:: Welcome to the website of the Italian Cultural Institute of Louisville ::

The Italian Cultural Institute of Louisville seeks to to bring together italophiles and those who wish to learn more about Italy and its rich cultural heritage. We interpret the word ‘culture’ in the broadest sense to encompass the fine arts, literature, music, film, design and manufacturing, food and wine, and daily life in a contemporary context. Our emphasis is on activities which can be enjoyed by all, but which always have an educational focus. We invite you to join us in exploring and enjoying with us both the old and the new in the Italian cultural and social landscape.

The language class, Italian Lessons for Beginners, is filled. We will be offering another Beginning Italian class in January of 2010. For further information please contact Clara Maddox at 491-2297.

Converse in Italian and refine your language skills at our monthly, informal gatherings. Meetings take place the third Thursday of each month, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. See calendar for location.

We will next meet on Monday, February 22, 2010, at 7:00 pm, at the home of Dr. Tom Van: 1814 Lauderdale Rd., 40205. We will be discussing The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini (Penguin classics). Carmichael's has the text. For the meetings of March and April we will look at the work of two Nobel Prize winning poets: Salvatore Quasimodo and Eugenio Montale. Check back for further information. We look forward to seeing you.

The Institute has held various individual lectures and lecture series. Past and scheduled speakers include Dr. John Hale, archeologist; Thomson Smillie, former director of the Kentucky Opera; and Dr. Dario Covi, art historian.

The Institute sponsors an assortment of other programs and events for its members, and endeavors to promote an appreciation for Italian culture throughout the community.

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