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• Educational Travel 2025 - TORINO and Piemonte: SOLD OUT

  • Start
    20 Jan 2025
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    6:00 AM
  • End
    18 Oct 2025
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    Torino, Italy
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  I am delighted to invite you to Torino, my hometown, a true hidden gem off the beaten path, in the northwestern region of Piemonte, Italy.

  Torino has been described as Italy’s most elegant city, with its Baroque and Art Deco architecture, featuring a fascinating historic center with grand squares, cobbled streets, and art nouveau cafes. For centuries, Torino was the seat of the royal Savoy family and from 1861 to 1865 it was the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy. 

  A vibrant and elegant city, seat of a prestigious University founded in 1404, Torino has a unique legacy that blends dedication for creativity and innovation, a strong literary and visual art tradition and a passion for good food and wine, as shown by the innumerable bars, restaurants and bookstores present throughout the city. 

  Torino offers a unique blend of history, art, culture and fantastic culinary and wine experiences.  With its proximity to UNESCO World heritage sites of Langhe and Monferrato — that we will visit — along with the lesser known but equally spectacular area of Vercellese, Torino is a fantastic destination for a memorable vacation. 

  I am looking forward to accompanying you on this trip and show you everything I know of this city and region that I love and still call home. 

  Astrid Garino, MD
  President, The Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St.Paul

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  DATES: October 4 to October 18, 2025

  Our package includes:  
  

  • Accomodation in a 4-star boutique hotel in historic downtown Torino (14 nights), breakfast included
  • Italian language lessons, 15hr/week at an accredited language school
  • Two extra 1.5hr conversation classes
  • All day excursion in the Langhe, with private bus and guide
  • All day excursion in the Vercellese and Monferrato, with private bus and guide
  • Guided visits to select museums, royal residences and castles
  • Excursion to the ancient Abbey Sacra di San Michele
  • Wine tastings
  • Aperitivi, lunches and dinners as described  in the program (7) 
  • Cooking class with professional chef 

  For a detailed description of the program click  HERE

  RATES

  DOUBLE occupancy	SINGLE occupancy
  $4,750	$5,450

  Registration fee: $500 (non refundable)

  First half of the balance due by March 15, 2025

  Balance due by June 15, 2025

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   A detailed presentation of the program  will be offered in person on

   Sunday , January 26, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM 

    at the Italian Cultural Center

  To register to the free presentation click HERE

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• I MEDI - Beginners (Age 7-9) YS25

  • Start
    01 Feb 2025
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    17 May 2025
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Join us for a 60-minute in-person lesson designed for 1st - 3rd grade Elementary School children with little or no exposure to Italian. Students will build their confidence in speaking and listening by focusing on vocabulary and oral communication skills through interactive songs, dances, stories, games, and imaginative play. They will also explore simple reading and writing in Italian. The lessons will emphasize contemporary Italian culture, traditional holidays, and geography.

  After each lesson, families will receive a summary of the topics and activities covered, suggestions, and links for optional exercises to practice at home during the week.

  NO CLASS on: February 15 (Presidents' Day Weekend); March 29 e April 5 (Spring Break); April 19 (Pasqua/Easter).

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• I GRANDI (Age 9-11) YS25

  • Start
    01 Feb 2025
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    17 May 2025
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  This 60-minute in-person lesson is designed for Upper Elementary and Middle School students with previous exposure to Italian.

  The focus will be on building vocabulary, enhancing oral communication skills, reading, writing, pronunciation, spelling, as well as cultural competency.

  Students will have a structured and progressive learning experience by engaging in dynamic activities while following a more challenging but still age-appropriate workbook. Activities conducted entirely in Italian. We also emphasize contemporary Italian culture, traditional holidays, and geography. 

  After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class. We will also provide suggestions and links for exercises to review and practice at home during the week.

  NO CLASS on: February 15 (Presidents' Day Weekend); March 29 e April 5 (Spring Break); April 19 (Pasqua/Easter).

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• I MEDI - Advanced/Bilingual (Age 7-9) YS25

  • Start
    01 Feb 2025
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    17 May 2025
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Explore our engaging 60-minute in-person lessons, designed for early elementary school children (1st-3rd graders) who want to immerse themselves in the Italian language or who have Italian-speaking backgrounds at home.

