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Sunday, September 17, 2023
San Diego's Italian Church Holds Annual Festa & Blessing of the Fishing Fleet
Monday, September 4, 2023
Convivio Society of San Diego Announces Endowment Campaign for larger Cultural Center
- It has developed a space in Little Italy that serves as the neighborhood's heritage, event, and visitor center;
- It has established the Italian Archives of San Diego to preserve our cherished artifacts and recount our collective historical narrative, so vital to the development of San Diego;
- It has published books on the history of Little Italy and San Diego's fishing industry;
- It has brought you concerts, artisan exhibits, presentations and lectures, films, and we have partnered with like-minded groups to further our impact through collaborative programs and projects;
- It has brought Italian consular services to Little Italy to help co-nationals;
- this spring, it will embark on our ambitious documentary series on the Italian heritage and culture of San Diego;
- and it is working to re-establish the much-cherished Sicilian Festival in San Diego
And now the Convivio Society is seeking support to make its vision of a larger cultural center, a home for all of San Diego's Italians, Italians everywhere, and for those that wish they were, a reality! To donate to this worthy cause, and support other worthwhile causes and programming by the Convivio Society, click here: givebutter.com/contribute
Festa Italiana is set for October 7th, 2023 in Little Italy of Los Angeles at San Pedro
Festa Italiana is set for October 7th, 2023
Festa Italiana is set to take place again this year in San Pedro, Ca on October 7, 2023. This authentic Italian festival will bring Italian vendors and entertainers to the downtown streets of San Pedro to celebrate Italian Heritage Month in a big way.
If you are looking to get involved with Festa Italiana with sponsorship, vendors or other opportunities please email info@lilaa.org for more information.
The Italian Californian at the 2021 Festa Gallery
90th Festa Italia to Return to the Custom House Plaza – Monterey State Historic Park in Downtown Monterey on September 8-10, 2023
90th Festa Italia to Return to the Custom House Plaza – Monterey State Historic Park in Downtown Monterey on September 8-10, 2023
Monterey, CA. July 2023. Don’t miss the award-winning 90th Festa Italia, celebrating Monterey’s Italian heritage and cultural traditions. Join us for this special festival honoring the local fishermen of Monterey, both past and present. This event’s free entertainment line-up, described below, is unrivaled!
This popular family friendly free event shares the sights, sounds, food, and culture that make the Italian experience so special. It is a celebrated festival each year drawing locals and visitors from the Bay Area and beyond. It features three days of authentic Italian cuisine, great music, dancing, fun and friendship. The delicious flavors of Italy are enjoyed by attendees with tasty food offerings (for purchase) including Calamari, Steak and Sausage Sandwiches, Pasta, Arancini, Cannoli and more, as well as wine, beer, sodas, and water. There is also an array of Italian and Festa Italia-themed merchandise as well as vendors selling crafts and clothing. NEW this year will be an array of special 90th Anniversary Festa Italia merchandise.
The first Festa Italia in Monterey was celebrated in 1933 when a statue of Santa Rosalia, the patron saint of Sicilian fishermen, was donated to the San Carlos Cathedral. Sicilian fishermen would pray to their patron saint for a safe journey and bountiful harvest. It is important... more here...
What: 90th Festa Italia held by the Festa Italia Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
Festival Entry Cost: Free
Where: 20 Custom House Plaza – Monterey State Historic Park, Downtown Monterey
When: Friday – Sunday, September 8-10, 2023
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Sunday, September 3, 2023
Museo Italo Americano presents “The Eurydice Problem”
Thursday, September 14, 2023
6:00 PM PST - Via Zoom
“The Eurydice Problem”
Join us for an exclusive online lecture on “The Eurydice Problem” with Professor Alexandra Amati!
Professor Amati will examine the differences in men’s and women’s music since the birth of the opera genre, as well as the ways in which misogyny and antifeminism have influenced the development of operatic plots, casting, and staging over the centuries.
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COST:
Free Museo Members
$10 Museo Non-Members
INFO & RSVP: HERE
or by calling the Museo at 415.673.2200,
or by email at info@sfmuseo.org
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Part of the BRAVO Cultural Program
In collaboration with Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco
Looking forward to seeing you!!
Photo: Muzio as Tosca in Puccini’s Tosca, 1932. By Lawrence B. Morton. Courtesy of San Francisco Opera Archive
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Julian Grape Stomp Festa September 2, 2023
Returning in 2023 – Please join us as we celebrate our 26th anniversary of the Julian Grape Stomp Festa! We are excited to be continuing the old-world tradition of kicking off your shoes, rolling up your pant legs and letting tons of blessed grapes squish beneath your feet!
Regular Admission – $25.00
Includes Wine Glass & One Tasting (for those 21+), Stomping & Great Entertainment
Additional Tastings are $1.00 each
2023 will also include additional shaded seating areas
Children 6-20 $7.00
Monday, August 7, 2023
NIAF and City of Genoa Join Forces to Strengthen Cultural Ties and Foster Growth
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Saturday, July 29, 2023
San Diego's Italian Church Celebrates 100th Anniversary
100TH ANNIVERSARY TRIDIUM
AUGUST 17 –19, 2023
For 100 years Our Lady of the Rosary has served as a beacon of hope to her members of Faith. She has served as the center of a neighborhood to celebrate faith, family, community and traditions. This August we celebrate the community and the Church that saved and re-built Little Italy.
Join us for a community Triduum that culminates with an evening party in front of our historic Church celebrating those that came before us, sacrificed to build our parish and continue to build and preserve our community. MORE HERE
Monday, May 29, 2023
Be part of the dream! Support The Italian Californian and help us unify and share the Italian American community of California!
Be part of the dream! Support The Italian Californian and help us unify and share the Italian American community of California!
Memorial Day 2023
TheItalianCalifornian.com wishes you a happy Memorial Day, knowing we are only free to celebrate it because of our military heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice, who gave their lives for our freedom and nation.
Monday, April 24, 2023
San Diego's Italian Church Celebrates the Feast of Saint Joseph
I am not a professional videographer, but you may still enjoy the cell phone video below of parts of the 2019 St. Joseph's Day Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary, San Diego. This is a short clip of the opening procession. You can view the full video here.
There are more photos here. And you can read about St. Joseph's Day here.
Our Lady of the Rosary is located at 1629 Columbia St. San Diego, CA 92101
Email: parish@olrsd.org
Phone: 619-234-4820
Web: OLRSD.org
Grazie! Auguri!
More video here.
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