{"id":487858,"date":"2026-10-07T08:24:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T08:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/487858\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T08:24:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T08:24:12","slug":"the-art-of-community-south-pasadena-celebrates-italian-wannabe-premiere-sparc-fall-events-the-south-pasadenan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/487858\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art of Community: South Pasadena Celebrates \u2018Italian Wannabe\u2019 Premiere &#038; SPARC Fall Events | The South Pasadenan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <a href=\"https:\/\/media.southpasadenan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/South-Pasadena-News-10-07-2026-Italian-Wannabe.jpg\" data-caption=\"Graphic: SPARC | The South Pasadenan | The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) proudly presents the premiere of Italian Wannabe\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/South-Pasadena-News-10-07-2026-Italian-Wannabe-696x392.jpg\"  data- alt=\"Graphic: SPARC | The South Pasadenan | The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) proudly presents the premiere of Italian Wannabe\" title=\"\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/392;\"\/><\/a>Graphic: SPARC | The South Pasadenan | The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) proudly presents the premiere of Italian Wannabe<\/p>\n<p>This article sponsored in part by:<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/southpasadenan.com\/linkout\/115604\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\" class=\"notrack\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"South Pasadena Real Estate Keller Williams Top Rated.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1791361450_493_David-Chou-728x90-Winter-Spring-2026.jpg\" alt=\"South Pasadena Real Estate Keller Williams Top Rated.\" class=\"no-lazyload\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">South Pasadena\u2019s vibrant arts and culinary culture takes center stage this November as the South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) presents the premiere of Italian Wannabe.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">An independent documentary rooted in local heart, Italian Wannabe honors Bill Disselhorst, his deep affection for Italy, and the origins of the cherished Fiore Market Caf\u00e9, which he established alongside his late wife, Anne.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Across a series of November gatherings, SPARC invites neighbors, film enthusiasts, and food lovers to honor Bill\u2019s legacy of bringing people together. Alongside the documentary lineup, the SPARC Centre Gallery is also hosting fresh gallery exhibitions and interactive community art showcases this season.<\/p>\n<p><img title=\"| The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena News\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130342\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/South-Pasadena-News-10-07-2026-Italian-Wannabe-02.jpg\" alt=\"Graphic: SPARC | The South Pasadenan | The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) proudly presents the premiere of Italian Wannabe\" width=\"622\" height=\"480\"  \/>Graphic SPARC | The South Pasadenan | The South Pasadena Arts Council SPARC proudly presents the premiere of Italian Wannabe<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">\u2018Italian Wannabe\u2019 Event Schedule<\/p>\n<p><a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/southpasadenan.com\/linkout\/112189\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\" class=\"notrack\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"South Pasadena Real Estate\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1791361451_279_SPH_Best_Realtor_300x500_Pxl_Online_Ad_Comp-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"South Pasadena Real Estate\" class=\"no-lazyload\" width=\"300\" height=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">1. Opening Reception &amp; Student Exhibition\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\">When: Friday, November 13, 2026 | 6:00 PM \u2013 8:00 PM\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\">Where: SPARC Centre Gallery (1000 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030)\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\">Admission: Free (No tickets required)\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">Kick off the weekend with an intimate evening meet-and-greet featuring director insights and Bill Disselhorst himself. Enjoy light refreshments while taking in a student-curated exhibition showcasing talent from South Pasadena High School.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\">2. Feature Premiere &amp; Community Celebration\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Experience the premiere of Italian Wannabe surrounded by good food, live music, and meaningful connection. The program features a structured panel and conversation with Bill Disselhorst and the filmmaking team.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,0\">Supporting Local Arts: Every ticket purchase directly supports the film\u2019s distribution and helps fund the free public community screening.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18\">3. Free Community Screening &amp; Q&amp;A\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\">When: Monday, November 16, 2026 | Doors open at 6:30 PM (Screening at 7:00 PM)\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\">Where: South Pasadena High School Auditorium (1401 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030)\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\">Admission: Free (First-come, first-served seating; no tickets required)\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20\">Gather at the High School Auditorium for a free public screening of the documentary, followed immediately by a live Q&amp;A session with Bill Disselhorst and the film\u2019s director.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22\">Happening This Week at SPARC Centre Gallery: \u2018A World in Ink\u2019<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena News\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130341 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/South-Pasadena-News-10-07-2026-A-World-in-Ink.jpg\" alt=\"Graphic: SPARC | The South Pasadenan | SPARC presents A World in Ink\" width=\"927\" height=\"1200\"  data- style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 927px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 927\/1200;\"\/>Graphic SPARC | The South Pasadenan | SPARC presents A World in Ink\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23\">Before the film premiere weekend, stop by the gallery for A World in Ink, a group exhibition featuring four artists who work primarily in ink and watercolor: Gail Meltzer, Eric Fabbro, Bianca Fuchs, and Vivian Tong. SPARC Centre Gallery 1000 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Note: Entrance is located at the back of the building.<\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Highlights and Schedule\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\">Opening Reception: Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 3:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0\">South Pasadena Arts Crawl Hours: Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 3:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26,2,0\">Get Creative: Drawing inspiration from the social media trend Inktober, visitors are invited to create their own ink artwork on-site using gallery-provided pens and paper to display inside the gallery space.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"27\">Exhibition artwork in promotional materials created by Vivian Tong, with graphic design contributed by SPARC teen intern, Aili C.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Graphic: SPARC | The South Pasadenan | The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) proudly presents the premiere of&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":487859,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[22690,3931,22691,93,48,52,51,47,50,49,43382,3932,74754],"class_list":["post-487858","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-los-angeles","tag-arts-entertainment","tag-being-south-pasadenan","tag-calendar-events","tag-featured","tag-la","tag-la-headlines","tag-la-news","tag-los-angeles","tag-los-angeles-headlines","tag-los-angeles-news","tag-non-profits-organizations","tag-south-pasadena-news","tag-sparc"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/487858","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=487858"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/487858\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/487859"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=487858"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=487858"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=487858"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}