Video Art: Follow Me
Date: Friday, March 27, 2015 - Saturday, April 18, 2015 Time: Opening: 6:30 PM. On view: Mon-Fri 10-4:30. Location: IIC (814 Montgomery Street, San Francisco). Organized by: IIC, Katharina Rosenberger. In collaboration with: Galleria Il Ponte, Firenze; Wallspace, New York; Gallery Schleicher Langer, Berlin; ADC & Building Bridges Gallery, L...
Energica Meets California’s Iconic Roadways
In the first week of July 2016, Ambassador of Italy H.E. Armando Varricchio spent several days visiting the San Francisco Bay Area. One of his stops included a ribbon cutting for Energica Motor Company at 53 Page Street in San Francisco. Energica is a high-performing supersport electric motorcycle company and the San Francisco galleria is...
IAHF Italian Family Festa: 32nd Annual Event Draws Crowds to San Jose
Along the bank of the Guadalupe River in San Jose, more than 25,000 Italians, Italian-Americans, and italo- philes gathered this past weekend for the 32nd Annual Italian Family Festa. It seemed historically fitting that the event was held in Guadalupe River Park and Gardens; it was there that Italian immigrants first settled in the later part of th...
Cooking Umbrian in San Francisco Bay Area
For one day only, cooking instructor Viola Buitoni, native from Perugia, Umbria, and compatriot chef Andrea Sposini have cooperated together as a cooking team to bring the best of Umbrian traditions at Cookhouse SF, a place uniquely designed for culinary entertaining. This evening of traditional Umbrian cooking, food and wines, last Tuesday, April...
San Francisco - Battaglia tra i fornelli per tre chef italiani
Guerra di fornelli italiani a San Francisco. Lunedi' 25, nella sede del "San Francisco Italian Athletic Club", tre chef del Belpaese si sfideranno a suon di primi piatti per una competizione in cui a decidere il migliore sara' il pubblico. Protagonisti della sfida, parte dell'agenda del "2013 Anno della cultura italiana", saranno Rutilio D...
The Catholic community celebrates Madonna della Stella in Downtown L.A.
The legend says that in 1178 A.D. the wife of General Altieri, named Stella Beatrice, lay dying and without hope. Suddenly, she jumped up and cried out "I am cured, a lady has awakened me three times and assured me that I am cured..." Stella Beatrice said her name was Maria Santissima della Stella. In gratitude for the unexpected healing, her husba...
Following Local Events around Town
Thursday, April 18Tower after Hours: Italy, Museum of Man, Balboa Park. The Museum of Man in Balboa Park Tower after Hours event featuring Italy was fully attended with approximately 375 guests who celebrated the evening festivities with music, drink, and food. Music was provided by Roman Holiday and catered food was provided by Tarantino...
Little Italy Summer Film Festival
The Little Italy Summer Film Festival will show every Saturday* starting July 6th and held at the Amici Park Amphitheater (W. Date & State Streets). It may be chilly, so be sure to bring a light jacket or blanket to keep yourself warm. No alcoholic beverages or animals permitted. Dates / Films Saturday, July 6th / Benvenuti al Sud H...
In a Fiat 500 all over Italy: a poetic docu-trip now available to the American public
By Mauro Battocchi When it was presented to the public of the Mill Valley Fim Festival, Italy Love It Or Leave It by Gustav Hofer and Luca Ragazzi struck a chord in the audience. Now the movie is available online for the American public here. The movie, a "Docu-Trip" released in Italy three years ago, is a love letter to my country as wel...
Center Stage Opera Presents AMICI DELLA MUSICA at Buon Gusto, 7/13
Enjoy an unforgettable night out on July 13 at Buon Gusto Ristorante, 15535 Devonshire in Mission Hills. Ana and company at Buon Gusto will provide a sumptuous Italian feast, including salad, dessert, coffee, tea, iced tea, and your choice of entree: Baked Penne al Forno, Chicken Marsala, or Stuffed Fillet of Sole. The musical feast will b...
Terroni opening wine and aperitivo bar in downtown LA
Terroni, the Toronto-based Italian restaurant with locations in Beverly Grove and Downtown, announced yesterday it places to open a new café called Dopolavoro on Spring Street, just a few steps away from their Downtown location (next to Peking Tavern). It's expected to open in early 2015. According to a press release, Dopolavoro—which mean...
North Beach Public Library Shines During Italian Heritage Month
In observance of Italian Heritage Month, San Francisco's North Beach Public Library is putting on a stellar series of events. With many thanks to the engaged leadership of Ms. Bernadette Festa, the library is orchestrating public engagement that recognizes the vast and rich cultural influence the Italians have had in this area. The program of even...