BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Italian Heritage Society of Indiana - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://italianheritage.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Italian Heritage Society of Indiana REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250427T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250427T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T145719 CREATED:20250324T002003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T140518Z UID:21555-1745755200-1745762400@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Pasquetta Picnic and Raffle DESCRIPTION:Pasquetta Picnic and Raffle\nCelebrate Pasquetta—An Easter Tradition of Joy\, Food\, and Friendship!\nEaster may soon pass\, but the celebration continues! Join the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana for our Italian Pasquetta Picnic & Raffle on Sunday\, April 27\, 2025\, at 12:00 PM\, at Holliday Park. We’ll be gathering near the playground area—just follow the laughter and delicious aromas! \nPasquetta\, or Little Easter\, is a cherished Italian tradition where friends and family come together to enjoy the fresh air\, share a meal\, and celebrate the joys of spring. So\, bring your loved ones\, a dish to share\, your favorite drinks\, and blankets or lawn chairs for a relaxing day in true Italian style! \nDetails \n\nHolliday Park (6363 Spring Mill Road\, Indianapolis\, IN 46260) – map below\nA festive post-Easter picnic beginning at 12:00 PM\nA basket raffle at 1:30 PM—hop into the fun for a chance to win!\n\nAfter the Easter feasts and celebrations\, Pasquetta is the perfect way to keep the spirit alive with good food\, great company\, and a joyful afternoon in the park. Let’s make new memories together! \nBe sure to RSVP here (or evite link below)! \nWe can’t wait to see you there—Buona Pasquetta! \n\n Website:\n https://evite.me/dVr9JPgJSB\n April 27\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n Holliday Park\n\n6363 Spring Mill Rd.\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46260\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Anthony Nunziata at Hendricks Live \n\n\n \n Italy Travel URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/pasquetta-2025/ LOCATION:Holliday Park\, 6363 Spring Mill Rd.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Lucchi-Riester":MAILTO:elyluc25@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250824T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250824T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T145719 CREATED:20250410T224656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T224745Z UID:21593-1756044000-1756044000@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Lecture Series - Down in the Delta: Race Relations between African and Italian Americans in Mississippi\, 1880-1940 by Charlene J. Fletcher\, Ph.D. DESCRIPTION:IHSI Lecture Series – Down in the Delta: Race Relations between African and Italian Americans in Mississippi\, 1880-1940 by Charlene J. Fletcher\, Ph.D.\nThis lecture will explore Italian migration and experiences in the Mississippi Delta between the late nineteenth and mid-twentieth centuries. It interrogates the Italian padrone system as a form of confinement and examines relationships between Italians and African Americans because of their shared proximity and experience in the rural Jim Crow South. \nDr. Fletcher is an Assistant Professor of History and Co-Director\, Hub for Black Affairs and Community Engagement at Butler University\, Indianapolis\, IN. Please join her as she explores this important period of history in Italian immigration history. \nWhen: August 24\, 2025; 2:00 pm \nWhere: Glendale Library; 3660 E 62nd St\, Indianapolis\, IN 46220 \nNo RSVP necessary \nAlways free and open to the public \nQ&A will follow the lecture \nLight refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n August 24\n @\n2:00 pm\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n Glendale Library\n\n3660 East 62nd St\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46220\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n (317) 275-4410 \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Italy Travel URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-lecture-series-down-in-the-delta-race-relations-between-african-and-italian-americans-in-mississippi-1880-1940-by-charlene-j-fletcher-ph-d/ LOCATION:Glendale Library\, 3660 East 62nd St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46220\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Free Event,Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251005T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251005T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T145719 CREATED:20250530T014232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T014257Z UID:21866-1759672800-1759672800@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Lecture Series - Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell'Arte DESCRIPTION:IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte\nChristopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics \nButler University \nSunday\, October 5\, 2025 \n2pm \nFort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 \nThis talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  \nChristopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  \nNo RSVP necessary \nAlways free and open to the public \nQ&A will follow the lecture \nLight refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n October 5\n @\n2:00 pm\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n Fort Ben Library\n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46216\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n IHSI Lecture Series – Down in the Delta: