happening > Eau de Eau. The art of the water crisis
An ineffable fragrance, a bottle shrouded in mystery. Eau de Eau is the art project by Max Papeschi and Arianna Bonucci, borrowing the language of perfumery to turn it into vision, desire, and story. Here, water becomes image, memory, and poetic tension: a vital element reimagined as a symbol of luxury, seduction, and intrigue. A […]
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festival> ITALIAN COMEDY FEST 2025
After the success of the last three editions, the Italian Comedy Festival, directed by actor Gianfranco Terrin, is back. It’s a unique event, created to bring Italian comedy to Hollywood, bringing together tradition and new voices. The patroness of the 2025 edition will be actress Marina Suma, who will be in Los Angeles to accompany […]
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Italian Language Week in the World > TEO BOK – COME MUSICA: THE POWER OF MUSIC IN EDUCATION
Come Musica – The Power of Music in Education is an initiative designed to promote the study of the Italian language through the universal language of music. The protagonist is Teo Bok, a young singer-songwriter born in Milan, who is embarking on a North American tour that is taking him to meet students and teachers […]
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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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Italian classes FALL 2025 – in person & online
Fall 2025 dates: September 29 – December 13 Calendar and schedule For further information and to register please call Ina Cohen at (310) 824 -7408.
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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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