International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Guitar Concert by Alberto Lombardi
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, an annual international memorial day commemorating the tragedy of the Holocaust, guitarist Alberto Lombardi will play at the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust together with the German duo consisting of Friedrich Edelmann (Bassoon) and Rebecca Rust (Violoncello). Remarks by Auschwitz survivor Renee Firestone. Organized by the Italian Cultural Institute with Consulates General of Italy and […]
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A Day of Memory: Beth El Congregation in Phoenix Commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day
In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, ordained by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 2005 to remember the victims of the Shoah, renowned Italian guitarist Carlo Fierens will perform music of Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895-1968), who was forced to flee Italy because of fascism. He will be joined by Cantor Jonathan Angress and Pianist Daniel Kurek. In addition, survivor […]
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Red Hen Press: Facets of Fatherhood
An afternoon of orchestral music and poetry, featuring readings by filmmaker Edoardo Ponti excerpted from his poetry collection Letters From a Young Father and musical works performed by the Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra under conductor Carlo Ponti, Edoardo’s brother. For information and tickets please visit www.thebroadstage.org
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Amarcord (1974) by Federico Fellini
In honor of the 100th birthday of Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini (1920–1993), The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston Films presents one of his most beloved films as a precursor to an upcoming fall retrospective honoring the maestro’s centennial. The movie will be introduced by author Alessandro Carrera, professor and director of Italian studies at […]
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CANCELLED (MARCH): San Diego Italian Film Festival Monthly Screening Series
The March 2020 screenings have been cancelled. The program for the first three months of 2020 include the following film MoPa Jan 16 Tito e gli alieni by Paola Randi Feb 13 L’ospite by Duccio Chiarini Mar 19 Figlia mia by Laura Bispuri CANCELLED La Paloma Jan 23 A casa tutti bene by […]
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35th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Now in its 35th edition, the SBIFF offers 11 days of screenings, tributes and talks, with a selection of Italian films. More information and tickets at www.sbiff.org THE BURNT ORANGE HERESY by Giuseppe Capotondi(UK/Italy co-production, in English)Tuesday, January 21 – 8:20 AM – Metro 3Wednesday, January 22 – 8:40 PM – Metro 3 EASY LIVING by […]
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2020 Palm Springs International Film Festival
The annual PSIFF is dedicated to showcasing the work of new and emerging talents as well as established directors. The 31st edition will feature a special focus on Italy with several Italian productions, with filmmakers in attendance.Italian films include: An Almost Ordinary Summer by Simone Godano – In attendance: Director Simone Godano OPENING NIGHT MOVIE! The […]
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Short Film Day
In anticipation of the winter solstice (December 21), a celebration of Italy’s best and most recent short films with a selection from Turin’s Centro Nazionale del Cortometraggio (CNC) and from ITALY EXPORTED: Stories from the Italian Diaspora, San Diego Italian Film Festival – SDIFF’s short film competition. In Italian with English subtitles. Organized by the […]
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Think like Leonardo!
Through special activities and games, authors Sonia Scalco and Carlo Carzan will guide children (6+) into Leonardo Da Vinci’s world. This playful and interactive learning workshop presented by “Così X Gioco” from Palermo, will investigate the mind of the brilliant Florentine genius, Leonardo Da Vinci, by analyzing his exceptional skills and learning techniques, as well as […]
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Creole-Italian: Sicilian Immigrants and the Shaping of New Orleans Food Culture | World Week of Italian Cuisine
Justin A. Nystrom, Associate Professor of History at Loyola University in New Orleans, will present his book (The University of Georgia Press, 2018) in New Orleans on November 21 and in Los Angeles on December 5. The book investigates how generations of Sicilian immigrants have flavored creole cuisine. Moderated by Luisa Del Giudice Luisa Del […]
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