film > FROM PAGE TO SCREEN
The Italian Cultural Institute San Francisco presents From Page to Screen, a series of 6 films based on acclaimend Italian novels. The series is open to the public, free of charge. Registration required WED, JAN 22 | 6:30 PM Canone inverso / Making Love LEARN MORE & REGISTER WED, FEB 5 | 6:30 PM Non […]
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music > PIANIST MARTA TACCONI PLAYS AQUILANTI
Italian pianist Marta Tacconi presents an afternoon recital of works by Stanford’s own Giancarlo Aquilanti. PROGRAM Suite Americana Sonata per Pianoforte – Dedicated to Marta Tacconi Canti di Primavera – Dedicated to Marta Tacconi Free admission. This event will be livestreamed. LEARN MORE Sunday, January 19 | 2:30 – 4:00 PM Braun Music Center, Campbell Recital Hall 541 Lausen Mall. Stanford
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art > A SYMPOSIUM ON ART + PROPAGANDA IN EUROPEAN TAPERSTRY
Join us for a two-day symposium exploring the world of European tapestries. Organized on the occasion of the exhibition Art and War in the Renaissance: The Battle of Pavia Tapestries, this landmark summit will feature cutting-edge research from leading international experts. FRI, JAN 10 | 10 AM-12:30 PM & 2-3:15 PM de Young Koret Auditorium […]
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art > VASARI. THE THEATRE OF VIRTUES
The year 2024 marked the 450th anniversary of the death of Giorgio Vasari, a multifaceted artist, architect and Renaissance art historian. The city of Arezzo, his native land, is hosting a major commemorative event entitled Vasari. The Theater of Virtues, an exceptional exhibition that brings together more than 100 works from prestigious institutions such as […]
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cinema > MASTROIANNI AT 100 @BAMPFA
DEC 15, 2024 – FEB 27, 2025 MASTROIANNI AT 100 @BAMPFA Marcello Mastroianni’s contribution to the history of cinema made an indelible mark. The actor is beloved by filmgoers for his on-screen charisma, charm, and elegance, and his centennial year is being marked by festivals and cinematheques around the world thanks to a programming initiative […]
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art > LEMPICKA IN ITALY, LEMPICKA AND ITALY
LEMPICKA IN ITALY, LEMPICKA AND ITALY A presentation by Furio Rinaldi, curator of the exhibition at the de Young Museum December 12, 2024 | 6:30-8:30 PM Italian Cultural Institute @INNOVIT 710 Sansome St, San Francisco With works that exuded cool elegance and transgressive sensuality, the Polish artist Tamara de Lempicka (1894–1980) defined Art Deco. Her […]
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ELENA FERRANTE’S NAPLES
Elena Ferrante’s Naples A presentation by Sara Marinelli Tuesday, December 10 | 6:30 PM Event open to the public | Registration required REGISTER HERE You read all Elena Ferrante’s books comprising My Brilliant Friend quartet, you’ve been watching the HBO series adaptation, and perhaps you’re curious about the charming and intense city of Naples, the setting […]
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opera > ARIAS FROM HEAVEN: THE 100th ANNIVERSARY OF PUCCINI’S DEATH
Humanities West and the Italian Cultural Institute San Francisco celebrate the life and art of Giacomo Puccini (December 22, 1858, to November 29, 1924) on the 100th anniversary of his death. His operas La Bohème, Tosca, Madama Butterfly and Turandot are among the most beloved and most often-recorded operas of all time. His arias are famous for both their emotional […]
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Francesca Fanti in LETTERE D’AMORE (Letters of Love)
LETTERE D’AMORE (Letters of Love) Written by Dacia Maraini, performed and directed by Francesca Fanti NOV 16 thru DEC 15 | SAT 8 PM & SUN 5 PM The Marsh – 1062 Valencia St, San Francisco BUY TICKETS Lettere D’Amore (Letters of Love) presents a fictional theatrical monologue by one of the most prolific and […]
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WEEK OF ITALIAN CUISINE IN THE WORLD – 9th Edition
9th Annual Edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World November 16-22, 2024 Mediterranean Diet and Cuisine of the Origins: Health and Tradition A showcase for Italy and Italian taste in the world, the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, this year in its ninth edition, is an annual initiative developed to […]
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