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February 2018
Bernini’s Rome
Many of the memorable sights a tourist sees in Rome were created by one man, GianLorenzo Bernini. Join lecturer Tom Cortazzo and continue the American Italian Cultural Center’s virtual walking tours of Italy’s great cities. We move from Florence to Rome where you will take a virtual walking tour through the Eternal City to see many of Bernini’s breathtaking and inspiring creations, from his spellbinding sculpture David (which rivals Michelangelo’s), to his Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona…
Find out more »November 2019
Lecture Series: Duccio, Giotto and the Origins of Western Painting
This lecture explores the lives and major works of these two pioneering artists—one long famous, the other only more recently so—and examines the context for their groundbreaking achievements. Gregory Waldrop, S.J., Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at Loyola University New Orleans. Father Waldrop works on the art and architecture of late medieval and early modern Italy, with a focus on 14th- and 15th-century painting in Central Italy and Tuscany. The lectures are free for AICC members and students with a…
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Pelicans Italian Heritage Night
Come enjoy Italian Heritage Night with the Pelicans featuring Nicolo Melli, the new Pelicans player from Italy. Special offers available in all seating areas. For ticket information, contact Dominic Zahn at 504-593-4986 or email him at dominic.zahn@pelicans.com.
Find out more »February 2021
Ski Holiday in Cortina, Italy
From February 13th to 20th 2021 for 7 nights hotel accommodation at Hotel Majoni - a charming 4-star hotel right in the center of Cortina, a few steps from the pedestrian mall and shopping area. The package of $1945 per person, sharing double occupancy includes: • Seven nights’ accommodation at Hotel Majoni • Daily Full Breakfast • Daily Dinner • Transportation from Venice Airport to Cortina and back (travel time 2 hrs) Not included: • Airline tickets from…
Find out more »January 2022
AICC HOSTS “CHAMBER AFTER FIVE”
January 20, 2022 5:30PM to 7:30PM Registration only via the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce https://www.neworleanschamber.org/events/details/2022-chamber-after-5-american-italian-cultural-center-15426
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THE 36th LOUISIANA AMERICAN ITALIAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME GALA
February 5, 2022 5:30PM to 9:30PM Hilton Riverside Hotel, 2 Poydras St. New Orleans, LA You’re invited to the 36th Annual Gala! Come celebrate with us as we honor our amazing inductees from the fields of sports, medicine, civic service, the military, and more! Purchase your tickets by calling us at 504-522-7294 or send us an email at questions@americanitalianculturalcenter.com
Find out more »June 2022
Opera Night in the Piazza
Join us for music, food and fun! The American Italian Cultural Center is excited to present Opera in the Piazza 2022. This event will feature live musical performances in the Piazza d'Italia behind the American Italian Cultural Center. Opera In The Piazza - Buy Tickets Book before May 13th to enjoy the Early Bird discount. AICC members can select Member General admission for a discount. If you are interested in becoming a member please go to our membership section.…
Find out more »July 2023
Lecture Series: The Second War of Italian Unification and the Creation of the Modern Italian State, 1859-70
The American Italian Research Library ~Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library~ Invites you to our next lecture: The Second War of Italian Unification and the Creation of the Modern Italian State, 1859-70. Presented by Cyril Lagvanec PhD. Curator of the American Italian Research Library The American Italian Research Library ~Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library~ Meatairie, LA 70001
Find out more »Bocce Ball Tournament – 2023 Edition (Postponed)
2023 Bocce Ball Tournament (Postponed due to weather conditions) 2023 Annual Bocce Ball Tournament Annual Bocce Ball Tournament The American Italian Cultural Center July 22, 2023 NEW DATE: TBD 2340 Severn Avenue Metairie, LA 70001 The Italian American Bocce Club 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM ~Reserve Your Spot Today~ questions@americanitalianculturalcenter.com $100 per Two PersonTeam Includes Pasta Dinner 504-522-7294 Italian American Bocce Club - New Orleans
Find out more »August 2023
Lecture Series: The Hellenistic World, from Alexander to Cleopatra
The American Italian Research Library ~Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library~ Invites you to our next lecture: The Hellenistic World, from Alexander to Cleopatra (Rome plays a central role in this story). Presented by Cyril Lagvanec PhD. Curator of the American Italian Research Library The American Italian Research Library ~Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library~ Meatairie, LA 70001
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