Andrea Bocelli and son Matteo release stirring Oscars version of 'Time to Say Goodbye'
Andrea Bocelli made a surprise appearance Sunday night at the 96th Academy Awards. The world-class tenor, with over 90 million albums sold, performed a new version of his signature single, “Time to Say Goodbye” during the In Memoriam segment. The song was originally released in 1995 as “Con te Partirò,” which translates to “I will leave with you” i...
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Viterbi Naming
Twenty year ago, Andrew Viterbi, cofounder of technology powerhouse Qualcomm and inventor of the Viterbi algorithm, and his late wife Erna made the largest naming gift to an engineering school in history at that time. In the two decades since, the USC Viterbi School of Engineering reached new heights of academic excellence. Over the past 20 years,...
Early Hollywood was financed by Italian immigrants – as our new documentary shows
What do Charlie Chaplin, Walt Disney and Frank Capra have in common? The same Italian banker. Early Hollywood movies have been widely studied and investigated. But surprisingly little is known about their financing, and how the contributions of low-income immigrants helped shape the Hollywood film industry – especially Italians. Approximately 4 mil...
Luciana’s Ristorante Celebrates 40 Years of Traditional Italian Dining
Looking to introduce traditional Italian dining to Orange County, Luciana Luhan opened Luciana’s Ristorante in Dana Point (CA) in 1983. When Luciana opened her first restaurant – named “What’s Cooking? Bistro” – seven years before opening her namesake restaurant, she introduced the county to homemade pasta and sauces, her son, Jorge Luhan II, said....
Lena Prima and Her New Orleans Band in Concert in Los Angeles
Wednesday April 3, 2024 at 7:30pm PDT. Italian American Museum of Los Angeles - 644 North Main street - Los Angeles, CA. Join us for an unforgettable night of music at the IAMLA featuring Lena Prima and her incredible band from New Orleans. Lena, the youngest daughter of Louis Prima, was born in Las Vegas and raised in New Orleans, where she found...
Enjoying the outdoors in Little Italy
Spring has arrived, bringing back San Diego’s signature sunshine and making it the ideal time to bask in the picturesque charm of one of the city’s beloved neighborhoods: Little Italy. While it’s fun to explore the variety of local boutiques and shops around the neighborhood, it’s equally as exciting to discover scenic views and outdoor establishme...
Martin Scorsese Narrates His Hollywood Career in New Graphic Novel Biography (Exclusive Preview)
The epic directorial career of Martin Scorsese is getting an ambitious comic homage, taking fans through the career of the once-in-a-lifetime director. The comic sees Scorsese take the reader on a tour of his life and career, including pop culture-shaping accomplishments Taxi Driver, Goodfellas and The Last Temptation of Christ. Now, Screen Rant ca...
Made In Italy Bistro's Italian Chefs Are Serving Some Of The Freshest Pasta In Southern California
I have always loved Italian food and I will never forget the simple, fresh pasta, sandwiches, etc. that I enjoyed years ago in Florence. There are scores of great restaurants here in Southern California, including some lovely Italian food. But there are a few spots that really transport you (or at least your taste buds) overseas. Enter Made In Ital...
Piazza Miramare takes shape at 628 Beacon Street in San Pedro
In San Pedro's Little Italy, construction is underway in earnest for a new public plaza steps from the L.A. waterfront. Piazza Miramare, which officially broke ground in late 2022, occupies a site at 6th Street and Harbor Boulevard, adjacent to San Pedro City Hall. The space, which was previously known as Pepper Tree Plaza, is being rebuilt as a mo...
Ukiah’s Marino’s Pizza & Ravioli To Be Featured On America’s Best Restaurants
Local restaurant Marino’s Pizza & Ravioli will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) in mid-March 2024. America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants, will bring its ABR Roadshow to the restaurant on March 15th. Popular dishes will be h...
Los Angeles, Italia 2024 at IIC Los Angeles: "The Goat"
March 8, 2024 | 5:30 pm. Italian Cultural Institute - 1023 Hilgard Avenue - Los Angeles, CA. 5:30 pm - The Goat (ITA/FRA 2023, 90'). Directed by Ilaria Borrelli with Mira Sorvino, John Savage, Amr Saad, Sayed Ragab, Maya Talem, and Jessica Hossam. 7:00 pm - Q&A followed by Award Ceremony and Reception. RSVP HERE On the occasion of International Wom...
Tripadvisor Recognizes Castello di Amorosa as a Top Ten Castle in the World
Dario Sattui’s authentically built Tuscan-style castle and winery in the Napa Valley of California was recently recognized as one of the top ten castles in the world by Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel platform. Sattui, a medieval history enthusiast, fell in love with European medieval architecture during several trips to Italy after college...