Cineforum December 7th • BANGLA
BANGLA Directed by Phaim Bhuiyan (2019) Phaim Bhuiyan’s directorial debut is based on his own experiences and brimming with witty observations, Bangla is an endearing and relevant story about integration and identity. Phaim (played by the director himself) is a 22-year-old Italian of Bangladeshi origin. He lives with his family in Rome’s multi-ethnic Torpignattara...
Register Now for Winter 2020 Session
Learn Italian in 2020! Begin, or continue, your Italian studies at Sentieri Italiani in the New Year! Space is limited and classes often fill up quickly, so hurry and register today to secure your spot for your favorite class and time! For absolute beginners, there’s Basic 1. For returning students or...
New scholarship opportunity at Sentieri…
…THE CELESTE MARTIN SCHOLARSHIP Celeste Martin was a dear friend of mine who passed away on August, 11, 2019. When Celeste and Jim bought the apartment across from me a few years ago, my main concern was that I had now to share my back porch with who knows what...
Destinazione ITALIA!
Are you planning a trip to Italy in the near future? Want to know a bit more about the language and culture than most visitors? Fall Session • Destinazione ITALIA Class Begins Friday, October 11th We look forward to welcoming you to our Italian Language and Culture Introduction. We will teach you...
Prepare for the B1 CILS Exam at Sentieri Italiani!
New Government Regulations Require Language Proficiencyto Apply for Italian Citizenship Offered by the Università per Stranieri, the CILS exam officially certifies individuals’ Italian language skills. Students that successfully pass all sections of the exam will receive a certificate issued from the Università per Stranieri di Siena, which is recognized by...
The 2019 Lina Tonello Scholarship
In 2009, on September 27th, Daniela Cavallero’s mother passed away. Lina Tonello was a woman who strongly encouraged Daniela throughout her life. This inspiration and support lead Daniela to open the Italian school known to all of us as Sentieri. In 2009, to honor her mother’s memory, Daniela had instituted...
La Cena Piemontese – A culinary visit to the Langhe
La Cena Piemontese • September 24th On Sunday, September 24th, Sentieri Italiani and friends met at Osteria Langhe in Chicago’s Logan Square for an evening of slow food and fine wine. Grazie to co-owners Aldo Zaninotte and Chef Cameron Grant and the staff for giving us this opportunity to experience...
Regional Dining — CAMPANIA!
La Cena Napoletana • November 12th “Vedi Napoli e poi muori.” You’ll experience a taste of Naples when dining at Due Lire Vino & Cucina, located in vibrant Lincoln Square. Their dynamic menu highlights authentic recipes from the region of Campania that are prepared with seasonal and local ingredients with...
My Florence: The Sara Leonard Scholarship
The Sara Leonard Scholarship — My Florence I met Sara Leonard many years ago when I was teaching at the Italian Cultural Institute. When I left she followed me to Sentieri Italiani along with other students. She stayed with me through all the years. I really admired Sara; she was smart,...
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