If you’re planning to go to Italy in February or March this year, don’t forget to check out the wonderful Carnevale celebrations held in many cities. This year Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras (in Italian: Martedì Grasso) will be on March 8th. This is usually the peak of the celebration and the last […]
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Italian Language and Culture at the Dante Alighieri Society in Michigan, USA
Posted in Associations on Apr 22nd, 2010
The Dante Alighieri Society – Michigan Chapter, promotes the Italian language and culture in its territory. The Michigan Chapter is part of the worldwide Società Dante Alighieri, based in Rome, Italy. The society takes its name from the poet Dante Alighieri, author of the Divine Comedy and one of the fathers of the Italian language. […]
Italian Institute of Culture in Sydney, Australia
Posted in Organizations on Apr 21st, 2010
The Italian Culture Institute in Sydney, an official body of the Italian government, has as its aim the promotion of Italian language and culture in Australia through the organisation of cultural events fostering the diffusion of ideas in the arts and sciences. The Italian Culture Institute in Sydney offers the following services to the Australian […]
Canadian Society for Italian Studies
Posted in Associations, Organizations on Apr 3rd, 2010
The Canadian Society for Italian Studies is an international organization open to all those who have a scholarly or professional interest in Italian Studies. The society aims to foster and advance Italian Studies in Canada by providing venues for the presentation and discussion of research dealing with Italian language, literature, film, politics and culture, and related […]
Italian Association of Assistance in Sydney, Australia
Posted in Associations on Mar 29th, 2010
The Italian Association of Assistance is a voluntary agency, offering a wide range of services and programs focused on community services, educational and cultural activities. Italian language learners are offered several learning opportunities: language classes, private lessons, storytime for the young learners and a Multimedia Resource Center. Children aged 4 to 11 can attend the Italian Bilingual School, where teachers are […]
Italian American Cultural Society in Clinton Township, Michigan
Posted in Associations on Mar 28th, 2010
The Italian American Cultural Society in Clinton Township, Michigan preserves traditional Italian culture by sponsoring lectures, classes, conferences, and study groups devoted to contributions made to the world by Italians. The Society operates a Center that hosts many community activities throughout the year. These diverse events include: Festa Italiana in summer and the annual Columbus […]
Florida Federation of Italian American Clubs
Posted in Associations on Mar 24th, 2010
The Florida Federation of Italian American Clubs, Inc. is an organization made of over 50 clubs throughout the State of Florida. If you would like to find an Italian-American club in the State of Florida, please visit the Federation website: http://ffiac.com/
Casa Italia, Italian Cultural Center in Chicago
Posted in Associations on Mar 23rd, 2010
Casa Italia is an Italian Cultural Center whose mission is the preservation and promotion of Italian American Culture. The center is located in Chicago and offers Italian classes for children and adults, movie nights and cultural events. It also includes several museums, a library, a Community Center and an open air Pavilion. Learn more by visiting the Center […]
Italian Street Painting Festival in San Rafael, California
Posted in Events on Mar 22nd, 2010
The 17th Annual Youth in Arts Italian Street Painting Festival will be a feast for the eyes, ears, and soul as hundreds of Madonnari (street painters) turn the gray asphalt of the streets of downtown San Rafael into brilliant paintings in colorful chalk. This year’s theme is Bella Terra, Beautiful Earth. The festival features a […]
Italian Club of St Louis, Missouri
Posted in Associations on Mar 21st, 2010
The Italian Club of St Louis is an organization of over 150 men and women united in their Italian descent and with the desire to know as much as possible about Italy, Italian language, culture and traditions. The major purpose of the club is to promote knowledge and interest in Italian and Italian-American matters and […]