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San Pedro’s vibrant waterfront will come alive on June 1st, 2025 as the Italy RunLA 5K returns for another exciting year, inviting the community to celebrate Italian Republic Day one day early with fitness, culture, and local pride. Registration is now open at Italy RunLA 5K, with a special coupon code of $10 for the readers of Wetheitalians using...

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Thursday, May 15 · 6pm PDT. Italian Cultural Institute Los Angeles, 1023 Hilgard Avenue Los Angeles, CA. IIC Los Angeles together with Autodesk, the Volterra-Detroit Foundation, Case Technologies, and under the auspices of the Consulate General of Italy is delighted to welcome you for the closing evening of Visions of Volterra. Over the past weeks,...

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As an Italian American, I know that our story is one of perseverance, passion and a relentless pursuit of excellence. It is a legacy of individuals who, despite challenges, have built thriving communities, contributed to society in remarkable ways and remained deeply connected to their roots. My father emigrated from Brienza, Italy, located in the...

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If you’re an Italian entrepreneur with ambitions to expand into the US market, there’s a new resource designed specifically to guide your journey: Guida Paese Smart – How to Successfully Launch Your Business in the Western Region of the United States of America.  This innovative tool was officially presented on April 10 at the US Bank Tower in Down...

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This presentation by Maria Romano de Leon, automotive curator, will examine the reciprocal influence and inspiration between the Italian and American automotive industries. We will explore iconic models like Ferrari's 250 GT California, the Ford-powered De Tomaso Pantera, and Lamborghini's Countach and address the exchange of engineering and design...

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Friday May 16 2025, 18:30 (Local time). Italian Cultural Institute @INNOVIT, 710 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA. John Fante has been defined by critics as a “real American writer” and as one of the most representative Californian writers of the 20th century. He was also labelled a “god of literature” by Charles Bukowski. While his prose burnt with d...

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"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...

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From artificial intelligence that protects physical devices and business digital infrastructures to quantum number generators that make cryptographic keys unbreakable, 16 Italian companies will present their technological solutions at the RSA Conference 2025 (RSAC), the largest cybersecurity event in the United States in San Francisco up to May 1....

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There’s a new restaurant in Irvine—and it’s not here to blend in. Located at the just-debuted Eighteen Main dining collective, Monaco Italian Kitchen is the fourth concept from seasoned OC restaurateur Tony Monaco. And while the name nods to his Italian roots, this place is anything but expected. With Executive Chef Karl Pfleider behind the menu an...

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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...

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