  These sessions aim to boost students' confidence in speaking and listening comprehension while introducing them to fundamental reading and writing skills in Italian. Activities are diverse and include interactive elements such as singing, dancing, acting, role-playing, and educational games.

  Following each lesson, families will receive a comprehensive email summary detailing the topics and activities covered during class. Additionally, we provide tailored suggestions for supplementary materials to facilitate continued practice and reinforcement of learning throughout the week.

  NO CLASS on: February 15 (Presidents' Day Wkend), March 29 and April 5 (Spring Break), and April 19 (Pasqua/Easter).

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• I PICCOLI (Age 3-5) YS25

  • Start
    01 Feb 2025
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    17 May 2025
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Join us for a 60-minute in-person lesson designed for preschool kids and kindergarteners ready to be immersed in an Italian-speaking environment.

  These lessons will focus on vocabulary building and oral communication skills through interactive songs, stories, games, and imaginative play. We will also emphasize contemporary Italian culture, traditional holidays, and geography.

  After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class. This email will include links to the music, online games, or videos used in class, giving families the option to reinforce the material at home throughout the week. 

  NO CLASS on February 15 (Presidents' Day Wkend), March 29 and April 5 (Spring Break), and April 19 (Pasqua/Easter).
  

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• I TEEN - Beginners (Age 11+) YS25

  • Start
    01 Feb 2025
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    11:15 AM
  • End
    17 May 2025
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    12:15 AM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Explore our engaging 60-minute, in-person, full-immersion lesson for Middle and High School students with little or no previous exposure to Italian.

  Students will build their speaking and listening comprehension confidence, improve their reading and writing skills in Italian, and explore grammatical concepts while expanding their cultural competency.

  Students will have a structured and progressive learning experience by engaging in dynamic activities while following an age-appropriate materials. After each lesson, families will receive an email summary of the topics and activities covered in class, along with optional material to practice the material during the week.

  NO CLASS on: February 15 (Presidents' Day Weekend); March 29 e April 5 (Spring Break); April 19 (Pasqua/Easter).

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• I TEEN - Advanced/Bilingual (Age 12-17) YS25

  • Start
    08 Feb 2025
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    11:15 AM
  • End
    17 May 2025
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    12:15 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  This highly engaging, 60-minute in-person, full-immersion lesson is for  students age 12-17 with exposure to Italian or the opportunity to hear Italian at home.

  Students will build their speaking and listening comprehension confidence, improve their reading and writing skills in Italian, and explore new vocabulary and grammar while expanding their cultural competency.

  Students will engaging in dynamic conversations that will help them prepare for  the Advanced Placement exam or PLIDA certification, as well as oral interviews for summer jobs in Italy or requiring use of Italian.

  We will use two books, one for in class (no need to purchase it) and one for use at home, available for purchase on Amazon here: Quaderni del PLIDA

  NO CLASS on: February 15 (Presidents' Day Wkend), March 29 and April 5 (Spring Break), and April 19 (Pasqua/Easter).
  

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• Adult Beginner Level 3 - IN PERSON Monday Afternoon AS25B3

  • Start
    31 Mar 2025
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    3:00 PM
  • End
    09 Jun 2025
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of the course is for students to be able to talk about past events, make predictions and express probability, ask and answer questions about time, weather, locations, and places. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life. 

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 2

  Cost: $350

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.

  Use these links and order a copy of your text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION Beginner/Pre-Intermediate (BOOK+E-BOOK)                                                                     

  Workbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION Beginner/Pre-Intermediate (WORKBOOK)

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• Adult Beginner Level 1 - IN PERSON Monday Evening AS25B1

  • Start
    31 Mar 2025
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    09 Jun 2025
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  In this course, students will learn to introduce themselves, greet others politely and informally, get to know others by asking and sharing information about their place of origin, occupation and free time, as well as how to order in a cafe and a restaurant. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life. 

  Cost: $350

  Please use these links to order a copy of both the text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. TEXTBOOK + E-BOOK

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. WORKBOOK

  Note: The E-book includes Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. Online Access is good for 14 months, but as long as you are enrolled with ICC you will continue to have free access! The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

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• Adult Intermediate Level 1 - IN PERSON Monday Evening AS25I1

  • Start
    31 Mar 2025
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    09 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of this course is for students to be able to express opinions and emotions, doubts and fears in a more sophisticated manner using mood as well as tense. Students will learn to communicate to resolve problems, including inquiring about, clarifying, confirming and even justify a cause. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life. 

