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More than just a program for music lovers, Festival Napa Valley—presented by the nonprofit Napa Valley Festival Association—always offers a showcase of talent, and this year is no exception. The 2025 summer season will feature international and emerging artists, including …

Every weekend throughout next month, the Marsh San Francisco will open its doors to a new show called Lettere D’Amore (Letters of Love), a compelling theatrical monologue written by renowned Italian writer and feminist activist Dacia Maraini and performed by …

It’s one of the busiest times of the year in Washington DC and everywhere in America. When Fall approaches, many from the Italian-American community get ready for one of the biggest, most special, unparalleled events of the year.  The NIAF …

Italian Design Day was celebrated in San Francisco on February 12th, highlighting the crucial role of high-quality design in addressing and mitigating inequalities and reducing their impact on daily life. This annual global event, launched in 2017 with the support …

This past Fall, artist Stefano Ciol and the Museo Italo-Americano of San Francisco collaborated on a unique exhibition titled “Into the Light”, celebrating the talent of the Ciol’s family. The father-son duo from Friuli Venezia Giulia, Elio and Stefano, made …

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) celebrated its 49th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 26, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. The black-tie event, which was sold out weeks in advance, was once again an opportunity to celebrate …

Litquake, the most popular and the largest independent literary festival on the West Coast, is back for its 25th edition. With over 100 events spanning from October 10th to the 26th, it hosts around 600 authors and draws over 21,000 …

FOG Design+Art Fair came back to San Francisco in January for its 11th edition, making a significant impact and registering record crowds of over 22,000, including 7,000 on one day alone. Among the many events, the sold-out preview gala, a …

The 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics may have passed, but the memories of daily competitions, celebrations, and ceremonies remain alive in the minds and hearts of many athletes and sports lovers worldwide. Members of Team Italia enjoyed another special moment …

Walking into C. Mariani Antiques feels like stepping into a museum, a gallery or – simply put –  a place full of history, craftsmanship, and beauty. Claudio Mariani welcomes us to his San Francisco showroom wearing what has become his …