theater performance >STORIES OF EGGS AND FLOUR IN LOS ANGELES AND SAN DIEGO
In this original solo show by and with Gaia Mencagli, thanks to eggs, flour, and an apron, Rosa tastes one more time the scent of her life. She travels in time, and the space around her transforms. Between handfuls of flour, Rosa relives some of the most significant moments of her life, accompanied by music, […]
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conference> On Land and Across the Sea: Boccaccio’s Other Wor(l)ds. Junctions and Interweavings Conference
To mark 650 years since Boccaccio’s death, a conference on Boccaccio’s Other Wor(l)ds invites exploration of Boccaccio’s “Other Words” and “Other Worlds.” Boccaccio’s narratives—not limited to the Decameron—vividly depict cultural and intellectual exchanges, emphasizing human behavior, morality, and societal complexities across the Mediterranean and beyond, including Cathay. In the Decameron, the Levant serves as a crucial geographical and cultural […]
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cinema > San Diego Italian Film Festival feStivale 2025
The San Diego Italian Film Festival presents its 19th annual feStivale, a showcase of the best new Italian cinema with a series of premieres varying from dramas and comedies to documentaries. Theme of this year’s festival is Courage, the strength to speak up, break barriers, and imagine new futures. Through movies and shorts, this year’s […]
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design > Italian Design Day and Made in Italy Day 2025
On the occasion of Italian Design Day and the Day of Made in Italy 2025, join us for a special conversation on how design and architecture can serve as a catalyst for tackling social inequalities, through sustainable responses to climate change, fostering inclusive communities, and expanding access to resources. This year’s program highlights Milan’s Salone del Mobile, the world’s leading […]
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special event > Italian Sports Day in the World 2025
Join us for the second Italian Sports Day in the World, a unique evening set in the greenery of Roxbury Park in Beverly Hills, for a conversation where sport, science, and performance converge under the sign of Italian excellence. The panel discussion, moderated by journalist Veronica Maffei, will explore how scientific research, innovative industry, and […]
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concert > JAMES CONLON PRESENTS CHERUBINI YOUTH ORCHESTRA: THE CELLO QUARTET
Opera meets cello and its magic in this unique musical experience that bridges original works for cello ensemble with iconic moments from the Italian operatic tradition. The first half features music originally written for cello quartet—by Goltermann, Fitzenhagen, Klengel, and Sollima, all of whom were accomplished cellists themselves. The second half presents beautifully adapted arias […]
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Italian classes SUMMER 2025 – in person & online
Summer 2025 dates: July 7 – August 9 Calendar and schedule For further information and to register please call Ina Cohen at (310) 824 -7408.
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concert > Make Music Day 2025: Arisa
One of the most acclaimed voices in contemporary Italian music, Arisa made her breakthrough in 2009 by winning the “Nuove Proposte” category at the Sanremo Music Festival with her hit Sincerità. Since then, she has built a multifaceted career across music, film, television, and publishing, also embracing acting, voice work, and writing. She has received several major awards, including the Assomusica […]
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screening > Posso entrare? An Ode to Naples
We join the celebrations for the 2500 years of history of the city of Naples with a special screening of the documentary Posso entrare? An Ode to Naples, written and directed by Trudie Styler, produced by Big Sur Mad Entertainment Production with Rai Cinema and in collaboration with Luce Cinecittà. The screening will be introduced […]
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screening > Voices of Volterra
Over the past weeks, our gallery has traced how drones, photogrammetry and laser-scanning are transforming Volterra’s newly discovered Roman amphitheater, alongside other medieval landmarks and later additions, into precise 3D models that advance research and guide restoration. The closing night of Visions of Volterra pairs a final viewing of the exhibition with the première of […]
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