Little Italy Mercato and Top Farmer's Markets in San...

Aiming to become the official 'city market' in San Diego, Little Italy Mercato is the downtown neighborhood’s first outdoor farmer's market, to be held every Saturday from 9am to 1:30pm, starting June 7, 2008...

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Posted on: 06/10/2008 by Angella d’Avignon 0 Comments

Art Mural Project Chronicles Culture in Little Italy

Ever notice the multiple murals and installations adorning the city streets of Little Italy? Although potentially graffiti by definition; Little Italy celebrates the communal art in practice. The current murals and installations represent a larger city-wide art mural project. . .

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Posted on: 05/15/2007 by Michelle Guerin 1 Comments

Little Italy Steps to the Plate City-Style

Have you ever heard of Stickball? Likely as not you haven’t, unless you’re a New Yorker—or a resident of San Diego’s Little Italy. Just like New York City’s original urban Italian community, Little Italy has embraced the resourceful sport, hosting a seasonal league and a yearly tournament Labor Day weekend.

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Posted on: 08/17/2006 by admin admin 0 Comments

Little Italy’s Most Precious Festival

Early this October, Little Italy will come vibrantly alive with to community’s annual Precious Festa, one of the largest single-day Italian American festivals west of the Mississippi. For twelve years running, Festa has been a swirling success of a celebration, and this year will be no different. The streets will churn with pedestrians, crafters and artisans, enjoying Italian food, artwork, and three stages of entertainment.

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Posted on: 08/17/2006 by admin admin 0 Comments