Race Relations between African and Italian Americans in Mississippi\, 1880-1940 by Charlene J. Fletcher\, Ph.D. URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-lecture-series-masking-the-theatre-traditions-from-ancient-rome-to-commedia-dellarte/ LOCATION:Fort Ben Library\, 9330 East 56th St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46216\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Event,Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T145719 CREATED:20251013T003343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T130250Z UID:22317-1768996800-1768996800@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club - January 2026 DESCRIPTION:IHSI Book Club – January 2026\nJanuary 21st – The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli \nSummary \nWith The Prince\, Machiavelli made his name synonymous with intrigue and cunning for all time. His instructions to the Prince\, on achieving and maintaining power\, by any and all means available\, became the archetypical philosophy of The Ends Justify The Means. \nClub & Book Discussion Leader: Ray Brown (ray.e.brown@sbcglobal.net) \nFormat: Lunch & Socialize @ 12pm; book discussion follows. \nRSVP (rowlettmm@aol.com) appreciated\, but not required. \nNo cost to participate apart from covering your own lunch order & obtaining books. \n January 21\n @\n12:00 pm\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n Meridian Hills Country Club\n\n7099 Spring Mill Rd\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46260\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Festa di Natale 2025 \n\n\n \n IHSI Book Club – February 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-january-2026/ LOCATION:Meridian Hills Country Club\, 7099 Spring Mill Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club,Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Rowlett":MAILTO:rowlettmm@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260215T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260215T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T145719 CREATED:20260129T152736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T153032Z UID:22825-1771164000-1771167600@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Italian Mardi Gras DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series: Italian Mardi Gras\nSunday\, February 15th\, at 2pm\, Elisa will be discussing Italian Carnevale and how it is celebrated in different parts of Italy. Put on by the Carmel Cortona Sister City organization and the support of the Carmel Library.  It is open to the general public\, but registration is required. There will be light refreshments available. Use this link for more information and to register. \nSpeaker series: Italian Mardi Gras: its roots and regional traditions \n February 15\n @\n2:00 pm\n –\n3:00 pm\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n Carmel Clay Public Library\n\n55 4th Avenue SE\n \n Carmel\,\n IN\n 46032\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Italian Carnevale \n\n\n \n IHSI Book Club – February 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/speaker-series-italian-mardi-gras/ LOCATION:Carmel Clay Public Library\, 55 4th Avenue SE\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Event,Lecture Series ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Lucchi-Riester":MAILTO:elyluc25@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T145719 CREATED:20251013T004820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T014704Z UID:22322-1771416000-1771416000@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club - February 2026 DESCRIPTION:IHSI Book Club – February 2026\nFebruary 18th – Hope:  The Autobiography by Pope Francis \nSummary \nPope Francis originally intended this exceptional memoir to appear only after his death\, but the needs of our times and the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope moved him to make this precious legacy available sooner. Now\, the book stands as his testament; the spiritual\, faith-filled\, as well as moral\, social\, and civic legacy that he envisioned and left for the benefit of all the men and women of the world. \nClub & Book Discussion Leader: Ray Brown (ray.e.brown@sbcglobal.net) \nFormat: Lunch & Socialize @ 12pm; book discussion follows. \nRSVP (rowlettmm@aol.com) appreciated\, but not required. \nNo cost to participate apart from covering your own lunch order & obtaining books. \n February 18\n @\n12:00 pm\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n Meridian Hills Country Club\n\n7099 Spring Mill Rd\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46260\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n IHSI Book Club – January 2026 \n\n\n \n IHSI Book Club – March 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-february-2026/ LOCATION:Meridian Hills Country Club\, 7099 Spring Mill Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club,Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Rowlett":MAILTO:rowlettmm@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T145719 CREATED:20251013T005507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T005810Z UID:22328-1773835200-1773835200@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club - March 2026 DESCRIPTION:IHSI Book Club – March 2026\nMarch 18th – Spartacus by Aldo Schiavone \nSummary \nSchiavone transports us to Italy in the first century BCE\, where the pervasive institution of slavery dominates all aspects of Roman life. In this historic landscape\, carefully reconstructed by the author\, we encounter Spartacus\, who is enslaved after deserting from the Roman army to avoid fighting against his native Thrace. Imprisoned in Capua and trained as a gladiator\, he leads an uprising that will shake the empire to its