special event + screening > Italian Spotlight at the 25th Newport Beach Film Festival
The 25th Newport Beach Film Festival (October 17th – 24th) showcases various films from across the globe. The movie selected for this year’s Italian Spotlight is “The Trainers” (Gli addestratori), starring Pasquale Marolla and directed by Andrea Jublin. The evening will begin with a Red Carpet and proceed with the screening, followed by a lively […]
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theater show > Six Characters in Search of an Author in San Diego
After premiering at the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles and Chapman University, Nick Gabriel‘s new adaptation of SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR (1921) by Nobel Prize winner Luigi Pirandello, is presented in San Diego, on the occasion of the 24th edition of the Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo. The performance features a cast comprised […]
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opera > Giuseppe Verdi. Il Trovatore in Houston
A new production of Giuseppe Verdi’s perennially popular tragedy, freshly envisioned by influential director Stephen Wadsworth for a stunning, old-meets-new-world experience. Opera Insights, a pre-show lecture series, is presented in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Houston and the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles INFORMATION Friday, October 18 – Sunday, November […]
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panel discussion> Digital Italia: Language, Literature, and Innovation
On the occasion of the 24th annual Italian Language Week in the World, a panel discussion that offers an insightful exploration of the evolving relationship between Italian language, literature, and technology, with a particular focus on their impact on foreign language pedagogy, literary production, and language learning. Speakers: Enza Antenos, Associate Professor, World Languages and Cultures, […]
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podcast > Let me Call… Donato Carrisi
Let Me Call… is a new captivating podcast hosted by Italian-American journalist Valentina Martelli, CEO, and founder of ITTV International Forum and TechInEntertainment who engages in informal telephone conversations with prominent representatives from the TV and movie industry. On the occasion of the 24th annual Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo (Week of Italian Language in […]
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concert, reading & dj set > Hit Week 2024: Erica Mou + Luca De Gennaro
Join us for a special performance by pop-folk singer-songwriter and author Erica Mou. Celebrating the Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo, Erica’s set will feature a combination of words and music, with readings from her latest novel Una cosa per la quale mi odierai (Fandango Libri, 2024), accompanied by the songs that inspired them. Her debut novel, Nel mare […]
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concert > Hit Week Festival 2024: EMMA
Italy’s pop queen EMMA will headline the 2024 Hit Week Festival in Los Angeles at the world famous Whisky a Go Go. A versatile and eclectic artist, Emma, born Emmanuela Marrone, has risen to become one of the most loved and successful voices on the Italian music scene. Free tickets with RSVP. INFORMAZIONI Monday, October 14 | […]
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special event > 24th annual Week of Italian Language in the World
The 24rd Week of Italian Language in the World, a yearly worldwide celebration of the Italian language and creativity taking place this year from October 14 to October 20, will focus on the theme #ilmondotralerighe “The World Nuovo EventoBetween the Lines, Italian Language and Books.” COMPETITION CONTEST ITALIAN AND THE BOOK: THE WORLD BETWEEN THE LINES! […]
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workshop > Books, creativity and AI: What’s Next
On the occasion of the Settimana della lingua italiana nel mondo, writers Loris Giuriatti and Paolo Malaguti discuss the future of writing and artificial intelligence with prof. Francesca Beher, University of Houston. Moderated by prof. Fabiana Cecchini, Texas A&M University. INFORMATION Thursday, October 10 | 6:30 pm 📍 Italian Cultural & Community Center of […]
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design and art > A conversation with architect Roberto Palomba: Living with the art / The art of living
Seriality and uniqueness. The connection between these two concepts defines what is contemporary. As design increasingly intersects with art, we are reimagining the relationship between mass production and uniqueness. Innovation today lies in merging these realms, creating new perspectives and possibilities. When does a serial object become art, and when does a unique piece challenge […]
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