Benetton Ads Controversy
The latest colors from Benetton…Do you think this is an effective way to increase awareness about this subject matter? It’s certainly sparking a heated debate… What say you?? Read the article: Shock, anger follow Benetton’s controversial kissing ads Article on Benetton Ad Controversy from the LA Times
Read MoreALYSSE’S MINESTRONE (MINESTRA DI VERDURE)
On Thanksgiving Day, everything I love and feel passionately about is jammed into 16 action-packed hours—Family, Friends, Food, and being Grateful of the Universe’s Abundance. I relish the “Iron Chef-esque” hours of cooking that culminate with a groaning table of luscious food—and, of course, hours of football. That said, this sort of Herculean effort needs nourishment in the days of prep work beforehand, and a great minestrone fits the bill! In Italian, “minestra” means soup. ...
Read MoreConvivio Center Campaign Update
Convivio Society is moving full speed ahead! The organization that is bringing you ItalianSanDiego.com is raising funds to establish the Convivio Center, a shared community facility in Little Italy in which to preserve our heritage through a community/cultural facility and advance Italian culture through center-based events and programs. So far, we have raised over $35,000 in donations and pledge commitments for the campaign! Have you made a contribution or pledge commitment? It’s easy...
Read MoreAmerican Girl in Italy
This is a wonderful article about the iconic image, ‘American Girl in Italy,’ which turned 60 this month… Read article > (Thanks to San Diego Sicilian Festival for the link!) Image info: © 1952, 1980 Ruth Orkin / Courtesy of Stephen Bulger...
Read MoreThe Convivio Center Campaign
Become a founder of the Convivio Center, a unifying cultural facility for our community! Donate or pledge by June 1, 2012, to become a center Founding Donor!Our progress bar reflects donations and pledge commitments.
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