The Consul General pays visit to Master Shi Yan Fan (October 30, 2013)
The Consul General visited today the Shaolin Temple in Los Angeles, where he was greeted by Master Shi Yan Fan, Brindisi-native Franco Testini, the first Westerner to become an ordained Shaolin monk. The Consul General’s visit was celebrated with a tea ceremony and a presentation of the Shaolin martial arts by young members. The Songshan […]
Read moreFlorentine bronzes on show at Italian Cultural Institute and Consul General’s Residence (October 16, 2013)
On October 16th, the Italian Cultural Institute, inaugurated the exhibition “Of Bronze and Fire” by the renowned Ferdinando Marinelli Foundry of Florence. On show are bronze replicas of famous works of art by artists such as Ghiberti, Tacca, Giambologna, Cellini as well as Greek, Etruscan and Roman masters’ examples. The ability to reproduce the originals […]
Read more“Invisible Cities” at Union Station (October 19, 2013)
“Invisible Cities” at Union Station, wearing headphones to the opera would be frowned upon, but for this site-specific theater experiment, they’re part of the experience. Adapted from Italo Calvino’s mind-bending novel imagining a series of conversations between Marco Polo and Kublai Khan, Yuval Sharon’s new stageless opera will float through the architectural gem that is […]
Read moreA Mining Tragedy. 100 years ago (October 22, 2013)
On October 22nd a hundred years ago a tremendous explosion in the Stag Canyon number two mine in Dawson, New Mexico, jolted the entire town and blocked the mouth of the mine shaft.Among the 261 miners who perished in the explosion there were 146 Italian immigrants who had settled in the State New Mexico where […]
Read moreL.A. City Council proclaims October Italian Heritage Month (October 18, 2013)
In the plenary meeting of October 18th, as done in previous years, the Los Angeles City Council proclaimed October as Italian American Heritage Month. During the session Councilman Joe Buscaino intervened to underline the importance of Italian Heritage month and to reassert the Council’s commitment to promoting Italian American heritage and values throughout the city […]
Read moreInauguration of the New Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts (October 17, 2013)
The inaugural gala for the new Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts took place on October 17th in Beverly Hills. The evening’s celebrations showcased Italian culture and style including a fashion show by Salvatore Ferragamo and a performance by opera sensation Vittorio Grigolo. Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, The Wallis Annenberg Center for […]
Read moreEUropean Jazz @ UCLA: Opening Reception at the Italian Cultural Institute (October 10-13, 2013)
The Italian Cultural Institute hosted the opening reception for the first edition of EUropean Jazz @ UCLA. Among the numerous guests in attendance, about 200 people, there were several key figures of the Los Angeles music scene, representatives from local institutions as well as the General Consuls of the European Countries that together with the […]
Read moreColumbus Day Celebrated throughout Southern California (October 14, 2013)
The Columbus Day celebrations took place in Southern California as traditionally done over the years to mark a special day for Italian Americans’ heritage and identity. In Santa Ana on October 6th a ceremony was held at the Courtyard of the Bowers Museum chaired by Commendatore Frank De Santis and organized by the Orange County […]
Read moreTiberius: Portrait of an Emperor opened (October 14, 2013)
The exhibit “Tiberius: Portrait of an Emperor”, centered upon the statue of Tiberius on loan from Naples National Archeological Museum, opened on October 14 with an opening event attended by the Getty Trust president James Cuno, the Getty Museum Director Timothy Potts, Consul General Perrone and the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute Di Mauro. […]
Read moreA new documentary tells the story of Italians in space (September 30, 2013)
The Consulate General, in collaboration with IbiscusMedia, has released a new documentary on Italians’ contribution to space exploration. “The Magnificent Journey” (watch trailer below) narrates this great history from the first liquid propellant rocket to Mars exploration, through the success of the Mariner 10 mission and the venture of Cassini, with special focus on the […]
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