IHSI Lecture Series – First Day in America: Ellis Island
Lawrence Public Library 7898 Hague Rd, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesIHSI 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 StatesHoly 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 […]
Italian American Golf Tournament
Sarah Shank Golf Course 2601 S. Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis, United StatesThe 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 […]
Book Club – The House of the Medici: Its Rise and Fall by Christopher Hibbert
Anthony's Chophouse 201 W Main St, Carmel, IN, United StatesThe 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 […]
Italian Heritage Society Lecture Series – Dual Citizenship
Nora Library 8625 Guilford Avenue , Indianapolis, IN, United StatesItalian 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 […]
Lidia Matticchio Bastianich – private reception and cocktails at WFYI
Channel 20 WFYI Station 1630 North Meridian st., Indianapolis, IN, United StatesDear 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 […]
IHSI 30th Annual Chapel in the Meadow, Mass and Picnic
Chapel in the Meadow 3008 Old Hospital Road, Edinburgh, IN, United StatesItalian 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 […]
Indianapolis Italian History Walking Tour
Holy Rosary Catholic Church 520 Stevens Street, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesLed 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 […]
Book Club – Columbus, the Four Voyages, 1492-1504 by Laurence Bergreen
Indianapolis Museum of Art 4000 Michigan Road, indianapolis, IN, United StatesOctober 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 […]
IHSI Italian-American Heritage Month Dinner
The Willows on Westfield 6729 Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis, IN, United StatesUna 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. […]
