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: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:20260329T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260329T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051303 CREATED:20250829T165929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T170415Z UID:22196-1774810800-1774810800@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:The Three Italian Tenors DESCRIPTION:The Three Italian Tenors\n\n \n Italian Heritage Society Members Exclusive Invitation\nDirect from Rome\nItalian Musica Amore!\nThe Three Italian Tenors’ program\, Italia Musica Amore\, is a unique tribute to Italian song and aria\, saluting the tradition of great Italian tenors such as Luciano Pavarotti\, Andrea Bocelli\, Mario Lanza and Enrico Caruso. This exhilarating and unique musical event features original arrangements of universally loved Italian song and tenor arias\, presenting memorable melodies and themes in a stunning program filled with nostalgia and memorable classics. \nNOTE: To avoid the service fee\, you can purchase directly from the box office. \nReserve Early and Claim Your Discount\nUse Discount Code: Tenors2026 to Receive a 20% Discount from Ticket Price! \nSunday\, March 29\, 2026 7pm \nThe Palladium/Carmel\, Indiana\n1 Carter Green\nCarmel\, IN 46032 \n\nReserve Your Tickets Today!\n \nWebsite:\nhttps://italianheritage.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0ac90a11dcce345536b15b6b3&id=0281c02363&e=5c810c5d99\nMarch 29\n@\n7:00 pm\n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\nThe Palladium\n1 Carter Green \nCarmel\,\nIN\n46032\nUnited States\n+ Google Map \n  \n\n \n\n\n\nItalian Christmas Party \n\nHistoria World Travel 2026 Tour: Splendors of Naples and the Amalfi URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/the-three-italian-tenors/ LOCATION:The Palladium\, 1 Carter Green\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTSTAMP:20260406T051303 CREATED:20260127T232002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T170443Z UID:22769-1775865600-1780185599@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Beginner Italian Language Classes (Group 1\, Carmel Library) DESCRIPTION:Beginner Italian Language Classes (Group 1\, Carmel Library)\nSaturdays April 11th – May 30th – 9:15am-10:45am  \nBeginner Italian Language Classes (Group 1) @ Carmel Library (map below) \nPlease click the button below for the registration form. \n \n Beginner Italian Language Class Registration\n \n April 11\n –\n May 30\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 The Three Italian Tenors \n\n\n \n IHSI Book Club – April 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/italian-language-classes-2026/ LOCATION:Carmel Clay Public Library\, 55 4th Avenue SE\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Lucchi-Riester":MAILTO:elyluc25@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTSTAMP:20260406T051303 CREATED:20260127T232554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T170559Z UID:22775-1775865600-1780185599@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Beginner Italian Language Classes (Group 2\, Nora Library) DESCRIPTION:Beginner Italian Language Classes (Group 2\, Nora Library)\nSaturdays April 11th – May 30th – 11:15am-12:45pm  \nBeginner Italian Language Classes (Group 2) @ Nora Library (map below) \nPlease click the button below for the registration form. \n \n Beginner Italian Language Class Registration\n \n April 11\n –\n May 30\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 Nora Library\n\n 8625 Guilford Avenue\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46240\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n 317-275-4470 \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n The Three Italian Tenors \n\n\n \n IHSI Book Club – April 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/beginner-italian-language-classes-2026/ LOCATION:Nora Library\, 8625 Guilford Avenue \, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46240\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Lucchi-Riester":MAILTO:elyluc25@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260415T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051303 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:20260406T051303 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;VALUE=DATE:20260427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428 DTSTAMP:20260406T051303 CREATED:20260314T163059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T164945Z UID:22900-1777248000-1777334399@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Joe Giacoletti IHSI Bocce League DESCRIPTION:Joe Giacoletti IHSI Bocce League\nThe Italian Heritage Society of Indiana Bocce Committee invites you to enter a team for a 7-week bocce schedule.  League play begins April 27/28 through June 15/16 with the tournament scheduled for Saturday June 20th.   Games are held at Lacy Park\, at Greer & McCarty Streets. \nPlease click the link below to apply to join the league: \nhttps://italianheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-Spring-Bocce-League-Letter-application.doc \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 Edna Balz Lacy Park\n\n700 Greer Street\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Pasquetta Pitch-In Picnic – 2026 \n\n\n \n IHSI Book Club – May 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/joe-giacoletti-ihsi-bocce-league/ LOCATION:Edna Balz Lacy Park\, 700 Greer Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, United States CATEGORIES:Bocce END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260520T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051303 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;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTSTAMP:20260406T051303 CREATED:20250823T221733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T221812Z UID:22181-1779667200-1780271999@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Historia World Travel 2026 Tour: Splendors of Naples