Italian Calendar Arizona

14/09/2025

We are proud to announce acclaimed restauranteur Leonardo Zacchino as our recipient of the National Italian American Foundation Tomaso Maggiore Culinary Excellence award for 2026! Our AZ Italian-American Chamber of Commerce will be presenting to him at our 1/31/26 event in Scottsdale, AZ. His distinguished Tutti Santi restaurants have served our community for decades.
To attend, sponsor or support the gala, see our website.
AZItalianchamber.org/gala
Leonardo Zacchino

13/09/2025

13/09/2025

Now until July 26, 2026: Florentine Baroque: The Haukohl Collection, Cummings Great Hall North, Phoenix Art Museum, www.phx.org/exhibition/florentine-baroque/

Sep 13: ASU Italian Film Series at the Civic Center Scottsdale Library resumes:
I vitelloni (Federico Fellini, 1953, 108'), comedy-drama, at 12pm
Mediterraneo (Gabriele Salvatores, 1991, 87'), comedy, at 2.15pm

Sep 16, 5:30pm: Catania Committee meeting, Starbucks, 26th St & Indian School, www.phoenixsistercities.org

Sep 17-21: San Gennaro Feast Las Vegas, M Resort, Spa & Casino, Ciro Giorgio Italian Show 6pm nightly; Thursday: singing at 5pm; Pulcinella in 7pm procession; singing the Italian national anthem at opening ceremony. www.sangennarofeast.com

Sep 19, 6:10pm: Arizona Diamondbacks Italian Heritage Celebration 2025; special event ticket package includes a game ticket to the D-backs vs. Phillies game & a limited-edition Italian Heritage jersey https://www.gofevo.com/event/dbitalian2025 https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/tickets/promotions/themes/italian-heritage-celebration

Oct 4, 4-10pm: LA Italian Festival, with Ciro Giorgio, 1651 N Highland Ave & Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA, www.thelosangelesitalianfestival.com: tickets: general admission $18; wine & spirits tasting $35: VIP admission $100
Oct 17, 6:30-10pm: All Phoenix Sister Cities Committees (including Catania, Sicily, our Italian sister city) at Mayor’s Int’l 2025, Chateau Luxe, 1175 E. Lone Cactus Dr., Phoenix, 85024; tickets & info at https://phoenixsistercities.org/event/2025/

Oct 25, 11am-7pm & Oct 26: 11am-5pm, 10th Annual Arizona Italian Festival, La Strada del Vino, Scottsdale Waterfront, [email protected], www.italianassociation.org/annual-italian-festival; free parking: 165 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale; tickets: general admission now $15, GA & wine tasting, now $49.99, GA & WT & Salvatore Ferragamo [grandson & namesake] Experience now $99.99

Jan 3, 2026, 6-10pm: Arizona Italian American Chamber of Commerce’s 5th Annual Gala Hanger One, 15220 N 78th Way, AZ 85260 www.azitalianchamber.org/gala, early bird until 9/1/25 $225.00

Jan 18, 2026, 9am: gates open, 2pm: award presentation begins; Arizona Concours d'Elegance, Sculpture in Motion, Scottsdale Civic Center, S of Main, between Brown & Drinkwater Blvd; arizonaconcours.org for volunteer opportunities & discounted tickets ($75 thru Nov 30; students 13-18 ($50 thru Nov 30); Make-A-Wish children award a specially designed trophy to their favorite: in 2025, a yellow (Giallo Modena) 2003 Ferrari Enzo: my favorite Ferrari color is Rosso Corso (Racing Red).

Every Saturday, 11 a.m.: Colazione at Panera Bread, Dana Park Village Square. Phoenix Italian Language Meetup, 3426 E Baseline Rd Ste # 113, Mesa, AZ 85204

Every Sunday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., AZ time: Radio Italia with Ciro Giorgio, on KWSS, 93.9 99.5 & 92.3FM, streaming at www.KWSS.org; GianFranca: 602.690.7716.

For Ciro Giorgio: www.cirogiorgio.com; Facebook: Ciro Giorgio AttoreCantante; [email protected]; www.youtube.com & imdb.com: “Ciro Giorgio”; 602.295-2015 or 602.690.7716 (USA) or 011.39.347.651.7809 (Italy).

GianFranca, Facebook: Italian Calendar Arizona; Facebook: Gianna Giorgio; imdb.com: Gianna Francesca Giorgio; WhatsApp: GianFranca +1 602-690-7716; US cell & text: 602-690-7716

Celebrate Italian Heritage with the D-backs at Chase Field.

13/09/2025

October is Italian American Heritage and Cultural Month in th USA

In 1989, President George H.W. Bush proclaimed October as Italian American Heritage and Cultural Month. Proclamation 6045 states: “Throughout our Nation’s history, men and women of Italian descent have made outstanding contributions in business and the arts, education and government, as well as in athletics and military service. Virtually every aspect of our life as a Nation has been enriched by their unique talents and hard work.”

This declaration was a significant recognition of the cultural contributions made by Italian Americans throughout history and served to promote awareness and appreciation of their heritage.

Today, there are more than 17.3 million Americans who identify themselves as Italian American.

Italian American Heritage Month is celebrated every October to honor and recognize the achievements, successes and valuable contributions of Italian immigrants and Italian Americans. This month-long celebration honors the contributions and cultural heritage of Italian Americans, shedding light on th...

07/09/2025

"A guide to Las Vegas’ full slate of fall festivals"
By Christopher Lawrence and Jason Bracelin staff writers
September 5, 2025, Las vegas Review Journal NEON
The Guide includes the photo below, captioned: "Singer Ciro Giorgio, with a microphone, leads the Ciro Giorgio Italian Show at the San Gennaro Festival in Las Vegas, Thursday, May 7, 2009" (Jerry Henkel/neon), with (from L to R) guest singer Ignazio Pez from Sardinia; concertina player Emilio Baglioni; Ciro Giorgio, and Millie Caruso; regulars Emilio & Millie are greatly missed.
https://neon.reviewjournal.com/

07/09/2025

Did you know The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) turns 50 this year ~ NIAF's mission is to celebrate and advance the inspiring achievements and uplifting values of the Italian culture and presence in America and to strengthen and empower ties between the United States and Italy. ~ To find out more, you can visit them online ~ https://www.niaf.org/ 🇮🇹👍

07/09/2025

https://neon.reviewjournal.com/family-friendly/a-guide-to-las-vegas-full-slate-of-fall-festivals-3320118/

07/09/2025

Sept. 17-21: Las Vegas San Gennaro Feast at the M Resort, Casino & Spa. For tickets and details: www.sangennarofeast.com