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When, in the late 1800s, Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi had Casa Verdi — a neo-Gothic mansion in Milan — built, he envisioned a sanctuary for professional musicians who were not earning livable incomes. Since then, Casa Verdi has hosted 1,500 …

From Houston to Washington, DC, and Los Angeles, December 12 marked the celebration of the launch of San Marco 1, Italy’s first satellite, sent into orbit on December 15, 1964. This milestone established Italy as a key player on the …

The documentary Liliana presents the testimony of Liliana Segre, retracing her arrest, deportation, and final farewell to her father through archival footage and contemporary interviews. In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, the film was screened at the Italian Cultural Institute …

Behind many successful American stories lies the journey of an immigrant. The story of Mellano & Company, the oldest flower business in the western United States, is no exception. It is a tale of resilience, hard work, and a deep-rooted …

If you’re an Italian entrepreneur with ambitions to expand into the US market, there’s a new resource designed specifically to guide your journey: Guida Paese Smart – How to Successfully Launch Your Business in the Western Region of the United …

Hollywood, the factory of dreams, has always been a place where art and storytelling feel at home, and this award season, there is an undeniable gusto Italiano in the air. We have, of course, the annual celebration of Italian filmmaking …

“Paolo Vive is not just a tribute to Borsellino. It is a message of memory, justice, and hope for new generations.” With these words, director Debora Scalzo presented her docufilm Paolo Vive in the United States, on the occasion of …

For the first time in 19 years, a female director will represent Italy in the race for cinema’s highest honors. Maura Delpero’s second feature film,Vermiglio, has been nominated for a Golden Globe in the Best Foreign Language Film category. After …

Three extraordinary women, all connected to Bocconi University, shared their transformative stories during the Changed by Women event in Los Angeles. Each of them undertook a unique journey that led them to attend one of Europe’s most prestigious institutions in the social …

For the first time, Italy was one of the twelve teams participating in the Sail Grand Prix, the regatta held at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. The helm of Red Bull Italy was entrusted to Ruggero Tita, …