Fabio Biondi and his Europa Galante at the Walt Disney Concert Hall
by Valerio Viale In order to grasp the scope of the unique musical event, to be hosted at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on January 20th, we need to go back to 16th century in Venice, Italy. Back then, numerous charitable associations, composed of lay men and women alongside religious ones, were formed. Among those, the oldest...
San Diego's Little Italy: Autonomy Key to Its Success
The most successful, booming Little Italy neighborhood is not in New York, Boston or Chicago - it's in San Diego. While other Little Italy neighborhoods and ethnic communities across the nation have struggled to maintain their identities following the surge of immigration and subsequent flight of immigrant families to the suburbs, San Diego's...
An Italian-Style Gondola Cruise in Newport Harbor
Want an unusual way to cruise Newport Harbor this summer? How about a unique romantic date? Whatever the occasion, one of the best ways to get out on the water is to do it in a gondola. My favorite lady and I recently toured the harbor for her birthday courtesy of Gondola Adventures, and experienced the bay with an Italian flair, as our go...
Venice festival embraces city's Italian namesake
VENICE - Many American municipalities have assumed the name of a European city — Rome, Ga., Paris, Ill., Reading, Pa. Few, however, have embraced their namesake like Venice. This weekend's 25th Annual Venice Feast and Carnival is expected to draw 20,000 visitors, one of the city's biggest events of the year. The festival is sponsored by the thriv...
Exploring the World of Design – A Family Art Workshop on July 10
On the occasion of A Traveling Archive, the exhibition on view thru July 31st dedicated to the great designer Vico Magistretti, join the Italian Cultural Institute in collaboration with Fondazione Italia, for an afternoon of fun, hands-on creativity and playful exploration of the world of design. Silvia Rigon, an Italian artist and creativ...
Pistola Opens With a Bang In Los Angeles
by Andrea Torng Critically acclaimed chef, Vic Casanova, unveils his highly anticipated second restaurant, Pistola, tomorrow, September 24th, on LA's West 3rd Street. Teaming up with seasoned FOH veteran, Seth Glassman, the duo's modern Italian Steakhouse is a nostalgic tribute to Italian comfort food, balancing refreshed culinary cues fro...
IMALA presents Taste of Italy: L.A.’s Premier Food and Wine Event
The sixth-annual Taste of Italy, a cultural-gastronomic event to benefit the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA), will take place on October 11th in downtown Los Angeles. Taste of Italy showcases over fifty of the region's best restaurants and Italian and California-Italian wineries, as well as music entertainment, cooking demon...
La più antica celebrazione italiana d'America continua la sua tradizione a San Francisco
La comunità italo-americana di San Francisco ha celebrato domenica 12 ottobre la 146^ edizione del Columbus Day, denominata "Italian Heritage Day", una delle più grandi nella sua storia per numero di partecipanti. Istituita nel lontano 1869 da immigrati provenienti da ogni parte d'Italia, la celebrazione si vanta di essere la prima mai org...
Last of the old-time Italians in North Beach
A big black SUV drove up on Green Street in North Beach the other afternoon and stopped in front of Sotto Mare,, a noted Italian restaurant. The car windows rolled down and two people inside peered out with expectant smiles on their faces, as if they were about to discover something. Gigi Fiorucci looked up from his table in front of the restauran...
Kenny Lombino Announced as the New Ferrari Club of America Southwest Region President and Regional Director
Kenny Lombino was announced as the 13th President of the Ferrari Club of America Southwest Region at an FCA board meeting held earlier this year, a position he will hold for the next two years through 2017. In his first President's Message, Lombino stated that he "would first like to thank the Board of Directors for bestowing on me this great...
Middle School in Glendale Looking for Italian Teacher
Roosevelt Middle School (http://www.rooseveltms.com) located in Glendale, CA is looking for a teacher for a 7th grade Italian Language elective starting in the 2016-2017 school year. Students will be coming from the Franklin Italian Dual-Immersion program. Applicant should have Italian Single-Subject credential. If applicant does not have an...
Filomena's Cafe & Wine Bar - comfort food by popular demand
by Samantha Hammer Filomena's Cafe & Wine Bar – comfort food by popular demand. An abundance of fashionable chefs are opening new restaurants throughout Southern Orange County. If you are looking for an unforgettable homemade Italian dining experience, indulge yourself at Filomena's Cafe & Wine Bar in the Laguna Design Center. ...