Events in April 2024
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April 23, 2024(1 event)
6:00 pm: Did Marco Polo ever go to China?6:00 pm: Did Marco Polo ever go to China? – On Marco Polo death’s 700th anniversary A lecture by our Board Member Vincent Fausone Marco Polo was seventeen when he set out for China . . . and forty-one when he came back! More than seven hundred years ago, Marco Polo traveled from the medieval city of Venice to the fabled kingdom of the great Kublai Khan, seeing new sights and riches that no Westerner had ever before witnessed. But did Marco Polo experience the things he wrote about . . . or was it all made-up? " Free Admission | Registration Required: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/25b4c530-8369-4f95-a170-46f7544ff540 |
April 24, 2024(2 events)
6:00 pm: Gestures in Italian Communication6:00 pm: Gestures in Italian Communication – Gestures in Italian Communication Presentation Summary Biography Her career progression eventually led her to relocate to the Pacific Northwest with her husband and daughter. Since 2023, Alessandra is also the president of Il Punto, an Italian cultural association that connects people and communities through a common passion for Italian arts, culture and language. 7:30 pm: Viva Italia! The Passion of Italian Cinema: La Grande Bellezza7:30 pm: Viva Italia! The Passion of Italian Cinema: La Grande Bellezza – Viva Italia! The Passion of Italian Cinema Overflowing with the sensual pleasures of Rome, this enchanting film could be called ROMA in homage to the realm of Maestro Federico Fellini's cinematic art, he who called Rome "the Internal City" of soul-searching. 7:30 PM | Buy Tickets: https://thestranger.boldtypetickets.com/events/146592950/viva-italia-the-passion-of-italian-cinema SIFF year-round passes and vouchers are not valid for this screening. Like one of Fellini's heroes, Jep (the world discovers actor Toni Servillo), thinks about how his love of Roman high life and the idea of Beauty shaped his path in life. He's just turned sixty-five, and long ago he published a serious novel, but now he's most known for leading an endless party of socialites, intellectuals and artists. Maybe its not too late to pick up his pen again, and still enjoy the sunset over the Coliseum. Winner of twenty-four international awards, including Best Foreign Film Oscar. Original Language Title:The Great Beauty Viva Italia! The Passion of Italian Cinema: La Grande Bellezza |
April 25, 2024(1 event)
5:00 pm: COMITES IS CELEBRATING ITALY’S LIBERATION DAY, APRIL 25, 19455:00 pm: COMITES IS CELEBRATING ITALY’S LIBERATION DAY, APRIL 25, 1945 – Museo Italo Americano 2 Marina Blvd, Building C – San Francisco April 25th from 5:00 PM TO 7:30 PM/PDT The Italian and Italo-American communities are invited to join COMITES SF in collaboration with the Museo Italo Americano for the April 25th commemoration of this national holiday in Italy! It’s a day steeped in history, marking the liberation of Italy from the Nazi occupation on April 25, 1945. The event will feature a presentation by Douglas Kenning, titled: “The Advent of the Italian Republic: Historical and Political Implications”, a testimonial, and screenings of documentaries focused on the worldwide impact of the song Bella Ciao. Guests will be treated to appetizers and refreshments by C’era Una Volta, and wine will be provided by COMITES SF. Free event -RSVP required by Sunday, April 21 to the Museo Italo Americano. |
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April 27, 2024(1 event)
4:00 pm: Kids Magic Show - Un evento Comites e Studio Lingua in Portland4:00 pm: Kids Magic Show - Un evento Comites e Studio Lingua in Portland – Kids Magic Show - un’iniziativa Comites SF in collaborazione con Studio Lingua! |
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May 4, 2024(1 event)
10:00 am: Art Talk – Exploring Michelangelo’s David10:00 am: Art Talk – Exploring Michelangelo’s David – Art Talk – Exploring Michelangelo’s David with Elisabetta Brogi (In person) EVENT DETAILS: Art Talk – Exploring Michelangelo’s David The lecture focuses on Michelangelo's iconic work, David, one of the most celebrated symbols of the Italian Renaissance. Throughout the presentation, various artistic, historical, and cultural dimensions of this monumental sculpture will be explored, considered as one of the cornerstones of Western art. This presentation will be conducted in Italian and last approximately 60 minutes, then there will be time at the end to ask questions and share your thoughts, using specific art-related vocabulary that will be shared. The presentation will be projected on a screen together with photos and pictures. Your Speaker - Elisabetta Brogi is a native of Florence, where she studied History and Art. With a background as a painter, art restorer, and certified tourist guide, Elisabetta's passion for history and art shines through in her engaging talks. Il Punto Member $15 per session. More information on how to become a member on the Membership page. |
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