Book Club – Cambridge Street by Steven Decker

Iozzo's Graden of Italy Restaurant 946 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

An immigrant family’s story of Mobsters, murder and revenge in Chicago’s Roaring 20s. Available in paperback and Kindle. It is not available at the library.   WEDNESDAY, March 13 at Iozzo’s Garden of Italy Restaurant at 12:30 pm $20.00 per person, includes lunch. Cash preferred. To RSVP, contact Ray Brown at [email protected]

ST. JOSEPH TABLE DINNER

Matteo's 1351 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

ST. JOSEPH TABLE DINNER Why We Celebrate St. Joseph Day Even though St. Joseph played a prominent role in the early life of Jesus. He was not a highly venerated saint in much of Italy until the late middle ages. Today St. Joseph’s Day is celebrated all over the country, but more so in the […]

IHSI Cinema Sunday Series – La Dolce Vita

Matteo's 1351 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

La Dolce Vita (1960) 174 min; Comedy; Drama; NR The biggest hit from the most popular Italian filmmaker of all time. The film catapulted Federico Fellini to international mainstream success, ironically, by offering a damning critiques of the culture of stardom. A look at the darkness beneath the seductive lifestyles of Rome’s rich and glamorous, the film follows a notorious celebrity journalist during […]

Join us for Bocce court clean up day!!!

Edna Balz Lacy Park 700 Greer Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

This Saturday we will be cleaning up the bocce court in preparation for the new bocce season. IHSI is partnering with FPBL for a Bocce court clean up day. Lunch will be provided! Come out and help us get this bocce season started right!

Italian Film Festival USA

If you love award winning foreign films or just can't get enough of Italian culture then the Italian Film Festival is for you! The 15th installment of Italian films is sure to please. This year there are 7 original films showing from Friday 5th to Saturday 20th at IUPUI's Lilly Auditorium. For more information please […]

Book Club – The Miracles of Santo Fico by D. L. Martin

Napoli Villa Italian Restaurant 758 Main St, Beech Grove, IN, United States

A magical story of love...and miracles. After twenty years, Leo Pizzola has come back to Tuscan village of Santo Fico, still single and still looking for a way to get rich. The town is as poor as it was when Leo left, yet some things have changed. Perhaps what Santo Fico needs is a miracle. This novel sparkles with the Italian […]

Pasquetta

Edna Balz Lacy Park 700 Greer Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

In case of inclement weather it will be held at Priori Hall at the church. Each person attending is to bring a dish to share with other members. Beverages, plates and utensils will be provided by the Society. Bring lawn chairs, bocce, there is a playground for the children. Also accordionist Bob (Roberto) Klemm will play Italian music. […]

IHSI Lecture Series – First Day in America: Ellis Island

Lawrence Public Library 7898 Hague Rd, Indianapolis, IN, United States

IHSI Board Member and local author, Carol Faenzi will take us on a trip through the place where many of our ancestors passed into America. What did an immigrant experience during the first 24 hours? A fascinating walk through its history and photographs. Lawrence Public Library 7898 Hague Road Sunday, June 2, 2019 2:00 pm Refreshment served

35th Italian Street Festival

Holy Rosary Catholic Church 520 Stevens Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Holy Rosary presents this year's ethnic event of the summer! Come out to enjoy Live Music, Dancing, Amusement rides, and Italian food including; Fried Raviolli, Spaghetti, Antipasto Salad, Meatball & Sausage sandwiches, Breadsticks, Fettuccine Alfredo, Bruschetta, Italian Sausage, Pizza, Meat Tortellini, Tiramisu, Cannolis, Cheesecake,and Italian Wines. Follow this link to Learn More This is one […]

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