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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20240918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240918T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20240912T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T154458Z UID:21015-1726660800-1726669800@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club – September 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join the IHSI book club group on August 21st 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. \n\nEvent: IHSI Book Club Luncheon and Discussion \nHost: Marilyn Rowlett \nDate & Time: September 18 12:00-2:30 EDT \nLocation: Meridian Hills Country Club located at 7099 Spring Mill Rd.\, Indianapolis\, Indiana 46260 \nRSVP to Marilyn Rowlett at rowlettmm@aol.com. \n\nSeptember Book: Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri \nSummary: Exuberance and dread\, attachment and estrangement: in this novel\, Jhumpa Lahiri stretches her themes to the limit. In the arc of one year\, an unnamed narrator in an unnamed city\, in the middle of her life’s journey\, realizes that she’s lost her way. The city she calls home acts as a companion and interlocutor: traversing the streets around her house\, and in parks\, piazzas\, museums\, stores\, and coffee bars\, she feels less alone. URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-september-2024/ LOCATION:Meridian Hills Country Club\, 7099 Spring Mill Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://italianheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IHSI_book_club.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Rowlett":MAILTO:rowlettmm@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240922T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20240912T133656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T133656Z UID:21013-1726999200-1726999200@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Our Lady’s Chapel in the Meadow DESCRIPTION:Please join us! \nOur Lady’s Chapel in the Meadow\, Camp Atterbury\, Indiana\, Memorial\, \nMass and Pitch in Picnic \nCeremonies will begin at 10 a.m.\, with the posting of the colors by a military honor guard\, and singing of the National Anthem\, the Italian National Anthem\, followed by an introductory program. \nCatholic Mass will begin at 11 am\, at the historic Italian POW chapel grounds. \nThis 35th annual Mass will take place before the tiny chapel built in 1943 by Italian POWs in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. \nThe Camp Atterbury Memorial Association will host a pitch-in lunch at the Camp Atterbury Museum and Welcome Center\, immediately after the Mass. Lunch staples will be provided by Board Member Matthew Iaria of Iaria’s Restaurant in Indianapolis. Please bring a \ncovered dish\, salad\, or dessert. \nWorld War II military reenactors\, featuring Italian war memorabilia will be present. \nTo arrive at the Chapel in the Meadow\, please follow I-65 South to the Edinburgh/Flatrock Exit 76 and turn right to Edinburgh to follow signs for Indiana 252 through Edinburgh and onto Camp Atterbury and follow signs to the POW CHAPEL on Stone Arch Road. \nFor more information\, please contact Mario Vian 317-989-2040. URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/2024-our-ladys-chapel-in-the-meadow/ LOCATION:Chapel in the Meadow\, 3008 Old Hospital Road\, Edinburgh\, IN\, 46124\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Free Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://italianheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/POW-Chapel-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240922T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240922T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20240816T180131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T202948Z UID:20964-1727013600-1727020800@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:The Mysterious Etruscans and the Tuscan City of Cortona DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n The Mysterious Etruscans and the Tuscan City of Cortona\n September 22\n @\n2:00 pm\n –\n4:00 pm\n \nJoin us in celebrating Cortona\, Italy!\n  \nIn collaboration with the Carmel Cortona Sister City\, please join us for a fascinating talk by returning Dr. Michael Seaman on The Mysterious Etruscans.\nSunday\, September 22nd at the Carmel Library\, Community Room B from 2 – 4 p.m.\n \nThe Etruscans were master traders\, artisans\, and builders\, directly influencing the Romans before succumbing to them.  The Etruscans planted the first vines in Italy and their brilliant civilization while mysterious\, left behind remnants of their culture that endure 3\,000 years later. \n\nThe city of Cortona was an important Etruscan city in ancient times\, and still preserves its charming medieval character and Etruscan history.\nThe Society’s lectures are free and open to the public. Refreshments are served.\nDr. Michael Seaman is Associate Professor of Classical Studies and Italian Studies at DePauw University.\n\n Carmel Clay Public Library\n\n425 E. Main Street\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 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 An Evening of Wine and Charcuterie Tasting featuring wines from the Tuscany region of Italy URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/the-italian-heritage-society-lecture-series-2024/ LOCATION:Carmel Clay Public Library\, 425 E. Main Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Santore Lew":MAILTO:susan.lew27@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241019T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241019T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20240927T214005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T003929Z UID:21120-1729342800-1729350000@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:“Boo-cce” Ball DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us on October 19th at 1:00 P.M. at Edna\nLacy Balz Park for Bocce and fun. Bring your\nown food\, snacks and adult beverages.