Pasquetta (2023)
2023-04-23 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Holy Rosary, Priori Hall, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
Join the
Italian Heritage Society of Indiana
for
PASQUETTA
UPDATE: Sunday April 23, 2023
(Due to inclement weather, we will be postponing one week)
We ask that each person bring a dish to share with the other members.
Bottles of water, plates, cups, and cutlery will be provided by the Society.
Here is a suggestion of what to bring by your last name:
A-H: Main dish (pasta, meat dish, etc…)
I-P: Side (veggies, fruit, salaad)
Q-Z: Appetizer / Dessert
Bring a lawn chair; there is a playground for children and a bocce court
This is a tradition enjoyed the day after Easter in Italy and is a national holiday there. Here, in Indiana, we meet the Sunday after Easter and hope you, your family, and friends can join us in this celebration. It’s a perfect way to meet new members and to catch up with friends.
For any questions, please contact Claudia Heck.
Happy Easter
Buona Pasqua

Wine Tasting Event
2023-04-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Total Wine – Noblesville, 13145 Levinson Ln, Noblesville, IN, 46060, United States
Take a journey through Italy as you taste up to 10 Italian wines and enjoy charcuterie. The sommelier will share information on the region of the wine’s origin and tasting notes.
This is a ticketed event. $35/person.

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IHSI Book Club – May 2023
2023-05-17 12:00 | Meridian Hills Country Club, 7099 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
May’s reading selection will be A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway.
Lunch begins at 12:00 noon.

IHSI Members Dinner - Matteo's
2023-06-01 18:00 | Matteo’s, 40 N. 10th Street, Noblesville, IN, 46060, United States
Join us for a four-course Italian Dinner with wine pairings!
Four-course Italian dinner with an Italian wine paired with each course. Dining outdoors (indoor dining available for inclement weather).
$95 per person – included dinner wine pairings, tip, and tax.
Registration begins May 11.

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2023 Spring Bocce League Tournament
2023-06-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Edna Balz Lacy Park, 700 Greer Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Join us for an introduction to the Italian Heritage Society Bocce League as the best teams from the IHSI League and Fletcher Place Neighborhood League engage in their annual Spring tournament.
Sandwiches and beer will be provided. Family and friends are welcome. Enjoy lunch on us and a spirited bocce comptition in the park. Bring a folding chair, if desired, as picnic tables are limited.

Holy Rosary Italian Street Festival
2023-06-09 17:00 - 23:00, 2023-06-10 17:00 - 23:00 | Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 520 Stevens Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Come see us as we celebrate all things Italian at the Holy Rosary Italian Street Festival!
Sponsored by Holy Rosary Catholic Church, the Italian Heritage Society supports this event with both a souvenier booth and by participating in the traditional, Italian procession on Saturday night.
If you’d like to volunteer at our booth, go to https://italianheritage.org/volunteer-for-2023/ and select “Street Festival.”

IHSI Book Club - June 2023
2023-06-21 12:00 | Iozzo’s Graden of Italy Restaurant, 946 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, United States
June’s reading selection will be Last Letters of Jacopo Ortiz by Ugo Foscolo.
Lunch begins at 12:00 noon.
UPDATE: The June meeting of the IHSI Book Club will take place at IHSI Corporate Member’s – Iozzo’s Garden of Italy Restaurant

2023 Pietro Ferri Italian-American Golf Tournament
2023-06-25 08:00 | Sarah Shank Golf Course, 2601 S. Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis, United States
Proceeds to benefit the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana’s Scholarship fund.
8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start – Four men/women Florida Scramble
$75/person – Fee includes golf, cart, prizes, dinner & drinks immediately following the outing. Catered dinner at Primo Banquet Hall.
Hole sponsorships are available! – $100/hole

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IHSI Book Club – July 2023
2023-07-19 12:00 | Vicino’s, 350 Massachusetts Ave, Suite 150, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
July’s reading selection will be The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani.
Lunch begins at 12:00 noon.
PLEASE NOTE THE UPDATED LOCATION BELOW

IHSI Book Club - August 2023
2023-08-16 12:00 | Meridian Hills Country Club, 7099 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
August’s reading selection will be Pictures from Italy by Charles Dickens.
Lunch begins at 12:00 noon.

