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 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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“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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“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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“Lucio Silla” di Mozart
“Lucio Silla” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozartconducted by Francesco MiliotoDirected by Andreas MitisekSeptember 26-October 4Free performance on Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:30pm.Harris Theater for Music and Dance205 E Randolph Drhttp://www.harristheaterchicago.org/events/2015-2016-season/cot-lucio-sillaMozart’s passionate story of love, power, bloody conspiracies and revenge. Presented by the Chicago Opera Theater
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Screening of “I am Love” (2009), directed by Luca Guadagnino
“I am Love” by Luca GuadagninoReeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival Sunday, September 20 at 8:45 pm.Landmark Theater2828 N Clark Stwww.reelingfilmfestival.orgScreening of “I am Love” (Io sono amore, 2009) by Luca Guadagnino will mark the closing night of the festival. “I Am Love” tells the story of the wealthy Recchi family, whose lives are […]
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Paolo Angeli performs at the Chicago World Music Festival
Paolo Angeli performs at the Chicago World Music FestivalSunday, September 205:15–6:30pm Preston Bradley HallChicago Cultural Center78 E Washington StMonday, September 21st8pm (Doors open at 6pm)City Winery Chicago1200 W. Randolph St.http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/world_music_festival6.htmlWith his prepared Sardinian guitar, Paolo Angeli elaborates, improvises and composes unclassifiable music, suspended between free jazz, postfolk and minimal pop. Presented in collaboration wth the […]
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“Contemporary Art in Italy: Today”
Featuring Artist Diego Perrone, Curator Ilaria Bonacossa, Director of MUSEION Letizia Ragaglia, and Founder of ARTUNER Eugenio Re Rebaudengo Presented as part of EXPO Chicago 2015, this panel will address the question of national context in an increasingly globalized world. Featuring some of today’s most influential voices on Italian culture working today, this panel presents […]
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