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• Educational Travel Program to MODENA : April 11-25, 2026

  • Start
    11 Apr 2025
  • End
    25 Apr 2026
  • Location
    Modena, Italy
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  Improve your Italian language skills while exploring Modena and the Emilia Romagna region!  

  Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its extraordinary architectural masterpieces, Modena is also celebrated for its rich culinary traditions, iconic sports cars, and world-class opera heritage.

  Your 2 week-stay will include daily language classes (Mon-Fri) at Romanica, Accademia Italiana di Lingua e Cultura, an accredited School for the teaching of Italian, recognized by Italian Ministry of Education, where you will improve your grammar and conversation skills.

  On this exclusive itinerary created for a small group (max 14 people), you will discover the history and culture of Modena and nearby jewel towns, including Bologna, Parma, and Mantova.

  You will explore the region's artistic masterpieces, experience Modena's love for music and fast cars and savor and learn about its culinary excellences, including traditional balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano Reggiano, tortellini, and Lambrusco wine.

  I am excited to be your tour leader again in 2026 and look forward to traveling with you! For questions, please email astrid@theitalianculturalcenter.org.

  Astrid Garino, MD

  President of ICC 

  For detailed information on the itinerary and package, click HERE
  
  

  Rates:

  • $5,400 per person (single room occupancy)
  • $4,260 per person (double room occupancy)

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• Torino and Piemonte: Educational Trip – October 10-24, 2026

  • Start
    10 Jan 2026
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    6:00 AM
  • End
    10 Oct 2026
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Torino
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  TORINO

  October 10 - 24, 2026

  Given the popularity of this destination, we are returning to Torino again in 2026! I am delighted to lead you to discover my hometown, a true gem off the beaten path. 

  Torino is a elegant city, rich in history, once Italy's first capital, known for its world- class museums, art, stunning Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture, expansive piazzas and covered arcades (porticoes), perfect for walking. A paradise for foodies, Torino is also famous for its Aperitivo culture, delicious  food (chocolate!) and historic cafés.

  Our itinerary will also take you to the countryside of Piedmont, outside Turin: enjoy the excitement of a Truffle hunt in the beautiful Langhe region, famous for its stunning landscapes and some of Italy's best wines (Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo) and specialty foods (white truffle, hazelnuts).  

  Your immersion in Piedmontese culture will include a 2-week language course  where you will have the opportunity to improve your language skills. Language classes are offered at beginner and more advanced levels.

  Torino and Piedmont offer an authentic Italian experience with fewer crowds than other destinations in Italys: truly a fantastic destination that will make a memorable vacation. 

  https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/t-magazine/turin-italy-guide-hotels-restaurants.html

  https://foodandtravel.com/food/cover-interviews/somaia-hammads-turnin

  For details of the itinerary, please click HERE. 

  I am looking forward to lead you in this next adventure! 

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

  Registration opens January 10, 2026. 

  Questions? email: astrid@theitalianculturalcenter.org

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• IL CIRCOLO LETTERARIO: Rediscovering Goliarda Sapienza after the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul

  • When
    29 Mar 2026
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    The Italian Cultural Center, 250 Third Ave N., Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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  Following the recent screening of Fuori at the 17th Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul, many attendees shared that they wished they had been able to participate in our earlier Circolo dedicated to Goliarda Sapienza. In response to this renewed interest, we are pleased to offer this Circolo Letterario again on March 29.

  

  Presented in English by Pieranna Garavaso, professor emerita at the University of Minnesota Morris, this Circolo will focus on the life and work of writer Goliarda Sapienza (1924–1996), author of the now celebrated novel L’arte della gioia (The Art of Joy, 1998). Sapienza’s writing, long overlooked in her lifetime, has come to be recognized for its daring exploration of personal freedom, female autonomy, and the quest for authenticity in 20th-century Italy. The first section of L’arte della gioia has also recently been brought to the screen in a successful four-part television series of the same name, directed by Valeria Golino, further renewing interest in Sapienza’s work.
  
  At the festival, audiences were deeply moved by Fuori, directed by Mario Martone, which brings to life a pivotal chapter of Sapienza’s story described in her book L'università di Rebibbia, recounting her time in Rome’s Rebibbia prison.

  Through both her literature and this cinematic portrait, we will discuss the social, cultural, and political context that shaped Sapienza’s life and her fearless, uncompromising voice.

  
  

  Pieranna Garavaso is native Italian and came to the US to earn a PhD in Philosophy (at the U of Nebraska Lincoln). She taught Philosophy at the University of Minnesota Morris for 34 years. She was awarded the UMN Morris Alumni Association Teaching Award (2003), the Horace T. Morse Alumni Association Undergraduate Teaching Award (2004) and the UMN Morris Faculty Research Award (2017). Her areas of research include History of Analytic Philosophy, Philosophy of Mathematics, and Feminist Philosophies.  She has published articles in Italian and English and authored, co-authored or edited several books; the last collection she has edited is the Bloomsbury Companion to Analytic Feminism (2018).  As Emerita/retired she plans to devote more time to reading and discussing Italian literature.

  
  

  In 2021, ICC was appointed Presidio Letterario of the Società Dante Alighieri (DA), one of the most important Italian institutions for the promotion and appreciation of Italian language and culture since 1889. ICC is now part of a network of cultural centers in Italy and abroad promoting events and initiatives related to Italian literature. Since 2009 DA has officially been part of the jury of Premio Strega, the most prestigious Italian literary award.

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• CINEFORUM

  • When
    10 Apr 2026
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    6:00 PM
  • Location
    FilmNorth, 2441 University Ave W, Suite 100 Saint Paul, MN 55114
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  FOLLEMENTE (MADLY)

  Year: 2025

  Directed by: Paolo Genovese 

  Cast: Edoardo Leo, Pilar Fogliati, Emanuela Fanelli, Maria Chiara Giannetta, Claudia Pandolfi, Vittoria Puccini, Marco Giallini, Maurizio Lastrico, Rocco Papaleo, Claudio Santamaria. 

  
  

  How well do we really know ourselves when making a decision? What if there were multiple versions of us, each with its own opinion?

  FolleMente is a delightful romantic comedy that goes beyond appearances, diving into the minds of its two main characters, Piero and Lara, and revealing their hidden thoughts and inner conflicts.

  Featuring an outstanding cast, Paolo Genovese returns to the big screen after the phenomenal success of Perfetti Sconosciuti, delivering another box office hit and the highest-grossing film in Italy in 2025.

  
  

  Cineforum is now in a new location with a screening room!

  The movie is in Italian with English subtitles

  Event Details
  6:00 p.m. – Aperitivo
  6:30 p.m. – Movie Screening

  FilmNorth, 2441 University Ave W, Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN 55114

  For parking information click here.

  Space is limited to just 50 seats; once they’re gone, they’re gone.

  Reserve yours today!

  Curated and presented by Ileana Tamberlani, Programming and Administrative Manager of the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul.

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• ICC Spring Aperitivo: An Evening of Connection and Celebration

  • When
    17 Apr 2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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  Celebrate spring at ICC with a toast. Join us for an aperitivo with sparkling wine, light bites, and time to meet new people or reconnect with old friends. If you are new to ICC, this is an easy and welcoming way to feel connected to the community.

  Questions? Email ron@theitalianculturalcenter.org or call/text 612-272-5312

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