October 21, 2012 - The First Annual New Voices Short Film Festival kicks off tonight with lots of celebrities scheduled to attend

The first annual New Voices Short Film Festival is taking place at The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre tonight at 6:00 p.m. with lots of celebrities rumored to attend!  Celebrities listed as possibly attending include Brad Pitt, Monica Bellucci, Sam Rockwell, Quentin Tarantino, Steve Buscemi, Casey Affleck, Rita Wilson, John Turturro, filmmakers flown in from Italy and others.  George Clooney and Stacy Keibler are both in town and were also listed as attending at one point.

The New Voices Short Film Festival will showcase 7 Italian short films (Death of a Star, Via Curiel 8, Se Davvero Prederò Il Volo, Mr. Doyle, Suicidio Di Un Paraplegico, Salvatore & Fireworks).  Tickets are $26.87 (after service fees) and can be purchased here.  Following the festival, there will be a reception with free pizza and wine served.

The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre doesn't have a parking area, so if you're not attending, it might be easier to snap a picture or ask for an autograph while the celebrities are arriving or leaving.  Then again, if some "fans" are charging up to celebrities demanding autographs and/or pictures...they might just ask their driver to turn around and go home.  Behave yourselves. 

The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre is located at 611 North Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.

March 11, 2012 - Il Volo with a live musical performance and signing at The Grove today

Italian tenors Il Volo (Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto and Gianluca Ginoble) have a busy day at The Grove today!  They'll be performing a free outdoor musical performance in The Park at The Grove starting at 4:00 p.m.  Following their concert, they'll head over to Barnes & Noble to sign copies of their new CD and DVD titled 'Il Volo Takes Flight: Live From The Detroit Opera House.' 

The outdoor concert is free to attend, but if you'd like to get your CD(s) and/or DVD(s) signed, they need to be purchased at Barnes & Noble.  Wristbands will be distributed to customers starting at 9:00 a.m. when the store opens. 

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any further information, please call Barnes & Noble at (323) 525-0270.

February 23, 2012 - Free screening of La Seconda volta non si scorda mai with Elisabetta Canalis attending

Photo of Elisabetta Canalis courtesy of Nicolas Genin

Italia Fest continues in Hollywood today with lots of free screenings & special appearances.  The 2008 movie La Seconda volta non si scorda mai is screening free at 2:30 PM, with star Elisabetta Canalis in attendance!  This is a free event, but seating is limited, so please try to arrive at the theater early.

Italia Fest is taking place at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call Grauman's Chinese Theatre at (323) 461-3331 or e-mail Italia Fest at pr@losangelesitalia.com.  To see the complete list of free screenings at Italia Fest this week, click here.

February 22, 2012 - Free screening of Jonathan of the Bears at Italia Fest followed by a Q&A with star Franco Nero

Franco Nero picture courtesy of Vincenzo Iaconianni

Italia Fest continues in Hollywood today with lots of free screenings & special appearances.  The 1988 movie Jonathan of the Bears is screening free at 8:00 PM, followed by a special question and answer session with star Franco Nero.  This is a free event, but you have to RSVP by e-mailing franconero@losangelesitalia.com and please arrive at the theater early. 

Italia Fest is taking place at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call Grauman's Chinese Theatre at (323) 461-3331 or e-mail Italia Fest at pr@losangelesitalia.com.  To see the complete list of free screenings at Italia Fest this week, click here.

February 21, 2012 - Free screening of The Industrialist at Italia Fest with actress Carolina Crescentini attending

Photo of Carolina Crecentini courtesy of Nicolas Genin

Italian movie premiere of The Industrailist is screening at Italia Fest tonight with the star Carolina Crecentini attending!  The movie is screening with English subtitles.  This event is free, but you need to RSVP by e-mailing Carolina@losangelesitalia.com.  The screening starts at 5:30 PM and seating is limited, so please arrive early.

Italia Fest is taking place at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call Grauman's Chinese Theatre at (323) 461-3331 or e-mail Italia Fest at pr@losangelesitalia.com.  To see the complete list of free screenings at Italia Fest this week, click here.

February 20, 2012 - Italia Fest is taking place at the Chinese Theatre till 2/25

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Grauman's Chinese Theatre is hosting Italia Fest with lots of free screenings with filmmakers & stars taking part in question & answer sessions!  I'll be posting events of interest over the next week, but you can click here for a complete list of events.  While these screenings are free, seating is limited, so please try to arrive early to ensure getting a seat.  Grauman's Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here. 

December 21, 2011 - Nobody Gets Killed play diPiazza Restaurant & Lounge in Long Beach tonight

         
Local alternative rockers Nobody Gets Killed are playing at diPiazza Restaurant & Lounge starting at 10:30 p.m. tonight!  You can't go wrong with excellent Italian food and a great music.  There's a $5.00 cover charge for the show.  diPiazza Restaurant & Lounge is located at 5205 East Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach and directions can be found here.  For additional information please call diPiazza's at (562) 498-2461.

November 14, 2011 - An Italian double feature including a Q&A with actress Lidia Vitale

The Aero Theatre has an Italian movie double feature along with a Q&A with Lidia Vitale on November 14th at 7:30.  First, the movie 'Chill' will screen, then there will be a Q&A session with actress Lidia Vitale, then a screening of her movie 'Love & Slaps.'  The Aero Theatre is located at 1328 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica and directions can be found here.

November 13, 2011 - Italian actress Francesca Inaudi making a live appearance today to introduce an Italian double feature

Photo courtesy of Marco Albanese from http://stanzedicinema.com/

 Italian actress Francesca Inaudi is scheduled to introduce the Italian double feature of 'We Believed' which she stars in and also the movie 'Corpo Celeste' on November 13th at 7:30 PM.  The double feature is happening at the Aero Theatre, located at 1328 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica.  Directions to the Aero Theatre can be found here.