  Prerequisite: Pre-Intermediate Level 3

  Cost: $350

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before registering, REGISTER HERE for our PLACEMENT TEST. An instructor will assess your level.

  Use these links and order a copy of your text prior to the first day of class:

  NUOVO ESPRESSO 3 (BOOK + INTERACTIVE E-BOOK) 

  The E-Book contains all audios and videos. Duration of access to E-book: 14 months. 

  Note: the textbook includes homework exercises (with keys).

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• Adult PRE-Intermediate Level 2 - IN PERSON Monday Evening AS25PI2

  • Start
    31 Mar 2025
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    09 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Prerequisite: Pre-Intermediate 1

  Please contact the school if you have not taken any other classes at ICC before registering. An instructor will assess your level.

  Cost: $350
  

  Use any of these links and order a copy of your textbooks prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook: (This book will be used for ALL 3 levels of our PRE-Intermediate courses!) NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 (Book and Interactive e-book)

  Optional (for additional practice):

  NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 Esercizi supplementari

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• Adult Beginner Level 5 - IN PERSON Monday Evening AS25B5

  • Start
    31 Mar 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    09 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of the course is for students to be able to describe personalities, accept and  refuse invitations, discuss and compare Italian social habits, understand and give recommendations and instructions. Each session will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 4

  Cost: $350

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP HERE FOR OUR PLACEMENT TEST. An instructor will assess your level.

  Use these links and order copies of your text and workbook prior to the first day of class: 

  Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION -(BOOK + E-BOOK INTERATTIVO)

  Chapters 13-15              

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION

  Note: The E-book includes Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. Online Access is good for 14 months, but as long as you are enrolled with ICC you will continue to have free access! The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

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• Adult Beginner Level 4 - IN PERSON Monday Evening AS25B4

  • Start
    31 Mar 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    09 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of the course is for students to talk about future events, recall events that have repeated in the past, discuss one's eating habits, and express opinions on use of technology in daily life.  Each session will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 3

  Cost: $350

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.
  

  Use these links and order copies of your text and workbook prior to the first day of class: 

  Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO Beginner/Pre-Intermediate UPDATED EDITION -BOOK + E-BOOK INTERATTIVO

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO Beginner/Pre-Intermediate WORKBOOK UPDATED EDITION

  Note: The E-book includes Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. Online Access is good for 14 months, but as long as you are enrolled with ICC you will continue to have free access! The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

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• Adult Beginner Level 3 - IN PERSON Tuesday Evening AS25B3

  • Start
    01 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    03 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of the course is for students to be able to talk about past events, make predictions and express probability, ask and answer questions about time, weather, locations, and places. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life. 

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 2

  Cost: $350

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.

  Use these links and order a copy of your text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION (BOOK+E-BOOK)   Workbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION

  Note: The E-book includes Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. Online Access is good for 14 months, but as long as you are enrolled with ICC you will continue to have free access! The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

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• Adult Intermediate Level 3 - IN PERSON Tuesday Evening AS25I3

  • Start
    01 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    03 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of this course is for students to build and expand on their vocabulary, grammar skills, and oral proficiency in a more sophisticated manner using mood and tense as they approach Upper Intermediate level fluency. Students will engage with a variety of activities by continuing with and completing the textbook Nuovo Espresso 3, each chapter of which provides the opportunity for discussion on cultural aspects of contemporary Italian life. 

  
  

  Prerequisite: Intermediate Level 2

  
  

  Cost: $350

  
  

  If you have not taken other classes at ICC before registering, REGISTER HERE for our PLACEMENT TEST. An instructor will assess your level.

  Use these links and order a copy of your text prior to the first day of class:

  NUOVO ESPRESSO 3 (BOOK + INTERACTIVE E-BOOK) 

  The E-Book contains all audio and videos—The duration of access to the E-book is 14 months. 

  
  

  Note: the textbook includes homework exercises (with keys).

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• Italian For Travelers - IN PERSON Tuesday Evening AS25IFT

  • Start
    01 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    20 May 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Those who wish to spend a period of time in Italy, either for tourism, cultural interest or study abroad, will benefit from a fast paced, communicative approach to the Italian language. 

