Join OSDIA in supporting Palisades wildfire relief efforts
The Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) and the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA) have launched a fundraising campaign to support those affected by the recent wildfires in and around the greater Los Angeles area. Under the leadership of SIF President Comm. Joseph Sciame and OSDIA National President/SIF Chairman Michael G. Polo, we inv...
Italian American Museum of L.A. vandalized during Trump protests in DTLA
The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles is seeking donations to restore its building that was vandalized during peaceful protests against federal immigration policies in downtown Los Angeles. The anti-ICE protests were largely peaceful, however, the museum suffered vandalism in the wake of the demonstration attended by thousands over three days....
A Sign Of The Times In ‘Spaghetti Acres’
New street signs this past year were placed to designate a new Honorary Historic District in Merced. The area is referred to as “Spaghetti Acres.” The area is roughly between Bear Creek to the west, R St on the east, 16th St on the south and 26th St and Bear Creek to the north. This area has many years of history dating back to the early 1920s when...
Janet Constantino reads from her novel "Becoming Mariella" at Readers' Books
Wednesday, February 26 at 5:30PM - 7:00PM. Readers' Books - 130 East Napa Street, Sonoma (CA). Janet Constantino will read from "Becoming Mariella", a coming-of-age story of a young Sicilian woman escaping the pressure of family and tradition. The inspiration for Mariella's story came from Janet's love for all things Sicilian and Italian and her ow...
Marianna Gatto talks THE ITALIAN AMERICANS IN LOS ANGELES at B&N The Grove
Barnes & Noble The Grove (189 The Grove Drive Los Angeles, CA) welcomes Marianna Gatto to discuss THE ITALIAN AMERICANS IN LOS ANGELES on February 20th at 7:00 PM! Join the IAMLA at on February 20 when Executive Director Marianna Gatto will be speaking about the Italian American Experience, the IAMLA, and Gatto's new book, The Italian Americans of...
Former Oakville Resident Publishes ‘Tribute to His Father: Everything is Italian’
Marco Perugini, formerly of Oakville, has published the book, “A Tribute To My Father: Everything is Italian.” Mr. Perugini invites readers into a deeply personal memoir that captures the essence of his father, Salvatore Perugini, an Italian immigrant whose life left an indelible mark on those who knew him. Through a collection of heartfelt micro-s...
Flames destroy John Fante's memorabilia at daughter's Malibu home
The fires in Malibu destroyed precious memorabilia from the life of renowned author John Fante. The flames engulfed the home of the late writer’s daughter, Pia Fante, which held a treasure trove of personal items, including rare manuscripts, letters, photographs, and first editions of her father’s works. John Fante, known for his deeply personal an...
Manetti Shrem Museum to Present U.S. Debut of Italy’s Sandretto Collection, Solo Exhibition of Ceramic Artist Ruby Neri
The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at the University of California, Davis, unveils the first U.S. presentation of Italy’s renowned Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Collection, and the first solo museum exhibition of artist Ruby Neri, on Jan. 26. Through Their Eyes: Selections from the Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Collection focuses on internati...
Italian American Museum Unveils 'Creative Minds' Exhibition
At the heart of downtown L.A., the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) has launched its latest exhibition, "Creative Minds," offering visitors a compelling journey through the innovations that have shaped American life. The exhibition, which opened November 15th and runs through October 2025, illuminates the often-overlooked contribution...
Drea de Matteo’s Italian-American Christmas
The Italians take their holidays very seriously. We live in California, so winter isn’t really tangible; we pretend we’re freezing when it’s 60 degrees out. For food, the Italians always would prepare the Feast of the Seven Fishes. But since my grandma and dad are gone, we’ve shied away from a lot of the tradition; it’s a really heavy load to make...
Mercatino di Natale 2024 at Museo Italo Americano
Join us for our traditional Mercatino di Natale—a festive Italian Christmas Market that’s the perfect place to find unique gifts for your loved ones! On Saturday, December 7 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM) and Sunday, December 8 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM) step into a warm, joyful atmosphere inspired by the Christmas markets of Northern Italy and across Europe. Chil...
A California woman swapped her ‘astronomical’ life in San Francisco for the Italian dream in Milan — saving $1,500/month while living in a bigger apartment. Should you make a similar move?
Chelsea Waite’s love affair with Italy began on a 2017 trip to Florence and Tuscany. When the self-employed public relations professional visited Milan six years later, she knew she wanted to move there.“I had this deep feeling that I was meant to live here,” she told CNN Travel. But her first attempt to move to Italy ended before it started. After...