Movie’s Food: The flavors of Italy’s movies comes to life (November 13, 2013)
From Rome to Hollywood for a big night of Cinema and Taste. A star studded night, filled with flavors and aromas that scream “Italy” and sprinkled with movie stars sharing the secrets of their success, on the set and in the kitchen against the back ground of the images captured by a great Paparazzo. Prepared […]
Read morePianist Alessio Bax Joins LACO in UCLA and Glendale (November 17, 2013)
Italian piano sensation Alessio Bax, made his LACO debut with conductor Hans Graf on November 16 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale and on November 17 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. On both occasions enthusiastic audiences cheered the Italian pianist’s performance. Bax, praised for his ability to create a ravishing listening experience, received the 2009 Avery […]
Read moreCostume designer Piero Tosi recognized at the 5th Governors Awards (November 16, 2013)
Costume designer Piero Tosi was awarded the Honorary Oscar at the fifth annual Academy Governors Awards ceremony on November 16. Other artists awarded during the same night were: actress Angelina Jolie, recipient the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, actress Angela Lansbury, and actor Steve Martin both presented with honorary Oscars. Tosi, who is 86 and lives […]
Read more“La Grande Bellezza” centerpiece of 2013 Cinema Italian Style (November 14, 2013)
“The Great Beauty”, the new captivating film by Paolo Sorrentino was the centerpiece of 2013 Cinema Italian Style, the annual festival at its 13th edition showcasing the newest Italian cinema production in Hollywood. “The Great Beauty”, Italy’s official entry for the 86th Academy Awards, was introduced by director Paolo Sorrentino during a special event at […]
Read moreFabio Lovino’s Portraits at the Italian Cultural Institute (November 13, 2013)
Luce Cinecittà’s Cinema Italian Style 2013 Film Delegation was welcomed on November 13 at the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles with a very special event. During the evening, photographer Fabio Lovino presented his exhibition Portraits whose images capture the true essence of the many film stars they feature. Among the evening’s guests there were […]
Read moreItaly and Los Angeles boost aerospace ties (November 6, 2013)
On November 6-8 a delegation of Italian aerospace companies visited Los Angeles within the framework of a business mission promoted by Confindustria, in cooperation with Simest, Aiad, Agenzia Ice and the Consulate General. The Los Angeles program was put together in collaboration with the City of L.A., World Trade Center, L.A. Economic Development Council and […]
Read moreLos Angeles celebrates Maestro Bernardo Bertolucci (November 10, 2013)
Bernardo Bertolucci was the guest of honor of the special evening at the AFI Fest 2013 dedicated to the great Italian Maestro’s life and achievement with the first screening of the nine Academy Awards winner movie “The Last Emperor” in 3D. For the 25th anniversary of the international release of this epic about the life […]
Read moreFlorentine bronzes on display in L.A. Verdi bust donated to L.A. Opera (November 9, 2013)
On November 9, a bronze bust of Giuseppe Verdi, based on the Maestro’s famous portrait by Boldrini and cast by the historic Ferdinando Marinelli Foundry of Florence, was donated to the Los Angeles Opera at the opening of “Falstaff” at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The donation came as part of the “2013, Year of Italian […]
Read morePaul Sorvino honored at the 13th MIFF AWARDS (November 5, 2013)
On November 5 at the 13th edition of the MIFF Awards at the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles, Paul Sorvino became the recipient of the prestigious Life Achievement Leonardo Da Vinci’s Horse. During the award ceremony Paul received the surprise visit of his daughter Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Mira Sorvino, who presented […]
Read moreGran Fondo Giro d’Italia draws crowds of bicycle-lovers in Beverly Hills (November 3, 2013)
Ideal weather made the hill climbing lovely at the Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia Beverly Hills last Sunday, with nearly a thousand participants taking part in this splendid event in the luxury capital of the world. The participants rode on two scenic and challenging courses carved into the Santa Monica Mountains and Topanga area. Both courses […]
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