Joe Mantegna Award of Excellence in LA (May 3, 2013)
On May 3rd actor Joe Mantegna was awarded the Puglia’s Italy award of Excellence in America at the Italian Cultural Institute by Consul General Perrone. The event was organized by the Italian Cultural Institute together with the association Puglia Center of America, whose mission is to promote the Italian region of Puglia in all its […]
Read moreItalian Spotlight at the Annual Newport Beach Film Festival (April 25-May 2, 2013)
The Annual Newport Beach Film Festival spotlighted Italian cinema with a special night on April 30 featuring the Orange County premiere of the highly acclaimed film, Immature – The Trip (Immaturi – il Viaggio), followed by a festive post-screening party. The comedic film by Paolo Genovese follows a group of thirty-somethings on a vacation to […]
Read moreArmani at Paris Photos’s First Edition in L.A. (April 25, 2013)
The famous Paris Photo Exhibition made its first appearance in Los Angeles on April 25th in the iconic streets and spaces of the Paramount Studios in Hollywood. The event took place in partnership with various sponsors, including Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, represented at the show by niece Roberta. Many Hollywood celebs visited the installation, […]
Read moreStudents at the (Italian) movies (April 23, 2013)
Students and alumni of some leading Los Angeles Universities filled the Roberto Rossellini Auditorium at the Italian Cultural Institute for the screening of “Scialla!”, written and directed by Francesco Bruni. The event was part of an initiative launched by the Italian Cultural Institute and aimed at bringing L.A. students closer to Italian contemporary cinema. A […]
Read moreThe Consul General of Italy visits the port city of San Pedro (April 18, 2013)
On April 18th Consul General Perrone visited the port city of San Pedro, home of the largest Italian American community in Southern California. After visiting San Pedro High School where Italian will be taught starting next year also through the Inter-comprehension program (using one Romance language to learn another) the Consul General was accompanied by […]
Read moreCortina D’Ampezzo showcased in Los Angeles (April 17, 2013)
Not far from Austria in the mountains of Veneto you can find a jewel; well known to Italians yet somewhat undiscovered by American called Cortina. Yet the appeal of Cortina is unique and has been the backdrop of many movies by Cinecitta’ and Hollywood: from Blake Edwards back in 1962 with the “Pink Panther to […]
Read moreConsul General Perrone visits New Mexico (April 14-16, 2013)
During his first official visit to New Mexico, Consul General Perrone stopped in Taos, Santa Fe and Albuquerque, meeting with local authorities (including Governor Susana Martinez and Santa Fe Mayor David Coss) and the representatives of the main Italian associations in the “Land of Enchantment”. Among these Albuquerque’s Italian Club, Italian Cultural Society of Taos, […]
Read moreThe Consul General meets with the Governor of New Mexico (April 16, 2013)
Consul General Perrone meets with the Governor of New Mexico Susana Martinez in Santa Fe’s Capital Building today. During the meeting they discussed the relations between Italy and New Mexico and explored new ways of strengthening economic, cultural and touristic cooperation.
Read moreVisionary architect Paolo Soleri dies in Arizona at 93 (April 8, 2013)
Visionary architect Paolo Soleri, creator of Arizona urban settlements Arcosanti and Cosanti, passed on April 8 in his home in Cosanti due to natural causes. Soleri was renowned all over the world for his continuous research on the interaction between architecture and ecology, which gave rise to the philosophy of “arcology”, seen by many as […]
Read moreSalvatore Emblema’s art on show in L.A. (April 3, 2013)
During his Los Angeles visit, the Ambassador of Italy to the U.S., Claudio Bisogniero, was guided through the new exhibit, curated by Peter Frank, on show at the Italian Cultural Institute, Transparency: Salvatore Emblema. This exhibit, the first dedicated to the artist in Los Angeles, features about 30 works including paintings, sculptures and one large environmental […]
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