2023 Chapel in the Meadow
2023-09-16 10:15 - 12:00 | Chapel in the Meadow, 3008 Old Hospital Road, Edinburgh, IN, 46124, United States
Italian POW Chapel in the Meadow at Camp Atterbury Join the IHSI for our Annual Celebration of Mass & Picnic During WWII, over 3,000 Italian POWs were housed at Camp Atterbury. In order to create a place to worship which reflected their own heritage and felt like home, some of these soldiers, who had been artisans and craftsmen back in Italy, got permission to use excess materials and their own ingenuity to create The Chapel in the Meadow. Today, we celebrate this legacy with an annual mass at the chapel. 10:15 a.m. Opening Ceremonies 11:00 a.m. Mass The celebrant will be Father Cesar. Father Cesar speaks Italian, having spent 5 years studying in Rome. Picnic follows Main dishes will be provided, as well as water to drink Please bring a side dish, salad, beverage or dessert to pitch in Mario Vian will chair the event. The mass at the chapel is always a poignant and solemn occasion followed by good camaraderie and good food. We hope you will make the drive to the Chapel and participate in this IHSI event, which has such a historic significance. Access to the Italian Chapel is: 65 South to the Edinburgh/Flatrock exit, and continue west on Indiana 252 through Edinburgh. Cross 31 and the road is called Old Hospital Rd., continue through to Camp Atterbury, passing the Atterbury Rock. Continuing west and following the signs to POW Chapel, you will turn right (north) on Stone Arch Road. A sign will be there that reads “EVENT” and leads to the Chapel Parking lot.

IHSI Book Club - September 2023
2023-09-20 11:30 - 12:00 | Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, indianapolis, IN, 46208, United States
September’s reading will be Raphael by Antonio Forcellino.
Lunch begins at 12:00 noon.
Change of location for September
Schedule
11:30am Lunch — Meet in The Cafe
Menu: https://discovernewfields.org/application/files/1216/7898/2278/IMA-2023-03_Spring_11x17.pdf
12:30pm Guided Tour of Italian Renaissance Art (No Charge/Free museum entry and Guided Tour
1:30pm Book discussion directly after tour
Note: Except for lunch, museum entry and the guided tour are free/no charge.
RSVP required: email rowlettmm@aol.com

IHSI 30th Anniversary Celebration
2023-10-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Capri Ristorante, 2602 Ruth Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46240, United States
30 years
of dedication to preserving, promoting and celebrating
Italian heritage in Indiana!
30th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, October 15, 2023 5:30 – 8:30 P.M.CAPRIItalian Restaurant2602 Ruth Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46240
A four-course Italian dinnerplusmusic, entertainment, door prizes and more
Members: $65/personNon-members: $75/person

Purchase your tickets by 10/10

IHSI Book Club - October 2023
2023-10-18 12:00 | Meridian Hills Country Club, 7099 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
October’s reading will be To the Heights by Brian Kennelly.
Lunch begins at 12:00 noon.

Vine & Table Wine Tasting Event
2023-11-08 18:00 | Vine and Table, 313 East Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN, 46032, United States
Take a journey through Italy as you taste several Italian wines and enjoy carcuterie. The sommelier will share information on the region of the wine’s origin and tasting notes.

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IHSI Book Club - November 2023
2023-11-15 12:00 | Meridian Hills Country Club, 7099 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
November’s reading will be Soldier of the Great War by Mark Helprin (pp. 1 – 451).
Lunch begins at 12:00 noon.

Italian Heritage Society of Indiana Festa di Natale 2023
2023-12-03 17:30 | Iaria’s Italian Restaurant, 317 S College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Join us for our Christmas Party!
Please join us to celebrate the Christmas Season at the IHSI annual 2023 Festa di Natale (Christmas Party) at Iaria’s, an Indianaplis Landmark that has been serving original family recipes since 1913!
The evening will begin with a variety of appetizers, followed by a buffet serving a large selection of their signature entrees. Finish the evening with a dessert table and coffee.
IHSI Scholarship Award Winners will be recognized and a cash bar will be available throughout the event.
Registration is required.
Ticket sales close at 12:00 noon EST on Wednesday, November 29th.

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IHSI Book Club - December 2023
2023-12-20 12:00 | Meridian Hills Country Club, 7099 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
December’s reading will be Soldier of the Great War by Mark Helprin (pp. 452 – 791).
Lunch begins at 12:00 noon.

IHSI Book Club - January 2024
2024-01-17 12:00 | Meridian Hills Country Club, 7099 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
January’s reading will be Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi.
Lunch begins at 12:00 noon.
Please RSVP to Marilyn Rowlett at rowlettmm@aol.com by Tuesday January 16th.

