Leonardo da Vinci: 500 years
To commemorate the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death (on May 2nd, 1519 in Amboise, France), the Getty Museum is placing on view the two rare drawings by the master from its collection. Incorporating draft studies for paintings, sculpture, machinery, and human physiognomy, along with his characteristic “mirror-writing,” the two sheets present a fascinating glimpse […]
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Screening: Beautiful Things
Casa Italiana di Las Vegas proudly presents Beautiful Things (2017, 1h 35m), a heartfelt documentary by Giorgio Ferrero and Federico Biasin, winner of Best Italian Film by the Arca Jury (under 26) at the 74th Venice Film Festival. It is dedicated to those of us who could not endure a life without collecting useless objects, to […]
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Italian Research Day: Individualized Cancer Therapy in the Age of Precision Medicine
On the occasion of the Italian Research Day, an initiative launched by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR) to promote the important work of Italian scientists and researchers around the World, the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles presents a conversation with Italian scientists and researchers, moderated by Professor Marco Giovannini, Director of […]
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Italian Research Day: Individualized Cancer Therapy in the Age of Precision Medicine
On the occasion of the Italian Research Day, an initiative launched by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR) to promote the important work of Italian scientists and researchers around the World, Professor Marco Giovannini, Director of the UCLA Neural Tumor Research Laboratory, and Dr. Filippo Giancotti, Scientific Director of the David H. Koch Center […]
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Symposium on the Italian Diaspora
The one-day symposium brings together the leading researchers from Italy and the United States to explore the many facets of Italian identity in the transnational spaces defined by Italian mobility. More info at https://bit.ly/2IgZgob Organized by California State University Long Beach in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute. PROGRAM Opening Remarks (10:30-11:00 AM) […]
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Italian Film Festival USA – Phoenix edition
On April 12,13 and April 26,27, the annual edition of Italian Film Festival USA of Phoenix will feature local premieres of recent, critically acclaimed Italian films and shorts. Organized by Italian Film Festival USA in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles, ASU’s School of International Letters and Cultures and Scottsdale Civic Center Library. […]
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Opera in the Park
21st edition of the annual concert that celebrates opera and classical music in an informal, non-traditional setting with a 25-piece professional orchestra, a professional opera conductor, and 5(+) young opera singers. Reserved seating under the main event tent and in the beer garden tent are available. Info and tickets at https://bit.ly/2Hy8A7c Organized by The Palm […]
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The Wines of the Mediterranean Jewels: Sicily & Sardinia
Wine tasting from the vineyards of the two biggest Italian islands. Giammario Villa, Master Taster and Wine Educator, founder and CEO of Vinomatica.com, will lead the event and will sample wines from family owned wineries, focused on local grapes and sustainable farming. Food courtesy of Osteria Mamma. Organized by Lingua Viva and Istituto Italiano di […]
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Chef Luigi Fineo
A native of Puglia, a southern region of Italy, Luigi Fineo worked in Michelin starred restaurants alongside acclaimed chefs such as Francesco Berardinelli and Karl Baumgartner. In 2008 Luigi was bestowed with a prestigious Michelin Star award while operating as Executive Chef at La Botte Ristorante in Santa Monica, CA. Luigi earned the restaurant’s first-ever […]
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SCIENCE AND CULTURE: An Italian perspective
Don’t miss the fourth edition of the Italian Perspective series. This year, Science and Culture: An Italian Perspective will include four plenary lectures focusing on different intersections between Italian art and culture and scientific thought and discoveries, including anatomy, mathematics, geometry, and more. Among the participants a leading Leonardo Da Vinci expert: professor Carlo Vecce […]
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