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June 2019
Italian American Golf Tournament
The IHSI Scholarship Golf Tournament will be on Sunday, June 23 at Sarah Shank Golf Course. Matt Iaria and David Page have organized this ongoing event. We need individual or businesses to sponsor each of the 18 holes for $100 each. So please contact Matt at 317-443-5335 to sponsor one of the holes and to play in the tournament, Grazie. The application for registering can be found here. The form must be printed out and given to either Matt or…
Find out more »August 2019
Book Club – The House of the Medici: Its Rise and Fall by Christopher Hibbert
The Medici family first attained wealth and political power in Florence in the 13th century through its success in commerce and banking. Beginning is 1434 with the rise to power of Cosimo de Medici, the family’s support of the arts and humanities made Florence into the cradle of the Renaissance. A must read. “A superb introduction to the history and arts created by one man’s greed." Join us at Anthony's Chophouse on August 7th at noon to dive into…
Find out more »Italian Heritage Society Lecture Series – Dual Citizenship
Italian Heritage Society Lecture Series Back By Popular Demand! Obtaining Dual Citizenship: What You Need to Know! Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Nora Library 2:00-4:00 pm Always Free - No RSVP required. IHSI member Marlene Adami walk us through the complex process of applying for Italian Citizenship. This is not to be missed if you are wondering if you qualify and how to begin.
Find out more »Lidia Matticchio Bastianich – private reception and cocktails at WFYI
Dear Members and 'future members' of the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana, IHSI would like to personally invite you to our fundraising event. A reception to meet Lidia Bastianich. Lidia will be at the WFYI PBS studios at which she will be taping an interview for WFYI. Afterwards she will be the guest at a reception in her honor that will be hosted by our IHSI and WFYI. This event is a fundraiser for our organization and we thank all…
Find out more »September 2019
IHSI 30th Annual Chapel in the Meadow, Mass and Picnic
Italian POW Chapel in the Meadow at Camp Atterbury Collage of 2018 Reunion Join IHSI for 30th Annual Celebration of Mass & Picnic 11:00 a.m. Presentation of Colors Ceremony and Mass The Picnic will follow nearby, bocce and games are planned. Members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. A main pasta dish will be provided, as well as water, plates, napkins, cutlery. Mario Vian will chair the event. The mass at the chapel is…
Find out more »October 2019
Indianapolis Italian History Walking Tour
Led by Ray E. Brown Jr., this 2-mile walking tour explores the history of Italian legacy of the near southeast area of Indianapolis. The tour will start at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, which has been the heart of Indianapolis' Italian community, the bocce courts at Lacey Park, and other historical places in the area. After the tour, we can gather at Iaria's Restaurant for lunch. Free to the public and suitable for all ages Park in one of the two…
Find out more »Book Club – Columbus, the Four Voyages, 1492-1504 by Laurence Bergreen
October is Italian American Heritage month, so we will read a new biography of Christopher Columbus’ legacy, which is being hotly debated. Our reading this book will bring about interesting discussions as we learn of actual circumstances and the consequences that befell Columbus during his four voyages to the American continent. Book: Columbus, the Four Voyages, 1492-1504 Author: Laurence Bergreen When: Wednesday, October 16, 12:30 pm Where: Indianapolis Museum of Art (Newfields) He was a self-promoting and ambitious entrepreneur. He…
Find out more »IHSI Italian-American Heritage Month Dinner
Una Serata Italiana An Italian Evening, of delicious food, conviviality, music and pride in our heritage! And . . . a special visit from Chris Columbus!! Wednesday, October 23, 5:00 p.m. The Willows on Westfield, 6729 Westfield Blvd. We cordially invite our new members to meet and share the camaraderie of our amicable Society. Members . . . $35 Non-members . . . $45 Please make your reservations by Saturday, October 19. To purchase and reserve your seats click…
Find out more »November 2019
43rd Indy International Festival
It is time for the 43rd INDY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Date: November 7, 8, 9, 2019 Where: Indiana State Fairground Blue Ribbon Building Hours: Thursday, November 7, 2019 9 am-5 pm Friday, November 8, 2019 9 am-9 pm Saturday, November 9, 2019 9 am-8 pm Theme: Food and Games around the world Set up is on Wednesday, November 6th in the afternoon This year’s theme of FOOD should be of particular interest to all the members of the Italian Heritage Society…
Find out more »Italian Heritage Society Lecture Series – Guy Tedesco artist, sculptor, designer
IHSI Member, Guy Tedesco lives and works in southern Indiana, near Louisville, KY. His art works in bronze and diverse design projects have taken him to international destinations as well as locally and nationally. A son of an Italian POW, you may have met Guy at our annual celebration at Camp Atterbury. Join Guy as he shares with us his fascinating artistic journey. Know someone who might want to deliver a lecture? Contact us and let us know. We pay…
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