A team of young witty Italians wins Hackathon 2015
by Claudia Astarita Hackathon, one of the world's most famous computer programming events, always stands out as a significant challenge for the developers, designers and makers taking part. It is a popular competition lasting between 24 and 48 hours where teams have the chance to give life to their innovative ideas. The contest wa...
Language, Music, & Meaning
Date: Monday, February 08, 2016 Time: 7:00 PM. Location: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco Organized by: Merola Opera Programme, SF Opera In collaboration with: IIC San Francisco Opera Centre Director Sheri Greenawald and Director of Musical Studies Mark Morash are joined by Italian Diction Coach for San Francisco Opera A...
Francis Ford Coppola Immortalized in Cement Outside Chinese Theatre
Oscar-winning writer/director/producer Francis Ford Coppola, best known for "The Godfather" film series, sank his hands and feet into cement today outside the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The ceremony was held as part of the 2016 Turner Classic Movies Classic Film Festival, which began Thursday. "Thanks to TCM, thanks for this op...
Authentic Italian Enters La Jolla Via Acquavite Ristorante
Eater readers asked us to look into a new restaurant in La Jolla, where Italian food is once again a focus in the Coast Walk complex across from La Jolla Cove. The space, occupied by Trattoria Acqua for almost 20 years before it shuttered in 2011 has been remodeled by new proprietors, who recently opened Acquavite Ristorante on Prospect Street. &n...
Il Capriccio: Italian in Los Feliz
by Scott Bridges One of the joys of dining out frequently in unfamiliar neighborhoods is discovering heretofore unknown eateries that become your go-to spot whenever you're back in that part of town. Case in point: Il Capriccio in Los Feliz. I was in the area for a Press Club event earlier in the evening, and was looking for something...
Italian Heritage Night – Order your tickets now
SF Giants vs Brewers, Wednesday, August 7th at 7:15p.m. Please join members of the Museo Italo Americano as we celebrate Italian Heritage Night at the ballpark. The special event ticket package includes: A seat in one of the Italian Heritage Sections for the game against the Milwaukee Brewers (Museo seating is in the Lower Box Left Field...
Festa del libro
Bring your family! Discover some of the finest Italian children's literature available. More than 400 children's books have been selected from the country's distinguished publishers. This event provides a rare opportunity to find and collect literature that will inspire and enrich children's linguistic education. The selection includes a large ran...
Andrea Pallaoro indaga l’universalità della tragedia di Medea dall’antica Grecia al deserto californiano
Dopo Compulsion di Egidio Coccimiglio, presentato la scorsa settimana, una speciale proiezione del film Medeas del regista esordiente Andrea Pallaoro era in programma giovedì 20 febbraio, all'Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Los Angeles, in collaborazione con l'Italian Film Commission. La pellicola si è recentemente aggiudicata il New Voice...
8 Secrets About San Diego’s Little Italy Neighborhood
As one of the oldest and most iconic historical areas of San Diego, Little Italy has come a long way since its origins as a fishing community for Italian immigrants. Here some fun facts that you may not know about this popular San Diego attractions. 1. Trees are planted on the sidewalks approximately 10 walking strides apart. This is inte...
Banking in San Francisco – Italian Style
Much has been written about the important influence of Italian immigrants on the growth of the United States, and, in particular, San Francisco. Noteworthy was the influence of Italians in San Francisco's banking industry. Prior to 1893, Italians in San Francisco tended to avoid banks and those seeking loans had few options. The establishm...
ASECS 2015 Los Angels-Italian Studies panels
Dear colleagues, I wish to bring to your attention the call for papers on Italian topics for the ASECS 2015 in Los Angeles (March 19-22). Here below you will find the panels' titles and organizers' contacts. The panels' descriptions are in the attachment. The deadline for proposals is September 15. Best, Irene Zanini-Cordi
Women write the Mediterranean: In memory of Anna Maria Ortese (1914-1998)
This transnational symposium will address, with a comparative approach, the relationship between women writers and the Mediterranean, considered as a diverse region of interconnected histories and identities. A particular focus will be dedicated to the Italian novelist Anna Maria Ortese (1914-1998). Read more Source...