and the Amalfi DESCRIPTION:Historia World Travel 2026 Tour: Splendors of Naples and the Amalfi\n    TOUR OVERVIEW \n\nExperience the history and charm of southern Italy. Travel to the Italian region of Campania in luxury along a historical itinerary with two DePauw University professors of Classical and Italian history and culture\, Michael and Francesca Seaman. Long considered one of Italy’s most beautiful regions\, Campania has captivated travelers since Antiquity for its stunning landscapes\, vibrant culture\, and world-renowned cuisine. The area offers spectacular natural beauty and magnificent history and art. Tour eight celebrated cities\, including four UNESCO World Heritage Sites known for their outstanding value to humanity. Travel to historic cities\, such as Naples\, the Roman city of Pompeii\, and the ancient Greek city-state Paestum\, Stoll through picturesque towns of breathtaking beauty\, like Amalfi\, Positano\, and Vietri sul Mare\, known for its colorful Maiolica ceramics. We’ll also visit the majestic island of Capri\, home to Roman emperors and famous artists\, writers\, and actors. Stay exclusively in five-star hotels located along the coast in both Sorrento and Naples. Explore this fascinating region with two expert academics who have been professors of Italian history\, culture\, and literature at DePauw University for over 20 years. \n\nWRITE TO FRANCESCA@HISTORIAWORLDTRAVEL.COM FOR FURTHER DETAILS OR CALL 765 247 8759 DATES AND COST \nWhen: May 25-31\, 2026 (7 days\, 6 nights)Cost: $5\,795 per person\, double occupancyAll breakfasts\, two lunches\, and four memorable dinners includedAll tips for maids\, porters\, drivers\, and guides includedReserve a place by September 1st and receive a $200 discount per person ($400 discount per couple)Cost per person\, double occupancy with discount: $5\,595Single occupancy is limited – Please inquire for single occupancy reservationsAcademic Lecture Series included: Five 90-Minute lectures on related topics (monthly January – May) \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 Italy\n\n Italy\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Italian Christmas Party URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/historia-world-travel-2026-tour-splendors-of-naples-and-the-amalfi/ LOCATION:Italy\, Italy ORGANIZER;CN="Michael and Francesca Seaman":MAILTO:francesca@historiaworldtravel.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTSTAMP:20260406T051303 CREATED:20260127T222802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T170217Z UID:22747-1781481600-1781913599@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Italian Summer Camp Week 1 DESCRIPTION:Italian Summer Camp Week 1\nAge: 6-9 – mornings 10am-1pmAge: 10-12 – afternoons 2-5 pm \nMin 6 – max 10 campers – first come first serve basis \nLocation: Carmel Clay Public Library \nInformation and Registration Link \nQuestions? Contact Elisaelyluc25@gmail.com \n June 15\n –\n June 19\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 Historia World Travel 2026 Tour: Splendors of Naples and the Amalfi \n\n\n \n IHSI Book Club – June 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/italian-summer-camp-2026/ LOCATION:Carmel Clay Public Library\, 55 4th Avenue SE\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Lucchi-Riester":MAILTO:elyluc25@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260617T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260617T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051303 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;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTSTAMP:20260406T051303 CREATED:20260127T222905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T170259Z UID:22749-1782086400-1782518399@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Italian Summer Camp Week 2 DESCRIPTION:Italian Summer Camp Week 2\nAge: 6-9 – mornings 10am-1pmAge: 10-12 – afternoons 2-5 pm \nMin 6 – max 10 campers – first come first serve basis \nLocation: Carmel Clay Public Library \nInformation and Registration Link \nQuestions? Contact Elisaelyluc25@gmail.com \n June 22\n –\n June 26\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 IHSI Book Club – June 2026 \n\n\n \n IHSI Book Club – July 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/italian-summer-camp-2026-2/ LOCATION:Carmel Clay Public Library\, 55 4th Avenue SE\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260628T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260628T080000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051303 CREATED:20260323T144900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T005623Z UID:22934-1782633600-1782633600@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:2026 Pete Ferri & David Page Italian-American Golf Outing DESCRIPTION:2026 Pete Ferri & David Page Italian-American Golf Outing\nPlease click this link to the event flyer for details: \n2026 Italian-American Golf Outing \nJune 28\n@\n8:00 am\n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\nSarah Shank Golf Course\n2601 S. Keystone Avenue \nIndianapolis\,\nUnited States \n+ Google Map \n  \n\n \n\n\n\nItalian Summer Camp Week 2 \n\nIHSI Book Club – July 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/2026-pete-ferri-david-page-italian-american-golf-outing/ LOCATION:Sarah Shank Golf Course\, 2601 S. Keystone Avenue\, Indianapolis\, United States CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260715T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260715T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T051303 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:20260406T051303 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:20260406T051303 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:20260406T051303 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:20260406T051303 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:20260406T051303 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:20260406T051303 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