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.

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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

Ancient chants, Sicilian love songs, spaghetti westerns, Memphis soul, and a folk tale or two… They all come together when Michela Musolino takes the stage. With just her rich voice, Sicilian frame drum, and an electric guitar she enchants audiences as past and present blend into something unique and magical.

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Saturday, November 4, 2023 – 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 5, 2023 – 9:30 AM

Collage: A Place for Art & Culture
731 South Pacific Avenue
San Pedro, CA, 90731 | T. 310.428.3497

collageartculture.org

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Michela Musolino has been internationally lauded for her unique ability to reimagine Sicilian Folk & Roots music, alchemized with renowned American musical genres.  Musolino has sung in medieval Sicilian castles and ancient Sicilian temples, NYC landmarks, American honky-tonks, and national folk festivals drawing in listeners and connecting them in a brotherhood of shared emotions and experiences. Sometimes the Italian South meets the American South with ‘Sicilian Folk-A-Billy’ as Musolino,  joined by rockabilly guitar, creates roots music that will make your toes tap and your heart sing.