Young Artist Loves Luigi!
After a recent elementary school performance of “Out of Rushmore’s Shadow”, a young girl came up to me and gave me a bunch of stickum notes with illustrations she drew and themes she jotted down during the show. The girl was obviously inspired by Luigi’s unique story and wanted to express her appreciation using her […]
Celebrating America in 2026!
I’ll be touring libraries throughout 2026 with my program, “Celebrate America”. Are you looking for a great way to usher in our nation’s 250th birthday? Check out my show description and book today while slots are still available! Celebrate America!
LOU WAS ABRAHAM LINCOLN ON JIMMY FALLON!
I had the pleasure being in a brief sketch with JIMMY FALLON of the Tonight Show. It was loads of fun to do and Jimmy could not have been nicer. Jimmy must have really liked what I did because he got the whole crew to applaud me at the end of the shoot. Hopefully, […]
LOU WAS A GUEST ON THE FABULOUS “ENLIGHTEN” PODCAST
Dr. Deborah Adamy has had an amazing 38 year career in advocacy, healing and activism. What a beautiful person she is! I had the pleasure of being a guest on Deborah’s podcast, ENLIGHTEN. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/9177752
LOU WAS ON JIMMY FALLON!
I had the opportunity to appear as Abraham Lincoln in a fun and quirky way. It was great to be part of the whole late night tv process. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcGr9md20tY&t=214s
New Illustrated Children’s Book by Lou Del Bianco!
READERS FAVORITE REVIEW: https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/abraham-lincoln-says-dont-give-up Did you know that young Abe Lincoln wrote his lessons on the back of a shovel, chopped wood to earn a new pair of pants, and even saved his little sister’s life? These are just a few of the stories that Parents’ Choice Award winner Lou Del Bianco […]
NEW BOOK: “OUT OF RUSHMORE’S SHADOW” AVAILABLE ON AMAZON!
I AM PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT MY BOOK, “OUT OF RUSHMORE’S SHADOW: THE LUIGI DEL BIANCO STORY”, IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON. COM! YOU CAN GET IT IN PAPERBACK OR KINDLE. HARDCOVER COMING SOON. IF YOU LIKE WRITING AMAZON REVIEWS, GO FOR IT! JUST DON’T SAY YOU KNOW ME 🙂 “Out of Rushmore’s Shadow is […]
LUIGI DEL BIANCO WILL HONORED AT MOUNT RUSHMORE ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2017!
On Saturday September 16, 2017, the National Park Service will dedicate a long overdue plaque to Luigi Del Bianco, Chief Carver on the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The plaque was designed by sculptor Michael Keropian. An unveiling ceremony will take place at the iconic memorial and will be open to the public. CBS SUNDAY MORNING will […]
NEW YORK TIMES PRAISES THE CHIEF CARVER OF MOUNT RUSHMORE!
NEW YORK TIMES JUNE 29, 2016
Mount Rushmore Recognizes Luigi Del Bianco as Chief Carver
My Grandfather, Luigi, carved the “refinements of expression” in the faces of the four Presidents on Mount Rushmore. I perform a one man show about his unique story. You can find out more here Since this year marks the 75th anniversary of the completion of Mount Rushmore, the staff has been posting short bios of […]