\nWe will provide beverages and candy for the\nkids. Costumes are encouraged. URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/boo-cce-ball/ LOCATION:Edna Balz Lacy Park\, 700 Greer Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, United States CATEGORIES:Bocce,Free Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241027T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241027T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20240923T215835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T234359Z UID:21033-1730048400-1730059200@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Italian Heritage Month Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join Us!\nItalian Heritage Month Celebration \n(Columbus Day Observance) \nUNA SERATA ITALIANA\nPresented by the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana \nAn Italian Evening Offering Food\, Wine\, Music\, Fellowship\, and Pride in our Heritage! \nFeaturing Italian Musicians:  Sandro & Francesco \nSunday 10/27/24 \n5:00 – 8:00 pm \nAllison Mansion at Marian University \n3200 Cold Spring Road\, Indianapolis \nTickets: \nIHSI Members    –     $55/per person \nNon-Members    –    $65/per person \nRegister by 10/13/24 \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/italian-heritage-month-celebration/ LOCATION:Allison Mansion at Marian University\, 3200 Cold Spring Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46222\, United States CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241107T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241107T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20240926T005242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T012848Z UID:21051-1731002400-1731006000@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Italianate and Second Empire Architecture in Indianapolis DESCRIPTION:« All Events \nItalianate and Second Empire\nArchitecture in Indianapolis\nLecture and Book Signing\nSponsored by Indiana Landmarks \nNovember 7\n@\n6:00 pm\n–\n8:00 pm\n \nIndiana Landmarks Center\n1201 Central Avenue \n5:15 P.M.  Doors Open \n6:00 P.M.  Lecture \n6:45 P.M.  Book Signing \nPreservation consultant and architectural historian Dr. James Glass will trace the appearance and dominance in architectural fashions of the Italianate and Second Empire styles in Indianapolis from 1850 to 1880. \nBased on research and writing done for Volume 1 of his book\, Architecture in Indianapolis\, covering 1820-1900\, Dr. Glass will illustrate the profusion of Italianate style commercial buildings and residences that architects and builders constructed in the city. \nHe will also show how simultaneously the French Second Empire style found favor in impressive and often extravagant commercial and public buildings and residences.  The origins of both styles in European architecture and American pattern books will also be discussed and illustrated. \nAfter the presentation\, there will be an opportunity to purchase copies of Volume 1 of Architecture in Indianapolis\, 1820-1900 and have them signed by the author.  Both Volumes 1 and 2 (1900-1920) are being published by Indiana University Press with the key support of Indiana Landmarks. \nRegistration information will be available in late September for both in-person and Zoom participation.  Visit indianalandmarks.org \nIndiana Landmarks Center\n1201 Central Avenue \nIndianapolis\,\nIN\n46202\nUnited States\n+ Google Map \n  \nView Venue Website \n\n\n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n\n\n\nItalian Heritage Month Celebration URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/italianate-and-second-empire-architecture-in-indianapolis/ LOCATION:Indiana Landmarks Center\, 1201 Central Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241117T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20241025T113430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T113510Z UID:21193-1731855600-1731862800@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Indianapolis Opera - The Barber of Seville DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Indianapolis Opera – The Barber of Seville\n November 17\n @\n3:00 pm\n –\n5:00 pm\n \n \nThe Carmel Sister City Committee \nAnd \nThe Italian Heritage Society of IN \nInvite you to join us for a delightful Italian afternoon of conviviality \nby attending the Indianapolis Opera production of \nThe Barber of Seville by Giachino Rossini \nThe Barber of Seville\, or the Useless Precaution\, is the best-known comedic opera of the Italian repertoire. First performed over 200 years ago in Rome in 1816\, it has stood the test of time and has kept audiences enthralled. It is an opera buffa in two acts composed by Giachino Rossini with an Italian libretto by Cesare Sterbini. There is not one dull moment\, as Figaro the Barber\, Count Almaviva and his love interest\, Rosina\, conspire\, spy\, duel\, and create hilarious chaos with Rossini’s thrilling music advancing the story. Figaro! Figaro! Figaro! This is not to be missed!! It will be an Italian performance with English subtitles. \nSunday Nov.17; 3pm performance; The Tarkington Theatre \nDiscount tickets are available by using this link: \nhttps://thecenterpresents.org/tickets-events/events/2425/rental/indianapolis-opera-barber-of-seville/ \nPromo code: Cortona \nAfter the Opera\, we will travel to ROMA Ristorante\, 89 Veterans Way\, Carmel to share a lovely Italian dinner together at 6:30. Please RSVP to join us for dinner: Ed Plavchak at eplavchak@yahoo.com or 463-210-6139 \nQuestions??? Contact Susan Lew; susan.lew27@gmail.com; 3176910139 \nWe sincerely hope you can join us for this outstanding Italian afternoon of classical music and fine cuisine! \n\n