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… Continue reading
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
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
Sorry, you missed this one — visit our website for upcoming events, both virtual and live! The Historical Shops of Milan Sunday, February 27, 2022 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Central Time Presented in English On this tour, we will explore some of the historical boutiques and ateliers of Milano. Together we… Continue reading
Sorry, you missed this one — visit our website for upcoming events, both virtual and live! Torino and Its Historic Cafès Sunday, January 30, 2022 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Central Time Presented in English Time seems to have stopped in the era of horses and carriages in some places in Torino.… Continue reading
Sorry, you missed this one — visit our website for upcoming events, both virtual and live! It’s Harvest Time in Piedmont! Sunday, November 28, 2021 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Central Time Presented in English Explore the hilly area called the Langhe with Piermaria and Sentieri Italiani! The Langhe, located in… Continue reading
Sorry, you missed this one but stayed tuned for more interesting Italian Connections! Wine in Italy Saturday, September 25, 2021 12:00–2:00 p.m. (CDT) Join Sentieri and our Umbrian connection, Stefania Belli, as we learn of wine’s origins and the cultivation of vines in Mesopotamia and Egypt — and then… Continue reading
SORRY — YOU MISSED IT! Milan: City of Water — I Navigli Sunday, April 25, 2021 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Central Daylight Savings Time Presented in English Milan is a city that developed around its canals and waterways. During this tour, we’ll visit the neighborhood that still preserves the ancient… Continue reading
Sorry, You Missed It! Cruise Venice by Boat and Discover the Grand Canal (and some little hidden canals, too) Sunday, April 11, 2021 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Central Daylight Savings Time Presented in English On this private, guided boat tour along the Grand Canal, you’ll discover “the most beautiful street in… Continue reading
SORRY, YOU MISSED THIS ONE! A Virtual Walking Tour of Alessandro Manzoni’s Milan Sunday, March 28, 2021 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. C.D.S.T. Presented in English In Milan, Alessandro Manzoni wrote the novel that is the symbol of post-unification Italian literature: The Betrothed. This tour took us to see his traditional Lombardian… Continue reading
SORRY, YOU MISSED IT…. La Lingua La Vita, in partnership with Sentieri Italiani, Presents a Special Seminar: Todi and Its Castles Saturday, January 30, 2021 1:00–3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time The city of Todi, situated in Umbria — the green heart of Italy, has Umbro-Etruscan roots, which then developed… Continue reading
Sentieri, in partnership with Italiaidea – Rome, presents Cinematic Rome Sunday, January 24, 2021 @ 12:00–1:30 p.m. Since the era of silent films, Rome has provided filmmakers with spectacular sets as well as beautiful scenery. As cinema became more and more popular, the image of Rome — with its famous… Continue reading
La Lingua La Vita, in partnership with Sentieri Italiani, Presents Food Through Art Saturday, February 20, 2021 1:00–3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time Presented in English The love of food has always played a leading role in the highest artistic expression. It’s contemplated in painting, sung about in opera, carefully… Continue reading
Join Sentieri Italiani this Fall for Some Extra-Special Offerings! This Fall, take advantage of the opportunity to improve your grammar, write to/for an Italian in a variety of situations, make fresh pasta with a “pastaia” in Italy and prepare for that trip to Italy that you’ll be taking someday by… Continue reading
Begin or continue with your Italian studies this Fall! Space is limited and classes will fill up soon, so hurry and register today to secure your spot in your favorite class and time! For absolute beginners, there’s Basic 1. For returning students or new students with prior study, there are many… Continue reading
Grammitalia: Summer 2016 June 29, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm Presente dei verbi (Basic) July 6, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm Articoli, Sostantivi e Aggettivi (Basic) July 13, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm Pronomi diretti, indiretti, combinati, particelle (Intermediate/Advanced) July 18, Monday, 6:30-8:30 pm Preposizioni semplici e articolate (Basic) July 19, Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 pm Sequenza dei tempi al… Continue reading
