Chicago International Film Festival
Purchase Tickets online at:chicagofilmfestival.com or ticketmaster.com/chicagofilmfestivalBy phone312.332.FILM (3456)Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday, closed Festival Box OfficesAMC River East 21 (322 E. Illinois St.)September 23-October 15 open 7 days a week, 12:00 PM-8:00 PMOctober 16-29 open one hour before start of first show until start of last show
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Screening of the film “Mia Madre”, directed by Nanni Moretti
English, Italian with subtitles. 106 min. John Turturro provides madcap comic relief as a self-important American actor in master filmmaker Nanni Moretti’s latest personal tour de force. An overworked director tries to complete her new movie—a political statement about factory workers—while caring for her much-beloved mother, who lies dying in the hospital. Real life and […]
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“Mapping Change”, a lecture by Best-Selling Italian Novelist and Architect Gianni Biondillo.
On the occasion of the 1st annual Chicago Biennial, presented in partnership with the Graham Foundation, best-selling Italian novelist and architect Gianni Biondillowill give a lecture on how the practice of psychogeography can be used for helping achitects and citizens alike rediscover their own cities. Psychogeography, which has a long tradition throughout the world, is […]
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Building the Expo Milano 2015 exhibition
An official Chicago Architecture Biennial Affiliate Partner (October-November 2015) The Italian Trade Agency is proud to be a Chicago Architecture Biennial Affiliate Partner. The 2015 Inaugural Chicago Architecture Biennial, one of the most important international events of contemporary architecture, will launch in October 2015 and run through January 2016. The title of the first ever […]
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Christopher Columbus is Back in Town
(Ages 2 to 8) Join the Scuola Italiana Enrico Fermi for a fun-filled afternoon of learning while acting and playing. Discover the story of Christopher Columbus and how he got from Genova to the coast of the New World while making friends with other children and speaking Italian. An afternoon snack will be served. Ages […]
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“Lyricism from Nineteenth Century to Contemporary Music”
Maestro Roberto Turrin (piano) and Valentina Sbicego (clarinet) will give a lecture, on the occasion of their masterclass and concert to be performed at Roosevelt University the following day. This event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow. RSVP at https://lyricsim19thcentury.eventbrite.com/
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“La Tavola Italiana Due” promotional event at Mariano’s (October 4-17, 2015)
“La Tavola Italiana Due” promotional event at Mariano’s (October 4-17, 2015)From October 4 through October 17, Mariano’s will celebrate La Tavola Italiana Due, “the Italian table,” for the second year, as an exclusive partnership with the Italian Trade Agency. Mariano’s will bring Italian-imported specialty foods and beverages to all 33 Mariano’s stores across Chicagoland. […]
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La Cenerentola
“La Cenerentola” by Gioachino RossiniOctober 4 – 30th Friends of the Italian Cultural Institute are eligible to receive 20% discount on all weekday performances of “Le nozze di Figaro” and “La Cenerentola.” Simply enter “ITALIA” in the promo code field and the discounted price will appear. For more details and to purchase tickets, please visit […]
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“Le nozze di Figaro”
“Le nozze di Figaro” by Mozartconducted by Henrik NánásiDirected by Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s Barbara Gainesnow through October 24th.Friends of the Italian Cultural Institute are eligible to receive 20% discount on all weekday performances of “Le nozze di Figaro” and “La Cenerentola.” Simply enter “ITALIA” in the promo code field and the discounted price will appear. […]
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Rumore di acque (Noise in the Waters)
Rumore di acque (Noise in the Waters) presented by Theatre Gigante Kenilworth 508 Theater1925 E KenilworthMilwaukee, WIOctober 1- 3, 7:30pmOctober 4, 2:00pm October 1 – post-performance receptionOctober 2-4 – post-performance talkbacksOctober 4 – pre-show panel discussion at 12:30Created by Marco Martinelli (Teatro delle Albe)Translated by Thomas SimpsonPerformed by Alessandro Renda (Teatro delle Albe)Composer/musician Guy Klucevsek & Thomas […]
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