2018 International Screening Program: Reel – Screening of “Song ‘E Napule” by Antonio and Marco Manetti
2018 International Screening Program: ReelScreening of “Song ‘E Napule” by Antonio and Marco Manetti Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St, 2nd FloorWednesday, August 22 | 6:30pm Presented by Cinema/Chicago, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago on the occasion of the 2018 International Screening Program: Reel. In this rollicking musical crime-comedy, […]
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Artivism: Italy and Social Justice: Exhibition on view at University of Chicago
Artivism: Italy and Social Justice: Exhibition on view at University of Chicago currently on view atUniversity of ChicagoRegenstein Library3rd Floor Reading Room1100 E 57th St Throughout history, many artists have created works that intersect with political activism and social justice causes not only to generate awareness and affect positive change around social issues, but also […]
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Movies in the Parks: Screening of “Italo” (2014, 104 min) by Alessia Scarso
Movies in the Parks: Screening of “Italo” (2014, 104 min) by Alessia ScarsoTuesday, June 31 2018 | 7 pm musical performance | Film screening starts at duskLincoln Park South Field House, 1650 N. Stockton Drive Chicago IL Presented by the Chicago Park District, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago. Based on […]
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International Media Mixer (2018, rated PG, 65 min)
International Media Mixer (2018, rated PG, 65 min)Millennium Park, Chicago ILTuesday, July 17, 6:30pm The US premiere of a live sonic and cinematic experience. International Media Mixer brings together artists from Italy and the United States to explore the process of creating hybrid works of media art, shedding new light on the international […]
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Movies in the Parks: Screening of “Bread and Tulips” (Pane e Tulipani, 2000, 114 min) by Silvio Soldini
Screening of “Bread and Tulips” (Pane e Tulipani, 2000, 114 min) by Silvio Soldini Tuesday, June 26 2018 | 7 pm musical performance | Film screening starts at duskLake Shore Park, 808 N Lake Shore Drive Chicago IL Presented by the Chicago Park District, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago. […]
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Stammi a Sentire, Stasera, Canta’: A Workshop in Healing Narratives
Stammi a Sentire, Stasera, Canta’: A Workshop in Healing NarrativesItalian Cultural Institute of ChicagoTuesday, June 19, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CDT)Chicago, IL With Laura Biagi, Ph.D and Special Guest, Obisoulstar In this workshop, participants will be invited to listen and sing to selected Italian folk songs whose theme is: migration, […]
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Fabrizio Bosso Quartet at Jazz Showcase
TRUMPETER FABRIZIO BOSSO QUARTET STATE OF THE ART WITH JULIAN OLIVER MAZZARIELLO,PIANO JACOPO FERRAZZA, DOUBLE BASS – NICOLA ANGELUCCI, DRUMS JUNE 13, 20188PM & 10PM$15 /$10 STUDENTS & MUSICIANS FABRIZIO BOSSO’S STATE OF THE ART IS THE EXPRESSION OF THE ITALIAN TRUMPETER’S AUTHENTIC, POWERFUL AND EXPRESSIVE ARTISTIC DIALOGUE WITH HIS QUARTET, NAMELY PIANIST JULIAN […]
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The Sounds of Shakespeare’s Italy
The Sounds of Shakespeare’s ItalyItalian Cultural Institute of ChicagoThursday, June 7, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (CDT)Chicago, IL The Odd’s Bodkins ensemble will perform scenes from Shakespeare’s Italian plays with scenes both in Italian and English. Dr. Alicia Tait of Benedictine University will perform improvised music in response to their performance. There […]
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“Who Is An Animal? Looking for Animal Subjectivities” – A Lecture by Roberto Marchesini
“Who Is An Animal? Looking for Animal Subjectivities”A Lecture by Roberto MarchesiniItalian Cultural InstituteWednesday, June 6, 7pm Roberto Marchesini will discuss new ways to understand human–animal interactions. Discussing topics such as human identity, our relationship with animals and the environment, and our culture, the author will refer to the vibrant Italian traditions of […]
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The Culture of Italian American Emigration – When We Were the Immigrants
The Culture of Italian American Emigration – When We Were the Immigrants A Lecture by Distinguished Italian Fulbright Lecturer Michela Valmori, University of Bologna Immigration has created the foundation of America, it is not only what made this nation unique but it’s also a source to its core strength. No other nation, anywhere in […]
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