Los Angeles

This Saturday, December 15, Sherman Oaks –one of the most prestigious areas of Los Angeles- will host the first American exhibit of icons by Paola Maria Savoia. Italian artist Paola Maria Savoia was born in Genoa in 1960. As her …

The Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival (HRIFF), launched in 2003 to help support and promote independent cinema in Los Angeles, returned in December to screen their most extensive program to date. Among the many films in program, the Festival also …

La University of Southern California è conosciuta in tutto il mondo, ma ancora in pochi sanno della comunità italiana che è recentemente nata al suo interno. Nello scorso mese di Ottobre è stata ufficialmente fondata e riconosciuta la USC Italian …

The Abruzzese village was everything new to Isabella. In 1967, Marane Palazzo had dirt roads, stables, chickens, and an atmosphere of work, song, and sheep bells.    Solid, earthy people labored in fields and tended flocks; after chores, children donned …

In Italy, an incredible arts heritage and the ancient handicraft tradition converge into a unique collection of contemporary jewels. Orodautore features over 300 unique pieces designed by worldly renowned artists, architects and designers, and produced by expert goldsmiths. The project …

Ready for one of the most fun events of the season? The Newport Beach Film Festival is only 2 weeks away!   Every year the Festival brings to Southern California over 52,000 attendees, for a short break from the daily …

The new year starts in the spirit of tradition and innovation   Cari Lettori, While we were preparing for this last 2012 issue of L’Italo-Americano we looked back on the year with pride in all of our accomplishments.     We began …

Lo scorso marzo, l’appuntamento del book club dell’IIC con uno dei romanzi di Andrea De Carlo, ‘Treno di Panna’, si è rivelato uno dei più coinvolgenti.   L’esperienza dello scrittore italiano a Los Angeles e il suo modo unico di …

Un palco, una chitarra, rumore di posate dal backstage. Peppe Voltarelli non ama le formalità, gli piace che lo spettacolo sia fatto da lui e dal pubblico insieme. Lo abbiamo conosciuto a El Cid di Los Angeles, dove la scorsa …

464 S. Main Street, Downtown Los Angeles. Portofino Cucina Italiana is a small, intimate restaurant, yet elegant and easy going.   Neapolitan Diego Ortoli chose a not-so-obvious location. Downtown L.A. is in fact the main business district of the area …