Italian classes FALL 2026 – in person & online
Fall 2026 dates: October 5 – December 12, 2026 Calendar and schedule For further information and to register please call or text Ina Cohen at (310) 741-9669 or write to classes.iicla@esteri.it
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exhibition > CARLO RAMBALDI: DREAMING THE COSMOS
Join us for a special preview of our new exhibit CARLO RAMBALDI: DREAMING THE COSMOS, curated by Cristina Lippolis Rambaldi, on the occasion of the forthcoming recognition of the Italian master on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Known worldwide for creating some of cinema’s most iconic creatures — and winner of three Academy Awards for […]
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26th Italian Language Week in the World
The 26th Italian Language Week in the World celebrates the creativity and vitality of the Italian language. This year’s theme, Ingenious Language: Ideating, Designing, Creating with Italian, highlights Italian as a language of innovation, design, and imagination. Drawing on a rich cultural heritage while looking to the future, the Week explores how Italian continues to […]
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italian language week in the world 2026 > ITTV INTERNATIONAL 2026
Presented during ITTV International 2026, and in the context of the 26th Italian Language Week in the World, this panel explores the unique fascination that the Italian language continues to inspire across the global creative industries. For generations, Italian has been the language of music, cinema, art, and cultural heritage. Today, its influence continues to resonate […]
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theater performance > MASK MAYHEM
Experience the vibrant world of Commedia dell’Arte in Colpi di Maschera (Mask Mayhem), a family-friendly celebration of iconic Italian masks, physical comedy, improvisation, and pop culture presented in English. Commedia dell’Arte, the iconic Italian theatrical tradition born in the 16th century and widely regarded as one of the foundations of modern comedy features legendary masked […]
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afi fest 2026 > MUTRION
The evocative Italian short film “MUTRION” will have its North American premiere at the prestigious AFI Fest. The 20-minute film is directed by Marco Cavazzin, a director and screenwriter who graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna. This project marks an important milestone for the filmmaker, officially marking his debut as the director […]
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course > PROMOTING AND TEACHING ITALIAN: TOOLS FOR EDUCATORS BETWEEN POLICIES AND PRACTICES
Maureen Michele Melita, National President of the American Association of Teachers of Italian (AATI) and Senior Lecturer of Italian at Marist University, has been invited as keynote speaker for the professional development course “Promoting and Teaching Italian: Tools for Educators between Policies and Practices,” taking place on October 24, 2026, at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles.Designed for teachers of […]
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exhibition > THE ETRUSCANS: FROM THE HEART OF ANCIENT ITALY
The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy introduces the remarkable culture that flourished in ancient Etruria, in the region between the Arno and Tiber Rivers, from the 9th to the 2nd century BC. The exhibition features important artworks lent by museums in Italy, complemented by additional loans from museums in Europe, the U.S., and Canada. […]
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