You're invited to an Open House hosted by the Italian Cultural Institute in Chicago and Italidea on June 29th from 4-7pm to mark the beginning of Italidea’s Summer Session and in conjunction with the ongoing exhibition of works by Lorenzo Mattotti, featuring drawings and illustrations.
The event will unfold as follows:
4pm: Children’s Corner: Pimpa animation film, featuring the fun, adventuresome, little Italian dog Pimpa, will delight a young audience. Live entertainment for kids provided by Carly Ciarrocchi. “Merenda” (snack) will be served.
Pimpa
5pm: Visit the Library and the Lorenzo Mattotti Exhibition on Display: Guests will have the opportunity to visit the Italian Cultural Institute’s library and discover the treasures of the Italian language. Visitors can also enjoy Lorenzo Mattotti playful artwork – a collection of magazine cover illustrations, drawings, and comics narratives – on view in the Italian Cultural Institute’s gallery.
Magazine cover and work by Lorenzo Mattotti
6pm: Experience sample Italian lessons from Italidea teachers, all of whom are native speakers with an Italian language degree obtained in Italy.
I hope you will join us in sharing and discovering the beauty of Italian language and culture.
A reception will be offered.
Thank you for calling (312) 822-9545 x 198 to RSVP. Please indicate the ages of any children you will be bringing.
To view the course schedule of summer courses offered at Italidea starting July 12th, click here. Please don’t miss two new special courses: “Buon Appetito,” which will explore the richness of Italian gastronomy and “Le Canzone e l’Italiano,” which will allow students to discover the styles and lyrics of Italian songwriters (cantautori).