The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts\n\n Carmel\,\n IN\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\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 Italianate and Second Empire Architecture in Indianapolis \n\n\n \n Italy Travel URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/indianapolis-opera-the-barber-of-seville/ LOCATION:The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts\, Carmel\, IN\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241208T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241208T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20241106T182814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T161621Z UID:21210-1733677200-1733677200@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Italian Heritage Society of Indiana Festa di Natale 2024 DESCRIPTION:Italian Heritage Society of Indiana Festa di Natale 2024\n December 8\n @\n5:00 pm\n \nPlease join us for our annual Christmas celebration\nWe will enjoy a delectable Italian dinner at Indianapolis’ landmark restaurant\, Iaria’s Italian Restaurant. Iaria’s has been family owned and operated since 1913\, and is currently run by the fourth-generation family members. Our meal will include appetizers dinner\, and dessert\, and will be family style dining of a pre-selected menu of Italian favorites. \nPrice? $50 per person; includes tax and gratuity \nCash bar \nEntertainment? The renowned Chad Brown will entertain us with his Sinatra style performance\, including Italian standards and Christmas music \nPresentation and installation of 2025 IHSI Board of Directors \nQuestions?? Contact Susan Santore Lew\, 317-691-0139; susan.lew27@gmail.com \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/2024-festa-di-natale/ LOCATION:Iaria’s Italian Restaurant\, 317 S College Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://italianheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/festa-natale.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Santore Lew":MAILTO:susan.lew27@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241218T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20241213T213713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T213713Z UID:21332-1734523200-1734532200@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club – December 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join the IHSI book club group on August 21st 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. \n\nEvent: IHSI Book Club Luncheon and Discussion \nHost: Marilyn Rowlett \nDate & Time: December 18 12:00-2:30 EDT \nLocation: Meridian Hills Country Club located at 7099 Spring Mill Rd.\, Indianapolis\, Indiana 46260 \nRSVP to Marilyn Rowlett at rowlettmm@aol.com. \n\nSeptember Book: Pleasure by Gabriele D’Annunzio\n \nSummary: Like Oscar Wilde’s Dorian Gray\, Andrea Sperelli lives his life as a work of art\, seeking beauty and flouting the rules of morality and social interaction along the way. In his aristocratic circles in Rome\, he is a serial seducer. But there are two women who command his special regard: the beautiful young widow Elena\, and the pure\, virgin-like Maria. In Andrea’s pursuit of the exalted heights of extreme pleasure\, he plays them against each other\, spinning a sadistic web of lust and deceit. URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-december-2024/ LOCATION:Meridian Hills Country Club\, 7099 Spring Mill Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://italianheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IHSI_book_club.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Rowlett":MAILTO:rowlettmm@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250112T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250112T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20241223T231035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T231903Z UID:21340-1736690400-1736690400@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Lecture Series – Pompeii DESCRIPTION:IHSI Lecture Series – Pompeii\n \nOur first lecture in 2025 will be presented by fellow Society member and local author\, Sandra Hurt. \nAuthor of the historical novel\, Priestess of Pompeii\, Sandra Hurt has made many research trips to Italy and Greece which has allowed her to work with art historians and archaeologists\, giving her a rich education and love for the ancient world. \nHer lecture\, “Pompeii: Past\, Present\, and Future” will be both an informative and visual journey! \nWhen:  Sunday\, January 12 at 2:00 p.m. \nWhere:  The Glendale Library \nNo RSVP necessary. \nAlways free and open to the public. \nQ&A will follow the talk. \nRefreshments will be served. URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-lecture-series-pompeii/ LOCATION:Glendale Library\, 3660 East 62nd St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46220\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Free Event,Lecture Series ORGANIZER;CN="Carol Faenzi":MAILTO:secretary@italianheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250211T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250211T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20250211T173501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T173501Z UID:21477-1739260800-1739293200@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club – February 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join the IHSI book club group on August 21st 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. \n\nEvent: IHSI Book Club Luncheon and Discussion \nHost: Marilyn Rowlett \nDate & Time: February 26th 12:00-2:30 EDT \nLocation: Meridian Hills Country Club located at 7099 Spring Mill Rd.