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BENVENUTI 

WELCOME TO THE ITALIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA!

We are an organization of Italophiles who love to celebrate the rich, cultural heritage of Italy, for enrichment and personal enjoyment.

We value the word “cultural” in our name, as it defines our mission. In foreign language education we pride ourselves in teaching language through culture, and culture through language, as the two are inextricably linked. But culture can be defined in terms of both “big C” culture such as visual and performing arts, literature, music, history etc., and “little c” culture which is comprised of values, beliefs, behavior and so on. 

The picture of culture is not complete if it only focuses on its most visible aspects. Our programs include lectures on art, literature, music, and history; concerts; films; and Italian language classes taught in person and on Zoom by highly trained native professors. Language learning and practice is also achieved through lunches and dinners at local restaurants where conversation flows in Italian between students and teachers. 

We also feature a program of special-interest, smaller groups called Amicizia, offering Book Discussions and Travel Forums.  Incontri! a newly-formed special-interest smaller group brings members together to enjoy cooking classes, wine tasting and other activities.  

At each event we bring the melodic sounds of “la nostra bella lingua” with cultural readings.  Big or small, events take place in a typically warm Italian atmosphere where friendships are born and nourished and Italian values and memories are relived and shared. Viva l’amicizia! Chi trova un amico trova un tesoro! He who finds a friend finds a treasure.

Our 2026-2027 Season starts with monthly Summer Dinners from May to September, offering members who remain in Naples, opportunities to stay connected. The full season starts in October with the celebration of Columbus Day and Italian Heritage and Culture Month. The Season will focus on the regions of Basilicata, Calabria, and Puglia, with luncheon lectures by expert speakers, a Festa di Natale Dinner Dance, a musical event followed by a reception, and an end-of-season dinner. Details of all events are on the website and in Amici, the newsletter full of articles and information published online twice a season.

As in the past, the upcoming season promises to be informative, educational, and entertaining. We move forward with gratitude towards our Founders and earlier members whose vision created this wonderful Society, enriching not only the lives of our members, but of the Naples community as well. Sempre avanti!

I look forward to personally welcoming you at our events. A presto!

Grace Mannino, President