ITALIAN BRED Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre Next Month
Italian Bred, the hilarious and heartwarming hit one woman show, written by and starring Candice Guardino is coming to North Coast Rep on Aug. 19th & 20th. Candice Guardino is being called someone who "Stuns!", "A Must See" and is "Re- defining Solo Performances" by The Chicago Stage, Los Angeles, and New York City. Italian Bred, is a hilarious an...
This Godfather’s Actor Acted in Only Five Movies and All Were Nominated for an Academy Award
In the annals of Hollywood, few actors have achieved what John Cazale managed in his brief but illustrious career. With a filmography that boasts only five movies, each one was nominated for the prestigious Academy Award for Best Picture. Even after his untimely demise, Cazale’s cinematic magic lived on when archive footage of him was incorporated...
National Italian American Foundation Announces Inaugural Celebrity Golf Classic in Los Angeles
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is proud to announce its first-ever Celebrity Golf Classic, scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2024, at the prestigious Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Chaired by NIAF board member Dominic Caglioti, this inaugural event aims to celebrate Italian heritage while raising fun...
Concorso Italiano 2024: The Best of Italy at the Monterey Car Week, Reinvented
Prepare to immerse yourself in a world of unparalleled Italian excellence at the reinvented Concorso Italiano, the landmark event for enthusiasts of Italian motors and lifestyle during the Monterey Car Week. 2024 marks a significant turning point for the 39-year-old event, as it embarks on its next chapter under a new ownership represented by the n...
Call for hiring of no. 4 permanent contract employees (Administrative Assistant) at the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco
The Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco is hiring no. 4 permanent contract employees for Administrative Assistant services. Applications may only be accepted from those who have been resident in the United States of America for at least two years as of the application deadline date. For this purpose, you will have to prove that you possess...
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,”...
UCSB Italian Studies Department Hosts Italian Consulate
This Tuesday, a luncheon organized by Associate Professor of Italian Studies at UCSB Claudio Fogu to host the Italian Consulate of Los Angeles was supposed to feature one of the world’s top acrobatic air force squadrons: the Frecce Tricolori (the Tricolor Arrows). Leading up to the event, however, the show over East Beach was canceled, which we hav...
Ambrogio by Acquerello, an Italian fusion restaurant in La Jolla, recognized in Michelin Guide
Ambrogio by Acquerello, an Italian restaurant in La Jolla, is among 13 California establishments joining the Michelin Guide in July, according to a press release. Michelin says all 13 restaurants have earned the guide's "recommended" designation and are eligible for the Star or Bib Gourmand awards, which will be announced during an Aug. 5 ceremony...
Macchinissima II—August 3 at The Los Angeles River Center and Gardens
On August 3, experience Italian cars, supercars, and motorcycles—from the unusual to the sublime—in a historic LA location, at the Los Angeles River Center and Gardens. Following in the tracks of our successful opening show last year, Macchinissima II brings the same spirit: a little Villa d’Este, a little punk rock, and a lot of Los Angeles. Macch...
Eating at Hollywood's da Barbara Is Like Sunday Dinner at Nonna's, Only Way Fancier
When approaching Chef Barbara Pollastrini's namesake newish Hollywood restaurant, it's a little like being invited to a speakeasy in New York City's Soho. Her homey eatery is hidden behind a wall of glass on the first floor of a towering behemoth at Fountain Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard. Press a doorbell and Barbara personally greets her guests in...
Frankie, Johnnie and Luigi Too! is back – just under a different name
A 65-year-old Italian favorite is back in Mountain View. Giorgio’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria, formerly Frankie, Johnnie and Luigi Too!, opened its doors on June 19 after a three-year renovation that transformed the historic restaurant into a three-story, mixed-use building. “It’s not Frankie and Johnnie’s name, but it’s the same – same family, sam...
Francis Ford Coppola Winery Is Giving Away a Pizza Lover's Dream Trip to Italy — Here's How to Win
Love pizza? Love Wine? Dreaming of a trip to Italy? Then this cooking competition may be your thing. Just as you start feeling the FOMO of everyone and their friends and family and everyone in between posting pics of their summertime jaunts to Italy, you can try and turn that Italian vacation envy into a legit trip. Francis Ford Coppola Winery just...
