IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte Christopher Bungard, Professor of Classics - Department of History, Anthropology, and ClassicsButler UniversitySunday, October 5, 20252pmFort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis, IN 46216This talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through […]
The Italian Heritage Society together with theCarmel-Cortona Sister City CommitteeInvite you to join us for aDelectable Tuscan DinnerandA Celebration of Italian Heritage MonthWhere: Cortona’s Italian Cuisine and Wine Bar209 S. Main St, Fortville, IN 46060When: Thursday, Oct 9, 2025; 6:00 pmPrice: $85 per person (includes tax and gratuity)What: Private, chef-curated Italian dinner, 2 glasses of […]
Classical Architecture in Indianapolis SAVE THE DATEMonday, November 10, 2025Indiana Landmarks, 1201 Central Avenue5:30 Doors Open6:00 P.M. Lecture6:50 Book SigningsClassical Architecture in Indianapolis is sponsored by Indiana Landmarks. Registration tickets can be purchased at https://www.indianalandmarks.org/event/ or by calling 317-639-4534 for in-person and Zoom participation. Admission for Indiana Landmarks members is free. Copies of Volume 2 of Architecture in Indianapolis, […]
Festa di Natale 2025 Please join us for our annual Christmas celebrationWhere: Iaria’s Italian Restaurant, 317 S College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202When: December 7, 2025Time: 5pm- 8pmWe will enjoy a delectable Italian dinner at Indianapolis’ landmark restaurant, Iaria’s Italian Restaurant. Iaria’s has been family owned and operated since 1913, […]
IHSI Book Club – January 2026 January 21st - The Prince by Niccolo MachiavelliSummaryWith 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.Club & […]
Italian Carnevale Sunday, February 8th, Elisa & Paola are hosting a Carnevale pitch-in party for anyone who'd like to attend, bring a dish and optionally come in costume. Children and adults come in costume! For more information click on the link below. Registration is required to meet fire code capacity. Italian Carnevale! Mardi Gras! RSVP […]
Speaker Series: Italian Mardi Gras Sunday, 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 […]
IHSI Book Club – February 2026 February 18th - Hope: The Autobiography by Pope FrancisSummaryPope 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 […]
IHSI Book Club – March 2026 March 18th - Spartacus by Aldo SchiavoneSummarySchiavone 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 […]
Libiamo! In honor of over 50 years of opera tradition in our great city, Indianapolis Opera, in partnership with the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana, debuts an all-new fundraising event celebrating music, design, & culinary artistry. Join us for a curated night of gourmet Italian cuisine, fine wine, glamorous fashion, and transcendent opera singing amid […]
