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Americans should be happy to know that Ferrari has decided to celebrate the first 60 years of the Italian company in the US with a series of ten brand new "special models". The Modena-based company has not released much information about that. The only thing we know so far is that these limited edition racing cars will be unveiled during "a major...

by Serena Perfetto   The cruelty of war as well as the loss of innocence; the love of a mother for her daughter and the vain attempt to find safety: these elements take life in one of the most important Alberto Moravia's novel, La Ciociara, as well in one of the most iconic Italian movies thanks to the role played by Sophia Loren as Cesira....

by Giacomo Sproccati   As the color guard walks in carrying the majestic Italian, American, and Californian flags, the audience who attended the "Celebrate Italy Event" bonded in a moment of silence in commemoration of their shared cultures across generations, creating a shared sense of community.   Following this, is the beautiful pe...

di Francesca Gambarini   Da bambino visitava i parchi Disney con la famiglia e ne rimaneva incantato. Ora li progetta. Per Giacomo Savardi, 26 anni, da Varese, quello con Topolino, Paperino &co è un legame che comincia da lontano. E che ora, chissà, potrebbe anche diventare un lavoro. Primo passo: vincere il concorso «Imaginations». &nb...

by Serena Perfetto   "N.I.C.E edition has become today the place in the United States where to watch an Italian movie and have conversations during events and meetings. This is an innovative, fresh, engaging experience that nobody wants to miss!"   This is how Viviana del Bianco, N.I.C.E. Director, introduces the 26th edition of the N...

Mr. Jonathan Moscone is currently in his 12th season serving as Artistic Director of California Shakespeare Theater, organization that has its base in Berkeley. A renowned director, he has received an Award by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation for "transforming the American theater through his unique and creative work".Besides his...

The Patrons of Italian Culture announce the establishement of the "Albert J. Casola Prize" Continuing their long standing commitment of funding for worthy students of Italian descent, the Patrons of Italian Culture are pleased to announce the establishment of the "Albert J. Casola Prize", to be awarded for the first time during the summer of 2013....

Accolade Wines North America has just introduced Da Luca, a stylish range of super-premium Italian wines, to the U.S. Three distinct single varietal offerings from Da Luca include Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese and Prosecco and can be found in U.S. markets this spring.   According to Accolade Wines North America Vice President of Marketing Reid St...

By Jonathan Gold If you dine regularly in Los Angeles' Italian restaurants, you have probably lived through the fresh-pasta wars, the head cheese skirmishes and the incursion of the massive T-bones. We have not yet quite climbed out of the charred rubble of the wood-fired pizza moment, where the mozzarella comes from buffaloes and the thermostat i...

For Chico State University associate professor Chiara Ferrari, becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States was a historic, somber and happy moment. Ferrari was one of a small group of people from around the country, who became citizens at a ceremony March 6 at the State Capitol in Sacramento.   The event was historic because it was t...

by Richard Gonzales   Lawrence Ferlinghetti lives in a modest second-story walk-up in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood. Hanging on his walls are his doctorate from the Sorbonne, an unframed Paul Gaugin print and posters of celebrated poetry readings dating back to the days when he personified a hip, literate and rebellious San Franci...

by Ellen Fort   Ghirardelli Square is heating up, with an influx of new tenants designed to restore it to the vibrant destination it once was. Not only will it be the destination of a full-service restaurant from local favorite Le Marais, but it will be the location of Berkeley-native Jonathan Waxman's first foray into the San Francisco dini...