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Sixteen high school juniors from public schools in New York, Los Angeles and Detroit are heading to Florence, Italy, for a fully funded, monthlong immersion in Renaissance art, history and culture — an experience that organizers describe as a potentially life-changing opportunity. The students, along with four teacher-chaperones, are this year’s re...

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Once hailed as “the new Merlot”, Sangiovese experienced an unfortunate phase in California. In the 1980s and 1990s, at the height of the “Cal-Ital” movement, this noble Tuscan grape was grown and vinified without much care or discernment, resulting in unbalanced and often overdone wines. The outcome was a widespread loss of interest in Sangiovese, ...

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Filming Italy – Los Angeles, founded and directed by Tiziana Rocca, has announced that Italian actor Franco Nero will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will present Nero with the honor in the Motion Pictures category in February 2026, during the festival’s eleventh edition. This marks a significant mile...

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There’s Little Tokyo in Los Angeles, Chinatown in San Francisco and here in San Diego, we have our very own Little Ital This lively neighborhood is a testament to both the American tradition of immigrants gracing us with our best food and the habit of putting the ‘little’ prefix to carve out a bite-sized extension of global identities here in the S...

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The Carlo Rambaldi Foundation is deeply moved and profoundly grateful to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for awarding Carlo Rambaldi a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This incredible honor, coming in the year of what would have been his 100th birthday, carries immense emotional significance for all who loved and admired his genius. We extend...

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On Wednesday, July 23rd, in partnership with Bank of America, the San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk unveils a permanent tribute to A.P. Giannini at Washington Square — in the heart of San Francisco’s Little Italy. Plaque Unveiling Ceremony: 1600 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133. Open to the public, no reservations required Join us as we...

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The J. Paul Getty Museum has received a gift of 38 rare manuscript pages by Italian artists spanning the 12th to 17th centuries, marking the largest donation of artwork to the museum in decades, it was announced Monday. The works depict religious scenes from the lives of Jesus, Mary and various saints and significantly expand Getty's medieval and R...

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When: Tuesday, July 15  |  6:30PM - Where: Festival Napa Valley Stage at Charles Krug - 2800 Main Street  |  St. Helena Experience the enchantment of La Dolce Vita at this evening dedicated to the music of one of the world’s greatest film composers, the late Academy Award-winning Ennio Morricone. The celebration begins at Charles Krug, where the Fe...

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Here we go! From June 26th to 28th, we’ll once again be welcoming our friends from Fullerton (U.S.A.), the city where Tommy Lasorda lived and with which the town of Tollo is twinned. After last October’s visit — which included a stop from the Mayor of the sister city, Bruce Whitaker — this time we’ll be hosting a group of students from Fullerton, w...

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There is magic in San Diego in July. The ocean breeze is infused with a touch of celebration and Little Italy is a vibrant mix of music, flavor, heritage and community. This summer the historic neighborhood invites locals and visitors to sit back and soak in a series of magical events that celebrate community and culture. Whether you're enjoying li...

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