San Diego

Established in 1996, The Little Italy Association (LIA) was formed to expedite the revitalization and beautification of one of the oldest, and most remarkable neighborhoods of downtown San Diego, Little Italy. Residents, businesses and property owners all work harmoniously with …

When the Convivio Center first opened its doors little more than one year ago, it had one main vision. Connection. Not only did it want to connect with the community, but it wanted to serve as a meeting point where …

Strolling along the streets of Little Italy, it is not unusual to see banners with photographs of famous Italians. What is unusual is to see banners of Bobby Darrin, Lady Gaga and Claudio Jacuzzi. Usual or unusual, these too, are …

“Little Italy as a community, has the highest quality of life in the downtown area,” according to Annie MacMillan Eichman, President of The Little Italy Residents Association (LIRA).  She stated that LIRA is a “church centric, community based organization built …

Convivio, San Diego’s Little Italy non-profit organization, was founded in 2003 to promote all things Italian. It was formed to encourage and promote closer ties to the study of Italian language, arts, and culture.   Sponsored by businesses and restaurants …

In the middle of Little Italy, in downtown San Diego, stands a sunny piazza with a constantly running, beautiful water fountain. In the front of the piazza a severe, bronze casting of an unforgettable hero overlooks the piazza. The hero …

Driving along India Street in Little Italy, among the many boutiques and restaurants that line the one-way streets that are common to many neighborhoods in San Diego, one will eventually come across a community icon at the intersection of India …

Professional sculptor and former chef, Giorgio  Atzori perfected his first sculpting lessons working alongside his grandfather who managed a quarry in the late 1950s. Since that early beginning, Atzori has been producing creative and unique sculptures for more than 35 …

 “It’s going to be beautiful,” predicted Giovanna Gattuso, commenting on her 3rd showing of The King is Naked, which had its premier opening in Little Italy’s Convivio Center in San Diego Sunday evening. She was correct. The event was as …

Congressional hopefuls, Scott Peters and Carl De Maio came to Little Italy to present their respective positions regarding their upcoming race for California’s 52nd congressional District based in San Diego. “It’s no trouble at all to be here; I love …