Tony Bennett, crooner who sang ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco,’ dies at 96

 

Legendary singer Tony Bennett, best known for singing “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” has died, according to his longtime publicist, Sylvia Weiner.

He passed away Friday at age 96. More here.

San Francisco's Museo Italo Americano Presents "Antipasti di Ferragosto"

 

Antipasti (singular Antipasto - from the Latin root "ante" meaning "before" and "pastus," meaning "meal") is the traditional course before a formal Italian meal. Usually made of bite-size small portions, the purpose of antipasti is to stimulate the appetite.

The Museo is preparing a selection of Antipasti for the special feast:
Antipasti di Ferragosto
Wednesday, August 16, 2023, 6:00 PM

More here

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!

While we at The Italian Californian are a small, little-known start-up online magazine, we do have the critical mission and goal of unifying and representing the Italian-American community in Californian. We at The Italian Californian support this endeavor through the selling of advertising space and the support of you, our beloved and respected readers. So please be part of the dream, add your voice and action to our passion, and support this online magazine by donating any amount. We at The Italian Californian can not thank you enough and know that you will find this action exceptionally personally rewarding. Mille grazie!!

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-Christopher Forte,

President & CEO & Editor-in-Chief

NIAF and We the Italians Announce Relief Fund to Aid Flood Recovery Efforts in Emilia-Romagna

 NIAF and We the Italians Announce Relief Fund to Aid Flood Recovery Efforts in Emilia-Romagna

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 25, 2023) The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has partnered with We the Italians (a media company promoting news about Italy and Italy in the United States) to launch a relief fund to assist the people affected by the devastating historic flooding in Emilia-Romagna, a region located in the northeastern part of Italy, that occurred earlier this month. READ MORE HERE. 

YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE HERE: 

The Italian American Relief

When tragedies and natural disasters occur in Italy, the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) through the Italian American Relief, is an immediate responder to fund relief efforts for those in need. READ MORE HERE.

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. 

Spring News from the Italian Cultural Society of Sacramento

 

Spring news from the  Italian Cultural Society of  Sacramento:

Click here to read the April-May newsletter of the Italian Cultural Society.

Fr.Louis Solcia, Beloved Priest in San Diego's Italian Community, Passes

SAN DIEGO —  

Father Louis Maria Solcia was more than a “father” in the religious sense, but a true father figure to many in San Diego’s Italian community.

An associate pastor at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Little Italy since 1990, he was a staple in the community. “Father Louie,” as many lovingly referred to him, was known for his long confession lines and kind, gentle soul.

Father Solcia died March 2 at age 91 at the church’s residence. Those close to the pastor say his legacy will live on through the church that has been a cornerstone for the Italian-American community since it was established in 1925. Read more here.

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News From San Diego's Conivio Society

 News from San Diego's Convivio Society

Vent'anni di Convivio | 20 Years of Convivio

Gratitude should not be something we express on occasion--indeed, it should be a daily practice. All of us at Convivio strive to remember this each day as we continue our community work and keep an eye on our vision: A large-scale cultural center and museum for our community. And so, we are continually grateful for the opportunities to work in our communities and of course, for YOUR INVALUABLE SUPPORT, without which we could not do what we do. For the last two decades, with your patronage and guidance, we have brought you unique, innovative arts and cultural programming: We have developed a space in Little Italy that serves as the neighborhood's heritage, event, and visitor center; we have 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; we have published books on the history of Little Italy and San Diego's fishing industry; we have 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; we have brought Italian consular services to Little Italy to help co-nationals; this spring, we will embark on our ambitious documentary series on the Italian heritage and culture of San Diego; and we are working to re-establish the much-cherished Sicilian Festival in San Diego for this summer. All of us at Convivio express our thanks to our supporters for your financial contributions, volunteer help, moral support, partnerships, kind words and accolades, and ongoing encouragement! Thank you for being on this journey with us--we look forward to co-creating even more with you. We can use your help! Volunteer with us and make an impact on our community! Volunteer with Convivio >> UNA STORIA SEGRETA EXHIBIT 🗓 Opening March 3, 2023 📍New Americans Museum, Liberty Station Convivio is proud to collaborate with the New Americans Museum at Liberty Station in realizing this exhibit for San Diego! More Convivio news: click here. Convivio MAILING PO Box 1055 Del Mar, CA 92014 OUR SPACES Amici House & Caffè Caritàzza 250 W. Date St. San Diego, CA 92101

The Convivio Society in San Diego Presents "Karaoke at the Caffe" Every Third Thursdays

 

Join us for our first happy hour of the year on February 16--and maybe sing a song or two! Help support our nonprofit and meet new friends at Amici House and the Caffè! Happy hour drink prices for our members! Go to CONVIVIOCLUBS.ORG

The Convivio Society "provides advocates, donors, and volunteers the organizational capacity to advance Italian cultural identity, preserve Italian cultural-heritage assets, cultivate community and fellowship, and foster multicultural awareness through the humanities." You can visit them at the Amici House, The Little Italy Event, Heritage, and Visitor Center," at 250 W. Date Street San Diego, CA, between Little Italy's bocce ball courts and dog park. 

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San Diego's Italian Church Holds Annual Fish Fry

 

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, a designated Italian National Parish in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood, is holding its 31st Annual Lenten Fish Fry Dinner fundraiser on Friday, February 24th, 2023. There will be a delicious Fish & Chips lunch/dinner, a Heritage section where you can view through pictures the history of the neighborhood and church, a raffle, and opportunity to purchase tasty Italian cookies and enjoy time with family and friends! Adults: $20, children (under the age of 12): $10.  Purchase tickets at OLRSD.org or at the church gift shop. Below are pics from past Fish Fry dinners.

What: 31st Annual Lenten Fish Fry Dinner fundraiser

Where: Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

 1629 Columbia St. San Diego, CA 92101

Email: parish@olrsd.org

Phone: 619-234-4820

Web: OLRSD.org 

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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church is a designated Italian National Parish in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood and holds an Italian-language Mass once a month and numerous Italian Catholic traditions and customs like the feast days and processions of Italian saints and of the Holy Mother. It was built in 1925 by Italian fishermen and is coming up to its 100th Anniversary.

 Pics from past Fish Fry dinners:

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church is a designated Italian National Parish in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood and holds an Italian-language Mass once a month and numerous Italian Catholic traditions and customs like the feast days and processions of Italian saints and of the Holy Mother. It was built in 1925 by Italian fishermen and is coming up to its 100th Anniversary.