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The world of fashion knows Salvatore Ferragamo as one of the brands that best represents the Made in Italy worldwide. Yet, very few know the story behind the name and how the life of its founder, Salvatore, shaped the brand …

The “queen of Italian cinema.” The “Italian anti-diva.” The “muse of incommunicability.” These are just a few ways experts and movie lovers talk about Italian actress Monica Vitti, who died at the age of 90 in Rome last February. She …

Summer is here, so are events, exhibitions, and fun for and from the Italian community. The new season is bringing in-person events across the bay, with some options to attend virtually too. The Museo Italo Americano reopened its doors a few months …

Italian Heritage Month started on Saturday, October 1st with the traditional Washington Square Lighting and a block party at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club. The Italian flag was raised at the SFIAC building to honor contributions of Italian Americans to San Francisco.  That …

For the second year in a row, San Francisco has become one of the West Coast capitals of the Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. After a successful first edition, the Consortium of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena partnered with restaurants in the city to offer …

The Leonardo da Vincy Society celebrated the 4th edition of its Awards on December 2nd in San Francisco. Twelve awards and two Emeritus Awards later, the organization is stronger than ever, thanks to the work of its Board members who …

Five concerts around Italy were sold out in no time. Others across Europe got as much interest and love from local audiences. Finally, on July 27th, he opened for the Rolling Stones in Germany, for the second time in his …

If we had to describe the 47th edition of the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Gala in a few words, we could not find a better way than “it was a memorable celebration at many, if not all, levels.” Washington …

On December 3rd and 4th, the holiday season started at Museo Italo Americano with the Mercatino di Natale, now at its 10th edition. Inspired by Christmas markets in Northern Italy and throughout most of Europe, the two-day event, organized by …

A beautiful artistic performance, supported by the power of words, has been taking the stage at Club Fugazi in San Francisco since late 2021. And is here to stay. Dear San Francisco: A High-Flying Love Story is the name of …