Simply Magical …

… CARNIVAL IN VENICE!  with Sentieri Italiani of Chicago Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in the city of masks and mystery. You’ll explore the history, culture and traditions of the Venice Carnival, one of the world’s most famous and colorful festivals. The Carnevale di Venezia dates back to the… Continue reading

Genova Event • May 4, 2024

Free Zoom Presentation (in Italian) by  A Door To Italy, Italian School Learn more about all that Genova has to offer Saturday, May 4, 2024 • 11 a.m. – 12 noon “…Vedrai una città regale, addossata ad una collina alpestre, superba per uomini e per mura, il cui solo aspetto la… Continue reading

Briscola Event!

Briscola at Sentieri! Saturday, February 17, 2024 • 4–6 p.m. Sorry, You Missed It! Watch for more fun and/or informational events at Sentieri A good time was had by all, even Stella! Briscola, along with Scopa, is one of those card games that almost everyone in Italy knows — it… Continue reading

Cinematic Naples

Since its origins at the beginning of the last century, Italian cinema has developed a strong link between the representation of its national territory and the definition of its national identity. From the end of World War II onwards, Italy has witnessed a major urban development that has considerably modified… Continue reading

Come Play Briscola with Us!

Sorry, You Missed It — Watch for future fun events on our website! Briscola, along with Scopa, is one of those card games that almost everyone in Italy knows — it is also known in most other Mediterranean countries. Briscola is easy to learn but becoming good is not an… Continue reading

Explore Como with Us!

Sorry, you missed it! Watch for more in-person and online Sentieri events coming soon! Live Virtual Tour from Italy via ZOOM! The City of Como New Date & Time: Sunday, April 16, 2023 10:00–11:30 a.m. (Central Daylight Time) Presented in English   Discover the beautiful town of Como, overlooking one… Continue reading

Cinematic Venice

Sorry, you missed it! Watch for more in-person and online Sentieri events coming soon! Since its origins at the beginning of the last century, Italian cinema has developed a strong link between the representation of its national territory and the definition of its national identity. From the end of World… Continue reading

What are “Cicchetti”? A Venetian Explains!

Sorry, you missed this one! Watch this website for more fun and informative virtual tours of Italy! Cicchetti, Vino & More — Visit the “Buzzing” Rialto District of Venice with Sentieri and  Check Out Some Varieties of Venetian Finger Foods Sunday, January 22, 2023 @ 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (c.t.) We’ll… Continue reading

In-person CINEFORUM • MOMENTI DI TRASCURABILE FELICITÀ

Sorry, you missed it! Watch for more in-person and online Sentieri events coming soon! Momenti di Trascurabile Felicità Ordinary Happiness Directed by Daniele Luchetti   Director Daniele Luchetti waxes philosophical and gives us an old-fashioned fantasy about life and death. This 2019 film features a 40-something Palermo husband and father,… Continue reading