The passion for Italian cars unites Rome and San Francisco – The racing legend Lorenzo Lauria
by Roberto Natalini For the past few years, San Francisco has without a doubt been the West Coast city where one is most likely to spot a new Fiat 500. Between the City's narrow streets and challenging parking situation, the Fiat 500 seems the ideal vehicle, especially for those with a passion for Italian design. Thanks to the par...
Let us work together to have more Italian-language courses in the schools
by Mauro Battocchi Italian is a language adored the world over for its profundity of history, expression and beauty. It is a national — nay, international — treasure that contributes radically to world cultural heritage. Sixty million people may speak it, but billions are touched by it daily, whether they are singing a capella, complaining...
Un 25 aprile speciale per La VOCE e per la libertà
By Maurita Cardone Per un giornale come il nostro che nasce sotto la stella della libertà, sentire l'affetto dei lettori e di tutti quelli che in un anno di pubblicazioni ci sono stati vicini è la prova più importante che La VOCE di New York sta andando nella giusta direzione. Le più di 200 persone che venerdì 25 aprile hanno voluto condi...
La Voce delle Dolomiti a San Francisco con il Coro Brenta
L'antica tradizione canora del Coro Brenta ha fatto visita alla Baia di San Francisco nell'ultimo fine settimana del mese di aprile con una serie di concerti che hanno incantato il pubblico americano. I circa trenta elementi provenienti dal Trentino si sono esibiti dapprima nell'antica Basilica di Mission Dolores, poi nella Cattedrale di S...
Cinema and Jazz: Gianni Amico - December 17, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Come and see three short films about jazz by and about the film director, documentary filmmaker, screenwriter and cultural promoter Gianni Amico (1933-90), a unique and eclectic figure in Italian cinema. At the heart of his free-spirited films is his passion for jazz. His debut short film, Noi insistiamo! Suite per la libertà subito (We In...
Riverside gets Italian flatbreads, second Lift Coffee
by Laurie Lucas Antonio Pagano is hooked on Riverside and hopes residents will return his affection. The Salerno, Italy native picked this city in which to open Piad'Amore on Feb. 20 in University Village. That's a rough Italian translation of "flatbread love," Pagano's homage to his homeland's favorite street food. Think crispy, savory sa...
Jasmine Tommaso trio in concert
Date: Monday, October 05, 2015 Hours: 6:30 PM Venue: IIC Los Angeles Jazz concert featuring Giovanni Tommaso (double bass), Professor of Jazz at the Conservatory in Perugia and director of the Umbria Jazz Clinics seminars since 1986. Tommaso has collaborated with many great Italian and international musicians such as Riccardo Cocciante, Mina, Gi...
Regional premieres, identity rule at San Diego Italian Film Festival
First-run local premieres will be the order of the day at the ninth annual San Diego Italian Film Festival (feStivale 2015), scheduled from Thursday, Oct. 15, to Saturday, Oct. 24, with all but one of the films produced in the last two years. Moreover, all but one of the entries are San Diego premieres. "Going into our ninth year," fe...
Calligaris opens new store in Los Angeles
With a focus on Italian identity, the new Calligaris Store is at SOCO (South Coast Collection), located in Orange County south of Los Angeles, a center specializing in interior design. The space of 243 square meters on one level is very bright thanks to large windows, and it reflects the Calligaris concept, offering intriguing micro-environments f...
Councilmember Joe Buscaino recognizes LA’s Italian-American excellence
As the Italian-American Heritage Month is about to end, a special Council presentation by Councilman Joe Buscaino, was held at the L.A. City Hall, on October 21st, to honor several remarkable personalities relevant to the Italian-American community. Very fittingly, the event took place in the Council Chambers, entitled to late John Ferraro...
Contemporaneity: Signs of Modern Times | The Sedna Group
Time: March 22, 2013 to July 21, 2013Location: Museo Italo AmericanoWebsite or Map: http://museoitaloamericano.org/Event Type: exhibitionOrganized By: Museo Italo Americano From March 22 through July 21, 2013, kicking off Italy's "Year of Italian Culture in the United States" (Anno Della Cultura Italiana Negli Stati Uniti), the Museo Italo America...
Liguri nel Mondo, Stockton Chapter, Scholarship Awards Dinner
By David Canclini At its recent General Membership/Scholarship Awards dinner, the Stockton Chapter of Liguri Nel Mondo presented $11,250 to ten graduating high school seniors. Each candidate submitted an application which included their scholastic achievement, high school activities, community involvement, letters of recommendation and a...