  This specialized 8-session course - intended for BEGINNER students who are able to digest content and grammar more quickly - will allow for simple but effective communication in everyday life situations such as greetings, getting to know each other, finding out about transportation, asking for directions, reserving a room or an apartment, shopping at a coffee shop or a restaurant. 

  Students will immediately engage in dialogues, comprehension activities, delve into a rich and illustrated vocabulary, all while discovering the rules of everyday life in Italy. 

  The textbook, Facilissimo, can be purchased in 2 formats:

  e-book with online audio or  paper version  with CD.

  Please order your preferred format prior to the first class.
  

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• Adult PRE-Intermediate Level 3 - IN PERSON Tuesday Evening AS25PI3

  • Start
    01 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    03 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Prerequisite: Pre-Intermediate 2

  Cost: $350

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.

  Order a copy of your textbooks prior to the first day of class:

  
  

  Textbook: NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 (Book and Interactive e-book)

  (The same book is used for ALL 3 levels of our PRE-Intermediate courses.)
  

  Optional (for additional practice):

  NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 Esercizi supplementari

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• ONLINE Practice & Consolidation (C1) w/ Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 - ONLINE Tuesday Evening AS25PCC1

  • Start
    01 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    03 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE
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  In this course of the "Practice and Consolidation" series, designed for students at or close to the C1 level, we will continue to review and reinforce language skills at the Upper Intermediate level while working towards a more Advanced level of accuracy and fluency. Grammar structures previously studied will be addressed in their nuances and practiced more in depth, as we increase our vocabulary to discuss socio-cultural topics relevant in contemporary Italy.

  Cost: $350

  Prerequisite: NEI2B

  
  

  If you have not taken other classes at the ICC before, PLEASE REGISTER HERE for our PLACEMENT TEST so an instructor can assess your level.

  
  

  Use this link and order your texts prior to the first day of class:

  Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 TEXTBOOK (Libro dello Studente con Audio)

  and  Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 WORKBOOK (Quaderno degli Esercizi)

  Note: These same books will be used for several consecutive semesters.

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• Advanced Topics (C1): Colori d'Italia - IN PERSON Tuesday Evening AS25AT

  • Start
    01 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    03 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Students will engage with authentic material focused on different emotions (fear, shock, love, hate, laughter, to name a few) presented in various cultural, historic, literary and sociolinguistic contexts. The goal of the course is for the student to express opinions precisely and thoroughly, use accurate and appropriate vocabulary, and participate in discussions while practicing advanced grammatical structures.

  Cost: $350
  

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, REGISTER HERE for our PLACEMENT TEST. An instructor will assess your level.

  Textbook: Colori d'Italia

  We should be completing the last 2 chapters of this text.

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• Adult Beginner Level 2 - IN PERSON Wednesday Evening AS25B2

  • Start
    02 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    04 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of the course is for students to be able to speak more extensively about themselves, their profession, their likes and dislikes. Students will also learn how to handle situations related to ordering at restaurants, shops, ask about prices, clothes, and daily activities. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.

  Cost: $350
  

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 1

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.

  Please use these links to order a copy of both the text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. TEXTBOOK + E-BOOK

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. WORKBOOK

  Note: The E-book includes online access to Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

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• Adult Beginner Level 5 - IN PERSON Wednesday Evening AS25B5

  • Start
    02 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    04 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of the course is for students to be able to describe personalities, accept and  refuse invitations, discuss and compare Italian social habits, understand and give recommendations and instructions. Each session will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 4

  Cost: $350

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP HERE FOR OUR PLACEMENT TEST. An instructor will assess your level.

  Use these links and order copies of your text and workbook prior to the first day of class: 

  Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION -(BOOK + E-BOOK INTERATTIVO)

  Chapters 13-15              

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION

  Note: The E-book includes Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. Online Access is good for 14 months, but as long as you are enrolled with ICC you will continue to have free access! The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

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• Adult PRE-Intermediate Level 1 - IN PERSON Wednesday Evening AS25PI1

  • Start
    02 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    04 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of the course is for students to be able to talk about memories and past habits, ask/give advice, compare people and objects, and make formal requests. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 5 (or permission from the Language Program Director)

  Cost: $350
  

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.

