L'Italo-Americano

THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2022 www.italoamericano.org 28 L'Italo-Americano S u m m e r i s h e r e , s o a r e e v e n t s , exhibitions, and fun for and from the Italian com- munity. The new season is bringing in-person events across the bay, with some options to attend virtually too. T h e M u s e o I t a l o Americano reopened its d o o r s a f e w m o n t h s a g o , hosting a number of cultural and social gatherings for its members. Among others, the curation of Rhapsody, an exhibition that opened in March and will be available u n t i l t h e e n d o f A u g u s t . Three female artists have come together with their art- works, focusing on different t e c h n i q u e s a n d t o p i c s . Serena Bocchino, Kara M a r i a , a n d N o l a P a r d i Proll worked closely with Bianca Friundi, Curator of the exhibition, to ensure a unique experience for view- ers. Serena's lively and lyri- cal abstract painting, explor- ing music's lyricism, melody, and rhythm, comes along- side Nora's love of stone and nature's found objects in her imaginative multi-faceted sculpture. Additionally, on Friday, June 17th, Aperitivo c o n l ' A r t i s t a w i l l a l l o w e v e r y o n e t o m e e t w i t h Italian American artist Kara M a r i a f o r a c o n v e r s a t i o n about her paintings and how they reflect on Earth's biodi- versity crisis and the place of endangered animals in our increasingly unstable envi- ronment. Many during the pandem- ic have attended Cena & Telechat with other mem- b e r s o f t h e M u s e o . T h i s event is back on Monday, June 20th, with the perfect summer topic – what to do during free time. One of the few occasions to practice I t a l i a n a n d i m p r o v e t h e knowledge of the language, the "cena" will host only 10 people, and chances to prac- tice Italian are very high, even for the shyest people. R e a d i n g a n d w a t c h i n g will be the main activities p r o p o s e d b y t h e I t a l i a n C u l t u r a l I n s t i t u t e (IIC) in San Francisco these c o m i n g m o n t h s . J u n e i s P r i d e m o n t h a n d t h e I I C t e a m , t o g e t h e r w i t h t h e Italian Consulate General, will host the screening of the documentary LET'S KISS: Franco Grillini, Storia di u n a R i v o l u z i o n e G e n t i l e . Franco Grillini is known as one of Italy's most promi- nent and revered gay rights activists. A pedagogue and journalist, Grillini entered into politics in the 1970s and was first elected member of t h e I t a l i a n P a r l i a m e n t i n 2 0 0 1 , a n d r e - e l e c t e d i n 2 0 0 6 . H e h a s b e e n Honorary President of the g a y I t a l i a n o r g a n i z a t i o n , A r c i g a y , s i n c e 1 9 9 8 ; President since 1987 and S e c r e t a r y s i n c e 1 9 8 5 , i n which year he also helped to f o u n d t h e A s s o c i a t i o n . Alongside Mr Grillini, film d i r e c t o r F i l i p p o Vendemmiati will offer an open and candid conversa- tion on the history of the LGBTQ rights movement in I t a l y . T h e s c r e e n i n g w i l l happen on June 19th start- ing at 6 pm at the Italian C u l t u r a l I n s t i t u t e a t Sansome Street. Fare Cinema 2022 is taking place worldwide to promote the Italian movie i n d u s t r y w i t h f r e e o n l i n e c o n t e n t o n t h e p o r t a l c a l l e d i t a l i a n a a n d o n t h e M y M o v i e s p l a t f o r m . Fare Cinema is organized by t h e M i n i s t r y o f F o r e i g n Affairs through a collabora- t i o n w i t h t h e M i n i s t r y o f C u l t u r e , A N I C A , A g e n z i a I C E , C i n e c i t t à , I t a l y f o r M o v i e s , I t a l i a n F i l m Commissions, the Academy of Italian Cinema – David di Donatello Awards, and La Biennale di Venezia. Between June 13th and J u n e 1 9 t h , F a r e C i n e m a includes different initiatives: Italian Renaissance; a series of conversations with film- m a k e r s r e p r e s e n t i n g t h e renewed focus on contempo- rary Italian film by interna- tional festivals and film crit- ics; Italian Screens, with the f i v e f i n a l i s t s i n t h e B e s t Short Film category for the 2 0 2 2 D a v i d d i D o n a t e l l o Awards; a tribute to Vittorio G a s s m a n , w i t h a s p e c i a l interview with Alessandro Gassman and the viewing of t h e d o c u m e n t a r y S o n o Gassman! Vittorio Re della Commedia; Pasolini 100, a s e r i e s o f o r i g i n a l v i d e o - introductions to Pasolini's films. T h e w a i t i s o v e r : Eataly opens to the public in San Jose on June 16th in a 45,000-square-foot space that includes a ground floor where to drink coffee and enjoy gelato; a floor full of Italian wine, and a top floor for grocery, cheese tasting, and restaurants with pasta d i s h e s , p i z z a , a n d m u c h m o r e . L o c a t e d i n s i d e t h e Westfield's Valley Fair mall in Santa Clara, the Bay Area store is the latest to open in North America and the 41st i n t h e w o r l d . E a t a l y f i r s t opened in November 2002 thanks to Oscar Farinetti. The idea of gathering high- quality food at sustainable and reasonable prices is a celebration of Italian biodi- versity, while bringing an opportunity to eat, shop, and learn. On June 17th and June 18th, pianist and compos- er Ludovico Einaudi got t w o s h o w s a s p a r t o f h i s Underwater Tour at the Fox Theater in Oakland. Einaudi trained at the Conservatorio Verdi in Milan, then started a career as a classical com- poser, later incorporating other styles and genres such as pop, rock, folk, and world m u s i c . H e c o m p o s e d t h e scores for many movies and television productions. In 2021, Einaudi had a series of eleven concerts immersed in the breathtaking scenery of n a t i o n a l p a r k s , n a t u r e r e s e r v e s , c r e e k s , v a l l e y s , lakes and pristine mountain meadows, reachable only on foot, at dawn, at dusk, and under starry skies. The lock- down, "with the world out- side quiet and silent," led to the new solo piano album, entitled Underwater, a fresh approach to music, in the flow of emotions, an inti- mate conversation, face to face, with the piano. W r i t e r a n d j o u r n a l i s t Enrico Deaglio will pre- s e n t h i s l a t e s t w o r k – Qualcuno Visse più a Lungo. L a F a v o l o s a P r o t e z i o n e d e l l ' U l t i m o P a d r i n o . T h e presentation, happening at Libreria Pino's new location ( 1 5 0 1 U n i o n S t r e e t , S a n Francisco) on June 22nd, will be held in Italian. For those who are looking f o r w a r d t o a f t e r - s u m m e r p l a n s , s a v e t h e d a t e f o r P A S O L I N I 1 0 0 - H o m a g e t o P i e r P a o l o Pasolini on the 100th year anniversary of his birth. The Castro Theater will welcome Italian movie lovers with a special homage to Pasolini, who pushed the boundaries of politics, art, and sexuality. C i n e c i t t a ' , t h e I t a l i a n Cultural Institute, Cinema Italia San Francisco, in col- laboration with Artistic Soul Association, will join forces f o r a f u l l d a y o f m o v i e s , starting at 10.30am until the l a s t s h o w a t 1 0 p m . M o r e information will come in the next few weeks. Early summer vibe means Italian movies, arts, music and food across the Bay Area SERENA PERFETTO Eataly opens to the public in San Jose on June 16th. © Daloiso57 | Dreamstime.com SAN FRANCISCO ITALIAN COMMUNITY

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