Stemma
Consulate General of Italy - Los Angeles 

Issue No. 23
April 2014

OBAMA MAKES KEY VISIT IN ROME 


In meeting PM Renzi on March 27 during his visit to Rome, President Obama underlined the extraordinary bonds of history, family and culture that Italy and the US share. "Italy is one of our closest allies, our partnership is one of the closest links binding the US and Europe together," stated the President. He went on to commend the Prime Minister's efforts to make the Italian economy more competitive, adding that as Italy moves forward along this path, the US will continue to stand with it.
Obama met Renzi after meeting President Giorgio Napolitano at the Presidential Palace and Pope Francis in the Vatican earlier in the day.  

ZUCCHERO'S AMERICANA TOUR NOW IN 

THE WEST COAST

 

Zucchero will perform at the Club Nokia on April 2 with special guest Randy Jackson (American Idol). For tickets click hereOther stops include: Phoenix, AZ (Wild Horse Pass Casino, April 4), San Diego, CA (Balboa Theatre, April 5), Las Vegas, NV (House of Blues, April 6).

  

Like our Facebook Page and Zucchero contest post for a chance to win 2 tickets to see Zucchero in Concert. In addition, as a bonus the winner, to be announced on March 31,  will receive a poster signed by the artist (by liking also Zucchero's Facebook page before drawing is complete).

BUGATTI: AN UNPARALLELED GENIUS 

 

The Bugatti Family offered in the early 1900s an example of unmatched creativity and ingenuity. Cars by Ettore and Jean, furniture and paintings by Carlo, sculptures by Rembrandt, left an unmistakable mark in the history of design, art and engineering. The Mullin Automotive Museum's ART OF BUGATTI exhibit opened in Oxnard on March 25. You are in for a stunning experience! For details, click  here.

THE CHARM OF "OVERPAINTING" AT S.M.A.S.

                    

In an exhibition to open on April 5, the Santa Monica Art Studio will present the works of 5 Italian artists (Paola Fonticoli, Elena Modorati, Sonia Costantini, Paolo Iacchetti and Albano Morandi) showcasing the use of the stratification technique: a process resulting in successive acts of cancellation to arrive at new images. 
Pianist Giuseppina Torre, winner of the Los Angeles Music Awards 2013, will perform at the exhibit on April 5 and 6. For more information click here.

BUSINESS PROMOTION IN SOCAL BY IACCW 

      

At the Italian Cultural Institute on March 24 IACCW (Italy America Chamber of Commerce West) unveiled its new strategy for the future to attract business and work with Italian Institutions to strengthen trade and investment ties between Italy and Southern California. IACCW's achievements in 2013 include the partnership with Calabria Region, the project Authentically EATalian, the participation in CicLAvia, the expansion of the "Marchio Q" initiative. To become a member of IACCW, please email at info@iaccw.net or call (310) 557-3017. 

AN ITALIAN EXPERIENCE FOR THE FASHION GRADUATES OF FIDM 

 

 

Two 2014 FIDM graduates were selected for a scholarship at prestigious Accademia KOEFIA Internazionale d'Alta Moda, Arte del Costume in Rome. The announcement came during a special evening dedicated to fashion at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica. The gala showcased the creativity of FIDM's (Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising) Advanced Study Fashion Design and Theatre Costume Design Graduates. 

MAGIC BY STRADIVARI COURTESY OF L.A.C.O. 

 

   

Honoring the legend and mystique of eight rare and extraordinary violins hand-crafted by Italian master violin maker, Antonio Stradivari, world-class musicians come together at a Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra landmark event to perform Vivaldi, Bach and Piazzolla. Click here for information and tickets.

  

VEZZOLI'S TAKE ON CINEMA AT MOCA L.A.

              

MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) - Los Angeles presents Cinema Vezzoli, on April 27 to August 11, an exhibition highlighting Francesco Vezzoli's mastery in deconstructing the vocabulary of film-making and in analyzing how the celebrity-driven culture influences art and the public imagination. The Milan-based artist debuts a new series of works inspired by the history of Hollywood cinema and the representation of the female persona in art and the mass media. For details click here

SOLERI FEATURED AT PHOENIX MODERN WEEK 

              

Announcing the world premiere of the new documentary "Paolo Soleri: Citizen of the Planet" from filmmaker Geoffrey Madeja. The screening on April 5 at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts takes place in the context of the SMoCA + Phoenix Modern Marketplace event, celebrating Modern Phoenix Week. For tickets and details click here

Register with the Consulate General! 

 

Only if your name figures in the Registry of Italian Citizens Residing Abroad (AIRE) will you be able to access Consular services and to vote in political elections or referenda. You can register by sending an e-mail to: anagrafe.losangeles@esteri.it. Remember: each citizen is required to keep updated records with the Consulate General, by communicating address or vital records changes (marriage, divorce, births etc). 

  

Consul General  
Giuseppe Perrone 
Consul General Perrone
Consul General
Giuseppe Perrone 
 
 
 


 


 FEATURED VIDEOS
 
Conferenza stampa al termine dell'incontro Renzi - Obama
Press Conference after the meeting Renzi - Obama

 



The celebrations for the Oscar to The Great Beauty at Consul's Residence
Celebrations for the Oscar to The Great Beauty at Consul's Residence

 



Che tempo che fa : Paolo Sorrentino 09/03/2014
Paolo Sorrentino at 
"Che tempo che fa"
(RAI 3, March 9)

 



Zucchero - Guantanamera (Guajira)
Watch Zucchero perform 
Guantanamera (Guajira)



 

ALBUMS 
 
   
Flavia Pennetta's Historic Win at Indian Wells 
 


 
 
F.I.D.M. Debut 2014
 
 

 


 
Impariamo l'italiano con l'AP Program. Intervista a S.E. l'Ambasciatore Bisogniero


 



L.A. based Italian author 
Giorgio Baroni announces the pubblication of Dante's Arm. To find out more click here

 



Visit the magical performance by   Erix Logan and  Sara Maya 
at the Magic Castle in Hollywood 
until March 30

 


March 27 at Obika' Century City

 

 
 Arcosanti, AZ kicks off
2014 Spring Event Calendar

 


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SAVE THE DATE:   
 
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA - (April 3) "La Grande Bellezza" at the Regency Theater
* IRVINE, CA - (April 5) "Il Fornaio cooking class" RSVP to  (949) 261.1444 or irvine@ilfo.com 
COSTA MESA, CA - (April 19-21) Grand Opening of new Vespa at Newport Italian
SANTA ANA, CA - (April 21) Screening "L'Innocente" at the Bowers Museum
* NEWPORT BEACH, CA - (April 29) Italian Spotlight at the  Newport Beach Film Festival 
* PHOENIX, AZ - (April 26)  2014 Italian Film Festival 
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