Cavalieri honored with South San Francisco Historical Society award
The South San Francisco (SSF) Historical Society presented Basil Cavalieri the Victor Jon Feudale award at its 32nd Annual Historical Society Banquet on Oct. 21st, according to a press release. Basil Cavalieri, 83 and a long-time business owner, community volunteer and philanthropist, the release continued, was acknowledged for his outstan...
Sicilian festival brings out nostalgia
By Jonathan Horn Margaret Balistreri Cesarini was just a teenager when she moved from Sicily to San Diego around 50 years ago. She's been back to her home country about 15 times since then. The trips are an experience that leave her with mixed feelings. "I'm torn between two lovers — I'm an American citizen but I was born in Ital...
Santa Clara Dedicates University Hall to a Titan of Italian Language Education
By Mauro Battocchi Dr. Victor Vari, the longest serving professor at the University of Santa Clara, was recently honored with the dedication of the Victor B. & Julia Botto Vari Hall. Professor Vari has been teaching Italian language for 68 years, and this year will be the 61st at Santa Clara for the vivacious nonagenarian. San...
Save the Date: All Puccini's Heroines (Opera Gala) - Sunday October 26th, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.
The Italian American Opera Foundation, that for the past two years has produced the Italian Opera Festival ™ (IOF) in Orange County, has announced today the program for its expanded 2014/2015 season, with a preview concert on October 26th at the Performing Art Center of Soka University, in the marvelous City of Aliso Viejo, and ...
Food & Sustainability
When: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 At 6:30 pm Where: Italian Cultural Institute, 1023 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024Organized by : IIC, In collaboration with : Various partners (Diversi partner) - Entrance : Free A round table discussion on nutrition and diet that supports sustainability. Organized by the IIC in collabo...
Carnevale comes to Orange County to benefit Emilia Romagna
Orange County is ready for a tribute to Carnevale, the most famous Venetian Festival, celebrated in Italy every year since antiquity. The event is a partnership between the Orange County Medical Association, a non-profit voluntary physician member organization designed to promote "the art and science of medicine, the protection of public h...
The Italian Cultural Society is looking for teachers!
The Italian Cultural Society is looking for teachers! Native/native-equivalent Italian speakers, who possess a university education and experience teaching children or adults, please contact us. (All candidates must currently be authorized to work in the US).We encourage all persons interested in teaching Italian to send their resumes and contact i...
"Le Migrazioni Fantastiche" A Recital, a Movie, a Celebration
Join us in celebrating another successful year for the children of the Italian American Academy!The end of the year extravaganza will include a recital on "Fantastic Migrations", a graduation ceremony, the viewing of the movie "migrACTION" by director Marco Lora, raffles, and much, much more! Don't miss the fun! When: Sunday June 9, 2013Time: 2:00...
Boys’ & Girls’ Towns of Italy Honors Tom Albanese At its Ball of the Year
Boys' & Girls' Towns of Italy (BGTI), a nonprofit that empowers war refugee, migrant and at-risk youth living on the streets, announced the honoree of its Ball of the Year to be held on Saturday, April 26 at The Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. BGTI will present the Man of the Year Award to Tom Albanese, Director of Business Developme...
Concerto e Festa di Natale: The Leonardo da Vinci Society - December 7, 2014 at 3:00 pm
The Leonardo da Vinci Society Cordially invites its members and guests to a Holiday Concert and Party PROGRAM: HOMAGE TO ITALY - FRANZ LISZT (from "Deuxième Année de Pèlerinage: Italie"): - Sposalizio– Il Pensieroso– Canzonetta del Salvator Rosa– Tre Sonetti del Petrarca:– Sonetto 47: "Benedetto sia il giorno"– Sonetto104: "Pace non...
Food Tech is set to Boom as Expo Milano Opens its Doors
A recent article in l'Espresso highlights what many in Silicon Valley and Italy have been sensing for some time: investment and interest in food tech is poised to boom. By responsibly experimenting with the food we eat, innovators are inventing marketable food products unlike anything we've ever seen before. Take, the WikiPearl, for exampl...
It's Better in Italian Director Captures Trio of Palm Springs ShortFest Awards
by Arianna Menon While studying abroad in Italy during his junior year of college, Jordan Ledy couldn't help but notice the voices coming from the TV set during the broadcast of an American show. "They would be speaking fluent Italian, but then Hugh Laurie would pop up and go, 'Oh it's House.' They're like, 'Oh, Dr. House.' Oh my gosh...