La sfilata di Eva Flair: i creatori dello stile italiano
La sede dell'Istituto Italiano di Cultura di San Francisco si è trasformata per una sera in una vera e propria passerella di moda, per la presentazione della collezione di moda indipendente Eva Flair, la quale mira a promuovere il Made in Italy autentico nel mondo. In occasione del 2013 Anno della Cultura Italiana negli Stati Uniti, Eva Flair h...
Little Italy Arch receives official permit!!
Little Italy San Jose has obtained the official work permit to start construction of the Little Italy Arch!!!! We already have completed construction of the Arch beams and metal scrolls offsite at S&S Welding when we were approved for the structural design. We also just received a donation of the "Golden Gate Bridge" paint for the Arch...
Castello di Amorosa: A Winery Fit for a King
Inspired to build an authentic Medieval castle to honor his Italian heritage and showcase his exceptional wines, Dario Sattui studied architecture for 30 years before he created Castello di Amorosa. The 121,000-square-foot fortress took 14 years to build, stone by stone in Calistoga, California. The Castello has 107 rooms, 95 of which are...
Jackson ravioli maker cranks out pasta the old-fashioned way
Jim Vinciguerra, one of thousands of Italian Americans raised in the rolling hills of Amador County, never got over his grandmother Teresa's ravioli. "It's the best I've ever tasted," said Vinciguerra, 63. He so craved the plump little pasta pillows stuffed with savory meats, mushrooms, spinach, cheeses, spices and other secret fillings th...
California Stage Theater Company to Present ITALIAN OPERA, Opening 2/20
California Stage Theater Company will launch the West Coast premiere of local playwright Leslie Lewinter-Suskind's zany send-up Italian Opera. Opening February 20th, the production will feature Actors' Equity performer and Sacramento News & Review's 2014 Best Local Actor Michael RJ Campbell. Leslie Lewinter-Suskind's hysterical lampoon...
Little Italy San Jose to unveil new Landmark Arch
After several years of fundraising, seeking in-kind donors and city approval, and project managing the construction, Little Italy San Jose is ready for the unveiling ceremony of its 31 foot Little Italy Arch. The unveiling ceremony will take place on Friday, March 27th at 6:00 PM, and the celebration will continue until 9:00 PM. The unveiling...
The San Francisco Opera’s production of “Two Women” is first taste of a “triple treat”
Not so many years ago, American opera lovers tended to think of New York's Metropolitan Opera Company as a sort of Holy Mother Church outside of which there was no salvation. Of course there were other ensembles scattered here and there throughout the country, but most of them offered short seasons with restricted repertoires. This is no l...
Italian Menswear Brand ISAIA Opens Beverly Hills Flagship
Italian menswear brand ISAIA opened its doors to VIPs in Beverly Hills last week on Brighton Way, giving gentlemen with a penchant for high-end clothing yet another bespoke place to shop. According to global CEO Gianluca Isaia, the brand—which also opened a flagship on Madison Avenue in Manhattan—will "represent being at the upper echelon...
Brunch at the Presidio Social Club
The Leonardo da Vinci Society cordially invites you and your guest to a Brunch at the Presidio Social Club - 563 Ruger Street, San Francisco - 10:00am and a guided tour of the Presidio Officers' Club Museum - 50 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco - 12:00 noon. Saturday, September 12, 2015. Miriam Manda, Visitors Servi...
Frank Sinatra's 100th Birthday Tribute Concert
Saturday, October 17 at 7:00pm | Broad Stage. Barbara Sinatra cordially invites you to attend an evening of laughter and memories of Frank Sinatra, starring Tom Dreesen. This celebration of Frank's 100th birthday will be chaired by Hollywood icon Frank Mancuso and his wife, Fay. It will be followed by a VIP reception, attended by Barb...
Silicon Valley Italian Festival
Experience a trip through Italy during a day centered around the country's culture and traditions. To start, an exhibition of well-known Sicilian photographer Giuseppe Leone will open the event through the anachronistic images of the island together with internationally renowned Italian pianist, Laura Magnani. To follow a series of events...
Niello’s Alfa Romeo store opens in Sacramento
The Niello Co.'s Italian plan for Sacramento is now in place. The Sacramento-based auto dealership chain recently opened its Niello Alfa Romeo dealership at 2535 Arden Way. It's the only Alfa Romeo store in the area, and it's the first time in about 40 years that the 106-year-old Italian automaker's brand is being offered at a certified Alfa s...