  Use any of these links to order a copy of your textbook prior to the first day of class:

  
  

  Textbook: (This book will be used for ALL 3 levels of our PRE-Intermediate courses!)

  NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 (Book and Interactive e-book) - Amazon

  Optional (for additional practice):

  NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 Esercizi supplementari

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• ONLINE Practice & Consolidation (B2) w/ Nuovo Espresso 4 - ONLINE Wednesday Evening AS25UI2

  • Start
    02 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    04 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE
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  This course for Upper Intermediate (B2+ level students) will take a Practice and Consolidation approach, offering opportunities for structured conversation to practice specific grammar points for review, stemming from but not limited to the textbook. The goal of this course is to be able to use advanced grammar more fluently and with greater precision and automaticity. Students will revisit previously introduced structures while focussing on oral competency to express opinions, and thoughts, and to describe events in various tenses and moods using accurate and appropriate vocabulary related to a variety of cultural topics.

  Prerequisite: Upper Intermediate 1

  Cost: $350

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.
  

  If you do not already have this book from previous classes, here is the link to order a copy of your textbook prior to the first day of class:

   (Student book+ E-book interactive, includes textbook  + workbook). This book will be used for future trimesters as well.

  
  

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• IN PERSON Adult Upper Intermediate Level 2 - IN PERSON Wednesday Evening AS25UI2

  • Start
    02 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    04 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N., Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  The goal of this course is to be able to express opinions more precisely and thoroughly and to describe events in various tenses using accurate and appropriate vocabulary. 

  Prerequisite: Upper Intermediate 1

  Cost: $350

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.
  

  Use this link and order a copy of your textbook prior to the first day of class:

  NUOVO ESPRESSO 4 (Student book+ E-book interactive, includes textbook  + workbook). This book will be used for 3 trimesters.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Adult Beginner Level 2 - IN PERSON Thursday Afternoon AS25B2

  • Start
    03 Apr 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    05 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    2

  The goal of the course is for students to be able to speak more extensively about themselves, their profession, their likes and dislikes. Students will also learn how to handle situations related to ordering at restaurants, shops, ask about prices, clothes, and daily activities. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.

  Cost: $350
  

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 1

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.

  Please use these links to order a copy of both the text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. TEXTBOOK + E-BOOK

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. WORKBOOK

  Note: The E-book includes online access to Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

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• Adult Beginner Level 3 - IN PERSON Thursday Evening AS25B3

  • Start
    03 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    05 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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    0

  The goal of the course is for students to be able to talk about past events, make predictions and express probability, ask and answer questions about time, weather, locations, and places. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life. 

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 2

  Cost: $350

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.

  Use these links and order a copy of your text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION Beginner/Pre-Intermediate (BOOK+E-BOOK)                                                                     

  Workbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO UPDATED EDITION Beginner/Pre-Intermediate (WORKBOOK)

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• Adult Beginner Level 2 - IN PERSON Thursday Evening AS25B2

  • Start
    03 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    05 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    0

  The goal of the course is for students to be able to speak more extensively about themselves, their profession, their likes and dislikes. Students will also learn how to handle situations related to ordering at restaurants, shops, ask about prices, clothes, and daily activities. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life.

  Prerequisite: Beginner Level 1
  

  Cost: $350

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.

  Please use these links to order a copy of both the text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. TEXTBOOK + E-BOOK

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. WORKBOOK

  Note: The E-book includes online access to Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

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• Adult Beginner Level 1 - IN PERSON Thursday Evening AS25B1

  • Start
    03 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    05 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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    0

  In this course, students will learn to introduce themselves, greet others politely and informally, get to know others by asking and sharing information about their place of origin, occupation and free time, as well as how to order in a cafe and a restaurant. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life. 

  Cost: $350

  Please use these links to order a copy of both the text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. TEXTBOOK + E-BOOK

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. WORKBOOK

  Note: The E-book includes Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. Online Access is good for 14 months, but as long as you are enrolled with ICC you will continue to have free access! The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

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• Adult Beginner Level 1 - IN PERSON Friday Afternoon AS25B1

  • Start
    04 Apr 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    06 Jun 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    0

  In this course, students will learn to introduce themselves, greet others politely and informally, get to know others by asking and sharing information about their place of origin, occupation and free time, as well as how to order in a cafe and a restaurant. Each class will provide information and discussion on cultural aspects of Italian life. 

