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Events are listed for your convenience. Casa Italia events are marked in GREEN.
Sportivo Chicago. Free track & field and soccer clinics on Saturdays starting in May in the near west suburbs and downtown Chicago. Sportivo Chicago is currently accepting applicants for its multi-sport immersion programs for kids between 7 - 13 years of age. Space is limited and awarded upon application. Taught by experienced trainers, designed to build self-confidence and skills. Visit their website for more information. Sponsored by Spacca Napoli Pizzeria, Turano Bakery and Casa Italia.
21st Annual Excursion "La Bellezza di Calabria" September 8 - 22, 2012. Register today for this all-inclusive excursion, sponsored by the Calabresi in America Organization. Includes round trip airfare (Chicago/Rome), ground and excursion transportation, 12 nights and 3 daily meals in 4-star hotel in Scalea, 2 nights in 4-star hotel in Rome, English speaking tour guides. Click here to download a brochure/registration form.
Film Festival USA of Chicago. April 20 - May 25, 2012. Join us for the 4th Annual Italian Film Festival at the Italian Cultural Center, presenting an outstanding series of recent Italian Films featuring top directors and actors. Critically-acclaimed Italian films shown in Italian with English subtitles. Post screening discussions led by Professor Gino Impellizzeri. All films to be shown in the Chandelier Room, with the exception of May 25, which will be in the Florentine Room, and May 4 in the Banquet Center. Opening Night on April 20; refreshments 6:30 p.m., movie 7:30 p.m. Movies shown at 7:30 p.m. on April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11 and May 18. Closing night May 25; refreshments at 6:30 p.m., movie at 7:30 p.m. For details call 708.345.5933. Click here to download a flier. Sponsored by Casa Italia, Magneti Marelli and the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago.
Click here to register for the May 18 film: A Quiet Life "Una Vita Tranquilla"
Click here to register for the May 25 closing night film: We Believe "Noi Credevamo"
Italian Language Adult Immersion Day. May 19 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Florentine Room of the Italian Cultural Center. Dr. Anna Clara Ionta will lead participants on a journey to Italy without leaving the comfort of their metropolitan area. Ionta sees it as a unique opportunity to dive into the Italian language and culture. Knowledge of the Italian language at the intermediate and advanced level is needed. Topics and activities conducted in Italian. Session will be held in the Florentine Room of the Cultural Center from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $55 includes breakfast and lunch. Space is limited; registration is mandatory. Call 708.345.5933 to register and for more information. To download a flyer click here. To register online click here.
Lecture & Video Presentation: Filumena Marturano. June 1 - 7:30 p.m. in the Florentine Room of the Italian Cultural Center. Renowned actors Gino and Maria Nuccio will present the famous play by Edoardo DeFilippo. For details call 708.345.5933.
Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Humanitarian Award, sponsored by the JCCIA on June 9 at the Donald E. Stephens South Ballroom of the Rosemont Convention Center, 555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Honoring Al Piemonte and Mayor Ronald M. Serpico. Music by Ray Sassetti Orchestra, Cocktails 6 p.m., presentation 7 p.m., dinner 8 p.m. Tickets $150. For information call 708.450.9050 or click here to download a flyer.
Chicago Italian-American Author Presentation. June 16 - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Florentine Room of the Italian Cultural Center. Join our Italian-American authors as they make their book presentations. Meet the authors, buy autographed books and browse around the library. Refreshments served; free will donations accepted.
Italian Language & Culture Summer Camp for Children. June 18 - July 13, 2012. Four week program for children 4 - 13. Immersion program into the wonders of Italian language and culture through a wide range of enjoyable and educational activities on the beautiful grounds of Casa Italia. Full Day Program ($750) 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; half day ($490) 9 a.m. - noon. Registration by April 30. Click here to download a flyer. Click here to register online.
Columbus Day Queen Pageant, sponsored by the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans. Young women of Italian heritage are invited to enter. Date: June 22, 2012; location: Alta Villa Banquet Hall, 430 N. Addison. Eligible contestants must be single/never married, between the ages 18-23 and at least 50% Italian. For more information click here to download a flyer. Interested in attending the pageant? $55 per person - cocktails at 3:00 p.m.; dinner at 3:30 p.m. Click here to download a registration form.
Music Festival Under the Stars. August 3 at the Casa Italia Festival Center. Enjoy magnificent voices singing pop and opera music. Close your eyes and imagine that you are in Italy as artists perform Neapolitan songs, popular music and arias from Verdi, Rossini and Donizetti. Cash bar 6 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m. and concert at 7:30 p.m. The evening includes expert commentary by musicologist John Rizzo. Ticket price TBA.
San Francesco di Paola Festa Della Famiglia. August 9 - 12. Details to follow.
Annual Art Exhibit. August 9 opening night; August 9 - 19 exhibit dates in the Chandelier Room of the Italian Cultural Center. Each year more than 30 of the best Italian-American artists, sculptors and photographers join together to exhibit over 100 new works. Wine and cheese reception in the Chandelier Room at 6 p.m. on opening night. Call 708.345.5933 for other viewing times.
Fornelli Hall Golf Open. August 13, 2102 at the Riverside Country Club. The Italian American Veteran's Museum & Library proudly presents the 6th annual Fornelli Hall Open. Registration from 9 - 11 a.m.; shotgun start at 11 a.m. Food and refreshments at the halfway house and 19th hole. Donations: $225 per golfer, $900 per foursome, $100 per hole sponsor, $50 per cart sponsor. Outing benefits the Italian American Veterans Museum & Library. For details call Tony at 312.829.2460. Click here to download a flyer.
Lecture: San Giovanni Bosco: Pioneer in Education and Maria Montessori, Educational Reformer. October 2 - 7:30 p.m. in the Italian Cultural Center. Presented by Distinguished Professor Dorina Spiering. For details call 708.345.5933.
Italian Fall Festival. October 6 & 7 at the Casa Italia Festival Center. A fun-filled
weekend with entertainment, culture and traditions. The family event will include a pumpkin patch, Sunday Mass, wine making demonstration, children's sports and games, farmer's market and many specialty vendors. Free hot air balloon rides, Italian village, Chicago Sword Play Guild, folkloric group and musical entertainment. Free admission and parking. Food and beverage for purchase. Additional details TBA.
Columbus Day Receptions, sponsored by the JCCIA October 8 in the Festival Center. Details to Follow.
Lecture: Italian Neorealistic Cinema. October 12 - 7:30 p.m. in the Florentine Room of the Italian Cultural Center. Presented by Distinguished Professor Dorina Spiering. For details call 708.345.5933.
Christmas Baking Italian Style. November 3 - 2 p.m. in the Italian Cultural Center. Professionals teach how to make traditional Christmas treats from various regions of Italy. Recipes will be provided. Children must be accompanied by adult. Mandatory RSVP. Adults $10; children $5.
Employment Opportunities
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