Welcome to Italian
Heritage Month Los Angeles
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Did
You Know? Los Angeles is home to more than 500,000
Italians.
This
October, we will try to break the myth that there are no
Italians in Los Angles when we celebrate National
Italian Heritage Month – a time to honor the many
contributions Italians have made to the arts, sciences,
history and the world as we know it.
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Italian
Heritage Month Los Angeles Proclamation |
 A
special thanks to Councilmembers Tom LaBonge, Eric
Garcetti & Jose Huizar for proclaiming October as
Italian Heritage Month in Los Angeles!
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Italian Heritage Month
Los Angeles Film Festival |
Wednesdays - Tickets
only $15
10/1 - West of Brooklyn
10/8 - Looking For Angelina
10/15 - Two Family House
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The Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles and The
Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles present:
MARTHA, MEMORIES OF A WITCH (2007), directed by Giovanni
Calamari. Discussions with director in between films.
Friday, October 17 @ 7:30 PM - 50 min.
American Cinematheque’s Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica
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Italian Heritage Month
Los Angeles Historic Exhibit |
The Historic Italian Hall
Foundation in collaboration with El Pueblo Historical
Monument will present SUNSHINE AND STRUGGLE: THE ITALIAN
EXPERIENCE IN LOS ANGELES, 1827-1927. The
history of Italians in Los Angeles is a seldom-examined
topic that when explored, provides a more meaningful
understanding of the city’s rich history and
unparalleled diversity.
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Opening Reception: Saturday October 4 from
7:00-10:00PM
Pico House Gallery at El Pueblo Historical Monument
424 North Main Street
Los Angeles 90012
Exhibit Runs: October 1-November 15 |
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Italian Heritage Month
Los Angeles Art Exhibit |
Can the Italians
ever escape the gun-toting gangster image? In
efforts to change this stereotype and in honor
of National Italian Heritage Month, NoHo Gallery
LA will exhibit the works of featured Italian
photojournalist Flavio Tiberti and art
director Michele Castagnetti as well as
Italian-American artists of various mediums in
"Viva l'Italia" group show. Artists include
Daniel DeBevoise, Mike Denering, Francesca
Leardini, Bob Lizarraga, Sal Scorsa, Angela
Spieles and more. Our opening reception will
feature the Emmanuel Fratianni Jazz Duo with
special guest singer Giovanna Gattuso. More>>
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 23 from
6:30-10:30PM
NoHo Gallery LA
A the historic Lankershim Arts Center
5108 Lankershim Blvd.
NoHo Arts District 91601
Exhibit Runs: October 18-November 9 |
