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Say "Italy," and most people probably think of Italian food. Say "Italy" to a musician, and thoughts turn immediately to opera and to song. "It's such a lyrical place," said Dana Zimbric, artistic director and conductor of the California Chamber Orchestra. "There's so much wonderful music from Italy and about Italy."   The orchestra opens it...

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It has been the proud tradition of the Italian American Lawyers Association (IALA) to award an annual scholarship to an exceptional law student. On average, approximately 15 to 20 applications are received each year. All applicants receive a one year membership in our organization at no charge. This year, IALA will be offering a scholarship in the...

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The Board of Directors of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles is pleased to announce its newest Founding Family, the Flamminio family of Malibu, California. The Flamminio family joined the Museum's elite cadre of donors last month.   In preparation for the Museum's opening, the IAMLA's Founding Family designation was created in 2013 a...

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In the middle of Little Italy, in downtown San Diego, stands a sunny piazza with a constantly running, beautiful water fountain. In the front of the piazza a severe, bronze casting of an unforgettable hero overlooks the piazza.   The hero is John Basilone, a United States Marine Gunnery Sergeant who received the nation's highest military awa...

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Jimmy Kimmel will be feted by the 10th Los Angeles-Italia Film Fashion and Art Festival with its "Award of Excellence" presented to Italian-Americans who have made an outstanding contribution to the world of entertainment.   Kimmel, host and executive producer of the Emmy-winning "Jimmy Kimmel Live," ABC's longest-running late-night talk sho...

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September 26/27 - 3 PM - 1651 N. Highland Ave, 90028The Great Gravy/Sauce Cooking Competition is taking place again at The Galbani Cheese Feast of San Gennaro Los Angeles hosted by The Meatballs Of Comedy! Preliminary taste tests will be held on Saturday 9/26/15 and final judging will take place on Sunday 9/27/15! Great Prizes! Celebrity Judge...

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Date: Monday, November 02, 2015 Hours: 6:30 PM Venue: IIC Organized by: IIC In collaboration with: Department of Italian and French, The USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences On the 40th anniversary of his untimely death in Ostia, near Rome, this visionary thinker and major figure in Italian literature and art is re...

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A partire da lunedi' 9 settembre, gli uffici della Italian Trade Commission - Los Angeles (sezione commerciale del Consolato Generale) si trasferiranno nel palazzo che ospita la sede consolare - 1900 Avenue of the Stars - alla suite 350.   Se siete una societa' americana interessata ad attivita' commerciali ed investimenti con/ in Italia o s...

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by Nickolas Marinelli   Ask any average American who Ninetto Davoli is, and you'll likely get a blank stare. Even fans of vintage foreign films may have a hard time remembering where they've heard that name before. But ask an Italian or Italian film fan, and you'll get the kind of reaction usually reserved for superstars who began their care...

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The food events haven't stopped, but The Taste of Italy looks to not only present a stellar line-up of food but an authentically Italian atmosphere. Just as a fundraiser for the Italian American Museum, slated to open in early 2014, should be. Luckily, I also have a special discount code for my readers to share that will score you $5 off, so stay t...

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