Spectacular Mysteries: Renaissance Drawings Revealed
Comprising spectacular drawings from the Getty collection and rarely-seen works from private collections, this exhibition reveals the detective work involved in investigating master drawings. Many Italian Renaissance drawings tell stories of their creation and the purposes they served, yet sometimes even the most seemingly simple question – who drew it? – is a mystery. Discover […]
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Italian Movie Screening: Il cielo in me & World Premiere of Tomato Flower
Casa Italiana di Las Vegas, in collaboration with the Lecco Film Commission, the West Charleston Library and the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles, presents a special screening of Il cielo in me. The movie describes the life of the poet Antonia Pozzi and her passion for the breathtaking mountains that surround Lecco and its lake. The […]
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Cinema Under the Stars in Westwood
The IIC joins Westwood Village for Cinema Under the Stars and a free outdoor screening of the 2003 American Christmas fantasy comedy Elf. Seating opens at 4:00 PM / Movie starts after sundown. We will be there to let you know about our programs and activities! Free pictures with Santa Claus, holiday themed photo-booth, live music, kids crafts, […]
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La Boheme, AKA “The Hipsters”
A new batch of hand-crafted, vegan, organically-sourced hipsters will take the stage for the Pacific Opera Project production of La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini! In Italian with English supertitles. For more info and purchase tickets click here.
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Pasquale Esposito Celebrates Enrico Caruso
Italian tenor Pasquale Esposito will present his docu-concert celebrating Enrico Caruso. Featured on PBS, Pasquale “Esposito Celebrates Enrico Caruso” blends a stunning concert recorded live at Castello Giusso on Italy’s Amalfi coast with travel documentary footage shot in Enrico Caruso’s Naples and Sorrento, as well as in the United States. The special features Esposito accompanied […]
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Italian Cooking Workshop
In celebration of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, Fondazione Italia, the Italian Cultural Institute Los Angeles, Guidi Marcello LTD and Saor Project™ are coming together to offer an Italian Cooking Workshop for kids ages 5-12. The workshop will be preceded by a screening of the short animated film, Fiabe di Riso. First screened at […]
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Barbara Pollastrini | World Week of Italian Cuisine – CANCELLED
Special cooking demo with Chef Barbara Pollastrini, of Heroic Wine Bar & Heroic Deli in Santa Monica, and Ambassador of Italian Taste in the World. Special spotlight on prosecco DOCG wine from the hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene that have just officially become Italy’s 55th UNESCO World Heritage Site. Organized in collaboration with Lingua Viva, […]
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La dolce Vitti
In conjunction with Cinema Italian Style 2018, this exhibit depicts Monica Vitti‘s life, style and films, illustrating in detail the actress and woman adored in Italy and abroad. Curated by Nevio De Pascalis, Marco Dionisi and Stefano Stefanutto Rosa. Organized by Istituto Luce Cinecitta’ and the Italian Cultural Institute, under the auspices of the Consulate General […]
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Cinema Italian Style 2018
The glamorous showcase for Italian contemporary cinema returns to Los Angeles with a rich and talented cast of actors, directors and producers. For more info and purchase film tickets CLICK HERE. Organized by Istituto Luce Cinecitta’ and the American Cinematheque in collaboration with the Italian Film Commission and the IIC, under the auspices of the […]
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Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World: The extraordinary Italian Taste
A series of events organized to share and promote Italy culinary excellence and food education. Special workshops will be presented by Lingua Viva and the IIC. For info and registration please visit our website or contact Lingua Viva at (310) 824-7408. Organized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Consulate General […]
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