  Cost: $350

  Please use these links to order a copy of both the text and workbook prior to the first day of class:

  Textbook: NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. TEXTBOOK + E-BOOK

  Workbook:  NEW ITALIAN ESPRESSO (Beginner/Pre-Intermediate) UPDATED ED. WORKBOOK

  Note: The E-book includes Audio and Videos and interactive exercises used throughout the course. Online Access is good for 14 months, but as long as you are enrolled with ICC you will continue to have free access! The same textbook will be used for our entire series Beginner 1-5.

  If interested, English Grammar for students of Italian is a great reference for differences in English and Italian grammar structures.

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• Premio Strega 2025

  • Start
    15 Apr 2025
  • End
    01 Jun 2025

  

  For the fifth consecutive year, the Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis-St. Paul, as a Presidio Letterario of the Società Dante Alighieri, will take part in selecting the five finalists for the prestigious 2025 Premio Strega, Italy's most renowned literary award.

  You can be part of the jury by registering!

  Participants will read 12 books in Italian and select their top three favorites—no book reports required! The books will be available in digital and print formats by mid-April. Each participant will then submit their top three selections through an online voting form by June 1st.

  This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others who share a passion for contemporary Italian fiction and nonfiction.

  After the reading and voting, we'll gather for aperitivo, stuzzichini e chiacchiere to share impressions and celebrate the experience together.

  It's fun—join us!

  To learn more about the Premio Strega, click here.

  Please email Pieranna Garavaso at garavapf@morris.umn.edu to confirm your participation in the Gruppo di Lettura as soon as possible, but no later than April 5.

  Grazie! Speriamo di sentirti presto!

  

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• Reading and Conversation: Raccontare il Novecento - ONLINE Tuesday Morning AS25RC

  • Start
    29 Apr 2025
  •  
    10:30 AM
  • End
    03 Jun 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE
  • Spaces left
    3

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  This "Special Topics" class is for students who are at Upper Intermediate Level (B2) or above. Students will deepen their knowledge about authors and their literary works of the 20th century while practicing reading and conversational skills at the B2 proficiency level. Authors include Italo Calvino, Dino Buzzati, Alberto Moravia and Natalia Ginzburg. This is a very structured class which provides opportunity to practice specific grammatical structures and vocabulary in a personally meaningful and authentic context.

  NOTE: This course is for anybody who has not completed (including not ever started) this book. This includes those who have taken it in the past but did not finished the readings. Since all authors are from the same period, the order in which we cover them does not matter. THIS TERM, we will cover the authors towards the end of the book, and future courses will cover those at the  beginning and then the middle.

  If you have not taken any other classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level.

  Use this link to purchase the textbook prior to beginning of class:

  Raccontare il Novecento

  Cost: $200

  NOTE: This course runs for 6 weeks, from Apr. 29 to June 3.

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• Aperitivo & Conversation with Maestro Christopher Franklin of MN Opera

  • When
    02 May 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Join us for a special evening of Italian hospitality—exclusively for ICC members and their guests—featuring prosecco, light bites, and conversation with Maestro Christopher Franklin, Principal Conductor of Minnesota Opera and conductor of the upcoming production The Barber of Seville, running May 3–18.

  This free event offers a rare opportunity to meet the maestro in an intimate setting, just one day before he takes the podium for one of opera’s most beloved comedies.

  Praised for his vibrant performances, keen theatrical instincts, and deep connection to the Italian operatic tradition, Maestro Franklin launched his career in Italy, where he continues to live and work, and has built an international reputation for bringing energy, clarity, and artistry to both the concert stage and the opera house.

  His recent engagements include Otello in Novara and Rovigo, a concert with Juan Diego Flórez in Budapest, and productions at major houses including Minnesota Opera (La bohème, Roméo et Juliette, L’elisir d’amore), Teatro Regio in Parma, and Opéra Royal de Wallonie. Upcoming projects include Cavalleria Rusticana, Così fan tutte, Pagliacci, as well as a return to the prestigious Rossini Opera Festival.

  Appointed Principal Conductor of MN Opera in 2024, Maestro Franklin's tenure has recently been extended through the 2028–29 season.

  Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with one of today’s leading conductors in a warm and welcoming setting. Enjoy lively conversation, Italian hospitality, and a behind-the-scenes look at the world of opera.

  Space is limited—registration required.

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• Aperitivo & Italian Bites

  • When
    09 May 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis

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  You're invited to an evening that captures the heart of what makes the ICC special—warm conversation, good company, and the simple joy of gathering around food and wine.

  Aperitivo & Italian Bites is a time to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones in a setting that feels more like home than an event. We’ll pour a spritz or prosecco, set out a few small bites, and let the evening unfold naturally—no program, no pressure.

  Whether you’ve been part of ICC for years or it’s been a while since your last visit, this is your place. Come as you are, stay as long as you like, and feel right at home with others who share a love for Italy and community.

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• Caffè e Conversazione 5/10 - Casual Conversation Group.

  • When
    10 May 2025
  •  
    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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  JOIN US for ICC’s Caffè e Conversazione Series!

  Refine your Italian conversational skills in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Sip un caffè, enjoy un tè caldo, and savor un biscottino while engaging in lively discussions.

  Open to both MEMBERS and NON-MEMBERS!

  Led by a native Italian instructor, each 60-minute session offers the perfect opportunity to meet others, exchange stories, and delve into a variety of topics—all while enhancing your fluency and confidence in speaking Italian.

  Immerse yourself in Italian culture, make new friends, and experience the joy of authentic conversations in a friendly community of fellow language enthusiasts.

  Ti aspettiamo!

  Please Note: Cancellations require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for a refund.

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• Savor Italy: A Regional Wine Experience

  • When
    16 May 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis
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    0

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  Savor Italy: A Regional Wine Experience

  Embark on an unforgettable tasting adventure with the Italian Cultural Center’s Savor Italy: A Regional Wine Experience events hosted by wine expert and ICC Board Member Stefano Follega. Each event will feature five carefully selected wines, light appetizers, and a guided presentation blending history, geography, and storytelling. Through stunning visuals and expert insights, attendees will refine their palates while immersing themselves in the culture and landscapes that shape Italy’s winemaking traditions.

  Friday, April 25 – Northern Italy: Discover the elegance of wines from Piedmont, Veneto, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, where crisp whites and bold reds define the landscape.

  Friday, May 16 – Central Italy: Experience the iconic wines of Tuscany, Umbria, and Marche, home to renowned varietals like Sangiovese and Verdicchio.

  Friday, June 6 – Southern Italy: Savor the warmth and intensity of wines from Campania, Puglia, and Basilicata, where ancient traditions meet bold flavors.

  Friday, June 27 – The Islands: Journey to Sicily and Sardinia, where volcanic soils and coastal breezes shape wines as vibrant as the landscapes.

  Born and raised in Rome, Stefano brings a lifetime of passion and expertise to each tasting. Growing up, he helped his family tend their olive groves, learned the secrets of homemade Italian cooking from his mother and grandmother, and watched his father and grandfather craft wine with grapes from the hill towns outside the city. Formally trained through the International Sommelier Guild, Stefano has worked professionally in the wine industry and loves sharing his knowledge.

  Whether you join us for one event or all four, this is your chance to travel through Italy’s vineyards without leaving the Twin Cities!

  Tickets are $60 for ICC members for a single event or $200 for the entire series. For non-members, tickets are $80 for a single event or $280 for the entire series.

  A special concluding wine dinner will be announced at a later date. Reserve your seat and raise a glass to this extraordinary journey!

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• CineFocus – Italian Cinema in Depth

  • When
    30 May 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis

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  The Golden Couple of Italian Cinema: Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren

  The Italian Cultural Center is thrilled to announce a new event series: CineFocus – Italian Cinema in Depth.

  CineFocus is designed for those who love not just watching Italian films, but understanding them. Each session features an aperitivo and a deep dive into a specific topic—from iconic directors and groundbreaking genres to cultural trends and cinematic movements. You’ll enjoy curated film clips, commentary, and lively discussion that bring fresh perspective to the artistry and impact of Italian cinema.

  CineFocus invites you to deepen your knowledge and enjoyment of Italian film in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Whether you're a devoted cinephile or simply curious about what makes Italian cinema so enduring, CineFocus offers an engaging and accessible space to explore, learn, and connect.

