San Francisco

The Leonardo da Vincy Society celebrated the 4th edition of its Awards on December 2nd in San Francisco. Twelve awards and two Emeritus Awards later, the organization is stronger than ever, thanks to the work of its Board members who …

On December 3rd and 4th, the holiday season started at Museo Italo Americano with the Mercatino di Natale, now at its 10th edition. Inspired by Christmas markets in Northern Italy and throughout most of Europe, the two-day event, organized by …

The “queen of Italian cinema.” The “Italian anti-diva.” The “muse of incommunicability.” These are just a few ways experts and movie lovers talk about Italian actress Monica Vitti, who died at the age of 90 in Rome last February. She …

For the second year in a row, San Francisco has become one of the West Coast capitals of the Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. After a successful first edition, the Consortium of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena partnered with restaurants in the city to offer …

Summer is here, so are events, exhibitions, and fun for and from the Italian community. The new season is bringing in-person events across the bay, with some options to attend virtually too. The Museo Italo Americano reopened its doors a few months …

Good coffee is just like a cuddle: it’s heart-warming, reassuring and bound to cheer you up. And if there is something that Italy and the US have in common, is their love for a quality cup of coffee. It shouldn’t surprise, …

Imagine a theatrical play and the art of living origami. Imagine them coming together through a performance able to bring multiple characters to life through extravagant costumes and paper masks. Ennio Marchetto: the Living Paper Cartoon is this and much …

Italian Heritage Month started on Saturday, October 1st with the traditional Washington Square Lighting and a block party at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club. The Italian flag was raised at the SFIAC building to honor contributions of Italian Americans to San Francisco.  That …

A beautiful artistic performance, supported by the power of words, has been taking the stage at Club Fugazi in San Francisco since late 2021. And is here to stay. Dear San Francisco: A High-Flying Love Story is the name of …

The world of fashion knows Salvatore Ferragamo as one of the brands that best represents the Made in Italy worldwide. Yet, very few know the story behind the name and how the life of its founder, Salvatore, shaped the brand …