Campi dei Nonni – Regional Sundays Series – Piemonte
Sunday 09/08/2024 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. Museo Italo Americano - 2 Marina Blvd, Building C - San Francisco, CA. Join us for a celebration of Piemonte and be transported to the wine country of the Langhe. Photographer Matt O’Brien will present work from “Campi dei Nonni,” his captivating exploration of traditional farming, winemaking, and family life in...
Italian American Museum Honors Singer Louis Prima at Exhibition
You might know Louis Prima as the voice of King Louie in Disney’s The Jungle Book or maybe you’ve heard David Lee Roth’s 80s version of his hit song Just a Gigolo, but the Gramy-winning King of Swing was so much more. An exhibit on the exuberant singer, Louis Prima: Rediscovering a Musical Icon, lights up Downtown’s Italian American Museum until Oc...
Senator Portantino Marks Italian Heritage Month with Senate Resolution
Earlier this month, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) celebrated the contributions that Italian Americans have made to California by authoring Senate Resol.103, which designates the month of October as Italian American Heritage Month. “As an Italian American, I am honored to author this resolution to highlight the contributions Italian Am...
The Story of Five Families. Or, How World Events Pushed Enterprising Youngsters From One Tiny Community in the Italian Alps to Put Down Roots in Ferndale
When I was growing up in Humboldt County, I did not learn much from my parents about their lives in Italy; however, I was exposed to the Italian language every day, especially at mealtimes when my father and mother spoke in the dialect of the Trentino region of northern Italy. Although I always spoke to them in English, my memory stored the Italian...
Italian Artist Luca Barberini at Helena Mason Art Gallery in Santa Barbara, CA
Society Invites was invited by Natalie Olivas Sanchez, owner of the Helena Mason Art Gallery, to meet with their newest artist, Luca Barberini (b. 1981, Ravenna, Italy) and view his works before he returned to Italy. His exhibition, titled Inner Landscapes, is on view through October. It was fab to reconnect with Sanchez; its #beenaminute, as we sa...
Renzo Piano Building Workshop: Le Fil Rouge
Thursday, September 12 2024. Italian Cultural Institute Los Angeles. 1023 Hilgard Avenue Los Angeles, CA. 6:00 – 7:00 pm Panel Discussion; 7:00 – 9:00 pm Opening Reception. A limited number of reservations are available to attend the panel discussion. Tickets to the panel discussion will also be valid for the opening reception. RSVP here. The openi...
91st Festa Italia Monterey to Return to the Custom House Plaza – Monterey State Historic Park in Downtown Monterey on September 6th – 8th, 2024
From Friday to Sunday, September 6-8, the 91st Annual Festa Italia Monterey is set to captivate the community, inviting all to join in the festivities honoring the city's Italian heritage and the indelible contributions of its local fishermen, past and present. This beloved family-friendly free event, known for its immersive experience of Italian s...
From Sicily to San Diego preserving Italian heritage
What if your family’s immigration story bypassed the iconic Ellis Island, heading straight to the sunny shores of San Diego? Join us as we sit down with Tom Cesarini, founder of Convivio, who uncovers his rich Sicilian heritage and shares his family’s unique journey to America. From working in a macaroni factory to establishing a vibrant enclave in...
Healdsburg winery to host inaugural Italian wine and food festival
Italian roots run deep in Healdsburg, which makes it the ideal place to celebrate the inaugural Festa Italia di Healdsburg (CA) from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at Orsi Family Vineyards. More than two dozen wineries will have their top Italian varietals available for tasting, from the little known Aglianico to Sangiovese, one of the most popular. The...
Little Italy mural honors Joe Musgrove’s grandmother!
Did you know that San Diego Padres star pitcher Joe Musgrove has a family connection to Little Italy? His grandmother, Lucy Papitto, resided in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood for 30 years! I didn’t know this until I saw a relatively new mural and plaque today. The beautiful mural can be found on India Street a little south of Grape Street. I...
Eataly Partners With Concorso Italiano for the 2024 Season of Monterey Car Week
Eataly, the global Italian marketplace and retail concept, is proud to announce its partnership with Concorso Italiano for the 2024 season of Monterey Car Week. As the preeminent lifestyle event for enthusiasts of Italian motors, Concorso Italiano will take place at the Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Course in Seaside, California. With a picturesque se...
Crab Gab: Biscotti, Sinatra, peppers and onions – that’s amore!
Italian American Heritage Night at the Crabs is always a treat. Really a treat, with six kinds of home-baked biscotti for sale, Chianti on the wine list, and not one, but two special flavors of Pellegrino at the snack bar. Don’t forget the delicious smell of sausages, peppers and onions on the outdoor grill. “This was the third year we’ve done it,”...