The Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) and the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA) have launched a fundraising campaign to support those affected by the recent wildfires in and around the greater Los Angeles area. Under the leadership of SIF President Comm. Joseph Sciame and OSDIA National President/SIF Chairman Michael G. Polo, we inv...
READ MOREI've always wanted to go to Cremona, Italy - birthplace of the great violin maker Antonio Stradivarius (1644-1737). It's a place that has re-emerged now in the 21st century as a center of fine violin-making, as well as an entire museum dedicated to the violin - the Museo del Violino. Fortunately, a little bit of Cremona is coming to the Los Angeles...
READ MOREFebruary 23 - March 1, 2025 - TCL Chinese Theatres & online - Hollywood, CA. The 20th annual Los Angeles, Italia Film Festival returns to Hollywood and online, on the eve of the 2025 Academy Awards, to highlight Italy’s longstanding cinematic, lifestyle and artistic legacy and introduce current Italian productions to the United States. Organized by...
READ MOREThe Italian American Museum of Los Angeles is seeking donations to restore its building that was vandalized during peaceful protests against federal immigration policies in downtown Los Angeles. The anti-ICE protests were largely peaceful, however, the museum suffered vandalism in the wake of the demonstration attended by thousands over three days....
READ MOREAfter a series of investigations conducted by the Carabinieri Command for the Protection and Heritage TPC and the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Rome, the work entitled “The Oracle of Delphi” painted by Neapolitan artist Camillo Miola in 1880, has finally been returned to the city of Naples. Investigations have traced the oil on canvas that was stor...
READ MOREItalian heritage is deeply woven into the cultural fabric of American life. One growing way that Italian-Americans and Italophiles are connecting with their culture is through podcasts, which provide an engaging way to explore a host of traditions. Here are Italian American Stories Podcast, News in Slow Italian and Little Italy of LA Podcast, three...
READ MOREHere in L.A., where restaurant real estate space is coveted and finite, we’ve all too often come to view someplace new as the old someplace else. Which is why I was surprised when I asked Alba co-owner Will Makris (of New York's Prince Street Hospitality) what used to occupy the site of his stunning new Italian gem opening this Thursday, Feb. 6. on...
READ MOREAGBO, and the Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA), are proud to announce the Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum (RBIAFF) 2025 Renaissance Award recipient, Stanley Tucci, acclaimed actor, filmmaker, and author for his outstanding contributions to Italian American heritage and the entertainment industry. The award will be presen...
READ MOREThe 10th edition of Filming Italy - Los Angeles, created and directed by Tiziana Rocca (Agnus Dei), will take place from February 19 to 22, 2025, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles, APA (Association of Audiovisual Producers), the Italian Consulate General, and ITA (Italian Trade Agency).The festival promotes Italy a...
READ MOREEataly, the renowned Italian food market and dining concept, is celebrating its 18th anniversary and marking a major milestone in its global expansion. Known for offering an authentic Italian culinary experience, Eataly has opened new locations at major U.S. airports, bringing its iconic offerings to international travelers. This expansion signifie...
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