Special Event: Pasta Making Class with Chef Monica
2024-01-18 17:45 - 20:45 | The Nestle Inn, 637 N East St,, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Society board member, Carol Faenzi, has arranged for a cooking class for our members with her cousin, Monica Ricci, who lives in Rome.
Monica has given cooking classes in Indianapolis during previous visits. She also works with the great local restaurant Tinker Street to create special Italian menus for them.
Monica has mastered the traditional recipes of both the Tuscan and Roman kitchens and learned these firsthand from grandmothers of both regions – the best training possible!
The class will be limited to only 10 of our members.
The price of $120 will include all materials, ingredients, instruction, the recipes, and wine plus all the fun of making beautiful pasta together and enjoying a communal dinner.
The Nestle Inn Bed and Breakfast is located downtown near Mass Ave.
637 N. East Street
5:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Reserve your spot!
Purchase tickets here or Contact Carol Faenzi at Secretary@Italianheritage.org

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IHSI Book Club - February 2024
2024-02-21 12:00 | Meridian Hills Country Club, 7099 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
February’s reading will be Time of Indifference by Alberto Moravia.
Lunch begins at 12:00 noon.
Please RSVP to Marilyn Rowlett at rowlettmm@aol.com by Tuesday February 20th.

Italian Language, History, and Art Classes - Informational Gathering
2024-03-03 14:30 | Carmel Clay Public Library, 425 E. Main Street, Carmel, IN, 46032, United States
Join us on Sunday, March 3rd at 2:30p.m. at the Carmel Clay Public Library for an informational gathering to learn about an upcoming series of Italian Language, History, and Art classes. Francesca and Michael Seaman, professors at DePauw University and members of the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana, will present new cultural initiatives and interactive Italian language lessons that will bring you to the heart of Italy.
Unique in its style, Francesca and Michael weave language lessons with wine tastings, lectures on Italian artists and history. On March 3rd they will offer a little sample of their lessons. Come to this info session to connect with them, to tell them about your interests, discuss private or semi-private lessons and/or suggest possible cultural activities. We look forward to meeting you in person on March 3rd. Please RSVP and… A presto!

"Italians in Indy" Lecture - Marion County Historical Society
2024-03-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Indianapolis Central Library, 40 East St Clair Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
Italian Heritage Society’s own Ray Brown, as a member of the Marion County Historical Society, will lecture on this topic.
Register at attend.indypl.org

IHSI Book Club - March 2024
2024-03-20 12:00 - 14:30 | IN
March’s reading will be Light in the Piazza by Elizabeth Spencer.
Summary: An American woman and her daughter from North Carolina, travel to Florence and are smitten by the beauty and culture of the region but are conflicted with the moral dilemma it raises.
Lunch begins at 12:00 noon.
Please RSVP to Marilyn Rowlett at rowlettmm@aol.com by Tuesday March 19th.

Pasquetta (2024)
2024-04-07 | Edna Balz Lacy Park, 700 Greer Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Join the
Italian Heritage Society of Indiana
for
PASQUETTA
Sunday April 7, 2024
At: Lacy Park
Across from the Holy Rosary Church
520 Stevens Street
In the church Priori Hall, in case of inclement weather
1:30- 3:00 PM
We ask that each person bring a dish to share with the other members.
Bottles of water, plates, cups, & cutlery will be provided by the Society.
Here is a suggestion of what to bring by your last name
A-M- Appetizer or (veggies, fruit, salad)
N- Z- Desserts

Bring a lawn chair; there is a playground for children &
a Bocce court
This is a tradition enjoyed by Italians; in Italy the celebration takes place the day after Easter. We hope you; your family, and friends can join us in this celebration.
It is a perfect way to meet new members and to catch up with friends.
For any questions please contact: Claudia Heck at heckcc@aol.com
Or Mauvene Borton elan_vital928@hotmail.com
Happy Easter
Buona Pasqua

Italian Film Festival 2024
2024-04-13 14:30 - 2024-04-27 20:00 | IN
I Fratelli De Filippo
Saturday, April 13, 2024
2:30 PM
Butler University – Jordan Hall 141

Cento Domeniche
Saturday, April 13, 2024
6:00 PM
Butler University – Jordan Hall 141

