Italian American actress Ellen Pompeo honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
"Grey's Anatomy" actress Ellen Pompeo is one of TV's shining stars, and she has been for two decades now. On Tuesday, she received her very own shining star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Italian American Pompeo has been the longtime leading lady of the hit medical drama. Aside from playing Meredith Grey, she also serves as an executive producer fo...
Spielberg, De Niro, Freeman praise Francis Ford Coppola as he accepts the AFI Life Achievement Award
Steven Spielberg proclaimed “The Godfather” the “greatest American film ever made,” Robert De Niro teasingly bemoaned being cast in the sequel and not the original and Harrison Ford fought back tears reflecting on his role in the 1974 film, “The Conversation.” At the center of it all was Francis Ford Coppola, who on Saturday received the AFI Life A...
This Italian made waves with a floating piano on Lake Como. Now he’s coming to L.A.
Pianist Alessandro Martire spent years convincing local officials to let him play while floating on the glittering blue waters of Lake Como in northern Italy, but when the show — called “Floating Waves” — finally came to pass, the internationally famous resort town clearly was meant for such a spectacle. Pictures from the first concert look like so...
Eureka! A whimsical inventor needs your help. Be ready for a fun adventure!
Saturday, April 26. 3 - 4:30pm PDT. Doors at 2:40pm - Italian American Museum of Los Angeles - 644 North Main Street Los Angeles, CA. Get your ticket here. A whimsical inventor teams up with his quirky assistant, who hilariously misinterprets everything he says. Their mission? To bring his latest invention to life! But they can’t do it on their own...
Alessandro Martire Returns to Los Angeles with Soundscapes - A Mesmerizing Live Experience
Sunday April 27th, 2025 Time: 6 pm. Barnsdall Gallery Theatre - 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Ticket Information here. Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Alessandro Martire is set to return to LA, bringing his breathtaking new show, Soundscapes. For all the friends of We the Italians, there is a special 15% discount to use...
Italian Research Day & Earth Day | ORA, THE PLANET’S LIMITS
On the occasion of Italian Research Day in the World and Earth Day, the Italian Cultural Institute San Francisco, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy and ISSNAF Bay Area Chapter, presents ORA, THE PLANET’S LIMITS, a new project by Imaginarium (Francesca Pasquinucci and Davide Giannoni) featuring live music, storytelling, drawings a...
The Renaissance of Italian sailing: the Olympic team visits Los Angeles
or the first time, Italy was one of the twelve teams participating in the Sail Grand Prix, the regatta held at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. The helm of Red Bull Italy was entrusted to Ruggero Tita, a two-time Olympic gold medalist (Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024) and part of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team in the America’s Cup, who secured a...
Cinema: The Shameful Story (La storia vergognosa)
When: Tuesday, April 8 | 6:30 PM (doors open at 6 PM) - Where: Italian Cultural Institute San Francisco - Free admission | Registration required - Register here In collaboration with the Italian Migration Studies Working Group of the University of California at Berkeley, under the patronage of the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco, the It...
GDC 2025: San Francisco, Video Game Capital, Welcomes Italian Trade Agency Delegation
The 39th annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) took place from March 17 to 21, 2025, at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, bringing together the brightest minds in the gaming industry. This year’s theme, “Connecting the World through Games,” reflected the increasingly global nature of game development and the power of interactive ent...
Damiano David previews new album in Los Angeles – out May 16
Following the announcement of his highly anticipated debut solo-album, FUNNY little FEARS, Damiano David took the stage at Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre this Tuesday to give fans a special preview of his upcoming album. Watch a clip of Damiano performing “Next Summer” live from his showcase HERE. The intimate show featured a setlist of unreleased tra...
Ammara•Prosseda Piano Duo ~ Music Tour from Italy to NoHo
When: Sun, Apr 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM - Where: 11455 Burbank Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 91601 Get ready for an unforgettable evening of classical music with the brilliant Ammara• Prosseda Piano Duo all the way from Italy! Join us on Sun, Apr 06, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the NoHo Arts District for a mesmerizing performance. Experience the magic of four hands play...
10 Year Anniversary of Little Italy San Jose Arch
When: Mar 27, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: San Jose, 350 W Julian St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA Join us for a special 10 year anniversary of the Little Italy San Jose Gateway Arch. We will have a special celebration following the ceremony at the Little Italy Museum and Italian Cellar Speakeasy Bar. 5:30 - 6pm - Ceremony at Arch location and ackno...