course > PROMOTING AND TEACHING ITALIAN: TOOLS FOR EDUCATORS BETWEEN POLICIES AND PRACTICES
Maureen Michele Melita, National President of the American Association of Teachers of Italian (AATI) and Senior Lecturer of Italian at Marist University, has been invited as keynote speaker for the professional development course “Promoting and Teaching Italian: Tools for Educators between Policies and Practices,” taking place on October 24, 2026, at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles.Designed for teachers of […]
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afi fest 2026 > MUTRION
The evocative Italian short film “MUTRION” will have its North American premiere at the prestigious AFI Fest. The 20-minute film is directed by Marco Cavazzin, a director and screenwriter who graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna. This project marks an important milestone for the filmmaker, officially marking his debut as the director […]
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theater performance > MASK MAYHEM
Experience the vibrant world of Commedia dell’Arte in Colpi di Maschera (Mask Mayhem), a family-friendly celebration of iconic Italian masks, physical comedy, improvisation, and pop culture presented in English. Commedia dell’Arte, the iconic Italian theatrical tradition born in the 16th century and widely regarded as one of the foundations of modern comedy features legendary masked […]
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italian language week in the world 2026 > ITTV INTERNATIONAL 2026
Presented during ITTV International 2026, and in the context of the 26th Italian Language Week in the World, this panel explores the unique fascination that the Italian language continues to inspire across the global creative industries. For generations, Italian has been the language of music, cinema, art, and cultural heritage. Today, its influence continues to resonate […]
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26th Italian Language Week in the World
The 26th Italian Language Week in the World celebrates the creativity and vitality of the Italian language. This year’s theme, Ingenious Language: Ideating, Designing, Creating with Italian, highlights Italian as a language of innovation, design, and imagination. Drawing on a rich cultural heritage while looking to the future, the Week explores how Italian continues to […]
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poetry > GABRIELE TINTI: CALIFORNIA DREAMING. A POETIC ITINERARY THROUGH DTLA
Acclaimed Italian poet Gabriele Tinti and celebrated American author, screenwriter, and actor Jerry Stahl take you on a unique, site-specific performance walk through Downtown Los Angeles. This poetic itinerary weaves through historic memory, urban myth, and architectural grandeur, uncovering the city’s past, from its Franciscan origins at Maguire Gardens to the dark legends of the Biltmore […]
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theatre performance > PINOCCHIO – THE WOODEN BOY
Share a piece of Italian culture with your children and grandchildren through a one-of-a-kind, interactive theatrical event! Brought to life by Rebelòt Theatre and Silvia Bottini, Carlo Collodi’s legendary tale is reimagined for audiences of all ages. A spirited Storyteller will guide your family through the iconic adventures of the famous wooden puppet. Along the […]
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screening> A LAND WITHIN | ZWEITLAND
A Land within | Zweitland will be presented for the first time in Los Angeles as part of the German Currents 2026 festival. The film takes us to South Tyrol in 1961, a historical period marked by ethnic tensions and a series of separatist bombings. The plot follows the story of Paul, a young free […]
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concert > CHIARA IZZI: HITS ON A JOURNEY
Celebrate Italian-American Heritage Month with Chiara Izzi’s Hits on a Journey at the Festa Italiana organized by the Little Italy Association of Los Angeles in San Pedro! Enjoy a lively celebration of Italian culture, featuring authentic cuisine, live music, traditional performances, artisans, vendor booths, and entertainment for the whole family. Through a musical storytelling experience, […]
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site-specific installation > WE ARE LETTERS. THE ARCHITECTURE OF LANGUAGE
Marking the 22nd Giornata del Contemporaneo – Italian Contemporary Art Day, the Italian Cultural Institute, under the auspices of the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles, presents WE ARE LETTERS. The Archictecture of Language, a site-specific installation by Lorenzo Marini exploring alphabets, visual language and communication. At the heart of Marini’s artistic research are […]
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