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In celebration of Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi's 200th birthday, the City of San Diego Public Library will offer a VERDIthon—a marathon screening of rarely seen Verdi operas on film on Thursday, October 10.   Two of Verdi's beloved operas: "Rigoletto" and "La Traviata" will be produced as feature length films and showcase some of the worl...

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Italians were some of the first European explorers and settlers in California. Religious work and the search for new fishing grounds were initial reasons for Italians to explore what later became the thirty-first state, but their reasons for staying, expanded after arriving in California.   Though we often associate Italians in California wi...

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Lajollacooks4u welcomed Chef Mario Ascione of Caffe Macaroni into their kitchen for some chef-to-chef cooking. The result: a complete San Diego foodie tour and a cooking marathon with a garden-to-table focus.   Chef Mario Ascione of San Francisco's Caffe Macaroni ventured down south for a three-day vacation to explore San Diego's food scene....

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The Little Italy Association of San Diego is proud to present the 3rd Annual Little Italy Holiday Toy Drive, benefiting the foster children of New Alternatives; a 501(c)(3) non-profit.   Join us in making a child's or teenager's holiday a little brighter. Bring an unwrapped toy to a participating business (Listed Below) or the Little Italy M...

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The earliest known reference to baseball ever recorded in American history dates back to the late18th century in Massachusetts. The first team who played under modern rules - the New York Knickerbockers - dates back to the mid-19th century.   Over time, the sport has of course evolved, but it has been around for quite a while. The sport evol...

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By Allison Sampite-Montecalvo For the 21st year, thousands of visitors came to Little Italy to experience San Diego's annual Italian festival, eating their way through authentic Italian classic dishes, moving to traditional Italian folk music, and perusing street chalk art.   Little Italy's Festa has been a tradition celebrating the Italian...

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She's a woman of resilience, beauty, and grace. An admired restaurateur, she dared to imagine a revitalized Gaslamp Quarter District and helped to make it a reality.Her passion for inspired music and cuisine -- coupled with her commitment to cultivating community -- launched one of San Diego's most beloved dining establishments. Please join us thi...

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A memorial service for Graziella Spinelli, Professor and Vice President of ICC, will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Church - Little Italy on Saturday, December 13th at 12 p.m.   Following the funeral a reception will be hosted by Graziella's sister at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Hall. Please note that due to construction work...

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Pasquale's PBS Special continues to penetrate throughout 170,000,000 homes. The momentum is continuing with a Springs 2016 Tour including the following cities: Denver, Las Vegas, Reno, Sacramento, San Diego, Atlanta, Pittsburgh and many more...   LOS ANGELES, CAStay tuned for the following airings in LOS ANGELES onSunday, July 19 at 10AM and...

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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...

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