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We are pleased to remind you that The Italian Cultural Society offers awards for students who excel in the study of Italian language, Classics, Music, Science, Arts! In particular: Italian language; classics; musics; science; art. Applications are due by June 15th. Details and application information can be found here.  Italian Language - High Scho...

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In the US Capitol building, there is a marble bust of Giuseppe Garibaldi, the popular hero of the Italian Risorgimento, signed Giuseppe Martegana, 1888. The official catalogue “Art in the United States Capitol” lists the bust as the  gift of members of the Italian Society of Washington, Citizens of Italian descent, 1888.  1888: Italy was a very you...

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On the occasion of the 700th anniversary of Dante’s death, The Italian Cultural Society is pleased to host Prof. Francesco Ciabattoni from Georgetown University. Join us for our March Cultural Event: Polyphony in Dante’s Paradiso. Sunday, March 21st, 3:00 pm (ET), on Zoom. The event is in anticipation of the Dantedì, March 25th, the official day de...

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You are cordially invited to a Virtual Festa di Carnevale, Sunday, February 21st at 4:00 pm (ET) on Zoom. Please click here for the program and RSVP. Join us for a cultural, musical, fun and gourmet experience, with the ICS Chorus and ILP wonderful instructors. This year, we will not be together to taste and prize the best Chiacchiere, but you will...

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The Italian Cultural Society of Washington D.C. Announces: ICS VIRTUAL GALA 2020 “Reawakening—A Celebration of Italian Innovation, Creativity and the Human Spirit.” Sunday, November 1st at 4:30pm ET, on the ICS webpage. While our annual fundraising gala has traditionally been an opportunity to celebrate Italian excellence, this year it represents s...

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Sunday June 7th at 3PM on Zoom. SARA GAY FORDEN in conversation with Robin Givhan presents her non-fiction book “The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed”. Named one of the best books of the year by the Economist, House Of Gucci tells the remarkable story of the power of the Gucci Dynasty and their famed luxury...

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Saturday, March 28th, at 4:30, at your home – through Zoom! A presentation of the genius and artistry of Antonio Vivaldi and a preview – with conversation and videoclips – of “The Remarcable Four Seasons” concert by The National Chamber Ensemble (NCE), with Director Leo Sushansky (scheduled for March 21st and postponed to indefinite date). Art crit...

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Friday January 17, at 7PM. Georgetown University – Lohrfink Auditorium, Hariri Building West Road, Washington DC 20007. The Italian Cultural Society, in collaboration with US-Italy Global Affairs Forum and The Department of Italian of Georgetown University,  presents the duo Heartstrings performing words and music from Auschwitz “Ci hanno divisi” (...

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To celebrate the 19th edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World, that this year will focus on "Italian and the stage" (“L’Italiano e il palcoscenico”), our October Social Meeting will host Prof. Cicali from Georgetown University who will present a talk on “Languages of the Italian theater, from Venice to Naples”. October 20, 2019 at...

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The ICS – Italian Language Program is looking for: 1. Teachers for adults and kids’ classes and tutorials, in Bethesda, MD, Washington DC, Fairfax,VA and Frederick, MD – contractor. 2. Marketing and Events Coordinator (based in Bethesda, MD and from home) – contractor; 3. Children’s Language Program Coordinator and Teacher for kids’ classes in Beth...

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