\, Indianapolis\, Indiana 46260 \nRSVP to Marilyn Rowlett at rowlettmm@aol.com. \n\nSeptember Book: The Dante Game by Jane Langton\n \nSummary: In Florence\, scholar/sleuth Homer Kelly must foil a plot to kill the Pope in a “voluptuously detailed” mystery in which Langton’s “exuberant wit runs riot” (The New York Times Book Review). URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-february-2025/ LOCATION:IN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250330T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250330T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20250202T190020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T002216Z UID:21407-1743343200-1743350400@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Lecture Series - Introduction to Genetic Genealogy DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \nIHSI Lecture Series“Introduction to Genetic Genealogy”by Kate Penney Howard\nOur second lecture of the year will be presented by genetic genealogist\, Kate Penney Howard. Kate will be traveling to us from her home in Fort Wayne. Her specialties in the field of genealogy include brick wall work\, HighRoH\, and endogamy. Kate has presented her lectures at Rootstech; East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference; and the International Congress on Medieval Studies\, with new speaking engagements in 2025 to include the Ohio Genealogy Society. Additionally\, she has presented at local libraries and genealogical society gatherings. \nPlease join Kate for her lecture\, “Introduction to Genetic Genealogy” as she gives us an overview of genetic genealogy\, how it works\, and how you can use it to advance your own genealogical work. Kate will provide several case studies including an Italian one to share some tips and tricks to help you along your journey. \nThis is not to be missed for anyone interested in studying their family origins and history\, and tracing ancestry through genealogy\, the science of studying family history. \nWhen: Sunday\, March 30 at 2:00 pm \nWhere: The Glendale Library; 3660 E 62nd St\, Indianapolis\, IN 46220 \nNo RSVP necessary \nAlways free and open to the public \nQ&A will follow the lecture \nLight refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n\n Date & Time:\n March 30\n @\n2:00 pm\n –\n4:00 pm \n\n Glendale Library\n\n3660 East 62nd St\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46220\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n (317) 275-4410 \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n IHSI Lecture Series – Pompeii \n\n\n \n Anthony Nunziata at Hendricks Live URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-lecture-series-introduction-to-genetic-genealogy/ LOCATION:Glendale Library\, 3660 East 62nd St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46220\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Santore Lew":MAILTO:susan.lew27@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250411T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250412T000000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20250411T174836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T174946Z UID:21629-1744329600-1744416000@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Italian Film Festival DESCRIPTION:Italian Film Festival\nPlease see details in the following flyer: \n \n April 11\n –\n April 12\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 Basile Auditorium\, Herron School of Art\n\n735 W. New York St.\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46202\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n IHSI Lecture Series – Introduction to Genetic Genealogy \n\n\n \n Anthony Nunziata at Hendricks Live URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/italian-film-festival/ LOCATION:Basile Auditorium\, Herron School of Art\, 735 W. New York St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States CATEGORIES:Film,Free Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250411T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250411T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20250202T223358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T003309Z UID:21418-1744401600-1744401600@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Anthony Nunziata at Hendricks Live DESCRIPTION:« All Events \nAnthony Nunziata at Hendricks Live\nPlease see the following page for details on this concert: \nAnthony Nunziata: Bocelli & Beyond \n \nDate & Time:\nApril 11\n@\n8:00 pm\n–\n10:00 pm \nHendricks Live\n200 W. Main St. \nPlainfield\,\nIN\n46168\nUnited States\n+ Google Map \n  \nView Venue Website \n\n \n\n\n\nIHSI Lecture Series – Introduction to Genetic Genealogy \n\nItaly Travel URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/anthony-nunziata-at-hendricks-live/ LOCATION:Hendricks Live\, 200 W. Main St.\, Plainfield\, IN\, 46168\, United States CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250427T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250427T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20250324T002003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T140518Z UID:21555-1745755200-1745762400@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Pasquetta Picnic and Raffle DESCRIPTION:Pasquetta Picnic and Raffle\nCelebrate Pasquetta—An Easter Tradition of Joy\, Food\, and Friendship!\nEaster may soon pass\, but the celebration continues! Join the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana for our Italian Pasquetta Picnic & Raffle on Sunday\, April 27\, 2025\, at 12:00 PM\, at Holliday Park. We’ll be gathering near the playground area—just follow the laughter and delicious aromas! \nPasquetta\, or Little Easter\, is a cherished Italian tradition where friends and family come together to enjoy the fresh air\, share a meal\, and celebrate the joys of spring. So\, bring your loved ones\, a dish to share\, your favorite drinks\, and blankets or lawn chairs for a relaxing day in true Italian style! \nDetails \n\nHolliday Park (6363 Spring Mill Road\, Indianapolis\, IN 46260) – map below\nA festive post-Easter picnic beginning at 12:00 PM\nA basket raffle at 1:30 PM—hop into the fun for a chance to win!