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Give your child a passport to Italy without the plane ticket! 🗓Camp #1: June 15–19 (led by Elisa Lucchi-Riester) 🗓Camp #2: June 22–29 (led by Suzette Vetrini) 📍Carmel Clay Public Library Spots are first-come, first-served. Grab yours before they’re gone!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Holliday Park for Pasquetta! It was so special to gather as a community and carry on this cherished Italian tradition. A heartfelt thank you to IHSI Board Member Elisa Lucchi for all of her hard work in planning such a memorable event!

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Celebrate Pasquetta with us on Sunday, April 19 from 12-4 PM at Holliday Park! Bring a dish to share, your favorite drinks, and settle in for an afternoon of sunshine, laughter, and Italian tradition with friends and family. RSVP at italianheritage.org/events

From our family to yours, Buona Pasqua 🌷 #BuonaPasqua #ItalianHeritage

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years, we honor Amerigo Vespucci, the Italian explorer born this day in 1454 whose insight helped change history. He recognized the lands across the Atlantic were a new continent, later named “America” in his honor. Buon compleanno, Amerigo!

What happens when Verdi meets V12? Libiamo! brings opera’s iconic moments to a gallery of Ferrari sports cars. Beauty, power, and Italian drama—one night only! Only 30 tickets left: IndyOpera.org/Libiamo #ItalianHeritage #OperaNight #Ferrari #IndyEvents #Verdi #Indianapolis

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Did you know San Valentino was Italian? Born in Terni and later living in Rome, he secretly married Christian couples and was martyred on Feb. 14, 269. Today, Italians celebrate with romantic dinners, thoughtful gifts, flowers, and of course, chocolate. 💘

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IHSI and Indianapolis Opera present Libiamo! A Renaissance of Taste & Tempo, a spectacular new event that brings Italian artistry to life in the heart of our city. Limited tickets! Get your tickets today at IndyOpera.org/Libiamo #ItalianHeritage #IndyOpera #IndyEvents

Brrr… it’s molto freddo out there! Want to practice more? Join our Advanced Conversation group on Sunday afternoons, led by Board Member Francesco Vetrini. Email fvetrini@iu.edu for details.

A new year of reading is about to begin! 📚 We’re kicking off our 2026 Book Club with Machiavelli’s The Prince this Wednesday. Explore the full 2026 Book Club lineup at ItalianHeritage.org and read along with us all year long. #ItalianHeritage #ItalianLiterature #Machiavelli

Buona Festa del Tricolore! Today, Italy honors the birth of its beloved green, white, and red flag, first adopted on January 7, 1797, in Reggio Emilia, representing unity, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the Italian people. #FestadelTricolore #ItalianHeritage

From all of us at the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana, Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo!

At our Christmas dinner earlier this month, Past President Ralph Tambasco, proudly recognized Matthew Iaria, a founding member of IHSI. It is members like Matthew who help ensure that Italian heritage is preserved and celebrated for generations to come. Grazie di tutto, Matthew!

New Year, New Stories Our 2026 Book Club picks are here! From timeless Italian classics to modern voices, we’ll be turning pages together all year long. Check out the full list and mark your calendars! 👉 ItalianHeritage.org #BookClub2026 #ItalianLiterature #ItalianHeritage

Congratulazioni to the new 2026 Italian Heritage Society Board of Directors, who were announced during IHSI's Christmas Dinner this past Sunday! Grazie mille to the 2025 Board of Directors for all of their hard work! Check out the full photo gallery: italianheritage.org/2025-festa-di-…

This Thanksgiving, we give thanks for our greatest gift: our members. Their passion for heritage, community, and celebration keeps our traditions thriving. From our family to yours, Buon Ringraziamento!