San Francisco Welcomes the 20th Edition of the N.I.C.E. Film Festival
by Serena Perfetto "N.I.C.E edition has become today the place in the United States where to watch an Italian movie and have conversations during events and meetings. This is an innovative, fresh, engaging experience that nobody wants to miss!" This is how Viviana del Bianco, N.I.C.E. Director, introduces the 26th edition of the N...
In the Spotlight: Jonathan Moscone, Artistic Director
Mr. Jonathan Moscone is currently in his 12th season serving as Artistic Director of California Shakespeare Theater, organization that has its base in Berkeley. A renowned director, he has received an Award by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation for "transforming the American theater through his unique and creative work".Besides his...
Patrons of Italian Culture announce “Albert J. Casola Prize”
The Patrons of Italian Culture announce the establishement of the "Albert J. Casola Prize" Continuing their long standing commitment of funding for worthy students of Italian descent, the Patrons of Italian Culture are pleased to announce the establishment of the "Albert J. Casola Prize", to be awarded for the first time during the summer of 2013....
Accolade Wines North America Launches Da Luca Wines in U.S.
Accolade Wines North America has just introduced Da Luca, a stylish range of super-premium Italian wines, to the U.S. Three distinct single varietal offerings from Da Luca include Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese and Prosecco and can be found in U.S. markets this spring. According to Accolade Wines North America Vice President of Marketing Reid St...
Formal Italian meets friendly arts district at the Factory Kitchen
By Jonathan Gold If you dine regularly in Los Angeles' Italian restaurants, you have probably lived through the fresh-pasta wars, the head cheese skirmishes and the incursion of the massive T-bones. We have not yet quite climbed out of the charred rubble of the wood-fired pizza moment, where the mozzarella comes from buffaloes and the thermostat i...
Italian Chico State professor becomes citizen at historic ceremony at the California Capitol
For Chico State University associate professor Chiara Ferrari, becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States was a historic, somber and happy moment. Ferrari was one of a small group of people from around the country, who became citizens at a ceremony March 6 at the State Capitol in Sacramento. The event was historic because it was t...
At 96, Poet And Beat Publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti Isn't Done Yet
by Richard Gonzales Lawrence Ferlinghetti lives in a modest second-story walk-up in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood. Hanging on his walls are his doctorate from the Sorbonne, an unframed Paul Gaugin print and posters of celebrated poetry readings dating back to the days when he personified a hip, literate and rebellious San Franci...
Ghirardelli Gears Up for an Italian-Inspired Restaurant from Jonathan Waxman
by Ellen Fort Ghirardelli Square is heating up, with an influx of new tenants designed to restore it to the vibrant destination it once was. Not only will it be the destination of a full-service restaurant from local favorite Le Marais, but it will be the location of Berkeley-native Jonathan Waxman's first foray into the San Francisco dini...
San Diego Italian Film Festival 2015
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 - Saturday, October 24, 2015 Hours: www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com Venue: San Diego and Encinitas, CA Organized by: San Diego Italian Film Festival In collaboration with: IIC The 9th annual San Diego Italian Film Festival showcases the best of new Italian film with a series of premieres ranging from engagin...
'Wise Guy' Italian Deli Coming To California & Front This Summer
A new, independently owned lunch spot, Wise Guy Deli, is slated to open within the next couple of months at 214 California St. (at Front), bringing old-school, hearty Italian sandwiches to the FiDi lunch crowd. The awning is already up, beckoning hungry patrons. Owner Michael Tufo said he'd hoped to be open by now, but—as we hear frequentl...
New Partnership with PortTechLA
PortTech Los Angeles and Bridges to Italy announced an exciting new partnership expected to spark economic opportunities for U.S. and Italian IT and clean technology companies and entrepreneurs. By working together, the two organizations will advance their common goal of establishing technology businesses in U.S. and Italian markets. "Partnering w...
Il consumatore americano a tavola soddisfa le aziende italiane che consolidano la propria presenza
di Riccardo Chioni Per accogliere le migliaia di visitatori della 38.ma edizione del Winter Fancy Food Show al Moscone Center, ieri San Francisco ha sfoderato una giornata decisamente primaverile che ha favorito una eccezionale affluenza in quella che e' la vetrina internazionale delle specialità alimentari. Il Fancy Food Show dal 195...