Primo Angeli: A Retrospective
From December 5, 2014 through April 19, 2015, the Museo Italo Americano will exhibit the works of San Francisco design legend, Primo Angeli. A master of advertising art since the early 1960s, Primo Angeli created innovative branding, packaging, logos and advertising posters for such stellar clients as Boudin Bakery, Ben and Jerry's, Coca-C...
Celebrating and Remembering a Hometown Hero: Louis Zamperini
Louis Zamperini has been celebrated and honored by many, not only around the world but also especially in the Los Angeles community. His legacy will continue to live on through his books, his family, and his accomplishments. As well known as he was and still is in the Italian-American community throughout the United States for being a livi...
SLOMA screens documentary about Italian-born architect Paolo Soleri
by Jessica Pena In 1946, Italian architecture student Paolo Soleri discovered a book about Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's legendary winter home located in Scottsdale, Ariz. He immediately wrote to Wright and enclosed some of his sketches. Months later, Wright responded with an invitation to apprentice in Arizona. This was a m...
Mike Hale, The Grub Hunter: Rethink Italian at Cantinetta Luca
by Mike Hale When Americans dream about Italian food, they invariably flash on pots of simmering marinara, long strands of dried spaghetti, pepperoni pizza and bottles of cheap Chianti wrapped in wicker. (They call that straw bottle a fiasco — a fitting name when you consider our clichéd notions about real Italian food.) My dream...
The Italian American community of L.A. proudly celebrated the National Republic Day
by Silvia Simonetti The Italian American community of Los Angeles is proud of its cultural heritage and united in the effort to preserve it. This is particularly true on the day that marks the anniversary of the Italian Republic, established on June 2nd, 1946 after the referendum to end the monarchy. Again this year, the Italian Cultural...
Investment Wizard Wanted Now to Promote Italy
In the past weeks important announcements were made by American companies. Cisco, Apple and GE informed that they plan to carry out R&D investment in Italy. In fact, Italy is one of the six leading manufacturing countries in the world, second in Europe only to Germany, ahead of France and the United Kingdom. Now that the Italian Govern...
Alfa Romeo, Maserati add SUVs to lineups
By Charles Fleming Sport utility vehicles are hot, and Alfa Romeo and Maserati want in on the action. The two Italian nameplates are trying to raise brand awareness by each adding an SUV to their sports car and luxury car lineups. The hope is to attract new buyers by giving them a vehicle they find more useful than, say, an A...
Puglia Center of America ”Puglia’s Italy Award of Excellence in America”
Sarà un anno strepitoso questo 2013 per la Puglia Center of America. Dopo aver organizzato eventi in Stati Americani quali New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey e Washington DC, il prossimo 3 Maggio la Puglia Center of America volerà in California alla Cerimonia "Puglia's Italy Award of Excellence in America" per premiare una delle person...
Sunday, Sept. 8th – 2 pm: Italian-American writers read their work
Six writers converge from various points on the West Coast and New York City for an afternoon of readings hosted by Laura Ruberto, co-chair of the Berkeley City College Department of Arts and Culture. On hand for the afternoon will be Giovanna Capone (Oakland); Jennifer Lagier Fellguth (Santa Cruz); Paul Fericano (Santa Barbara); George Gu...
Last Week for Italian Landscapes at the Italian Cultural Institute
By Mauro Battocchi If you can't sneak away to bucolic Tuscany this week, then stop by the Italian Cultural Institute instead and drink in calming Italian landscapes by Hans Schirmacher. His use of subtle shades and soft nuances to capture landscapes from different parts of Italy pairs dramatically with sharper lines and contrasts that trace the va...
Caffè Dolci: An Authentic Italian Dessert House
For those who have traveled at least once to Italy and indulged in the genuine flavors of La Dolce Vita, there is finally a new place in The City where you can find authentic desserts and many more unique delicacies. Inspired by her extensive travels to Italy and Europe, owner Aliah Warmund of "Caffè Dolci" brings the experience of a real...
LA’s Merry Feast of San Gennaro
Last weekend, at the boisterous intersection of Hollywood and Highland, thousands gathered for three days of live music, food, wine, rides, and games at the 13th annual Feast of San Gennaro. The savory smells of Italian sausage and warm cheese melting on thin pizza permeated the air as guests indulged in baked clams on the half shell and s...