  This event is open to everybody and no knowledge of Italian is necessary.
  

  Presented by Ileana Tamberlani, Programming and Administrative Manager of the Italian Cultural Center’s annual Italian Film Festival.

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• Savor Italy: A Regional Wine Experience

  • When
    06 Jun 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis
  • Spaces left
    13

  Register

  
  

  Savor Italy: A Regional Wine Experience

  Embark on an unforgettable tasting adventure with the Italian Cultural Center’s Savor Italy: A Regional Wine Experience events hosted by wine expert and ICC Board Member Stefano Follega. Each event will feature five carefully selected wines, light appetizers, and a guided presentation blending history, geography, and storytelling. Through stunning visuals and expert insights, attendees will refine their palates while immersing themselves in the culture and landscapes that shape Italy’s winemaking traditions.

  Friday, April 25 – Northern Italy: Discover the elegance of wines from Piedmont, Veneto, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, where crisp whites and bold reds define the landscape.

  Friday, May 16 – Central Italy: Experience the iconic wines of Tuscany, Umbria, and Marche, home to renowned varietals like Sangiovese and Verdicchio.

  Friday, June 6 – Southern Italy: Savor the warmth and intensity of wines from Campania, Puglia, and Basilicata, where ancient traditions meet bold flavors.

  Friday, June 27 – The Islands: Journey to Sicily and Sardinia, where volcanic soils and coastal breezes shape wines as vibrant as the landscapes.

  Born and raised in Rome, Stefano brings a lifetime of passion and expertise to each tasting. Growing up, he helped his family tend their olive groves, learned the secrets of homemade Italian cooking from his mother and grandmother, and watched his father and grandfather craft wine with grapes from the hill towns outside the city. Formally trained through the International Sommelier Guild, Stefano has worked professionally in the wine industry and loves sharing his knowledge.

  Whether you join us for one event or all four, this is your chance to travel through Italy’s vineyards without leaving the Twin Cities!

  Tickets are $60 for ICC members for a single event or $200 for the entire series. For non-members, tickets are $80 for a single event or $280 for the entire series.

  A special concluding wine dinner will be announced at a later date. Reserve your seat and raise a glass to this extraordinary journey!

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• Savor Italy: A Regional Wine Experience

  • When
    27 Jun 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis
  • Spaces left
    17

  Register

  
  

  Savor Italy: A Regional Wine Experience

  Embark on an unforgettable tasting adventure with the Italian Cultural Center’s Savor Italy: A Regional Wine Experience events hosted by wine expert and ICC Board Member Stefano Follega. Each event will feature five carefully selected wines, light appetizers, and a guided presentation blending history, geography, and storytelling. Through stunning visuals and expert insights, attendees will refine their palates while immersing themselves in the culture and landscapes that shape Italy’s winemaking traditions.

  Friday, April 25 – Northern Italy: Discover the elegance of wines from Piedmont, Veneto, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, where crisp whites and bold reds define the landscape.

  Friday, May 16 – Central Italy: Experience the iconic wines of Tuscany, Umbria, and Marche, home to renowned varietals like Sangiovese and Verdicchio.

  Friday, June 6 – Southern Italy: Savor the warmth and intensity of wines from Campania, Puglia, and Basilicata, where ancient traditions meet bold flavors.

  Friday, June 27 – The Islands: Journey to Sicily and Sardinia, where volcanic soils and coastal breezes shape wines as vibrant as the landscapes.

  Born and raised in Rome, Stefano brings a lifetime of passion and expertise to each tasting. Growing up, he helped his family tend their olive groves, learned the secrets of homemade Italian cooking from his mother and grandmother, and watched his father and grandfather craft wine with grapes from the hill towns outside the city. Formally trained through the International Sommelier Guild, Stefano has worked professionally in the wine industry and loves sharing his knowledge.

  Whether you join us for one event or all four, this is your chance to travel through Italy’s vineyards without leaving the Twin Cities!

  Tickets are $60 for ICC members for a single event or $200 for the entire series. For non-members, tickets are $80 for a single event or $280 for the entire series.

  A special concluding wine dinner will be announced at a later date. Reserve your seat and raise a glass to this extraordinary journey!

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