The 1980s marked several important social changes in Italy. What better way to learn about this fascinating decade than through music? This lecture will focus on how Italian music contributed to and reflected the evolution of Italian society.
Find out more »Casa Italiana di Las Vegas presents political scientist Alan Balboni, who will talk about his book “Beyond the Mafia: Italian Americans and the Development of Las Vegas.” Balboni will share insights and inspirations behind this farsighted and thoroughly documented account of the history of an ethnic…
Find out more »A Web series/docufiction by Roberto Burchielli on Catia Pellegrino, Italy's first female naval commander who came to the rescue of drowning migrants off the island of Lampedusa in 2013. One of the many stories of migrants attempting to make the perilous crossing from Africa to…
Find out more »Author, director and producer of cinema and theater, Luca Vullo presents Influx, a documentary on Italian emigration to London before Brexit. In a period when European immigration is continuously debated in politics, INFLUX, through the perspective of well-established Italian immigrants offers an emotional self-analysis that…
Find out more »During this lecture you will explore Umbria's stunning hilly landscape and cultural attractions. Discover the locations where jewels of sacred, pristine nature, and worldly art meet. Take a journey through Italian culture, food and nature.
Find out more »Italian Chef Ale Gambini will present her book No Ketchup on Spaghetti, The complete guide on how to shop, eat, and cook like an Italian. She will discuss her inspiration for writing the book and explore topics such as authentic and extraordinary Italian food versus…
Find out more »We are glad to join this unique virtual event in collaboration with the Los Angeles Italian Institute of Culture and LA Public Library! On October 19 at 1pm, celebrated author Gianrico Carofiglio will present his most recent book “Le tre del mattino” (Three O'clock in…
Find out more »On February 23, 2019, Nicolas Maduro's militias started one of the harshest repressive waves against the people of villages near the border between Venezuela and Brazil. This was the response to the protests of the closures of their borders and the impediment of the influx…
Find out more »Discover the area where Prosecco, one of the world’s most renowned sparkling wines, comes from. Marta Soligo, researcher and instructor at UNLV, will present her most recent research on rural and wine tourism in the Italian Veneto region, focusing around the Prosecco Route and its…
Find out more »Breathtaking landscapes, tasty food, and an incredibly interesting history: welcome to Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy! During the lecture, the presenters will take you on a more than 2000 year-old journey, exploring the main attractions of this lesser-known jewel. The audience will have the unique opportunity…
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