Arizona celebrates Soleri’s genius (September 20, 2013)
In 2013 – the Year of Italian Culture in the US, with a three-day festivities, Arizona celebrated on September 20-22 the career and accomplishments of Paolo Soleri, the Italian architect internationally known for his revolutionary urban and architectural theories, who passed on April 9 at the age of 94.A key moment for the celebration was […]
Read moreThe iCub Project – The humanoid robot hits the stage of the Istituto Italiano di Cultura (September 18, 2013)
The Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles hosted a presentation of iCub, a humanoid robot created by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa, Italy, on September 18. Professor Giorgio Metta, who has been coordinating the project for years, came directly from IIT with a group of researchers for a unique demonstration of the robot’s […]
Read moreItalian Start-Up Companies Visiting Silicon Beach (September 9 – 13, 2013)
A delegation of Italian start-up companies (IsTech, Technology Systems Couture, iCampus, CTI Foodtech, MEI, Cambiomerci, CHT, Glocal Event Search, Impara, Netminds, Vigepa) visited Los Angeles from September 9 to September 13, in a trip organized by the association “Bridges to Italy”. The participating businesses were representing various fields, with a particular focus on renewable energy […]
Read moreAn Evening Under the Stars of Beverly Hills (September 7, 2013)
On September 7th the Beverly Canon Gardens in Beverly Hills hosted Sotto le Stelle (Under the Stars), an evening dedicated to Italy and organized in cooperation with the City of Beverly Hills and StudioMusica, as part of 2013, the Year of the Italian Culture in the United States.After the official program and the welcoming remarks […]
Read moreThe Italian Month of Science Takes Off (September 4, 2013)
The exhibition Italy of the Future kicked off the Second edition of the Italian Month of Science on September 4 at the Italian Cultural Institute. The initiative includes a series of events highlighting Italy’s contribution to the world’s scientific and technological reasearch with the participation of experts from the US and from Italy. Subdivided into […]
Read moreItalian Trade Commission Relocates to New Offices on Avenue of the Stars (September 5, 2013)
Effective from September 9, the offices of the Italian Trade Commission, Los Angeles (Trade Section of the Consulate General of Italy, Los Angeles) will be relocated in the same building of the Consulate General – 1900 Avenue of The Stars – at Apt 350. If you are an American company interested in business with or […]
Read morePasolini’s Middle East Revealed in L.A. (August 3, 2013)
The Italian Cultural Institute in L.A. hosted an exhibition of over 100 images by photographer Roberto Villa (who was in attendance at the opening held on August 2) on the set of Arabian Nights by Pier Paolo Pasolini, documenting the director’s work in the Middle East (Yemen and Iran) and also offering one of the […]
Read moreGONE TOO SOON ON VENICE BOARDWALK
Alice was a remarkable young lady making her personal dreams come true. Born in a traditionally Italian family, she became part of the family’s business when she was only 19. Now at 32, she is a general manager of the key company of the Sira Group, a multinational family owned group. Aside from being a […]
Read moreWatts Towers hosts Buscaino’s Swearing-in (July 27, 2013)
Against the backdrop of the Watts Towers, the amazing construction erected by Italian immigrant Simon Rhodia more than 60 years ago, and today under the loving care of the Watts Towers Arts Center, another Italian-American, Joe Buscaino, was sworn in on July 27 as council member for the 15th district of the city of Los […]
Read moreMaserati in San Pedro for the 47th Transpac (July 13, 2013)
Reserved to the faster boats, the third start for the 47th Transpac yacht is scheduled today at 1PM off Pt. Fermin. Among the favorite to win is the Italian Yacht Club boat “Maserati”.After shuttering by 10 whole days the previous record on the Golden Route, the New York – San Francisco route crossing Cape Horn, […]
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