exhibit> Renzo Piano Building Workshop: Le Fil Rouge
For the past fifty years, Renzo Piano has redefined architectural practice, transforming it into a participatory and harmonious experience. This approach dissolves disciplinary boundaries, merging the acts of imagining, designing, calculating, and building into what is now a world-renowned atelier: the Renzo Piano Building Workshop. Our new exhibition, “Renzo Piano Building Workshop: Le Fil Rouge“, […]
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Serena Autieri in Concert at Villaggio Italia
The opening concert of Villaggio Italia in Los Angeles will feature the incredible Serena Autieri. A celebrated figure in Italian entertainment, Autieri has graced stages and screens with her remarkable talent. Known for her roles in popular television series and films, Autieri has also charmed audiences as a singer and stage performer. She co-hosted the […]
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special event > Italian Navy’s Amerigo Vespucci in Los Angeles
Amerigo Vespucci, the historic and iconic training ship of the Italian Navy, will arrive, for the first time in history, at the Port of Los Angeles and will be accompanied by a special air show of the Italian Air Force aerobatic team “Frecce Tricolore”. On this occasion, Los Angeles will be the first city in […]
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exhibition > We are Sea. Italy, coastal landscape
The Italian seas are a vital source of biodiversity for our country, the Mediterranean, and the planet. The photo exhibit “Siamo Mare – We Are Sea” aims to present an international audience with a fresh perspective on the beauty of Italy’s seas, coasts, and landscapes. It also seeks to raise awareness about the need to […]
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screening and concert > Ma l’amore mio non muore! (Love Everlasting)
A special screening of the the silent movie Ma l’amor mio non muore! (Love Everlasting, dir. Mario Caserini. Italy, 1913, 77 min) with a live accompaniment and an original score by noted concert pianist and composer Michele Sganga. Restored to its original glory by the Cineteca di Bologna, Ma l’amor mio non muore!, starring the iconic Lyda Borelli, […]
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workshop > Italian Genealogy
Geared towards novice to intermediate genealogists, this two-part workshop utilizes immigration records, civil documents, and church records to help you build a family tree. The second part covers methods of finding and interpreting ship manifests to locate Italian ancestral immigrants that arrived in the U.S. from the 1890s to the 1950s. Part 1: two-hour in-class […]
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exhibit > Fashion Panorama – The Italian New Wave
Fashion Panorama – The Italian New Wave is more than just an exhibition: it’s a journey through the landscape of contemporary Italian fashion. Curated by VOGUE Italia for the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, this traveling showcase spotlights the visionary perspectives of 10 carefully selected brands. Chosen for their unique vision and innovative […]
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lecture & performance > Puccini: His Life, His Music, His Legacy
Step into the world of Giacomo Puccini as we commemorate 100 years since his passing with an unforgettable celebration. Join us for an evening of discovery and delight, featuring an insightful lecture by James Conlon, Music Director of the LA Opera and a musical program by Fondazione Arena di Verona, introducing their upcoming 101st Opera […]
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poetry> Ekphrasis
Gabriele Tinti presents his ekphrastic poetry series and a talk on this form of writing. Tinti will introduce some videos of readings of his poems by Willem Dafoe, Abel Ferrara, Robert Davi, Joe Mantegna, and Jamie McShane. These videos are the documentation of a series inspired by ancient and modern myths, which has involved some […]
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film festival > Italian Film Festival USA 2024
The Italian Film Festival USA is the largest festival dedicated exclusively to Italian film in the USA, present in 14 cities from coast to coast. The 2024 edition brings you the best line-up of recent Italian cinema with films from award-winning directors, as well as debut films from exciting new talent, among which Salvatore: Showmaker […]
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