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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 …

Italian Design Day was celebrated in San Francisco on February 12th, highlighting the crucial role of high-quality design in addressing and mitigating inequalities and reducing their impact on daily life. This annual global event, launched in 2017 with the support …

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 …

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 some, the sounds might be puzzling — a clank, a hiss, a whoosh. But for coffee aficionados, there’s no mystery at all. It’s merely the hum and clatter of a delicious espresso drink being prepared. The creative design, ingenious …

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 …

This past Fall, artist Stefano Ciol and the Museo Italo-Americano of San Francisco collaborated on a unique exhibition titled “Into the Light”, celebrating the talent of the Ciol’s family. The father-son duo from Friuli Venezia Giulia, Elio and Stefano, made …

FOG Design+Art Fair came back to San Francisco in January for its 11th edition, making a significant impact and registering record crowds of over 22,000, including 7,000 on one day alone. Among the many events, the sold-out preview gala, a …

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 …

Walk into Seattle’s Casa Italiana on any weekend and you’ll likely find the Italian Cultural Center abuzz with Italians, Italian-Americans, and those who simply love Italian culture. From the large first-floor hall come excited cries of “Scopa!” A beginner Italian-language …