\n\nAfter the Easter feasts and celebrations\, Pasquetta is the perfect way to keep the spirit alive with good food\, great company\, and a joyful afternoon in the park. Let’s make new memories together! \nBe sure to RSVP here (or evite link below)! \nWe can’t wait to see you there—Buona Pasquetta! \n\n Website:\n https://evite.me/dVr9JPgJSB\n April 27\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 Anthony Nunziata at Hendricks Live \n\n\n \n Italy Travel URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/pasquetta-2025/ LOCATION:Holliday Park\, 6363 Spring Mill Rd.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Lucchi-Riester":MAILTO:elyluc25@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250619 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20240926T012220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T135646Z UID:21074-1749427200-1750291199@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Italy Travel DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Italy Travel\nBackstage Italy with the Indianapolis Opera \n June 9\, 2025\n –\n June 18\, 2025 \nRegarding any questions or additional details\, please contact the organizer listed below or call the Indianapolis Opera at 317-283-3531 and ask for Tiesha or Patricia. \n\n Organizer\n\n Alfred Savia\n\n \n 812-760-1641 \n \nView Organizer Website \n\n \n conductor@indyopera.org \n \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 Italianate and Second Empire Architecture in Indianapolis URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/italy-travel/ LOCATION:Multiple Cities\, Italy ORGANIZER;CN="Alfred Savia":MAILTO:conductor@indyopera.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250619T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250619T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20250519T151706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T152145Z UID:21765-1750356000-1750356000@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Una Serata in Piemonte - Wine Tasting DESCRIPTION:Una Serata in Piemonte – Wine Tasting\n \nThe Italian Heritage Society of Indianain partnership withJoe’s Butcher Shop of CarmelInvite you to join us forUna Serata in Piemonte (An Evening in Piedmont) \nWe will explore this region of Italy known for its diverse landscape\, rich history and renowned wine production and delve into its significant role in Italian history. \nFeaturing wine sampling selections from the Piedmont area paired with regionally inspired appetizers \nThe evening will include sampling of Piedmont variety wines (3 white\, 3 red) as well asA 3-course shared tasting menu of Piedmont delicacies \nWine tasting will be led by Andrea Seib with B-Side Selections \nWhen: Thursday\, June 19\, 2025; 6pmWhere: Joe’s Butcher Shop; 111 West Main St\, Carmel INTickets: $50 IHSI members; $55 non-members \nWine for purchase following the event at discounted prices \nLimited space available. \n \n Reserve Your Spot Today!\n \n\n Joe’s Butcher Shop and Fish Market\n\n111 W Main St\n \n Carmel\,\n 46032\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n View Venue Website URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/2025-una-serata-in-piemonte/ LOCATION:Joe’s Butcher Shop and Fish Market\, 111 W Main St\, Carmel\, 46032\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Santore Lew":MAILTO:susan.lew27@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250622T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250622T080000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20250411T000234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T000534Z UID:21610-1750579200-1750579200@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Italian American Golf Outing DESCRIPTION:2025 Pete Ferri and David Page\nItalian American Golf Outing\nPlease see the link below for details. \nIHS Golf Outing 2025 \nJune 22\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\nItaly Travel \n\nIHSI Lecture Series – Down in the Delta: Race Relations between African and Italian Americans in Mississippi\, 1880-1940 by Charlene J. Fletcher\, Ph.D. URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/italian-american-golf-outing/ LOCATION:Sarah Shank Golf Course\, 2601 S. Keystone Avenue\, Indianapolis\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250714T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250718T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20250526T152351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T180026Z UID:21809-1752487200-1752858000@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Italian Summer Camp DESCRIPTION:Italian Summer Camp\nENROLLMENT OPEN!  Fill out the form: Estate Italiana! \nItalian language and culture through arts\, crafts\, cuisine\, music\, geography\, theater\, dance\, and so much more! More info in the online form. \nRegistration is open –it closes July 12th\, 2025 or when FULL.  Final payment due by July 12th\, 2025. \nCost: $260 per week general public – $220 for children with IHSI family membership. \nSecure your spot: nonrefundable $35 deposit per week per child \nWHO: two age groups: \n\n    morning session 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: children age 6-9 y.o\n    afternoon session 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: children age 10-12 y.o.