Bulgari in San Francisco
The iconic Italian jewelry company Bulgari takes the colloquial expression "bling bling" to a whole new level. Trendsetter in every sense of the word, Bulgari is always at the forefront of opulent luxury. It is a brand synonymous with glamour and celebrity, a personal favorite of icons like Elizabeth Taylor. The De Young Museum in San Francisco is...
Serving up Little Italy on a platter
There are several different neighborhoods in San Diego: There's Hillcrest, North Park, Downtown... Each offers a unique personality and character to those who visit it. Few are as culturally enriching, however, as Little Italy. From its landscaped piazzas to its murals, Little Italy effectively transports its visitors to a different place...
Rita's Italian Ice plans 75 Northern California locations, including Sacramento
by Mark Anderson With more than 600 stores in 25 states, Rita's Italian Ice has been offering cool treats since 1984. Now it wants to bring its ices, custards and sundaes to Sacramento. Santa Cruz County-based East Bay Ice Empire Inc. was awarded a franchise development agreement to open at least 75 Rita's stores over a period of years in...
Lecture "The Geometry of Botany" - Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 7:30 pm
The Leonardo da Vinci Society Cordially invites you to "The Geometry of Botany", An illustrated lecture by Paola Tonelli, Master Gardener. When: Thursday, February 12, 2015 7:30 pmWhere: Museo Italo Americano, Fort Mason, Building C, San Francisco Free for members of The Leonardo da Vinci Society. Suggested donati...
"Italy in Us": Il Rinascimento italiano protagonista al Getti Center di Los Angeles
Il 31 marzo sarà inaugurata la mostra "Renaissance splendors of the northern italian courts", in programma sino al 21 giugno. Le corti rinascimentali del nord Italia, tra le più ricche e sofisticate d’Europa, hanno attratto artisti innovatori che hanno creato oggetti di notevole bellezza. Con prestiti dalla collezione permanente di manoscr...
Women's bocce team captures silver medal
The IAC Ladies Auxiliary team, representing the Italian Athletic Club of Stockton, won the silver medal in the Open B Division at the United States Bocce Federation's U.S. National Championships during the week of June 21-27 in Methuen, Mass. The IAC Ladies Team competed against other U.S teams and pulled out the silver medal with seven wins and t...
Simone Borrelli’s film Eddy is spreading awareness about the Syrian crisis
by Nancy Casas The American Cinematheque presented the European Film festival on Thursday, September 24th, for the opening night at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood. With special screenings of foreign films from Germany, Greece, and many more, Italian filmmaker Simone Borrelli's short film Eddy was a remarkable humanitarian presentation....
Italian tenor to perform in Folsom Symphony’s ‘Bianco Natale’
In business — and in life — it's always a good idea to "under-promise and then over-deliver." This ensures that others are happy with your work. And it keeps expectations in line. So, I begin this column on the Folsom Symphony with just a bit of anxiety. Because it is just knocking it out of the ballpark these days, to borrow a baseb...
Startup, da Roma a San Francisco i tre business angel che investono nel successo
Dal foglio di carta al successo la strada di una startup non è semplice, ma c'è chi ha deciso di fare qualcosa per renderla più facile da percorrere. Come hanno fatto tre giovani italiani che da Roma si sono trasferiti da tempo negli Stati Uniti, a San Francisco, e da circa un anno e mezzo seguono da vicino le startup e la loro realizzazione. &nbs...
Order Your Taste of Little Italy Tickets NOW! June 15 / 5pm-9pm
Taste of Little Italy is one of the district's most popular events, and it sells out every year. Don't miss the 2016 edition which includes exciting new restaurants such as Bracero, The Crack Shack, Café Gratitude and Herb & Eatery. Choose from a North Route or South Route passport, and stroll as you taste along an easy walk which includes live...
Italian Language Thrives in the Bay Area
Did you know that passion for the Italian language is booming in the Bay? As we ring in the 2013 Year of Italian Culture in America, it's important to note just how much Italian culture has already permeated the cultural fabric of the Bay. In this blog, we've discussed many contributions Italy has made to Bay Area culture, from technology and ventu...
From Earthly Pleasure to Princely Glories in the Medieval and Renaissance Worlds
On the occasion of the UCLA Center for Medieval & Renaissance Studies conference From Earthly Pleasure to Princely Glories in the Medieval and Renaissance Worlds The Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to invite you to a special evening PROGRAM 6:45 PM Reception 8:00 PM Remarks and Screening of Film Clip...