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The story of Sabato Rodia needs to be known by every Italian, wherever they live. When he built the Watts Towers, Rodia achieved something very unique. That must have been why the Beatles decided to put him on the cover of their famous Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, together with other famous and celebrated people: he's the one on upper rig...

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My partners wanted to do a to-go sandwich place. Having been a private chef in L.A. for about ten years I was, like, listen, sandwiches are not going to fly here,” said chef Nina Clemente, as she sat on a stool in her newly-opened Di Alba restaurant in the Arts District. The Italy-born, New York-raised chef, who was sporting a denim apron and her h...

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Originari di Galati Mamertino (Messina) Tanino, Calogero, Celestino e Giacomino emigrarono negli Stati Uniti a metà degli anni ’70. Cresciuti in una famiglia che ha sempre coltivato i propri ortaggi, prodotto il proprio vino, i formaggi freschi e con una mamma incredibilmente brava in cucina, non potevano non ereditare una grande passione per la bu...

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Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino, a San Pedro native son and reserve police officer, is practically a shoo-in to win reelection Tuesday. He lacks substantial opposition and is known as a hometown darling. Yet Buscaino has spent more than a quarter of a million dollars on his reelection bid, hired consultants who worked on the presidential c...

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Alongside "Los Angeles Italia Film Fashion and Art Fest", a meeting was held at the Italian Consulate of Los Angeles between the Consul General Antonio Verde and the filmmakers who showcased their films to the American public. The event, now reaching its twelfth edition, is one of the most important Italian cinematographic engagements held abroad a...

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When: Saturday, March 25, 2017 From 12:00 pm To 2:00 pm - Where: Italian Cultural Institute, 1023 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 Organized by : Lingua Viva & IIC - Entrance : With fee - Two sessions $90 (non-member)/$ 85 (member) *To register please call (310) 824-7408 Millions of Americans identify themselves as having Italian ancestry. If you...

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New York and Los Angeles join over 100 other cities around the world in celebrating Italian Design Day, Thursday, March 2. Initiated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Development and the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism, Italian Design Day...

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When: Monday, March 20, 2017 From 6:00 pm To 8:00 pm - Where: Italian Cultural Institute, 1023 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 Organized by : Lingua Viva & IIC - In collaboration with : Vinomatica - Entrance : Free - Space is limited, RSVP required* Fee: $55.00 (IIC members)/$60.00 (non-members) *To register please call (310) 824-7408 Wine in co...

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In collaboration with the city’s Women’s Advisory Board, the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will present the Phillis Morris Award to Anna Paola Snaidero of Snaidero USA for excellence in the design industry. The award will be presented during the 22nd annual Women in Leadership Awards with a ceremony and reception from 6 to 8 p.m. March 22 at w...

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For anyone interested in learning about the history of Italians in the greater Los Angeles area, the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) is the place to start. Opened in August 2014, after many years in the making and a few setbacks along the way, the IAMLA is located in the Italian Hall, the oldest remaining building from L.A.’s Little...

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