Zamora
Friday, April 19, 2024
6:00 PM
Basile Auditorium, Herron School of Art

La Bella Estate
Saturday, April 20, 2024
3:30 PM
Kan-Kan – Theater 1 *

Rapito
Saturday, April 20, 2024
6:00 PM
Kan-Kan – Theater 1 *

Romeo e’ Giulietta
Sunday, April 21, 2024
2:00 PM
Basile Auditorium, Herron School of Art

Grazie Ragazzi
Sunday, April 21, 2024
4:00 PM
Basile Auditorium, Herron School of Art

Titina
Saturday, April 27, 2024
3:00 PM
Butler University – Jordan Hall 141

Perfetti Sconosciuti
Saturday, April 27, 2024
6:00 PM
Butler University – Jordan Hall 141

*NOTE: Kan-Kan events require an RSVP. Reserve your seat at https://kankanindy.com/films-events/
This event is presented by Italian Film Festival USA.
The Italian Heritage Society of Indiana is proud to be an annual sponsor.

IHSI Book Club - April 2024
2024-04-17 12:00 | Meridian Hills Country Club, 7099 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
April’s reading will be Conversations in Sicily by Elio Vittorini.
Silvestro Ferrauto is a typographer who has long since left his home in Sicily and is now living and working in Milan. He receives a letter from his father who tells him that he has left his mother and is living with another woman. Silvestro decides to immediately leave for Sicily to see his mother.
Lunch begins at 12:00 noon.
Please RSVP to Marilyn Rowlett at rowlettmm@aol.com by Tuesday, April 16th.

IHSI Lecture Series – “An Introduction to the 18th Century Grand Tour of Italy" - Dr. Michael Seaman
2024-04-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Glendale Library, 3660 East 62nd St, Indianapolis, IN, 46220, United States
Portrait of the young John Talbot,later 1st Earl of Talbot, on the Grand Tour of Italy.by Pompeo Baton, 1773, J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

We are pleased to announce that the Lecture Series will continue in 2024, and the first lecture is now scheduled.
An Introduction to the 18th Century Grand Tour of Italy
Presenter: Dr. Michael Seaman, Professor of Classical Studies and Italian Studies, DePauw University
Summary of Lecture
Beginning in the late 17th century and continuing for over 200 years, British aristocrats undertook what was later termed the Grand Tour of Italy. Young British gentry traveled to Italy in search of the foundations of Western Civilization, taking in the history, art, and culture of the Bel Paese. In this talk, Dr. Michael Seaman will give an overview of the Grand Tour. Topics explored include: Why did Britain’s elite undertake the Grand Tour? What cities were included in the typical itinerary and why? What did traveling through Italy in the 18th century entail? Prof. Seaman and his wife, Prof. Francesca Seaman, who Directs the Italian Studies Program at DePauw, together organize academic tours of Italy with their tour agency, Historia World Travel.
Due to limited space , RSVP’s will be required for this lecture.
We hope you can join us for this enlightening lecture by Dr. Seaman.
Please notify us of your attendance by contacting Susan Santore Lew by April 20 (email and phone below).

IHSI Book Club - May 2024
2024-05-15 12:00 - 14:30 | Meridian Hills Country Club, 7099 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
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IHSI Book Club – May 2024
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Join the IHSI book club group on May 15th at Meridian Hills Country Club located at 7099 Spring Mill Rd., Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 for lunch on your own and a discussion of this month’s selection.
Event: IHSI Book Club Luncheon and Discussion
Host: Ray Brown & Marilyn Rowlett
Date & Time: May 15th 12:00-2:30 EDT
Location: Meridian Hills Country Club located at 7099 Spring Mill Rd., Indianapolis, Indiana 46260
RSVP to Marilyn Rowlett at rowlettmm@aol.com by Tuesday May 14th.
Book Club Selection: The Watch by Carlo Levi
Synopsis:
The year is 1948, the main character works for a newspaper in Rome, his friends and family and partisan comrades are all trying to get by and make do.
The watch of the title was given to the hero by his father; it’s broken, he thinks of fixing it, then wonders if it would be cheaper to buy a new, modern watch. Around him people are forever talking, looking for jobs, wasting time in cafes, grumbling about big business, the church, conservative politicians.
The hero is summoned to Naples to visit the sickbed of a favorite uncle. The trip south is dangerous and difficult, along ruined roads through country infested by bandits. The passengers are crowded, they complain and tell stories, all have suffered, none has given up hope.

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