\n\nGROUPS: min 6 max 12 kids – first come first serve basis\nTHEME: ITALIAN SUMMER! \nJuly 14th -18th  – Italian summer at the beach! \nWHERE: Indy North side – Carmel Clay Public Library\, 55 4th Avenue SE\, Carmel\, IN  46032 \nMeet the teachers: AMI Montessori certified teacher and IHSI board member Suzette Vetrini & language professor and IHSI board member Elisa Lucchi-Riester. \nJuly 14\n@\n10:00 am\n–\nJuly 18\n@\n5:00 pm\n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\nCarmel Clay Public Library\n55 4th Avenue SE \nCarmel\,\nIN\n46032\nUnited States\n+ Google Map \n  \n\n \n\n\n\nItalian American Golf Outing \n\nIHSI Lecture Series – Down in the Delta: Race Relations between African and Italian Americans in Mississippi\, 1880-1940 by Charlene J. Fletcher\, Ph.D. URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/italian-summer-camp/ LOCATION:Carmel Clay Public Library\, 55 4th Avenue SE\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250824T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250824T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20250410T224656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T224745Z UID:21593-1756044000-1756044000@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Lecture Series - Down in the Delta: Race Relations between African and Italian Americans in Mississippi\, 1880-1940 by Charlene J. Fletcher\, Ph.D. DESCRIPTION:IHSI Lecture Series – Down in the Delta: Race Relations between African and Italian Americans in Mississippi\, 1880-1940 by Charlene J. Fletcher\, Ph.D.\nThis lecture will explore Italian migration and experiences in the Mississippi Delta between the late nineteenth and mid-twentieth centuries. It interrogates the Italian padrone system as a form of confinement and examines relationships between Italians and African Americans because of their shared proximity and experience in the rural Jim Crow South. \nDr. Fletcher is an Assistant Professor of History and Co-Director\, Hub for Black Affairs and Community Engagement at Butler University\, Indianapolis\, IN. Please join her as she explores this important period of history in Italian immigration history. \nWhen: August 24\, 2025; 2:00 pm \nWhere: Glendale Library; 3660 E 62nd St\, Indianapolis\, IN 46220 \nNo RSVP necessary \nAlways free and open to the public \nQ&A will follow the lecture \nLight refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n August 24\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 Glendale Library\n\n3660 East 62nd St\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46220\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n (317) 275-4410 \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Italy Travel URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-lecture-series-down-in-the-delta-race-relations-between-african-and-italian-americans-in-mississippi-1880-1940-by-charlene-j-fletcher-ph-d/ LOCATION:Glendale Library\, 3660 East 62nd St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46220\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Free Event,Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250914T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20250710T020118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T020255Z UID:22070-1757844000-1757844000@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Chapel in the Meadow Mass DESCRIPTION:Chapel in the Meadow Mass\n(Remembering past Italian POWs) \n  \nPitch-in lunch following. \n  \n September 14\n @\n10:00 am\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 Camp Atterbury\n\n3008 Old Hospital Rd.\n \n Edinburgh\,\n IN\n 46124\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n IHSI Lecture Series – Down in the Delta: Race Relations between African and Italian Americans in Mississippi\, 1880-1940 by Charlene J. Fletcher\, Ph.D. \n\n\n \n IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell'Arte URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/chapel-in-the-meadow-mass/ LOCATION:Camp Atterbury\, 3008 Old Hospital Rd.\, Edinburgh\, IN\, 46124\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251005T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251005T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20250530T014232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T014257Z UID:21866-1759672800-1759672800@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Lecture Series - Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell'Arte DESCRIPTION:IHSI Lecture Series – Masking the Theatre: Traditions from Ancient Rome to Commedia dell’Arte\nChristopher Bungard\, Professor of Classics – Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics \nButler University \nSunday\, October 5\, 2025 \n2pm \nFort Ben Library; 9330 East 56 th St. Indianapolis\, IN 46216 \nThis talk will trace the uses of masks in Italy from the ancient Roman period through to Commedia dell’Arte. In addition to examining the archaeological evidence we have for masks in the earliest periods\, this talk will give the audience opportunities to explore modern reproductions of Roman masks in order to think about their usefulness for performers of comedies. Some might even be called to help with a bit of performance.  \nChristopher Bungard is a Professor of Classics at Butler University. In addition to articles published on the theatre of Plautus\, especially his clever slaves\, and pedagogy involving theatre practice for understanding the ancient world\, Dr. Bungard has been developing a series of Latin novellae aimed at new Latin learners. These novellae follow the life of a working-class family as they trek their way across Rome to go see comedies by Plautus. When not teaching about Classics\, Dr. Bungard is also very active in Scouting America\, serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 171 in Indianapolis\, an all-girls troop.  \nNo RSVP necessary \nAlways free and open to the public \nQ&A will follow the lecture \nLight refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you! \n October 5\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 Fort Ben Library\n\n9330 East 56th St.