GONE 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, […]
Read moreThe President of the City Council of Brindisi in visit to L.A. (June 17-23, 2013)
The President of the City Council of Brindisi, Luciano Loiacono, paid an official visit to Los Angeles on June 17-23, during which he met with social and economic counterparts. He was also invited to attend a special session at the Los Angeles City Council. In the picture below President Loiacono appears with Shaolin Temple Cultural […]
Read more“La Casa all’Italiana. Gio Ponti in L.A.” opens at the CG’S Residence (June 20, 2013)
The Consul General’s residence opened its doors on June 20th to inaugurate the exhibition “La Casa all’Italiana. Gio Ponti in L.A.”. The house was transformed into a “Ponti” residence with vintage pieces of furniture and decorations on display. The center-pieces of the show are the 1967 Los Angeles Cathedral and the sketches for Villa Koo […]
Read moreThe Nightshift Belongs to the Stars” and “Follow Me” screened at the 19th Annual Palm Springs International ShortFest (June 18-24, 2012)
Italy participated in the 19th Annual Palm Springs International ShortFest that began on June 18th with two short films. “Follow Me” by Matteo Tondini was cheered at the festival on June 22. The film tells an inventive tale that played with the audience’s perceptions of reality as the main characters, Chiara and Michael, lead the […]
Read moreSciacca’s Ceramic on Tour (June 13, 2013)
The international exhibit of traditional ceramics from Sciacca opened in Los Angeles on June 13. The project has been realized by the City of Sciacca and the regional government of Sicily, with the support of the European Fund for Regional Development and in cooperation with the Italian Cultural Institute and ICE- Los Angeles. The exhibit […]
Read moreThird solo exhibit for Mario Canali at D.A.C. (June 15, 2013)
On Saturday June 15th Maestro Mario Canali presented his third solo exhibition in Los Angeles by the title “New Works”. The event, held at the Downtown Art Center (DAC) Gallery was organized in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, the National Italian American Foundation, and COM.IT.ES, and under the auspices of the Consulate General of […]
Read moreAndrea Bocelli star of Father’s Day at Paramount Studios (June 6, 2013)
On June 6th Andrea Bocelli has made a special appearance at a gala event “Celebrating All Fathers” promoted by the Simin Hope Foundation at Paramount Studios, Hollywood, in honor of the late Mr. R. Hashemizadeh Senior. Bocelli was accompanied by his family, including his two sons who went on stage for a brief performance with […]
Read moreSicily on center stage in Los Angeles (June 3, 2013)
From June 3rd through June 15th two exhibits held at the Italian Cultural Institute highlight the richness of Sicily’s culture. Giuseppe Leone’s photo exhibit “Between Mozia and Lilibeo. Landscapes and Monuments of Sicily” reveals the interconnection between the striking natural beauty of the island and the artistic expressions that it craddled, offering images of salt-mines […]
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