Samuel Aldegheri Talks About Journey from Italy to Los Angeles Angels
There are about 6,100 miles between Verona, Italy, and Los Angeles. In mileage, that’s the length of the journey Samuel Aldegheri took to become the first Major League Baseball pitcher to be born, raised, and developed in Italy. In years, work, and dreams, the trip was insurmountable. We caught up with Aldegheri this week about his journey to the b...
7th Annual Little Italy San Jose Italian Festival
Celebrate all things Italian in San Jose's Little Italy district and the adjacent Guadalupe River park at our annual Italian Festival returning Sunday October 6th, 2024! Festival is FREE to attend • Authentic Italian cuisine from Little Italy businesses and Italian restaurants located throughout Santa Clara County. • Fantastic Entertainment lineup...
Pirandello Comes to Life! Don’t miss the newest adaptation of “Six Characters in Search of an Author” on stage in LA and Orange
Chapman University’s Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research is partnering with the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles to bring you Ferrucci Fellow Nick Gabriel’s new adaptation of SIX CHARACTER IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR. Gabriel’s adaptation contemporizes the language and circumstances of the play while maintaining the essence o...
Bocce Tournament 2024 at Museo Italo Americano in SF
Sunday 10/06/2024, 12:00 am. Marin Bocce Federation - 550 B St, San Rafael, CA. The Museo Italo Americano is delighted to invite you once again to participate in this year’s annual Bocce tournament at the Marin Bocce Federation. Join us for a day of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit! You can register as a team of four people or indivi...
Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti at the Los Angeles Italian Festival
Don't miss the 2024 Los Angeles Italian Festival, a must-attend event kicking off Italian-American Heritage Month in true Hollywood style. As LA's longest-running Italian festival, it offers an unforgettable experience for food lovers, music enthusiasts, and anyone craving a taste of Italian culture. Headlining the event is Sal "The Voice" Valentin...
From Paris 2024 to LA 2028. A Conversation with Italy’s Champions of Sport and Innovation
Thursday September 19 2024, 18:00 (Local time). Technogym Los Angeles - 131 N Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. By invitation. Feeling inspired by the Paris Olympics and excited for LA28? Celebrate Italy’s first Sports Day in the World with an evening of sport, wellness, and innovation at the Technogym Los Angeles showroom. Join us for a conversatio...
Knockout Night in Little Italy Packs a Punch for Charity
Get ready to rumble, San Diego! Our beloved Little Italy is about to transform into a boxing ring for one electrifying night. The second annual Punches in Little Italy amateur boxing showcase, set to honor the legacy of Bobby DePhilippis, will light up Washington Elementary. Bobby DePhilippis was the heart and soul of Little Italy. If you’ve ever s...
Festa Italia di Healdsburg at Orsi Family Vineyards unveils California's Italian varietal wines
End of summer is fast approaching, yet the beautiful landscape of the wine country and the warm weather around the San Francisco Bay Area don’t seem to suggest so. Sundays mean, for many, a glass of wine and a relaxing time with family and friends under the sunny skies of Sonoma County. Festa Italiana, the event organized by Orsi Family Vineyards...
Story of Giancarlo Parretti, Flamboyant Italian Financier Who Bought MGM and Was Ousted, Is Headed to the Big Screen
The story of Giancarlo Parretti, the flamboyant Italian waiter-turned-financier who bought MGM in 1990 and was ousted and indicted when his takeover deal for the Hollywood studio collapsed, is in early stages of getting the big screen treatment. Independent Los-Angeles-based film producer Niels Juul (“Ferrari,” “Killers of the Flower Moon”) has tra...
Opera: Un ballo in maschera (A Masked Ball)
When: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 7:30 PM - Where: cSan Francisco Opera War Memorial Opera House - For this performance, Friends of the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco will be granted discounted tickets! Enter the code ICISFO30. The Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco together with San Francisco Opera are pleased to invite you...
Vaccaro: Samuel Aldegheri is Model of Inspiration for Next Generation of Italian Ball Players
After Samuel Aldegheri’s historic MLB debut last night, the first by an Italian-born, raised, and developed pitcher, two things are abundantly clear: he is now a model of inspiration for Italian players of all ages, and he worked against unique odds, coming from Verona in Northern Italy, to make his dream a reality. Aldegheri pitched 5 innings, al...
Los Angeles Italian Festival Welcomes Boston Icons Todd Angilly and Natalja Sticco as Featured Guest Performers
The Los Angeles Italian Festival is thrilled to announce the addition of Todd Angilly and Natalja Sticco to its star-studded lineup for the October 5, 2024 event. Angilly, a beloved figure in the Boston community and renowned for his powerful renditions of the National Anthem at the TD Garden, will join festival headliner and fellow Bostonian, Nata...