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Amici House, the new Italian cultural and heritage center in Little Italy, is now open! Operated by Convivio, this initiative brings to the neighborhood a unique and intimate resource in which to celebrate art, culture, heritage, and community through our many events and programs. As part of our overall vision, Amici House will be a way to collabor...

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Among the many contributions Italians have made in the areas of art, science, fashion, food, and a host of other categories, is also the vital emphasis placed on the sharing of bounty with the broader community. In San Diego’s Italian community, we are witness to this through the many Italian community groups and the collective opportunities they p...

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Accursio Lota came to the United States with the American dream in mind. He played the drums, and was drawn to California because of his love for American rock music. However, his passion for music was outweighed by one thing – his passion for cuisine. Originally, Lota comes from the small coastal town of Menfi, Sicily. Growing up in Italy, he was...

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St. Stephen's School is international non-denominational high school for boarding and day students that has built its academic program and reputation on the classical heritage of its host country, Italy, and the rigor of two prestigious educational models: the American, independent college-preparatory curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate...

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Saturday, November 11. 11 AM - 5 PM. Amici Park, Date and Union, Little Italy (250 Date St.) - San Diego. Stop by and enjoy some treats, visit with friends, and learn about our programs and events at our Amici House Open House! Working in conjunction with the Little Italy Association, Convivio, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing Italia...

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We are pleased to announce that Convivio will be establishing a heritage and visitors center in Little Italy–Amici House–in Amici Park near State and Date Streets with the support of the Little Italy Association. Situated near the upcoming Piazza della Famiglia, Washington Elementary, and Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Amici House will add an impor...

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When: Sun, November 5, 2017 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM PST - Where: Italian Cultural Center - New location! 1629 Columbia Street, San Diego, CA 92101 A compelling true story of Italian Jewish refugee, Alessandro (Alex) Sabbadini, who escaped Fascist Italy to America on the eve of WWII only to join the fight in Italy with the U.S. 5th Army. He joined t...

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Since the inception of the Little Italy Association of San Diego in 1996, we have prided ourselves on creating a neighborhood that’s walkable and community oriented — a place where people want to stop, sit and enjoy the experiences that San Diego’s Little Italy has to offer. In 2013, the Little Italy Association started working with Alliance Reside...

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The 12-day San Diego Italian Film Festival showcasing the latest cinema and culture of Italy begins on Wednesday. The 11th annual festival run from Oct. 4 to  Oct. 15 with romantic comedies, independent films, dramas and documentaries. Most films will be screened at the Museum of Photographic Arts and other Balboa Park venues. Highlights of the 11t...

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Solare’s Accursio Lota nabs top prize. Eater recently reported that chef Accursio Lota of Liberty Station’s Solare Ristorante would be one of only two chefs chosen to represent the USA at the Barilla Pasta World Championship in Italy this week. After three rounds of competition in Milan, and beating out 19 chefs from other countries around the worl...

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