Briscola at Sentieri!
Briscola Tournament at Sentieri! Saturday, April 18th • 4–7 p.m. Join us for an enjoyable afternoon of … … Briscola, one of Italy’s most beloved card games! While Briscola is widely known across Italy and other Mediterranean countries, mastering it takes practice and strategy. The game is typically played with...
An Evening in Puglia . . .
. . . No Passport Required Saturday, May 2, 2026 • 6–9 p.m. L’Angolo Italiano • 1538 West Jarvis (Rogers Park) Enjoy a brief presentation on the Puglia region, followed by a buffet of authentic Pugliese cuisine. Your reservation supports Sentieri’s cultural events. Food and beverages are offered with our...
Sentieri Scholarships | 2027
Scholarship Opportunities for 2027 Sentieri Italiani currently has four scholarships available next year. To apply for any one of them, you must submit a short essay of 100 words or fewer on the subjects indicated below. All applications must be received for review by December 31, 2026. All scholarships must...
Homestay in Piedmont – 2026
The Presentation Originally Scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026, Has Been Cancelled. If You Would Like More Information on this Program, Please Contact Daniela Varona directly. Impara l’Italiano Mentre Scopri il Piemonte! Visit the Monferrato region in Piedmont and live like a local while improving your Italian language! I...
Thinking About a Language School in Italy?
Scuole di Lingua in Italia Soci — A.S.I.L.S. (Association of Schools of Italian as a Second Language) Is it your dream to study Italian in Italy? Learning experiences in Italy can provide an opportunity to live like a local while improving your language skills! Below is a list of a...
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...
February 19, 2017: A good time was had by all at Sentieri’s Briscola Tournament at Bella ‘Mbriana!
Sentieri and friends had a fun evening of competitive card playing, drinks and antipasti on February 19th. After four rounds of intense play the new champions were declared — Sharon and Debora each won Sentieri memberships as a result of their formidable Briscola skills. Watch this website for more enjoyable evenings with...
Celebrate Carnevale …
… IN TUTTA ITALIA! BY JACK PILIPONIS Like many countries with strong Catholic/Christian culture and traditions, Italy marks the weeks leading up to Lent with colorful, sensual, food- and drink-filled celebrations. In Italy, it’s called “Carnevale,” derived from Latin “carnem levare” — take the meats; in ancient times that...
To learn the language of Italy you need to embrace the culture.
To understand the culture of Italy you need to have a grasp of the language.
At Sentieri Italiani, we have created an environment where language and culture converge — offering individuals and businesses a variety of programs and services ranging from Italian
language classes to learning about the many facets of the Italian culture from food and wine, to literature and film, to art, history and lifestyle. An inviting environment where you can gain knowledge of all that Italy has to offer — whether your desire is to
study the beautiful language of Italy or to learn about the country’s rich, multi-faceted culture. Sentieri Italiani is the place to
take Italian classes and learn about Italian culture.
Prego, we invite you to take a look at the many paths that Sentieri Italiani has created to connect you with Italy.
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