Screening of "Viva la libertà" by Roberto Andò - November 28, 2014
Distrib Films US presents the U.S theatrical premiere of "Viva la Libertà", the acclaimed political thriller by director Roberto Andò ("Strange Crime"), starring Toni Servillo (The Great Beauty) in a brilliant, career topping performance. Venues: Laemmle's Royal Theatre, Laemmle's Pasadena Playhouse and Laemmle's Town Center 5 SYNOPSISIn...
Meet the Author: Melania Mazzucco – 4 June, 6.30 PM
About the author: Melania G. Mazzucco has written nine novels, including Vita (FSG, 2005), which was awarded the prestigious Strega Prize and named a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice. For Limbo, she was awarded the Premio Elsa Morante and the Premio Bottari Lattes Grinzane. Her many other honors include receiving the Viaregg...
Passionate Italian taster brings knowledge to consumers
by Silvia Simonetti "I am most passionate about bringing my knowledge [of tasting] to consumers, "said an enthusiastic Orietta Gianjorio, a native Italian from Rome, when describing her motivation and drive for tasting. "My Italian values are shopping for the best ingredients, conviviality around the table, and slowing down to enjoy food,"...
L.A.’s Italian Markets Are Built on Olive Oil, Cold Cuts, and Family History
by Lesley Balla Fans of "the sandwich" at Roma Market in Pasadena know to head straight for the back and grab a pink paper-wrapped bundle at the edge of the counter. A novice might ask for one, to which a slight older man with friendly eyes will respond from his perch behind the deli case: "You've never had my sandwich? Take one. You'll lo...
Moda e tradizioni della Ciociaria
Data: Gio 15 Set 2016 - Orario: Alle 18:30 Luogo: Italian Cultural Institute of LA, 1023 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 Ingresso: Libero In anticipazione della XVIª Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo, dedicata a L'Italiano e la creatività: marchi e costumi, moda e design, l'Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Los Angeles present...
September 23 - An Italian Celebration
September 23 - An Italian Celebration at the San Francisco Symphony. Michael Tilson Thomas and the SF Symphony showcase the many facets of Italian music - from its sweeping drama to moments of delicate beauty and lighthearted joy. Hear Verdi's show-stopping Te Deum, alongside Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble The Swingle Singers, SF Sym...
Ciclo di conferenze di cultura di impresa
La Fondazione Novara Sviluppo e l'associazione "La Storia nel Futuro" promuovono un ciclo di quattro conferenze di cultura di impresa innovativa rivolte, in particolare, a studenti dell'"Avogadro" iscritti a Economia. Il progetto Novara Silicon Valley – cui partecipano l'Università del Piemonte Orientale e il Ministero degli Affari Esteri e che ha...
Silicon valley Study Tour: un viaggio per aprire la mente
L'associazione "La Storia nel Futuro" organizza ormai da diversi anni il "Silicon Valley Study Tour", uno dei primi progetti mirati a creare un ponte culturale e imprenditoriale fra Italia e California. La Stampa ha incontrato il presidente Paolo Marenco per farsi raccontare in cosa consiste il progetto e quali sono i vantaggi, a breve e lungo ter...
Italian Community Services' 97th Anniversary Dinner
The Italian Community Services in San Francisco are celebrating their 97th anniversary at their annual dinner in October. They will be honoring the Director of the San Francisco Opera, Maestro Nicola Luisotti. The dinner will be preceded by cocktails. WHEN: October 27th WHERE: Ritz Carlton Hotel - San Francisco, CA TIME: 6:00 pm For mor...
IASA Western Regional Chapter Officer Nominations
IASA-WRC needs new officers; people committed to leading the organization. IASA-WRC is now accepting nominations for officers (President, Vice-president, Treasurer, Secretary and Curator/Newsletter editor) for the 2014-2016 term. Some of our current officers are interested in continuing in a leadership role but we need new individuals interested i...
Under Cover:“Spaghetti Smiles” at Andersen Elementary
By Edie Crabtree Former Harbor Day teacher and local author, Margo Sorenson has done it again. To celebrate the release of her new picture book, "Spaghetti Smiles," Sorenson paid a special visit to a group of lucky students at Andersen Elementary School this week. Although I am just a few years north of the target demographic, I was a...
La Ciociara: special screening of the masterpiece starring Sofia Loren
On the occasion of the World Premiere of Marco Tutino and Fabio Ceresa's opera La Ciociara at SF Opera, the Italian Cultural Institute of SF will present a special screening of the 1960 film of the same title by Vittorio De Sica, starring Sofia Loren. Sunday, May 31 – 6:30pmNew People Cinema - 1746 Post St, San Francisco Tickets: $20...