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The new COM.IT.ES, the groups representing Italian expats all over the world, officially formed a few months ago, opening a new chapter for many cities and areas in the world that will last five years. As their main task, the …

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 …

Envision a little boy, named Angelo, walking into the local theater of a little town in Northern Italy. His mom is there with him, holding hands while watching other kids dancing. The successful story of Angelo Greco, Principal Dancer at …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Tour and Top Italian Wines Roadshow returned to the US  featuring top Italian wineries and their awarded wines. The “Tre Bicchieri” (“three glasses”) designation proves excellence and high quality among brands, opening up opportunities for …