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Perugia, the capital of Umbria, is a medieval gem of a hill town. Known for its excellent universities, rich architectural history and Umbria Jazz, one of the great music festivals of Europe, it’s also nurtured a vibrant sister-city relationship with …

Litquake, the most popular and the largest independent literary festival on the West Coast, is back for its 25th edition. With over 100 events spanning from October 10th to the 26th, it hosts around 600 authors and draws over 21,000 …

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 …

When does a mass-produced object transcend into art? Conversely, when does a unique piece push back against the concept of seriality? For Italy’s Design Ambassador, architect Roberto Palomba, the interplay between these two ideas defines what is contemporary. As design …

In November, as Seattle temperatures dip and the ever-present rains return, there is another harbinger that marks the coming of fall: Cinema Italian Style.  The popular Italian film festival, now in its 16th season, was held from November 7-14 this …

In 2000, when attorney Ken Kleinberg was diagnosed with a kidney condition, he turned to Dr. Vito Campese, who was then the Head of Nephrology and Hypertension at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California (USC). …

The 9th Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World will be held in Los Angeles from November 18 until November 22, 2024. This year edition’s theme will be “Mediterranean Diet and Culinary Roots: Health and Tradition”.  The Consulate General of Italy …

Walking into C. Mariani Antiques feels like stepping into a museum, a gallery or – simply put –  a place full of history, craftsmanship, and beauty. Claudio Mariani welcomes us to his San Francisco showroom wearing what has become his …

In 1902, 22-year-old Pietro Nelli, like so many immigrants before him, boarded a ship and left Italy to seek a better future in America.  At that age, he could have never imagined what lay before him. It’s possible he saw …

A year has gone by since the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco welcomed its new Director, Alberta Lai. Born in Cagliari, Sardinia, she graduated in Ancient Literature and taught Latin and Greek in Italian high schools for several years, …