Alessandro Martire Returns to Los Angeles with Soundscapes - A Mesmerizing Live Experience
Sunday April 27th, 2025 Time: 6 pm. Barnsdall Gallery Theatre - 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Ticket Information here. Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Alessandro Martire is set to return to LA, bringing his breathtaking new show, Soundscapes. For all the friends of We the Italians, there is a special 15% discount to use...
The 10th year anniversary of the Little Italy San Jose Arch
On March 27th, Little Italy San Jose foundation board members celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the Little Italy San Jose Arch. The ceremony was attended by the In kind donors from the Italian American community that donated and built a symbol of re-birth of this historic Italian neighborhood and new landmark for San Jose. Donors were thanked...
Italian Research Day & Earth Day | ORA, THE PLANET’S LIMITS
On the occasion of Italian Research Day in the World and Earth Day, the Italian Cultural Institute San Francisco, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy and ISSNAF Bay Area Chapter, presents ORA, THE PLANET’S LIMITS, a new project by Imaginarium (Francesca Pasquinucci and Davide Giannoni) featuring live music, storytelling, drawings a...
Taste of Little Italy in San Diego
The "Taste of Little Italy" tour in San Diego offers an immersive culinary experience, guiding visitors through the vibrant neighborhood’s rich Italian heritage. Guests indulge in handcrafted specialties, from authentic pasta to wood-fired pizza, while learning about the area’s history and the families who shaped its distinctive flavors. With knowl...
This Italian-inspired spot is officially the best rooftop bar in L.A.
It’s that time of year: The days are getting longer, the weather warmer and the likelihood higher that it’ll be months before we see rain again. So we thought it was the perfect opportunity to revisit our guide to L.A.’s best rooftop bars—and crown a new number one. That honor now goes to Dante Beverly Hills, a ninth-floor rooftop at the Maybourne...
Torani Unveils Whimsical “Flavor Factory” Pop-Up for Its 100th Anniversary
Global flavor company Torani will continue its 100th anniversary celebrations by welcoming visitors into a colorful and fantastical “Flavor Factory” pop-up experience April 11 through 13, 2025. This immersive imaginarium of flavor takes visitors through Torani’s rich history, where guests can explore a century of flavor, craft unique beverage conco...
The Ferrucci Institute Explores the Humanity of Science
On March 15, the broader Chapman Italian Studies community came together for a day dedicated to exploring and celebrating the human dimension of scientific inquiry. Guided and inspired by the core mission of the Ferrucci Institute—to uncover the universal meaning within Italy’s rich history and cultural fabric—two signature events took place. The d...
Speaking of Broccoli
Last month, Barbara Broccoli ditched the family business. Not in agriculture but in Hollywood. The Broccoli Family was the original owner of the James Bond franchise, that action-packed series of movies regaling audiences with the exploits of fictional British spy 007.c It all began in 1951 when family patriarch Albert “Cubby” Broccoli decamped fro...
Presentation of the “Guida Paese Smart: How to Successfully Launch Your Business in the Western Region of the United States of America”
April 10, 2025, in Los Angeles: the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles and the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco, in collaboration with the Research Center of Octagona and Bonfiglioli Consulting, present the “Guida Paese Smart: How to Launch Your Business in the Western Region of the United States of America.” This guide, is an ini...
We’re hiring! If you’re passionate about helping the Italian community in the San Francisco Consular district, send us your application by April 13th
Comites of San Francisco is hiring one (1) fixed-term contract worker as a Help Desk Manager responsible for operating the virtual assistance desk for Italian nationals. The selected individual will work remotely and will be tasked with facilitating access to information and consular services for Italian citizens residing in the district of the Con...
Celebrity Chef Giada De Laurentiis To Open Restaurant At New Hollywood Casino In Joliet
Celebrity chef and entrepreneur Giada De Laurentiis is set to open upscale restaurants at its new land-based Hollywood Casino sites in Joliet. The new dining experience will bring De Laurentiis’ signature fusion of classic Italian cuisine and modern California influence to the Chicagoland region for the first time. Sorellina by Giada will debut at...
Success of WMF in Silicon Valley: Italy lands at the heart of global innovation
The first WMF event in Silicon Valley concluded with success that surpasses mere numerical expectations. Over 200 investors, startups, venture capitalists, and representatives from Big Tech companies such as Google, Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, and LG NOVA gathered in San Francisco to explore synergies and collaboration opportunities. But the event, fa...
