Photography exhibition: "Women on set - Italian actresses from the latest generation"
On the occasion of the Los Angeles, Italia Film Fashion and Art Fest, the IIC presents an exhibition of about 40 black and white and color portraits of Italian actresses on set during the last ten years. This stunning visual documentation by some of the best set photographers of recent Italian cinema offers a glimpse into the backstage of a profess...
Lavora con noi al Consolato
di Mauro Battocchi Avete mai pensato di lavorare con noi al Consolato Generale d'Italia a San Francisco? Per chi lo ha fatto e per chi e' tentato di farlo, una buona notizia: e' il momento buono per tentare. Da oggi fino al 25 giugno e' indetta una procedura di selezione per l'assunzione un impiegato a contratto per la posizione di autista...
Italian varietals thrive at Paso's Pelletiere Winery
When we were invited to visit Pelletiere Estate Vineyard and Winery in Paso Robles and to stay at the winery's Farmhouse, we were excited because we love Paso and this was a winery we had not experienced before. As we drove through the gently rolling terrain of the Willow Creek area on the westside of Paso and up the secluded road leading to our d...
Zeno Pisani: the Italian Manager of Hollywood
By Lavinia Pisani Zeno Pisani was meant to shine among the Hollywood stars. For more than 20 years he has been speeding across the roads of Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and Rodeo Drive, jumping from an exclusive meeting to another. Apparently, he is living the life. The one he dreamed of since he first stepped foot in Los Angeles...
L'esame Advanced Placement di lingua e cultura italiana
Se il 2014 si appresta a essere l'anno di rilancio della lingua italiana in California, grande importanza riveste l'esame Advanced Placement, offerto ogni anno a maggio per gli studenti delle scuole superiori, come completamento di studio a livello universitario. Di questo e delle strategie per la formazione di docenti e studenti si è occu...
A little New York in Norco
By Peter Fischetti Some food for thought. If you want the best lobster, where do you go? New England, naturally.For peach pie? That would be Georgia. Maple syrup? Vermont has the best. Bratwurst? Wisconsin is the winner. Pizza? Norco, of course. Norco? The city by the hay? For pizza? Yup. Well, sort of. As some...
Short Stories - Book club Fall 2014!
Enjoy a variety of Italian stories that will be discussed and analyzed in Italian by 3 different instructors on a rotating schedule meeting weekly. Open to intermediate and advanced students proficient in conversation. Material provided. This wonderful cultural activity is free of charge for ICC members only. More detailed information and...
Salernitano inventa “calza-computer”. Il nuovo brand spopola a Los Angeles
«Sensoria», calza intelligente, "fuga" da casa. E un nome: Mario Esposito. Potrebbero essere gli ingredienti di una favola, e lo sono. Un storia del Terzo millennio che può far pensare, e molto, sullo stato delle nostre università, della nostra ricerca e delle opportunità che vengono offerte ai nostri giovani. Tutto comincia qualche anno f...
Marge Bitetti: an author close to her Italian heritage
by Valerio Vale In every family there is always someone, who patiently tries to sketch out the family tree. Marge Bitetti, author of the book Italians in Los Angeles, has done more than that. She has traced the origin of a whole population of Italian-American immigrants, who settled and thrived in the greater Los Angeles area and Southern...
Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West 2015 Holiday Gala
Usher in the cheer with the annual IACCW holiday gala! Silent auction, member awards, live entertainment and Ago's extraordinary food! Evening program includes a 6-course meal by Chef Agostino Sciandri , special performance by professional singer Elisabetta Russo, silent auction supporting Italy-America Youth Internship Program, members recogn...
Tracy Borkum's cucina SORELLA Swings Open in Kensington
The latest offering from Urban Kitchen Group founder and principle, Tracy Borkum, quietly opened doors in Kensington yesterday. The re-conceptualized 3,500 square-foot space at 4055 Adams Avenue has been transformed via Borkum's signature 'Bohemian-chic' design esthetic with pops of color and floral prints, plush pillows, ornate fixtures, and folia...
97th Annual Columbus Day Bazaar
Sat Oct 8 - Saints Peter and Paul School - 11:00am - 7:00pm. Cost: Free The 97th Annual Columbus Day Bazaar is a lively and fun North Beach tradition and is Saints Peter & Paul School's biggest fundraising event held during San Francisco's Fleet Week. The weekend event celebrates the neighborhood's heritage by featuring ico...