books > When Things Happen
WHEN THINGS HAPPEN Book presentation with author Angelo Cannavacciuolo in conversation with Gregory Pell, Laura E. Ruberto. Reading by Alessia Patregnani. Music by soprano Esther Rayo. October 18 | 6:30 PM at Libreria Pino 1501 Grant Avenue San Francisco REGISTER HERE Join author Angelo Cannavacciuolo in a conversation with Gregory Pell, Translator and Professor of […]
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documentary > A.P. GIANNINI – BANK TO THE FUTURE
A.P. GIANNINI – BANK TO THE FUTURE Monday, October 16 | 7 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) Club Fugazi, 678 Green St #3, San Francisco As part of the celebrations for “Italian Heritage and Culture Month”, directors Valentina Signorelli and Cecilia Zoppelletto present their latest documentary about Amadeo Peter Giannini, the son of Italian […]
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XXIII WEEK OF ITALIAN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD | CONTEST: THE ITALIAN WRITER ITALO CALVINO AND THE THEME OF SUSTAINABILITY
XXIII WEEK OF ITALIAN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD CONTEST ITALO CALVINO AND THE THEME OF SUSTAINABILITY 2023 celebrates two special concurring events: In October, the 23rd edition of the “Week of Italian Language in the World” will focus on the theme of “Italian and Sustainability.” The selected theme aligns with the UN Agenda 2030 for […]
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23rd Week of Italian Language in the World | The Italian Language and Sustainability
23rd Week of Italian Language in the World The Italian Language and Sustainability October 16-22, 2023 The Week of Italian Language in the World is a yearly worldwide celebration of the Italian language and creativity. The theme for the 23rd edition of the Week is The Italian Language and Sustainability. ABOUT The Week of Italian […]
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opera > ITALIAN OPERA IN SAN FRANCISCO: THEN & NOW
October 14 | 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM ITALIAN OPERA IN SAN FRANCISCO: THEN & NOW A one-day symposium at the Museo Italo Americano San Francisco was an “opera town” from the very beginning and remains so to this day. San Francisco Opera partners with the Museo Italo Americano to present a historical seminar highlighting […]
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Italian Heritage and Culture Month
October is Italian Heritage Month! Join the San Francisco Italian American Community and celebrate at the Italian Heritage Festival and Parade! On the occasion of Italian Heritage and Culture Month, The Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco is presenting two events. A.P. GIANNINI – BANK TO THE FUTURE Monday, October 16 | 7 PM […]
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literature > ITALO CALVINO’S (AMERICAN) IDENTITY
23rd ANNUAL EDITION OF ITALIAN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD … As I bend to Peer into the Envelope of Myself … mentre mi chino a scrutare dentro l’involucro di me stesso Italo Calvino’s (American) Identity In-person lecture by Prof. Andrea Dini, Montclair University Presented by Prof. Elisabetta Nelsen, SFSU Thursday, September 28, 2023 | 6:30 […]
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CINEAPERITIVO
After a summer pause, CINEAPERITIVO resumes with three films that will be screened at the Italian Cultural Institute in the upcoming months. Free Admission | Registration required TUESDAY, SEP 26 | 6:30 PM THE FIRST DAY OF MY LIFE (Il primo giorno della mia vita) Dir: Paolo Genovese 2023, Drama, Italy, 121′ Cast: Toni Servillo, […]
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FESTA ITALIANA SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO 2023
The first South San Francisco Festa Italiana will take place on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Orange Memorial Park from 11 am to 5 pm. The event will showcase South San Francisco and Italian history and culture. It is a free, fun family event. Attendees will be treated to on-stage entertainment performances and the Italian […]
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literature > ANOTHER LOOK PRESENTS JOHN FANTE’S “ASK THE DUST”
ANOTHER LOOK PRESENTS JOHN FANTE’S “ASK THE DUST” Hybrid presentation by Prof. Robert Pogue Harrison, Prof. Tobias Wolff and Terry Gamble Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 7-9 PM REGISTER HERE Join us for a discussion of John Fante‘s 1939 novel Ask the Dust on Tuesday, September 19, which will be held in person at Levinthal […]
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