Have you ever wanted to speak Italian or become more fluent in la bella lingua? The American Italian Cultural Center (AICC) has announced its next series of Italian Language Lessons for the Fall of 2014 and beginning of 2015! This widely popular class is offered in four different levels, from beginner to complete fluency, and runs for 8 weeks. Space is limited to a maximum of 10 students per class to ensure a low student-teacher ratio. The courses are held at the American Italian Cultural Center located at 537 South Peters Street, in downtown New Orleans. For information on course schedule, pricing and more, click here.

The Louisiana American Italian Sports Hall of Fame was formed to recognize the American Italians of Louisiana who, for generations, have participated and excelled in the sports arena. The American Italian Renaissance Foundation holds an annual induction banquet that honors one national sports figure and inducts outstanding Louisiana athletes, both past and present, into the Hall of Fame. Our next banquet will be at the Hilton Riverside Hotel on January 17th, 2015. Proceeds from the banquet benefit the American Italian Cultural Center, and scholarships for college-bound high school seniors excelling in academics and athletics. Click here to purchase tickets.

American Italian Cultural Center presents a new bi-monthly lecture series exploring cultural and historical Italian Americans topics. Our first lecture on Tuesday, February 3rd at 6pm will feature Honorary Italian Consulate Arnaldo Partessotti as he discusses the rules of obtaining Italian dual citizenship. Mr. Partesotti will review the practicality of finding the necessary documentation for applying for Italian dual citizenship and will be available to answer any questions. The lecture is free for AICC Members and $5 for non-members. For more information and to purchase tickets, pelase click here.

The American Italian Cultural Center sponsors a night of dinner & Italian conversation every month! This event is for AICC members, Italian natives, Italian language students and anyone who might enjoy a night of eating, drinking and speaking Italian. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here.

The American Italian Cultural Center is teaming up with Insight Vacations to offer a10 day trip in April to three of Italy's most appealing and profoundly cultural cities. Savour every part of Rome's rich heritage. Soak up the Renaissance atmosphere of Florence and look beyond the canals and gondolas to gain a deeper understanding of Venice. For more information about this exciting trip, click here.