L'Italo-Americano

L'Italo-Americano THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013 www.italoamericano.com 17 "Life? It should always be like a good plate of spaghetti" SIlVIA SIMONETTI The secret of the happy marriage between Italian cinema and food was revealed on the occasion of Movie'n'Food, a special dinner hosted by the Italian Cultural Institute on November 13, featuring an abundant and exquisite menu inspired by the movies of Vittorio De Sica, Luchino Visconti, Federico Fellini, Ettore Scola,Giuseppe Tornatore, Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, and Martin Scorsese. Besides the delicious food, the "King of Paparazzi" Rino Barillari- showing Hollywood artists enjoying "la dolce vita" in Rome - was illustrated in a special video, while photographer Fabio Lovino - who has captured "the great beauty" of movie and music stars from all over the world - presented his exhibition Portraits on view at the IIC until December 31. The event was organized by Dress in Dreams - a foundation established in 2006 and committed to promote the Italian style in different fields, from fashion to cinema -, under the auspices Kasia Smutniak, Claudia Gerini, Jasmine Trinca, Roberto Andò, Maria Sole Tognazzi, Bernardo Bertolucci, and Paolo Sorrentino. Consul General of Italy Giuseppe Perrone, the Director of the Italian Trade Commission Carlo Bocchi, the CEO and President of LuceCinecittà Roberto Cicutto and Rodrigo Cipriani were also in attendance. In 2014, Movie'n'Food will also be presented in Houston, Washington DC and New York, with the aim of showing how the approach to Italian cuisine Photographer Fabio Lovino. Photo © Gianfilippo De Rossi based on ten recipes by journalist Laura Delli Colli, author of a Secret Notebook colleting anecdotes about the relationship between movie and cinema, the evening was liven up by the performance of pianist and composer Giuseppina Torre, Italy's representative at the 2013 Los Angeles Music Awards. In addition, the unique work of of the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles and in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, the Italian Trade Commission, and LuceCinecittà. As it took place in conjunction with the opening of Cinema Italian Style2013 film festival, among the special guests was a prestigious delegation of Italian directors and actresses including Community Highlights The Italian American hightech connection Within the framework of the initiative promoted by Confindustria in collaboration with Simest, Aiad, ICE and the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles, and aimed at boosting business relationships between the two countries in the high-technology and aerospace sectors, a delegation of Italian companies took part in a series of meetings with counterparts and potential investors in November. In addition to visits to Boeing, SpaceX, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, they also attended an exclusive workshop at the Italian Cultural Institute, featuring a networking session with partners and clients. Orchestra Italiana del Cinema to celebrate Fellini's legacy "Beyond La Dolce Vita", an extraordinary multimedia symphony concert, will be performed on November 22 at UCLA Royce Hall by the Orchestra Italiana del Cinema to honor the 20th anniversary of Federico Fellini's death. This special tribute to the Italian undisputed master filmmaker and his masterpieces will illustrate the close relationship between his movies and music through a visual and musical journey, featuring famous soundtracks by composer Nino Rota from I Vitelloni (1953), La Strada (1954), Le Notti di Cabiria (1957), La Dolce Vita (1960), 8 ½ (1963), The Clowns (1970), Roma ( 1972), Amarcord (1973), Casanova (1976), Prova D'Orchestra (1979), as well as the work of Academy Award winning composer Nicola Piovani accompanying Ginger and Fred (1985) and The Voice of the Moon (1990). The project, conceived and produced by the ensemble's founder and president Marco Patrignani, is part of the celebrations of 2013 Year of the Italian Culture in the United States, with the high patronage of President of the Italian Republic. The Orchestra of more than fifty players will be conducted by Music Director Daniele Belardinelli, and the event will also include projections of interviews and drawings by Federico Fellini, as well as photographs and graphic animations by Stefano Fomasi. and food products has radically changed over the years. As Elisabetta Cantone – journalist and co-founder of Dress in Dreams together with art expert Francesca Silvestri -, underlines: "From the original Little Italy's spaghetti and meatballs, nowadays many Italian restaurants are top of the range in the United States." And Francesca Silvestri adds that "The combination of quality, healthy food and entertainment has always been distinctive of Italy, and now it is recognized worldwide as one of our many points of strength." The initiative was also made possible thanks to the support of Lazio Region - represented by the Director for Economic Development Guido Fabiani - in promoting and protecting Italian food, as well as of suppliers such as Di Martino Gragnano pasta, Ferriera di Atina wines, Frantoio di Daniele Gallotti oil, Savello Roma de La Quercia, and Montanari&Gruzza parmesan cheese. The Italian American community of Los Angeles rallies around the Gatto family in this sad moment On behalf of the Italian American community of Los Angeles, L'Italo-Americano would like to express its deepest condolences to the Gatto family on the loss of beloved Joseph Anthony Gatto. Joe will be remembered as a great educator and promoter of the arts, as well as an honest and hard-working family man, and a respected member of the community. The funeral will take place on Monday, November 25th, at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church in Los Feliz. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to consider supporting one Joseph's favorite charities and causes: The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, The Los Angeles Community Garden Council, or The Tuition Magician, Attn: Joe Gatto Arts Scholarship. Joseph Anthony Gatto was born in 1934 in Colorado. His father was an immigrant who worked for the Air Force after World War II, when his family moved to Los Angeles. After serving the United States Army, Joseph graduated from California State University, Los Angeles, and earned two Masters degrees from Pepperdine University, and Cal. State L.A. In 1968, he got married, and had three children: Nicole an epidemiologist, Michael a California Assemblyman, and Marianna the director of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles. Joe taught high school during the day, college on weekends, and in the evenings assisted his brother, a concession manager at Dodger Stadium. He was as a professor at Otis Parsons, Art Center College of Design, California State University at Northridge, and Cal. State L.A. In 1985, he co-founded the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, and served as Dean of the Visual Arts Department. For his teaching acumen and dedication, Joe was awarded the "Bravo Award" as California Arts Teacher of the Year in 1986. Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush honored him at the White House in 1988 and 1989. He was honored as both the California and Pacific Region Art Educator of the year in 1990. In 2004, he was elected as a John Kerry delegate to the Democratic National Committee. He worked tirelessly for the parish Our Mother of Good Counsel, and was also a Eucharistic minister. After he retired, Joe finally pursued his passion, creating hand-crafted jewelry, and traveled the nation exhibiting it, and lecturing on art and design. Joseph Gatto is survived by his daughter Nicole and her husband Mark, son Mike and wife Danielle, daughter Marianna and fiancé Eric, grandchildren Damian Joseph, Elliana Vivienne, and Evangelina Felicity, his former wife Isolde, brothers Domenic and Frank, plus countless cousins, admiring students, and loving friends.

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