The 10th year anniversary of the Little Italy San Jose Arch
On March 27th, Little Italy San Jose foundation board members celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the Little Italy San Jose Arch. The ceremony was attended by the In kind donors from the Italian American community that donated and built a symbol of re-birth of this historic Italian neighborhood and new landmark for San Jose. Donors were thanked...
The Ferrucci Institute Explores the Humanity of Science
On March 15, the broader Chapman Italian Studies community came together for a day dedicated to exploring and celebrating the human dimension of scientific inquiry. Guided and inspired by the core mission of the Ferrucci Institute—to uncover the universal meaning within Italy’s rich history and cultural fabric—two signature events took place. The d...
The Fogolâr Furlan of Northern California celebrates its 11th anniversary: festivities at Club Fugazi in San Francisco
The Fogolâr Furlan of Northern California, in the United States, gathered last Saturday, March 15, to celebrate its 11th anniversary at Club Fugazi, located in the North Beach area, San Francisco's Italian neighborhood. The building, a symbol of the Italian community since the 19th century, hosted the celebration. A special recognition was give...
Celebration of World Poetry Day. Opening of the exhibition "Voice Portraits” at the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco
On March 21st, in celebration of World Poetry Day, the Italian Institute of San Francisco inaugurates the exhibition "Voice Portraits: Evenings Will Return… The Voice of Italian Poetry", curated by Italian artist Giovanna Iorio, at its venue in historic Jackson Square, 710 Sansome Street. The exhibition is open to the public until May 31st. The tit...
St. Patrick goes “Viva!” Italian in San Pedro’s culturally diverse waterfront town
St. Patrick’s Day in San Pedro is becoming its own unique melting pot, reflecting the port town’s deep European roots — in this case, Ireland and Italy. Held in the town’s newly-minted Little Italy district — established in 2018 by former City Councilmember Joe Buscaino whose family came from Italy — the St. Pat’s celebration is now headed up and e...
Little Italy piazza headed for late 2025 opening in San Pedro
San Pedro’s long-awaited piazza — the European-style plaza in the new Little Italy section of downtown near the waterfront — appears to be on track to be finished late this year. The Little Italy section of downtown San Pedro received LA City Council approval in 2018 to recognize the role Italian immigrants played in the Harbor Area’s early days, w...
Italy, here we come: Why these Angelenos are bailing on the U.S.
Linda Bernardi spent four years building her Malibu dream home, putting the finishing touches on the coastal Sunset Mesa estate late last year. On Jan. 7, she watched it burn to the ground. “I absolutely knew I would never live in L.A. again,” she said. The days and weeks after the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires saw mass migration for displa...
PAOLO VIVE - A Tribute to Paolo Borsellino
When: Thursday, March 20 · 5pm PDT - Where: Italian Cultural Institute Los Angeles, 1023 Hilgard Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024 United States The Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles cordially invite you to a special screening of "Paolo Vive", a docu-film directed by Debora Scalzo, presented on the occasion of...
Honoring Ale Gambini, One Year Later
This week marks one year since Ale’s passing, the anniversary I never wanted to face, at least not so soon. Nearly 800 million precious moments have passed since our paths first crossed, moving in fast-forward. In contrast, this past year has dragged in slow motion, each moment cutting through me like a knife, reminding me of how fragile life truly...
Visions of Volterra at the IIC in Los Angeles
March 14 - May 18, 2025. Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles, 1023 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA. On view by appointment, click here. Visions of Volterra invites you on a journey where innovation meets history, unveiling digital preservation efforts in this ancient Italian city. At the heart of the exhibit is Volterra’s recently discovered Rom...
Open house 2025: celebrating Little Italy’s architecture, community, and culture
San Diego’s vibrant architectural heritage takes center stage once again with Oh! San Diego, an annual open-house event that invites the public to explore some of the city’s most significant and intriguing spaces. Hosted by the San Diego Architectural Foundation, this weekend-long celebration, running from March 7–9, offers rare access to iconic bu...
Italian Photographer Gusmano Cesaretti Archive Heads to Huntington Library
The Huntington has acquired the archive of renowned Italian-born photographer Gusmano Cesaretti, known for documenting Southern California’s Mexican American communities, Los Angeles’ urban spaces and Hollywood film sets, the institution announced Tuesday. Spanning six decades, the archive includes 238 boxes of photographic prints, negatives, conta...
