Italian Rarities to Shine at the 69th Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance
If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing a vintage Italian sports car up close, this is the year to visit the Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance. On June 22, more than 200 collector cars will take over the fairway at Crystal Springs Golf Course in Burlingame, California, and two incredibly rare models will take center stage. One is a 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 23...
A Tribute to Harry Warren Salvatore Antonio Guaragna, 1893-1981 The most successful composer of songs for American films
Sunday, July 13, 2025, 4:30 p.m. A Benefit Concert for Piedmont Center for the Arts (PCA) - 801 Magnolia Ave, Piedmont, CA. Showcasing the Center’s Magnificent Steinway Grand Piano. In the Tradition Piano Trio: Bill Jackman – Piano, Marshall Perry – Bass, Albert Brooks, M.D. – Drums. Tickets: $30 at the door or $25 here. In the intimate new PCA JAZ...
Cinegelato 2025
CINEGELATO is back! Join us for a series of five movies and… gelato! All films are in Italian with English subtitles. Free admission | Registration required Thursday, July 3 | 6:30 PMGOD WILLING (Se Dio vuole)Dir: Edoardo FalconeItaly, 2015, 87 minWith Marco Giallini, Alessandro Gassmann, Laura Morante, Ilaria Spada, Edoardo PesceIn Italian with En...
Will the Creation of a Historic District in San Francisco Hold Back New Housing?
At a “Historical Housing Tour” on April 9, Jane Natoli walked attendees through the proposed historic district and pointed out the empty or damaged structures. She started at a burned-out apartment building on Union Street and Columbus Avenue. From there she took her audience to see a dilapidated storefront—an auto shop in a parking garage with bus...
Music and magic: Festival Napa Valley returns featuring 200 Artists, Ennio Morricone tribute, and Italian conductor Clelia Cafiero
More than just a program for music lovers, Festival Napa Valley - presented by the nonprofit Napa Valley Festival Association—always offers a showcase of talent, and this year is no exception. The 2025 summer season will feature international and emerging artists, including Jon Batiste, Joyce DiDonato, and Tiler Peck, with the North American debut...
San Francisco's Fisherman’s Wharf to lose a landmark amid $10 million overhaul
Major changes are coming to Fisherman’s Wharf — namely the demolition of the landmark Sicilian seafood restaurant Alioto’s — as the Port of San Francisco moves forward with a $10 million plan to transform the tourist destination with a new public plaza, as well as lighting installations and an overlook along the inner lagoon. Nearly a century old...
Savor the flavors of summer at the Taste of Little Italy
Get ready to eat your heart out at one of San Diego’s most anticipated foodie events of the year, Taste of Little Italy, happening June 17th and 18th. For two unforgettable evenings, the neighborhood transforms into an open-air dining experience where the streets come alive with the aromas of gourmet dishes, the rhythm of live music, and the buzz o...
IAP 371 Will Cultural Traditions Eventually Vanish? Marianna Gatto sits down with P.O.B
What if the story of Italian Americans in Los Angeles is not what you thought? Join us as we uncover the vibrant and often overlooked contributions of Italian immigrants beyond the spotlight of Hollywood, featuring insights from Cavalieri Marianna Gatto, co-founder and executive director of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles. Discover the s...
Bridging Worlds: Italians at the Forefront of Science and Space
Tuesday June 10, 2025 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM. Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, 644 North Main Street, Los Angeles, CA. A conversation with the Italian Scientists and Scholars in North America Foundation (ISSNAF) shaping the future across science, technology, and beyond. Join us for an special event celebrating the groundbreaking work of Italian s...
The Italian Space Economy shines at Innovit in San Francisco
Last week the Italian Space Economy cohort brought incredible energy and innovation to San Francisco. At Innovit - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub, participating startups and scaleups were warmly welcomed by Consul General Sergio Strozzi, kicking off an intensive program designed to connect Italian space technology entrepreneurs with Silicon Val...
Congrats to Anna Manunza, Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy
We are thrilled to celebrate and congratulate our dear friend Anna Manunza, who has been bestowed one of Italy’s most distinguished honors: Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy (Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Stella d’Italia). This prestigious recognition, granted by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, and presented on his b...
How Digital Tools are Helping save Volterra's Cultural Heritage
As climate change, natural disasters, and the erosion of time continue to threaten historic landmarks around the world, digital technology is emerging as a powerful ally in the preservation of cultural heritage. In the ancient Tuscan town of Volterra, home to Roman, Etruscan, and medieval wonders, technologies like drones, photogrammetry, and laser...