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“Let me tell you an insane story:” artist Joe Blaustein is visibly happy as he brings back a memory of his days in Italy while walking me through his paintings in his art studio in Topanga, CA, and proudly showing me a medal …

The Italian-American community has been paying tribute to actor Ray Liotta after his sudden death at age 67. Liotta, who died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic on May 26, has been fondly remembered, among many others, by fellow actors such …

Not everyone knows that the famous American novelist Michael Connelly, thriller author and creator of the literary detective Harry Bosch, is a regular customer at the historic Musso & Frank restaurant in Hollywood. His only request? Being able to sit and sip …

To celebrate this year’s Festa della Repubblica, the Consulate General of Italy, along with the Little Italy of Los Angeles Association (LILAA), has organized the Italy Run LA, a 5K race taking place Sunday 5th of June at 8 a.m. close to the ocean, …

In 2021 we presented the story of four successful Italian women in Los Angeles who have chosen to build their careers in the United States. The goal is to inspire other women, everywhere, to celebrate each other. The starting point …

“After the long but wonderful Mexican interlude, here I am in San Diego, the penultimate stage of the Ocean to Ocean RIB Adventure.”  Sergio Davì announces his arrival at the port of San Diego with a message shared on his social …

There is an Italian talent behind the victory of the animated short The Windshield Wiper, which won an Oscar in its category on March 27th. Marco Regina has been the head of animation for the film directed by Alberto Mielgo and produced by …

Not many are familiar with the name Norba,  and the history behind it. Once upon a time, Norba was a flourishing, wealthy Latin town, some 30 miles south of Rome, perched on the Lepini Mountains. Its origins, much like those …

“The American Savoy Foundation’s purpose is ‘chivalry for children’s causes.’ Supporting Caterina’s Club – an association founded by Savoy Knight Bruno Serato, that feeds over 5,000 homeless children here in Southern California every day – has been the goal of the Notte di …

“After a professional career in basketball that brought me all the way up to the Italian national team, I decided to start over and put myself to the test”. After an important phase in his life, young and talented Marco Salari …