“The Great Beauty” nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2014 Golden Globes (December 12, 2013)
“The Great Beauty” by Paolo Sorrentino has made it to the final cut of 5 pictures nominated for Best Foreign Language Film for the 2014 Golden Globes, the annual prestigious ceremony where awards are decided by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Known to be a premonition of sorts for the Oscars, the next Golden Globe […]
Read moreTaos and Italy creating stronger links (December 6 2013)
By Davide Arminio / For the Albuquerque Journal Editor’s Note: To celebrate 2013’s “Year of Italian Culture,” Davide Arminio, an Italian journalist studying in Albuquerque, is finding stories with an Italian connection in New Mexico. “The Italian Cultural Society of Taos was born in a very peculiar way. Pia Lima is a strong woman who […]
Read more“Supreme Court Night” at Casa Italiana (December 4, 2013)
The annual evening “California Supreme Court Night”, organized by the Italian American Lawyer Association (IALA), took place at Casa Italiana in Los Angeles on December 4 in the presence of Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil – Sakauye and the Associate Justices of the California Supreme Court amid live entertainment and Italian-themed celebrations. IALA, chaired by […]
Read moreLos Angeles – Orchestra Italiana del Cinema celebrates Fellini (November 22, 2013)
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Federico Fellini’s death, Los Angeles honored the memory of the Maestro with a special tribute by “Orchestra Italiana del Cinema” (OIC) in collaboration with young L.A. musicians at UCLA’s Royce Hall. OIC performed a special multi-media concert of historic soundtracks highlighting the intense ties, both human and […]
Read moreThe Los Angeles Italian community mourns Joseph A. Gatto’s tragic death (November 25, 2013)
The Italian community in L.A. gathered around Joseph A. Gatto’s family today at the funeral Mass celebration at the Our Mother of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Mr. Gatto was the innocent victim of a senseless, heinus act of violence on November 13.Son Mike Gatto – Representative for California’s 43rd District – and daughter Mariann – […]
Read moreNew Honorary Consul in Las Vegas sworn in today (November 25, 2013)
Mr. Dominic Gentile was sworn in as Honorary Consul of Italy for the State of Nevada in a ceremony held today at the Consulate General in Los Angeles.Consul General Perrone reaffirmed the importance Italy attaches to its relations with the State of Nevada, home to a large Italian and Italian American community. Nevada is also a chic […]
Read moreMovie’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 […]
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