| 2025-2026 Membership Events "Sicilia: il Crocevia del Mediterraneo" (Sicily: Crossroads of the Mediterranean) Individual tickets now on sale for all events. Starred events are not included in any package and must be purchased individually. |
ICS membership is required to register for an event. Members who have already secured a ticket are eligible to purchase additional tickets at the guest price. NO refunds on tickets, but they may be exchanged on the ICS ticket exchange. |
* Luncheon: Columbus Day Monday, October 13th 2025 1130 AM Casa Cotzelli - 6175 Towncenter Circle, Naples, FL October is National Italian Heritage and Culture Month. Celebrate our rich culture and pay tribute to Cristoforo Colombo, for his courage, determination and navigational skills. His voyages opened a new chapter in the history of the world. Join us for a delicious luncheon and friendly conversation. (not included in Gold or Silver packages) |
Luncheon: Pranzo del Rientro! Welcome Back! Friday, November 21st 2025 - 11:30 AM, Audubon CC “Sicilian Art: A Voyage Through the Centuries” by Carol Jonson Prepare to be dazzled by Arab mosaics and Greek temples. Rekindle your friendships, make new ones, be entertained by this informative and exciting presentation! Chair: Sylvia Natale Doors Open 30 minutes before start time. |
Festa di Natale Dinner Dance Sunday, December 7th 2025 - 6:00 PM Audubon Country Club Get into the holiday spirit and festive mood of Christmas on Sunday evening, December 7th, 2025 at the beautifully decorated Audubon Country Club for an elegant holiday evening with just the right amount of jingle bell rock! Enjoy hot and cold hors d'oeuvres with a flute of sparkling Prosecco. After cocktails we will follow the music into the dining room for a delicious three course dinner followed by dancing to the music of Brylcream, back by popular demand! Cocktail attire. Doors Open 30 minutes before start time. |
* HD Opera: Live from the Met: Bellini's I Puritani Saturday, Jan 10, 2026 11 am- Paragon Pavilion Theater Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835) was a Sicilian composer primarily known for his operas, particularly those written in the bel canto style. He possessed an extraordinary gift for melody and a thorough understanding of the human voice. Enjoy his final opera, shown live from the Metropolitan Opera New York to our big local screen, in a private showing for ICS members. For gorgeous melody, spellbinding coloratura, and virtuoso vocal fireworks, I Puritani has few equals. Arrive early to enjoy an educational introduction to enhance your cultural enjoyment. (not included in Gold or Silver packages) |
Lecture/Luncheon From Rubble to Rebirth: Urban Renewal at UNESCO sites, by Dr. Maria Galli Stampino. Tuesday, January 13th 2026 - Naples Hilton - 11:30 AM. Celebrate the ingenuity and innovation of the Sicilian people after devastating earthquakes Doors Open 30 minutes before start time. See More Information and Register |
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Concert: Italian/Sicilian Folk Music Saturday, February 7th 2026, 2:00 PM 1st Congregational Church Enjoy a Lively Song and Dance Revue presented by Tom Cimarusti and Company with antique Sicilian instruments. Audience participation welcome! Limited seating. Attire: Peasant costume optional. Reception to follow catered by Casa Cotzelli. Doors Open 15 minutes before start time. |
Lecture/Luncheon Tuesday, February 24th 2026, 11:30 AM, Naples Hilton The Crossroads of Civilization: Sicily's Epic Journey through the Ages, by Dr. John Wineland. Back by popular demand, last season's most exciting speaker! Step into Sicily’s vibrant tapestry; a kaleidoscope of cultures on a journey that dances through time. Doors Open 30 minutes before start time. |
*REVS Institute: Italian Cars Where emotion meets engineering in a symphony of style and speed SPACE LIMITED
This tour dives into what sets Italian cars apart - the emotion behind the engineering, the artistry in every line, and the relentless drive to be not just fast, but unforgettable. From Enzo Ferrari's intensity to the elegance of Pininfarina, explore how Italian passion gave rise to legends. Classic Italian car tour customized for ICS members. You won’t want to miss this exciting and informative 1-hour lecture in groups of 10, plus time to tour on your own! Private event, max capacity 80, no guest tickets available. (not included in Gold or Silver packages) |
| Sicilian Dinner Sunday, March 15th 2026, 5:00 PM Casa Cotzelli, 6175 Town Center Circle, Naples, 34119 A Night of Sicilian Cuisine and Entertainment Your dining experience will be enhanced by Tom Cimarusti’s Sicilian music. Cocktail Attire. Limited seating. See Menu and Register |
Lecture/Luncheon Sicily Tuesday, March 24th 2026, 11:30 AM Naples Hilton Grains, Goddesses, and the Gregorian Calendar: How Sicily Holds the Key by Allison Scola Experience Sicily from a Sicilian’s perspective. Storytelling at
its best! Doors Open 30 minutes before start time. See More Information and Register |
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Farewell Luncheon: Looking Forward to Next Year End of Season Farewell, Annual Meeting & Elections Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - 11:30 AM Audubon Country Club Includes a preview of next season's events, and election of new board members. Chair, Lisa Forino Doors Open 30 minutes before start time. |
