Close

by Mauro Battocchi   Italian is a language adored the world over for its profundity of history, expression and beauty. It is a national — nay, international — treasure that contributes radically to world cultural heritage. Sixty million people may speak it, but billions are touched by it daily, whether they are singing a capella, complaining...

1087

L'antica tradizione canora del Coro Brenta ha fatto visita alla Baia di San Francisco nell'ultimo fine settimana del mese di aprile con una serie di concerti che hanno incantato il pubblico americano.   I circa trenta elementi provenienti dal Trentino si sono esibiti dapprima nell'antica Basilica di Mission Dolores, poi nella Cattedrale di S...

835

Come and see three short films about jazz by and about the film director, documentary filmmaker, screenwriter and cultural promoter Gianni Amico (1933-90), a unique and eclectic figure in Italian cinema.   At the heart of his free-spirited films is his passion for jazz. His debut short film, Noi insistiamo! Suite per la libertà subito (We In...

1057

Time: March 22, 2013 to July 21, 2013Location: Museo Italo AmericanoWebsite or Map: http://museoitaloamericano.org/Event Type: exhibitionOrganized By: Museo Italo Americano From March 22 through July 21, 2013, kicking off Italy's "Year of Italian Culture in the United States" (Anno Della Cultura Italiana Negli Stati Uniti), the Museo Italo America...

837

Earlier this year, Emilia-Romagna suffered a serious earthquake and much tragedy ensued throughout the region. Maino Benatti, the Mayor of the comune of Mirandola, contacted San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee to ask for assistance to rebuild their cherished and historic San Francesco Cathedral. Mayor Lee asked the Sister City Committee to join together...

1557

Wednesday, October 30, 2013 6:00 PM - Leonardo da Vinci Society lecture. Illustrated lecture by Luciano Chessa who is active as a composer, performer and conductor. He teaches at the Conservatory of Music and serves on the Advisory Board of TACET, the international research publication dedicated to Experimental Music from the Universite Paris...

1005

by Mauro Battocchi   When the Mayor of Rome Ignazio Marino looks out of his office window from the Capitoline Hill (pictured above), the material remnants of a rich and profound history stretch as far as the eye can see. In the foreground is where Marc Antony addressed the Roman Senate after the assassination of Julius Caesar. In the distanc...

957

Christmas day is less than a month away but, two weeks ago in San Francisco, people could get a first 'taste' of the holiday spirit, thanks to the Mercato di Natale at Fort Mason Center.   The Christmas Market has been organised by the Museo Italo-Americano in collaboration with D.I.V.E. (Donne Italiane che Vivono all'Estero), a group of wom...

708

by Mauro Battocchi A new research center has been opened at UC Berkeley the Study of Ancient Italy. The center is affiliated with the Graduate Group in Ancient History and Mediterranean Archaeology and will promote and advance the study of the many cultures of ancient Italy, with special emphasis on the Etruscans and Romans.   It will suppo...

1423

Ragazzi Continuo, the a cappella men's choir composed of alumni of the acclaimed Ragazzi Boys Chorus, presents its holiday concert, TIDINGS OF COMFORT. Since their childhood days singing with the Ragazzi Boys Chorus, members of Continuo have spent their holidays in the shared joy of song.   Audiences can experience this holiday treat as it t...

667