The Italian Cultural & Community Center is proud to present an all new art history lecture series exploring three of Italy’s most pioneering artists: Giotto, Caravaggio, and De Chirico. We are delighted to welcome back instructor Francesca Lanza for Innovations in Italian Art, this May at the Italian Cultural & Community Center. Three classes, three […]
Modern freedom is a concept we often take for granted. However, in most societies for most of human history, this concept of freedom was not even recognized. So how did it come to be? We are delighted to welcome Dr. Michael C. Hawley to the Italian Cultural & Community Center for Libertas: How the Romans […]
As we head into the warm season, join us for a tasting of Italian wines perfectly suited for laidback porch hangs and backyard celebrations alike. Mary Ann Ellis of Tuttilili Wines and Specialty Foods will guide us through the tasting, which will be accompanied by Italian-style small bites. About the presenter Mary Ann Ellis started […]
Get ready for your Italian getaway! In this introductory, in-person Italian language class, you'll learn essential words and phrases that will help you travel with confidence in il Bel Paese. This course will focus on how to approach people and ask simple questions while touring the city, dining out, shopping, and more. Role-playing and basic […]
Experience Italy in Houston! Join us for our Open House on Sunday, April 21 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and delight in shopping, games, giveaways, live performances, demo classes, and more at the historic Milford House. This event is open to all ages and will be free to the public. Whether you're a longtime supporter […]
No Italian? No problem! In our in-person Italian for Beginners - A1S1 class, you will learn everyday words and phrases to help you speak Italian with confidence. Our dedicated Italian teachers will help you establish strong foundations in the Italian language, focusing on proper pronunciation, basic grammar, and useful vocabulary. Learn Italian quickly and join […]
Discover the joy of mosaics and create your own original work of art to cherish and bring home with you! This spring, we are delighted to offer our Beginner Mosaic Workshop with instructor Elizabeth Gtz. Carabeo. We will provide most materials (please see list of required tools below), making this workshop an unbeatable value with […]
No Italian? No problem! In our in-person Italian for Beginners - A1S1 class, you will learn everyday words and phrases to help you speak Italian with confidence. Our dedicated Italian teachers will help you establish strong foundations in the Italian language, focusing on proper pronunciation, basic grammar, and useful vocabulary. Learn Italian quickly and join […]
Join us at the Italian Cultural & Community Center for a tasting of four red wines at our Aperitivo Italiano: A Toast to Tradition. Our tasting will feature wines produced in four diverse regions in Italy — Tuscany, Veneto, Umbria, and Basilicata — that share a common thread in their commitment to tradition, culture, history, […]
The astonishing wonders of the Florentine Renaissance range from the writings of poets and humanist philosophers — such as Marsilio Ficino, Angelo Polizano, Leon Battista Alberti, and Pico della Mirandola — to the monumental Quattrocento art and architecture of Fra Angelico, Fra Lippi, Masaccio, Donatello, Brunelleschi, Ghiberti, Botticelli, Michelozzo, and Ghiberti. Join us Thursday, March […]
Looking for an opportunity to practice your Italian conversation skills? Look no further! Our in-person Italian Conversation Class will help you gain fluency while having fun. This small group class is designed for intermediate to advanced level speakers. Knowledge of Italian to a complete A2 level is required. If you are not sure about your […]
Alessandro Bardani’s heartwarming road movie The Best Century of My Life, based on his play of the same name, tells the story of Giovanni (Valerio Lundini) and Gustavo (Sergio Castelitto), respectively 34 and 99 years old, and their hilarious journey in search of their origins. Bardani’s well written and well-acted film seamlessly combines tears and […]