Joe Petrali - "The Pride Of Sacramento"
Sunday, April 23 at 1:30 pm - at the Italian Center, 6821 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA. Admission $10 / Refreshments Included / Doors Open at 1:00p. Joe Petrali, “the Pride of Sacramento” was known worldwide as a national and world Motorcycling champion during the Golden Age of motorcycling. Motorcycling was a popular sporting event from the turn...
How Pinocchio Put LA’s Italian American Museum On the Map
Since it was first published 140 years ago, The Adventures of Pinocchio has become an international best-seller, captivating generations of children and adults the world over. The whimsical story of a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy has been translated into 260 languages, making it the most translated book besides the Bible and Anto...
IAMLA - A conversation with Adriana Trigiani Book Signing
When: Saturday, April 22 · 6 - 9pm PDT - Where: The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles 644 North Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) presents a conversation with Adriana Trigiani, moderated by Cara Mia DiMassa. Adriana’s latest novel, The Good Left Undone, was an instant New York Times best-selle...
Pinocchio: The Wooden Boy - An Original Play for kids
Enjoy a heartfelt adaptation of the classic tale. This one-woman show will entertain the entire family. An original play by Silvia Bottini - Please note: Children need to be accompanied by an adult. This event is part of the exhibition: A Real Boy: The Many Lives of Pinocchio explores the cultural origins, interpretations, and enduring appeal of on...
Una Storia Segreta: When Italian Americans Were "Enemy Aliens"
When: April 27 · 5pm - July 15 · 8pm PDT - Where: New Americans Museum 2825 Dewey Rd #102 San Diego, CA 92106 Una Storia Segreta: When Italian Americans Were "Enemy Aliens," a captivating exhibition curated by Dr. Lawrence DiStasi and Dr. Rose Scherini that delves into a lesser-known chapter of American history.
Emmy Awards 2023, in Los Angeles toast with Franciacorta wines
On Monday, September 18, 2023, the 75th Emmy Awards will take place in Los Angeles: the winners, after the presentation of the prestigious statuette in the media center, in front of photographers and national and international press, will toast with Franciacorta. Franciacorta has renewed its partnership with the Television Academy as the Official S...
Italian American Independent Film Seeks Support to Celebrate Italian Identity
Have you ever wanted to get your Italian citizenship? Do you believe that there is a need for more humorous and joyful storytelling? The upcoming comedy short film, Make Me Italian, is about one man’s fantastical quest to become an Italian citizen. The film’s style is inspired by American and Italian filmmakers like Wes Andersen and Roberto Benigni...
CINEAPERITIVO > A Girl Returned (L'Arminuta)
The Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco is pleased to introduce CINEAPERITIVO, a new film series featuring Italian contemporary cinema accompanied by an aperitivo and light refreshments. The second film of the series is A Girl Returned (L'Arminuta), a film by Giuseppe Bonito based on the bestselling novel L’Arminuta by Donatella Di Pietrant...
concert > Cinema Italia
When: March 28, 2023 | 6:00 pm - Where: Italian Cultural Institute, 1023 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles What would films be without music? Music conveys what imagery cannot. A soundtrack's importance can transcend visual storytelling. Great film directors often build the entire structure of their masterpieces around a score.
IAMLA - Genes, Nutrition, and Longevity a Lecture by dr. Valter Longo
When: Friday, March 24 · 6 - 8:30pm PDT - Where: The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles 644 North Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 United States Can what you eat determine how long, and how well, you live? Can eating like your ancestors improve your overall health? The clinically proven answer is yes, and The Longevity Diet is easier to follow...
LUCA Lecture by ICC's Creative Director at USD
Friday, March 24th at 2:30 - 5:30 pm. Learning Commons 107 - University of San Diego Campus (5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA). Beatrice Basso is going to USD to speak about the Italian language and cultural work she did for Pixar’s film LUCA which takes place in a fictional Italian town inspired by the coastal town of Cinque Terre. She will discuss...
AN EVENING WITH PUCCINI Announced At Richard's Center For The Arts, Palm Springs High School
Nickel City Opera West brings a 14 year history of staging opera productions to Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley with the Inaugural Gala Opera Dinner Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 6pm at The Palm Springs Woman's Club, 314 S. Cahuilla, Palm Springs and will bring opera classics to the Richards Center for the Arts, 2248 Ramon Road, Palm Springs on...