\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46216\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n IHSI Lecture Series – Down in the Delta: Race Relations between African and Italian Americans in Mississippi\, 1880-1940 by Charlene J. Fletcher\, Ph.D. URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-lecture-series-masking-the-theatre-traditions-from-ancient-rome-to-commedia-dellarte/ LOCATION:Fort Ben Library\, 9330 East 56th St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46216\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Event,Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251009T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251009T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20250816T202534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T202545Z UID:22164-1760032800-1760032800@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month DESCRIPTION:The Italian Heritage Society \ntogether with the\nCarmel-Cortona Sister City Committee\nInvite you to join us for a\nDelectable Tuscan Dinner\nand\nA Celebration of Italian Heritage Month\nWhere: Cortona’s Italian Cuisine and Wine Bar \n209 S. Main St\, Fortville\, IN 46060 \nWhen: Thursday\, Oct 9\, 2025; 6:00 pm \nPrice: $85 per person (includes tax and gratuity) \nWhat: Private\, chef-curated Italian dinner\, 2 glasses of wine \nDinner menu to include: \nAppetizer \nProsciutto e Melone \nPasta entrée \nPici all”Aglione \nMeat entrée \nChicken Piccata with potato and zucchini \nDessert \nTiramisu or Cannoli cake \nWine \nPinot Grigio La Torre \nChianti DOCG Poggiosecco \nCapacity limited to the 60 people … get your tickets early! \nDon’t miss this delightful evening of elegant food and cheerful festivity in a cozy atmosphere \nPurchase tickets here: \n \n Reserve Your Spot URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/tuscan-dinner-celebration-of-italian-heritage-month/ LOCATION:Cortona’s Italian Cuisine and Wine Bar\, 209 S. Main St.\, Fortville\, IN\, 46060\, United States CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Santore Lew":MAILTO:susan.lew27@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251110T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20250924T163504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T163621Z UID:22262-1762797600-1762797600@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Classical Architecture in Indianapolis DESCRIPTION:Classical Architecture in Indianapolis\nSAVE THE DATE \n \nMonday\, November 10\, 2025 \nIndiana Landmarks\, 1201 Central Avenue \n5:30 Doors Open \n6:00 P.M. Lecture \n6:50 Book Signings \n \nClassical 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\, 1900-1920 (and Volume 1) may be purchased and signed by the author. \n  \nOn Monday\, November 10\, Dr. James Glass will again present an illustrated lecture on Indianapolis architecture.  His subject will be Classical Architecture in Indianapolis\, and he will begin with the origins of Classical design in the buildings of the Greeks and Romans\, the use of Classical design in the Renaissance\, and the rediscovery of Classical architecture in all of its forms in the United States and in Indianapolis.  The presentation will cover early Greek-inspired buildings\, such as the first Indiana Statehouse\, then turn to Greek Revival landmarks\, such as the Indiana School for the Deaf and Indiana Institute for the Blind.  He will touch on buildings with Classical details derived from the Italian Renaissance\, such as the current Indiana Statehouse and then talk about the influence of the Columbian Exposition of 1893 in reviving interest in Roman and Greek architecture in Indianapolis and elsewhere.  Dr. Glass will then turn to such imposing Classical buildings\, such as the Birch Bayh Federal Courthouse\, the old City Hall\, the 1915-17 Indianapolis Public Library\, and the monumental Indiana World War Memorial Plaza.  \n  \nBoth Volumes 1 (1820-1900) and 2 (1900-1920) of Architecture in Indianapolis are being published by Indiana University Press with the key support of Indiana Landmarks.  Additional support from Indiana Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. \n November 10\n @\n6:00 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 Indiana Landmarks Center\n\n1201 Central Avenue\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46202\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n View Venue Website \n\n \n\n\n\n\n Tuscan Dinner Celebration of Italian Heritage Month \n\n\n \n Italian Christmas Party URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/classical-architecture-in-indianapolis/ LOCATION:Indiana Landmarks Center\, 1201 Central Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251207T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20250710T014924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T224026Z UID:22065-1765126800-1765137600@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Festa di Natale 2025 DESCRIPTION:Festa di Natale 2025\nPlease join us for our annual Christmas celebration\nWhere:      Iaria’s Italian Restaurant\, 317 S College Ave\, Indianapolis\, IN 46202 \nWhen:       December 7\, 2025 \nTime:        5pm- 8pm \nWe will enjoy a delectable Italian dinner at Indianapolis’ landmark restaurant\, Iaria’s Italian Restaurant. Iaria’s has been family owned and operated since 1913\, and is currently run by the fourth-generation family members. Our meal will include appetizers dinner\, and dessert\, and will be family style dining of a pre-selected menu of Italian favorites. \nPrice:        Members $50 per person/Non- members $60 per person (includes tax and gratuity) \n\n \nCash bar\nMusic by the incomparable Chad Brown featuring Italian standards\nRecognition of IHSI Scholarship winners\nPresentation and installation of 2026 IHSI Board of Directors\n\nSOLD OUT \nQuestions?? Contact Susan Santore Lew\, 317-691-0139 or Elisa Lucchi-Riester\, secretary@italianheritage.org. \n \n Reserve Your Tickets\n \n\n Date & Time:\n December 7\n @\n5:00 pm\n –\n8:00 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 Iaria’s