foundations. \nClub & Book Discussion Leader: Ray Brown (ray.e.brown@sbcglobal.net) \nFormat: Lunch & Socialize @ 12pm; book discussion follows. \nRSVP (rowlettmm@aol.com) appreciated\, but not required. \nNo cost to participate apart from covering your own lunch order & obtaining books. \n March 18\n @\n12:00 pm\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n Meridian Hills Country Club\n\n7099 Spring Mill Rd\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46260\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n IHSI Book Club – February 2026 \n\n\n \n The Three Italian Tenors URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-march-2026/ LOCATION:Meridian Hills Country Club\, 7099 Spring Mill Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club,Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Rowlett":MAILTO:rowlettmm@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260415T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T145719 CREATED:20251013T005947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T010241Z UID:22333-1776254400-1776254400@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club - April 2026 DESCRIPTION:IHSI Book Club – April 2026\nApril 15th – The View from Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani \nSummary \nA transportive\, jet-setting story following a woman’s journey to her ancestral land while grappling with family tensions and a broken heart. Funny\, endearing and empathetic. \nClub & Book Discussion Leader: Ray Brown (ray.e.brown@sbcglobal.net) \nFormat: Lunch & Socialize @ 12pm; book discussion follows. \nRSVP (rowlettmm@aol.com) appreciated\, but not required. \nNo cost to participate apart from covering your own lunch order & obtaining books. \n April 15\n @\n12:00 pm\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n Meridian Hills Country Club\n\n7099 Spring Mill Rd\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46260\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n The Three Italian Tenors \n\n\n \n Historia World Travel 2026 Tour: Splendors of Naples and the Amalfi URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-april-2026/ LOCATION:Meridian Hills Country Club\, 7099 Spring Mill Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club,Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Rowlett":MAILTO:rowlettmm@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260419T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260419T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T145719 CREATED:20260127T214205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T215917Z UID:22740-1776600000-1776614400@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Pasquetta Pitch-In Picnic - 2026 DESCRIPTION:Pasquetta Pitch-In Picnic – 2026\nPlease join us for this year’s Pasquetta pitch-in picnic at Holliday Park!  We plan to meet near the playground. \nPlease click the button below for details. \n \n Pasquetta Picnic 2026 Invitation\n \n April 19\n @\n12:00 pm\n –\n4:00 pm\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n Holliday Park\n\n6363 Spring Mill Rd.\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46260\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n IHSI Book Club – April 2026 \n\n\n \n IHSI Book Club – May 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/pasquetta-pitch-in-picnic-2026/ LOCATION:Holliday Park\, 6363 Spring Mill Rd.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Free Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260520T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T145719 CREATED:20251013T010439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T010649Z UID:22338-1779278400-1779278400@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club - May 2026 DESCRIPTION:IHSI Book Club – May 2026\nMay 20th – The Marble Faun by Nathaniel Hawthorne \nSummary \nMarble Faun is a two-volume romance by Nathaniel Hawthorne\, his final complete novel published prior to his death. Set in a fantasy version of 19th century Italy\, Marble Faun mixes elements of a fable\, pastoral\, gothic novel\, and travelogue. \nClub & Book Discussion Leader: Ray Brown (ray.e.brown@sbcglobal.net) \nFormat: Lunch & Socialize @ 12pm; book discussion follows. \nRSVP (rowlettmm@aol.com) appreciated\, but not required. \nNo cost to participate apart from covering your own lunch order & obtaining books. \n May 20\n @\n12:00 pm\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n Meridian Hills Country Club\n\n7099 Spring Mill Rd\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46260\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n IHSI Book Club – April 2026 \n\n\n \n Historia World Travel 2026 Tour: Splendors of Naples and the Amalfi URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-may-2026/ LOCATION:Meridian Hills Country Club\, 7099 Spring Mill Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club,Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Rowlett":MAILTO:rowlettmm@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260617T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260617T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T145719 CREATED:20251013T010841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T011127Z UID:22343-1781697600-1781697600@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club - June 2026 DESCRIPTION:IHSI Book Club – June 2026\nJune 17th – Century by Fred Mustard Stewart \n*** Read 280 pages or until end of chapter *** \nSummary \nAn entire century is carved into a passionate epic novel that sweeps from Sicilian prison cells to Fifth Avenue mansions. From Brooklyn to Hollywood\, this is the story of an indomitable Italian family caught up in the mightiest events of all time. \nClub & Book Discussion Leader: Ray Brown (ray.e.brown@sbcglobal.net) \nFormat: Lunch & Socialize @ 12pm; book discussion follows. \nRSVP (rowlettmm@aol.com) appreciated\, but not required. \nNo cost to participate apart from covering your own lunch order & obtaining books. \n June 17\n @\n12:00 pm\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n Meridian Hills Country Club\n\n7099 Spring Mill Rd\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46260\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Historia World Travel 2026 Tour: Splendors of Naples and the Amalfi URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-june-2026/ LOCATION:Meridian Hills Country Club\, 7099 Spring Mill Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club,Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Rowlett":MAILTO:rowlettmm@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260715T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260715T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T145719 CREATED:20251013T011256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T015431Z UID:22348-1784116800-1784116800@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club - July 2026 DESCRIPTION:IHSI Book Club – July 2026\nJuly 15th – Century by Fred Mustard Stewart \n*** Continued from prior month; read pages 280 to 560 *** \nSummary \nAn entire century is carved into a passionate epic novel that sweeps from Sicilian prison cells to Fifth Avenue mansions. From Brooklyn to Hollywood\, this is the story of an indomitable Italian family caught up in the mightiest events of all time. \nClub & Book Discussion Leader: Ray Brown (ray.e.brown@sbcglobal.net) \nFormat: Lunch & Socialize @ 12pm; book discussion follows. \nRSVP (rowlettmm@aol.com) appreciated\, but not required. \nNo cost to participate apart from covering your own lunch order & obtaining books. \n July 15\n @\n12:00 pm\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n Meridian Hills Country Club\n\n7099 Spring Mill Rd\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46260\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n IHSI Book Club – June 2026 \n\n\n \n IHSI Book Club – August 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-july-2026/ LOCATION:Meridian Hills Country Club\, 7099 Spring Mill Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club,Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Rowlett":MAILTO:rowlettmm@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260819T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260819T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T145719 CREATED:20251013T013118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T013300Z UID:22353-1787140800-1787140800@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club - August 2026 DESCRIPTION:IHSI Book Club – August 2026\nAugust 19th – Church of Spies by Mark Riebling \nSummary \nThe heart-pounding history of how Pope Pius XII — often labeled “Hitler’s Pope” — was in fact an anti-Nazi spymaster\, plotting against the Third Reich during World War II. \nClub & Book Discussion Leader: Ray Brown (ray.e.brown@sbcglobal.net) \nFormat: Lunch & Socialize @ 12pm; book discussion follows. \nRSVP (rowlettmm@aol.com) appreciated\, but not required. \nNo cost to participate apart from covering your own lunch order & obtaining books. \n August 19\n @\n12:00 pm\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n Meridian Hills Country Club\n\n7099 Spring Mill Rd\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46260\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n IHSI Book Club – July 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-august-2026/ LOCATION:Meridian Hills Country Club\, 7099 Spring Mill Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club,Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Rowlett":MAILTO:rowlettmm@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260916T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T145719 CREATED:20251013T013405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T013539Z UID:22358-1789560000-1789560000@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club - September 2026 DESCRIPTION:IHSI Book Club – September 2026\nSeptember 16th – The Longest Echo by Eoin Dempsey \nSummary \nAgainst the backdrop of WWII-ravaged Italy comes a powerful and emotional novel of love\, survival\, justice\, and second chances. \nClub & Book Discussion Leader: Ray Brown (ray.e.brown@sbcglobal.net) \nFormat: Lunch & Socialize @ 12pm; book discussion follows. \nRSVP (rowlettmm@aol.com) appreciated\, but not required. \nNo cost to participate apart from covering your own lunch order & obtaining books. \n September 16\n @\n12:00 pm\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n Meridian Hills Country Club\n\n7099 Spring Mill Rd\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46260\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n IHSI Book Club – August 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-september-2026/ LOCATION:Meridian Hills Country Club\, 7099 Spring Mill Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club,Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Rowlett":MAILTO:rowlettmm@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261021T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T145719 CREATED:20251013T013658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T013857Z UID:22363-1792584000-1792584000@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club - October 2026 DESCRIPTION:IHSI Book Club – October 2026\nOctober 21st – The Tartar Steppe by Dino Buzzeti \nSummary \nAn allegorical novel which reflects on the nature of time and human existence. It follows the life of a newly-qualified army lieutenant\, Giovanni Drogo\, as he heads off to his first posting at a gloomy fortress on the edge of the wilderness which guards the border against a long-dreaded invasion by Tartar forces. \nClub & Book Discussion Leader: Ray Brown (ray.e.brown@sbcglobal.net) \nFormat: Lunch & Socialize @ 12pm; book discussion follows. \nRSVP (rowlettmm@aol.com) appreciated\, but not required. \nNo cost to participate apart from covering your own lunch order & obtaining books. \n October 21\n @\n12:00 pm\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n Meridian Hills Country Club\n\n7099 Spring Mill Rd\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46260\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n IHSI Book Club – September 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-october-2026/ LOCATION:Meridian Hills Country Club\, 7099 Spring Mill Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club,Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Rowlett":MAILTO:rowlettmm@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261108T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261108T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T145719 CREATED:20260303T023903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T024213Z UID:22886-1794146400-1794146400@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:An Eye for Italy: Itineraries\, Photographs\, Memories DESCRIPTION:An Eye for Italy: Itineraries\, Photographs\, Memories\n Italian Heritage Society Lecture Series An Eye for Italy:   Itineraries\, Photographs\, MemoriesPresenter:  Jeffrey WaggonerNov 8\, 2026; 2pmLocation: Indianapolis Public Library\, Branch to be announced at a later date Beginning with a discussion of one effective strategy for adding historical depth to one’stravels in Italy\, this lecture features images from five trips to Italy (in 2002/2003\, 2004(2x)\, 2009\, and 2013). The images and the stories behind them will offer glimpses intoyesterday’s Italy and the memories that spending time in Italy inspires.\n November 8\n @\n2:00 pm\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n IHSI Book Club – October 2026 \n\n\n \n IHSI Book Club – November 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/an-eye-for-italy-itineraries-photographs-memories/ LOCATION:IN CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Free Event,Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261118T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T145719 CREATED:20251013T014006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T015151Z UID:22368-1795003200-1795003200@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club - November 2026 DESCRIPTION:IHSI Book Club – November 2026\nNovember 18th – The Gallery by John Horne Burns \nSummary \nSet in occupied Naples in 1944\, The Gallery takes its name from the Galleria Umberto\, a bombed-out arcade where everybody in town comes together in pursuit of food\, drink\, sex\, money\, and oblivion. A daring and enduring novel—one of the first to look directly at gay life in the military—The Gallery poignantly conveys the mixed feelings of the men and women who fought the war that made America a superpower. \nClub & Book Discussion Leader: Ray Brown (ray.e.brown@sbcglobal.net) \nFormat: Lunch & Socialize @ 12pm; book discussion follows. \nRSVP (rowlettmm@aol.com) appreciated\, but not required. \nNo cost to participate apart from covering your own lunch order & obtaining books. \n November 18\n @\n12:00 pm\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n Meridian Hills Country Club\n\n7099 Spring Mill Rd\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46260\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n IHSI Book Club – October 2026 \n\n\n \n IHSI Book Club – December 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-november-2026/ LOCATION:Meridian Hills Country Club\, 7099 Spring Mill Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club,Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Rowlett":MAILTO:rowlettmm@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261216T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T145719 CREATED:20251013T014251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T014419Z UID:22373-1797422400-1797422400@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club - December 2026 DESCRIPTION:IHSI Book Club – December 2026\nDecember 16th – I’ll Steal You Away by Niccolo Ammaniti \nSummary \nIschiano Scalo. A place where even the main road out to the nearest big town gives up after a couple of miles\, where escape from a life of boredom and emptiness is almost impossible. Forced into crimes he never wanted to commit\, Pietro reaches crisis point when his parents ignore his pleas for help and his schoolteacher turns her back on him – in desperation\, he reaches out for attention\, and finds instead a terrible revenge. Escape from Ischiano Scalo comes at a price. Life there will never be the same again. \nClub & Book Discussion Leader: Ray Brown (ray.e.brown@sbcglobal.net) \nFormat: Lunch & Socialize @ 12pm; book discussion follows. \nRSVP (rowlettmm@aol.com) appreciated\, but not required. \nNo cost to participate apart from covering your own lunch order & obtaining books. \n December 16\n @\n12:00 pm\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n Meridian Hills Country Club\n\n7099 Spring Mill Rd\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46260\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n IHSI Book Club – November 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-december-2026/ LOCATION:Meridian Hills Country Club\, 7099 Spring Mill Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club,Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Rowlett":MAILTO:rowlettmm@aol.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR