Wine Tasting Party: Nebbiolo & Sagrantino
On the occasion of the First Week of Italian Cuisine in the World the Institute and Lingua Viva in collaboration with Vinomatica.com present the second Wine Tasting Party. After an outstanding opening of the series, our second meeting will feature some of the best Italian wines from Dario Stroppiana and Bocale. You are invited to sample truly […]
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American Film Institute (AFI) Fest 2016
AFI Fest 2016 will screen several Italian films including the digitally restored masterpiece, THE EASY LIFE (Il Sorpasso) by Dino Risi and FRANCA: CHAOS AND CREATION, a biopic on fashion icon Franca Sozzani, legendary editor in chief of Vogue Italy for 28 years, directed by her son Francesco Carrozzini. Both events are part of the official AFI […]
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The Nutrition Link Between Genetics and Health
In anticipation of the First Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, an engaging exploration of the impact of nutrition on our lives, looking at many controversial subjects and guidelines that have been far from univocal, if not confusing. New research demonstrates how nutrition and lifestyle affect health and our body’s response to the environment. Join […]
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49th Annual Italian-American Studies Association Congress
The Italian-American Studies Association (IASA) will dedicate this year’s conference to the depiction of Italian-Americans in media. It will also celebrate the 15th anniversary of the George L. Graziado Center for Italian Studies at California State University, Long Beach California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). www.italianamericanstudies.net The three day conference will kick-off on November 3 with the Mark Cangiano […]
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Milan International Film Festival 2016
Screening and award ceremony of Vieni a vivere a Napoli (2015, 94 min), winner of the Leonardo da Vinci Award for Best Italian Film. In Italian with English subtitles. By invitation only. RSVP mandatory. www.miff.it
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Il Ruggiero: Orlando Furioso
On the occasion of the 16th annual Italian Language Week in the World with the theme of Italian and Creativity: Brands and Traditions, Fashion and Design and in celebration of the 500th anniversary of the publication of Orlando Furioso, il Ruggiero, the artistic research project composed of Emanuela Marcante and Daniele Tonini will offer a performance […]
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Singing il Furioso
On the occasion of the 16th annual Italian Language Week in the World with the theme of Italian and Creativity: Brands and Traditions, Fashion and Design and in celebration of the 500th anniversary of the pubblication of Orlando Furioso, il Ruggiero, the artistic research project of Emanuela Marcante and Daniele Tonini, will discuss with students the […]
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HitWeek presenta: Negrita
Negrita, one of the most noted Italian rock bands, returns to Los Angeles for HitWeek, the annual traveling festival devoted to Italian music and lifestyle. www.whiskyagogo.com Purchase tickets here Whisky a Go Go 8901 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, 90069
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Paola Masino: Dressing the past. A Sketchbook of Outfits, Memories and Dreams
On the occasion of the 16th annual Italian Language Week in the World with the theme of Italian and Creativity: Brands and Traditions, Fashion and Design, the IIC proposes a presentation of the book Paola Masino: un album di vestiti, memorie e sogni (Paola Masino: A Sketchbook of Outfits, Memories and Dreams) published by Elliot edizioni in 2015. […]
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TAMARO. Pietre e angeli. Mario Botta ed Enzo Cucchi (1998, 73 min)
On the occasion of the 16th annual Italian Language Week in the World with the theme of Italian and Creativity: Brands and Traditions, Fashion and Design, a screening of the Italian-Swiss film dedicated to the architect Mario Botta and the painter Enzo Cucchi by director Villi Herman. In Italian. RSVP HERE.
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