Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Italian Carnevale celebration! Get ready for a burst of color, lively masquerade masks, and traditional music that captures the festive spirit inspired by the grandeur of Venice’s streets. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of vibrant festivities as we bring the magic of Carnevale to life. The event promises a lively atmosphere filled with joy and cultural immersion. Don’t miss out on this celebration of Italy’s beloved Carnevale – it’s an experience you won’t want to forget!

There will be games and prizes for the children!

Saturday, February 10, 2024
Anderson Park, Redondo Beach
2229 Ernest Ave,
Redondo Beach, CA 90278

At Senior Center Community House
from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm

Celebrations will continue at the Park Potluck style, please sign up at the link below:

The Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research presents:

Saturday, April 6, 2024
Program: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Reception: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This year’s edition of the Italian Perspective series is a unique opportunity to learn about the influence of Italian song culture throughout various periods, styles, and genres. A program of original plenary lectures and live performances will provide intellectual insight, cultural breadth, and aesthetic experiences – a fascinating journey stimulating the mind and the heart. Presentations will reveal the interlaced development of the historical genesis and significance of Italian song traditions, including folk songs, art songs, and opera arias. A reception with light refreshments at the conclusion of the event will provide guests with the opportunity to mingle and meet speakers and performers.

About the Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research
Founded in 2023, Chapman University’s Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research strives to inspire and advance a wide disciplinary spectrum of teaching and research initiatives exploring Italy’s more universal educational and intellectual potentials, both in its peninsular and diasporic contexts. To accomplish this goal, the Ferrucci Institute provides mentorship and funds for scholarly and creative activities that unveil the cross-cultural and interdisciplinary relevance of Italy’s story and fabric. Furthermore, the Ferrucci Institute coordinates curricular innovation and experiential learning opportunities and leads cultural programming for the academic and broader community. Ferrucci Institute’s academic production is shared regularly throughout the year through the Windows to Italy and the Italian Perspective series. The work of the Ferrucci Institute is to embody and disseminate a new humanistic and interdisciplinary paradigm for Italian Studies, a field instrumental in illuminating the country’s identity in the global space. Partaking in this process are students, educators, leaders in the arts, business, and sciences, and members of the community who bridge generational and cultural divides.

Visit our website for more information. 

For more information, please contact Dr. Federico Pacchioni at [email protected].

On the occasion of the eight annual Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, a panel discussion on the links among food, wellness, sports, and the Italian and Mediterranean diets. Panelists include Michelin star chef Luigi Fineo; Olympic medalist and Manager, Athlete Relations LA 28 Jason Richardson; UCLA scientist Dr. Amelia Palermo and Pepperdine University’s Seaver College Professor of Nutrition Dr. Loan Pham Kim. Moderated by journalist Veronica Maffei.

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Thursday November 16 | 6:00 pm PDT
📍 PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
Payson Library, Surfboard Room
Malibu, CA

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About the Panelists

Luigi Fineo is a Michelin star chef from Puglia, who moved to the USA more than 10 years ago and launched some of the most important Italian restaurants in the city, he is now also a private chef in LA.

Jason Richards is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 110 meter hurdles. He won the gold medal in the 110 meter hurdles at the 2011 World Championships in Daegu, and the silver medal in the same event at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He is currently the Manager of Athlete Relations for LA 28.

Dr. Amelia Palermo is a scientist researcher at UCLA who deals with the interaction between a healthy diet, medical therapies (including cancer treatment) and the immune system.

Dr. Loan Pham Kim is Professor of Nutritional Science at Pepperdine University. Her research interests include public health nutrition, health disparities and policy strategies and global health.

Veronica Maffei is a journalist and reporter who specializes in news, regional politics, sport, in particular soccer, and cinema. She also conducts live events and radio broadcasts.

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Organized by:
Consolato Generale d’Italia e Istituto Italiano di Cultura a Los Angeles
In collaboration with:
COM.IT.ES Los Angeles e Seaver College della Pepperdine University