Make Music Day: Francesco Taskayali
Born in Rome, Francesco Taskayali, is an emerging composer and pianist. He began composing music for the piano at the age of thirteen. In 2014, he published his third full-length album Flying. Taskayali exhibits an extraordinary capacity towards experimental techniques and musical composition styles. Don’t miss this chance to catch the wonderful pianist, Taskayali, live […]
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Palazzo Strozzi High School Renaissance Award Ceremony
Private event, by invitation only. The Palazzo Strozzi High School Renaissance Award winners will be recognized by the Palazzo Strozzi Foundation USA . The mission of the foundation is to preserve the values of openness and creativity of the Renaissance, one of the foundations of the Enlightenment and of modern Western societies. The winners of the competition travel to […]
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Cinema Little Italy: Mia Madre by Nanni Moretti
Every Saturday night, all summer, Italian Films with English subtitles will be screened outdoors in San Diego Little Italy’s Amici Park amphitheater (Date and State streets) through August 27th. The first film, on June 18th , is the award winning film Madre Mia (My Mother) directed by Nanni Moretti. A sublime blend of laughter and tears. […]
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US Premiere: Pompeii, Eternal Emotion at New Media Film Festival
This stunning documentary short Pompeii, eternal emotion (2015, 10 min.) by Pappi Corsicato produced by the Campana Region and the Campana Society of Cultural Heritage has shown itself to be a true gem. Its poetic and artistic force transmits the emotions of this moving and highly significant archeological area. It will be presented in the […]
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Marquee Movies Series: Splendor
Directed by the late Ettore Scola who passed this year, this special tribute screening of Splendor (1989, 110 min.), is a comic and moving ode to the by gone days of movie going in a small Italian town. Marcello Mastroianni delivers a pitch perfect performance as the owner of the Splendor reflecting back on a […]
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CineFesta Italia
CineFesta Italia is an annual event of films, artisanship, food and culture, which lasts an entire month and simultaneously benefits local charities. The opening weekend features Italian cinema while the rest of the month highlights culture and gastronomy. The events are a collaboration between Italian government agencies, non-profits and businesses to bring a unique presentation […]
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Special Strega Prize: IIC Bookclub
Started in 1947, the Strega Prize is the most prestigious Italian literary award. A special book club at the IIC participates in the ballot that produces the finalists. The final round of voting, followed by the proclamation of the winner, takes place on the first Thursday in July in the nymphaeum of the Villa Giulia, […]
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Luca Ciarla On Tour
A creative and surprising violinist, Luca Ciarla easily transcends the boundaries among genres to trace an innovative musical path, a magical acoustic seduction in perfect balance between written compositions and improvisation, traditional and contemporary sounds. He will be playing five dates throughout Nevada and two dates in Southern california. May 26 K.O. Knudson School, Las […]
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The Flow of Ideas: Leonardo and Water
This conference explores the topic of water in the thought and works of Leonardo da Vinci. The topic of water appears in an obsessive way in Leonardo’s activity as both artist and scientist. Through movement water expresses its eternal and dynamic vital force, leading to the comprehension of the mysteries and the laws that animate […]
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Los Angeles Premiere with Consul General of Italy Antonio Verde: Shores of Light by Yael Katzir
Shores of Light (Rinascere in Puglia, 2015, 56′) by Yael Katzir is a poignant untold story of warmth and compassion after a terrible war. Thousands of Jewish survivors arrived in Southern Italy after WWII, on their way to the land of Israel. To their surprise they were welcomed by the poor local Italians. At this time of […]
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