Italian Restaurant\n\n317 S College Avenue\n \n Indianapolis\,\n IN\n 46202\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n View Venue Website \n\n \n\n\n\n\n Classical Architecture in Indianapolis \n\n\n \n IHSI Book Club – January 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/italian-christmas-party-2025/ LOCATION:Iaria’s Italian Restaurant\, 317 S College Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Ticketed Event ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Santore Lew":MAILTO:susan.lew27@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20251013T003343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T130250Z UID:22317-1768996800-1768996800@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club - January 2026 DESCRIPTION:IHSI Book Club – January 2026\nJanuary 21st – The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli \nSummary \nWith 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. \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 January 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 Festa di Natale 2025 \n\n\n \n IHSI Book Club – February 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-january-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:20260208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260208T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20260129T141338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T205437Z UID:22815-1770555600-1770566400@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Italian Carnevale DESCRIPTION:Italian Carnevale\nSunday\, 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. \nItalian Carnevale! Mardi Gras! RSVP \nFebruary 8\n@\n1:00 pm\n–\n5:00 pm\n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n15757 Viking Meadows Drive\n15757 Viking Meadows Drive \nWestfield\,\nIN\n46074\nUnited States\n+ Google Map \n  \n\n \n\n\n\nIHSI Book Club – January 2026 \n\nIHSI Book Club – February 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/carnivale-pitch-in-party/ LOCATION:15757 Viking Meadows Drive\, 15757 Viking Meadows Drive\, Westfield\, IN\, 46074\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Ticketed Event ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Lucchi-Riester":MAILTO:elyluc25@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260215T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260215T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20260129T152736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T153032Z UID:22825-1771164000-1771167600@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Italian Mardi Gras DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series: Italian Mardi Gras\nSunday\, 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 be light refreshments available. Use this link for more information and to register. \nSpeaker series: Italian Mardi Gras: its roots and regional traditions \n February 15\n @\n2:00 pm\n –\n3:00 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 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 Italian Carnevale \n\n\n \n IHSI Book Club – February 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/speaker-series-italian-mardi-gras/ LOCATION:Carmel Clay Public Library\, 55 4th Avenue SE\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Event,Lecture Series ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Lucchi-Riester":MAILTO:elyluc25@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20251013T004820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T014704Z UID:22322-1771416000-1771416000@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Book Club - February 2026 DESCRIPTION:IHSI Book Club – February 2026\nFebruary 18th – Hope:  The Autobiography by Pope Francis \nSummary \nPope 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 testament; the spiritual\, faith-filled\, as well as moral\, social\, and civic legacy that he envisioned and left for the benefit of all the men and women of the world. \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 February 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 – January 2026 \n\n\n \n IHSI Book Club – March 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-book-club-february-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:20260307T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260307T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T150850 CREATED:20260303T022927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T023104Z UID:22877-1772901000-1772908200@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:The Heartland Film Festival's Best of the Best Fest DESCRIPTION:The Heartland Film Festival’s Best of the Best Fest\n Congratulations to Italian Heritage Society member and Indiana filmmaker\, Andie Redwine who directed the winner of the Audience Choice Award for best documentary\, The Tenderness Tour. It will be shown at the Festival on Saturday\, March 7th at 4:30 p.m. at the Historic Artcraft Theatre. Grammy winning Italian composer and arranger\, Max Lombardo\, wrote the musical score for the film.  To read about The Tenderness Tour and purchase tickets to the Festival\, visit:  https://prod1.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=537728~27bb8d88-7a4a-490a-9366-6ede55d5bfb6&epguid=f8160dfd-2cc1-4a2c-b65a-7a9e9a248699&mdy=3/7/2026&\n March 7\n @\n4:30 pm\n –\n6:30 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 Historic Artcraft Theatre\n\n57 N. Main St.\n \n Franklin\,\n IN\n 46131\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n IHSI Book Club – February 2026 \n\n\n \n IHSI Book Club – March 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/the-heartland-film-festivals-best-of-the-best-fest/ LOCATION:Historic Artcraft Theatre\, 57 N. Main St.\, Franklin\, IN\, 46131\, United States CATEGORIES:Film,Ticketed Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR