saw Chef Augusto Pasini, from the Franciacorta region, make history as the first non-American chef to cook for the star-studded e...
7th Annual Little Italy San Jose Italian Festival
Celebrate all things Italian in San Jose's Little Italy district and the adjacent Guadalupe River park at our annual Italian Festival returning Sunday October 6th, 2024! Festival is FREE to attend • Authentic Italian cuisine from Little Italy businesses and Italian restaurants located throughout Santa Clara County. • Fantastic Entertainment lineup...
Pirandello Comes to Life! Don’t miss the newest adaptation of “Six Characters in Search of an Author” on stage in LA and Orange
Chapman University’s Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research is partnering with the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles to bring you Ferrucci Fellow Nick Gabriel’s new adaptation of SIX CHARACTER IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR. Gabriel’s adaptation contemporizes the language and circumstances of the play while maintaining the essence o...
How Giving Back Shaped the Life and Success of Philanthropist Maria Manetti Shrem
Some look back at her role as Ambassador of the Made in Italy in America; some others appreciate her entrepreneurial spirit; many experienced first-hand her philanthropic work. Everybody knows her as the woman who has touched not only people’s lives, but also the arts, education, medical research, and culture. So far, Maria Manetti Shrem‘s journey...