Little Italy Lifestyle
A journal of culture, community, and place.
Contributing to the Journal
We are now accepting submissions for our inaugural issue (March 2027).
Submission deadline is Dec 1, 2026.
For our departments, please view “INSIDE THE JOURNAL” below.
Before submitting, please read the foundational documents (1-3) and complete the Contributor Release (4).
Questions or issues? journal@conviviosociety.org.
We are excited to review your work!
INSIDE THE JOURNAL
Rooted in Little Italy, our stories look outward.
Little Italy Lifestyle explores culture, community, and place through feature stories and recurring departments. Our perspective begins in Little Italy but extends throughout San Diego, Italy, other Italian communities, and the wider world.
FEATURES
Stories in Depth
Feature stories give us room to explore the people, places, ideas, traditions, and changes that shape community with greater depth and perspective. Profiles, interviews, essays, oral histories, visual stories, and long-form reporting allow each subject to unfold in the form it deserves.
DEPARTMENTS
Recurring perspectives on culture, community, and place
Our departments provide recurring lenses through which we explore community life. Together, they move through people and place, history and culture, food and design, everyday life and discovery—giving each issue rhythm and continuity while leaving room for unexpected stories.
sguardi
in programma
il vicinato
le radici
il luogo
a tavola
la bella figura
il vivere bene
forza!
la scena
il viaggio
riflessioni
sguardi
Glances
Images, observations, quotations, fragments, and moments from Little Italy that invite us to look more closely.
The sguardi and riflessioni departments serve as the Journal’s opening and closing bookends.
The closing reflection responds to—or continues the conversation begun by—the opening glance.
in programma
What's Happening
Events, gatherings, openings, and other happenings worth knowing about.
il vicinato
People & Places
People, businesses, institutions, and gathering places that reveal the character of a community.
le radici
History & Heritage
Histories, memories, traditions, and stories that connect past and present across generations and places.
il luogo
Architecture & Place
Buildings, streets, public spaces, and design—and how they shape the identity and experience of place.
a tavola
Food & Dining
People, traditions, ingredients, restaurants, and rituals that reveal culture through the table.
la bella figura
Style & Design
Fashion, interiors, objects, craftsmanship, and design—and the ways beauty, style, and presentation express culture.
il vivere bene
Living Well
Habits, traditions, ideas, and everyday pleasures that contribute to a life well lived.
forza!
Sport & Leisure
Sport, recreation, play, and the pursuits that bring people together and enrich everyday life.
la scena
Arts & Culture
Art, music, literature, film, performance, and the creative voices that interpret and shape culture.
il viaggio
Travel & Discovery
Journeys, destinations, and encounters that deepen our understanding of culture, community, and place.
riflessioni
Reflections
A closing thought that returns to something encountered at the beginning, inviting us to consider it anew.
The sguardi and riflessioni departments serve as the Journal’s opening and closing bookends.
The closing reflection responds to—or continues the conversation begun by—the opening glance.
EDITORIAL APPROACH
1
Understanding the journal's purpose and editorial lens.
VIEWCONTRIBUTOR GUIDELINES
2
Editorial expectations and guidance for contributing.
VIEWSUBMISSION GUIDE
3
Requirements and specifications for preparing and submitting.
VIEWCONTRIBUTOR RELEASE
4
The required release before submitting any materials.
VIEWPlease submit your materials as per the guidelines.
Sponsors and Advertisers
Connect your business or organization with Little Italy Lifestyle, a journal of culture, community, and place. Sponsorship and advertising opportunities support the publication while providing meaningful visibility throughout our inaugural 2027 publishing year. Explore available opportunities, rates, and benefits in our Sponsorship + Advertising Guide.
General Media Inquiries
We welcome inquiries from journalists, editors, producers, and other media professionals. For interviews, background information, story inquiries, or other media needs, please use the form below. A member of the Convivio team will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your interest in Convivio!