Lido Cantarutti, Director of the Italian Film Festival of Marin County, CA, Honored by the Italian Government
Lido Cantarutti, director of the Italian Film Festival and long-time resident of Marin County, CA, has been acknowledged by the President of the Republic of Italy with the promotion and conferral of the title of Commendatore dell'Ordine al Merito della RepubblicaItaliana (Knight Commander of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy). ...
Outgoing Ducati North America CEO Dominique Cheraki
by Jason Fogelson Dominique Cheraki has been with Ducati for over 18 years, most recently serving as Chief Executive Officer of Ducati North America (DNA). Beginning January 1, 2016, he will transition to the position of Ducati Network Development Director at Ducati's headquarters in Bologna, Italy. Jason Chinnock, most recently Marketing...
Parla Italiese, Please – Michele Cecchini’s Newest Novel Explores the Italian Immigrant Experience
The Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco recently welcomed Italian author Michele Cecchini who presented his acclaimed novel, "Per Il Bene Chi Ti Voglio" to a Bay Area audience. The novel, now in its fourth printing, speaks of the bittersweet experiences of the protagonist, Antonio Bevilacqua, as he emigrates from Lucca, Italy to San Francis...
Trattoria da Vittorio, West Portal Italian
by Allie Pape Trattoria da Vittorio150 West Portal Ave., West PortalPhone: (415) 742-0300Web: www.trattoriadavittorio.com Trattoria da Vittorio, the new Southern Italian spot from Vittorio d'Urzo, officially opened last night in the former Cafe For All Seasons space. D'Urzo, who used to manage Italian restaurants on the Peninsula, has bro...
Revamped Tosca Cafe opens in North Beach
by Paolo Lucchesi San Francisco got its historic Tosca Cafe back last week, though the North Beach classic now comes with a touch of New York. The new owners are Ken Friedman and chef April Bloomfield, who run the Spotted Pig and other several successful restaurants in Manhattan. They've restored Tosca with some subtle change...
ItaLingua Fundraiser
Please mark your calendars for Friday, November 22, 2013. Our annual ItaLingua Fundraiser is here again! We are pleased to announce that this year's event will be held at the beautiful Italian Consulate in San Francisco. It promises to be an exciting evening with live jazz, delicious food, donated by some of the best Italian restaurant in San Fran...
Georgia Dariotis brought Old Spaghetti Factory to Sacramento
by Cathy Locke Georgia Dariotis, who along with her husband brought the Old Spaghetti Factory to midtown nearly four decades ago, died Friday at her family home in Sacramento. She was 91. Dariotis was the daughter of Greek immigrants and restaurateurs. Her brother, Guss Dussin, founded the Old Spaghetti Factory restaurant in Portland, Ore...
“The Pompeii Archaeological Research Project: Porta Stabia” sponsored by the Patrons of Italian Culture
October 4, Sunday - "The Pompeii Archaeological Research Project: Porta Stabia" sponsored by the Patrons of Italian Culture. The lecture will be conducted by Ambra Spinelli, M.A., C. Ph. at Pepperdine University. PIC member $25 non members & guests $30. Registration & social hour 12:30 - 1:00pm presentation 1:00 - 4:00pm. Reservati...
Don’t Miss A Tribute to Primo Levi Lecture at the Jewish Community Center in San Francisco
A highly anticipated lecture is coming to the Jewish Community Center (3200 California Street) on November 3rd at 7:00PM. The event is a Germanacos Lecture and will show off an all-star cast which includes: Anne Germanacos, who runs the Germanacos Foundation; Ann Goldstein, editor of The Complete Works of Primo Levi; Robert Hass, Poet Laur...
I Madonnari Street Painting Festival to Return to Santa Barbara Mission May 28-30
I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. May 28-30, 2016, at the Santa Barbara Mission. A ceremony at noon Monday, May 30, on the Mission steps will introduce and thank the major festival sponsors and featured artist, Cecelia Linayao, as her street painting is concluded. I Madon...
The Leonardo Da Vinci Society is excited to announce a new program: Leonardo Giovani
This program is geared towards the interests of younger members until 50 years old. The Leonardo Young will have its own events and every member, regardless of the age, can participate. From wine tasting to concerts, to art, and food events; the Leonardo Young mission is to deliver fun and culture to the younger professional. The membershi...
Italian American Museum to Open Aug. 14
The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles has been one of the most anticipated projects in the core of Downtown Los Angeles, as well as one of the most delayed — in 2012, museum officials said it would debut the following year. Four years later, the $4.5 million effort is finally nearing the finish line. An opening has been announced for...