Upcoming Events
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO THE EVENTS AT THE ITALIAN CENTER!
JOIN US FOR SOME ITALIAN HOSPITALITY!
At the Italian Cultural Society it is our mission to serve the cultural needs of our community by providing some of the best and most unique cultural and traditional events and activities in our region. Events which can not be found elsewhere, that enable us and our community to learn about Italian heritage and history while strengthening Italian unity and identity.
Several events are offered throughout the year at the Italian Center; our community is invited to attend and enjoy some Italian hospitality!
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CURRENT EVENTS AT THE ITALIAN CENTER
All events and films are presented at the Italian Center,
6821 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael 95608
Admission is $10 unless otherwise noted
Doors open 30 minutes early!
Refreshments Included
TUTTI A TAVOLA COOKING CLASS:
HOMEMADE FETTUCINI ALFREDO
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7th
1:00 - 3:00pm
TRAVEL ITALY:
IN SEARCH OF TUSCANY
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15th
2:00pm
ITALIAN MOVIE NIGHT:
FOR ROSANNA
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20th
7:30pm
ITALIAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE:
ARRANGIARSI -
PIZZA AND THE ART OF LIVING
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd
1:30pm
TUTTI A TAVOLA COOKING CLASS
LEARN TO MAKE RAVIOLI
with Instructor Diana Quilici
Saturday, April 11, 2026
1:00 - 3:00 PM
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED! SPACE IS LIMITED:
RESERVATION $40 PER PERSON
ADDITIONAL $5 INGREDIENT FEE FOR NON MEMBERS
SPINACH & CHEESE RAVIOLI IN A LEMON SAUCE
There are many types of pasta in Italy and among the more popular is ravioli. The name ravioli is thought to come from the Italian verb riavvolgere- which means to wrap. One can trace the ravioli back to 14th century Italy, believing to originate in regions like Tuscan, Lombardy and Liguria.
At first ravioli were commonly added to soup, only later being added to a tomato sauce in the 1500’s. Throughout Italy different regions are known for their different fillings. Rome traditionally fills their ravioli with ricotta, spinach, nutmeg and black pepper while Sardinia often fills their ravioli with ricotta and lemon rind. Northern Italy is known for including meat and even pumpkin or amaretti biscuits for special occasions.
This April please come join us as we make a spinach and cheese ravioli in a lemon sauce.
ITALIAN MOVIE NIGHT
"FOR ROSANNA"
Friday, February 20
at 7:30 pm
ADMISSION $10
DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 PM
REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED
The Italian Movie Night, like all the Society cultural programs at the Italian Center, is open to the public and is a great gathering place for those who want to celebrate their culture with like-minded people.
Marcello owns a restaurant in a small Italian village where he lives with his dying wife, Rosanna. Her final wish is to be buried in one of the three remaining plots in the local churchyard and Marcello is desperate to see her request fulfilled. Unfortunately, no plots can be reserved. It’s a case of first come first served.
So Marcello set out to do the only thing possible: keep those in the village who are dying safely alive and protect all the living at the same time. With Marcello spending his days visiting the sick, donating blood and directing traffic all in the name of survival, he better hope he doesn’t put himself in an early grave or at least his wife’s one. Stars popular actor Jean Reno and Academy award winner Mercedes Ruehl. A wonderful and witty comedy.
In Italian with English Subtitles
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Italian Cinema is as much a part of Italian culture as the food, music, art, design, architecture and people. The land of La Dolce vita has fashioned more best foreign film winners at the Academy Awards than any other nation with 11. Italian Actress Sophia Loren won an academy award for best Actress in her role in Two Women in 1960, the first time an acting Oscar was awarded for a non-English performance
ITALIAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
"ARRANGIARSI -
PIZZA...AND THE ART OF LIVING"
Sunday, February 22
at 2:00 pm
ADMISSION $10
DOORS OPEN AT 1:30 PM
REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED
This fascinating tale by Matteo Troncone, an Italian American who traces his roots back to Naples, is the story of one man's journey to find himself…and the greatest pizza on earth
Writer, director, editor, and cinematographer Matteo Troncone begins his philosophical first-person travelogue with no job, no relationship, and no home. While living in his VW van on the streets of San Francisco, he decides the is only one thing for him to do – trace his roots Back to Naples and learn the secret of Neapolitan pizza.
Once there, he discovers the art of arrangiarsi, the process of arranging yourself to make something from nothing. We meet a colorful crew of characters, from street artists to pizza makers, who find a path to live and love in the most joyful ways, regardless of circumstance.
This inspiring film combines a smattering of foodie passion. Little known Italian history, and quirky Neapolitans to tell the tale of one man’s journey of finding a way.
In English
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