by David Wright   San Francisco Opera became Hollywood by the Bay as the company unveiled the war opera Two Women (La Ciociara), composed and co-written by Marco Tutino, Saturday night at the War Memorial Opera House. Two Women was a co-commission of the SFO and the Teatro Regio in Turin, Italy.   If its title sounds familiar, th...

Monday, Nov 2 - Starts at: 7:00 pm - TICKETS - General Admission $27, Members get 10% off.Jewish Community Center of San Francisco - 3200 California Street | San Francisco, CA 94118The Germanacos Lecture. With Anne Germanacos, Ann Goldstein, Robert Hass, Adam Kirsch, and Richard Rodriguez. Moderated by France...

Those who share a passion for Italy and the Italian language cannot miss the "Being Leonardo Da Vinci" Performance on Thursday, December 17, 2015, from 6:30 pm at the ACT Strand Theater (1127 Market St. San Francisco). Italian director and actor, Massimiliano Finazzer Flory will bring Leonardo da Vinci to life again on stage in a one-act, 60 minute...

Sabato 10 Novembre al Mopa in Balboa Park si è tenuta la serata di Gala del San Diego Italian Film Festival. Alla sua sesta edizione questa manifestazione è un'importante istituzione per la comunità italiana di San Diego ed offre la possibilità di condividere e vivere aspetti della cultura italiana tramite l'arte del cinema.Per 90 minuti o poco più...

by Larry Rotolo   Always a sell-out, "Taste of Little Italy" is back this June. Some of the best restaurants in San Diego feature sample-size tastes at the annual event with ticket sale proceeds benefiting the community. The Little Italy Association (LIA) will proudly present the event, showcasing traditional and eclectic eateries in th...

by Mauro Battocchi   Naples is in the limelight these days in the Bay Area. In honor of the 2013 Year of Italian Culture, the San Francisco Jazz Festival is hosting Pino Daniele at the SF Jazz Center this Friday June 21st from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The popular singer, songwriter and guitarist that influenced the Neopolitan sound in the 70's w...

Sabato scorso, 7 settembre, si è svolta ai giardini di Beverly Canon la prima edizione di "Sotto le Stelle", serata dedicata all'Italia nel cuore di Beverly Hills, organizzata dal Consolato Generale d'Italia a Los Angeles in collaborazione con StudioMusica USA e la Città di Beverly Hills, nel quadro del 2013 Anno della Cultura Italiana negli USA....

International prize-winning violinist Francesca dePasquale is an emerging star in the classical music world and winner of the 2010 Irving M. Klein International String Competition. She is also the 2014 recipient of the highly prestigious Lenore Annenberg Fellowship for the Performing and Visual Arts. Ms. dePasquale will be accompanied by San Franci...

With so many charming restaurants to choose from in San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter, diners can overlook some of the gleaming jewels on the local food scene. One such place is Acqua Al 2, near the foot of Fifth Avenue between J and K streets, not far from Petco Park, the glorious Central Library and the vast San Diego Convention Center....

by Marco Bruna   Taking office as Consul General in Los Angeles, one of the largest Italian American communities of the United States, is a big responsibility. The first challenge that Honorable Antonio Verde needs to face is getting acquainted with a vast and vibrant network of local groups and associations. A month passed since he suc...