While it may be convenient, online commerce has cast aside the human connections that revolve around small business. This economic and cultural shift and the desire to preserve the memory of small businesses, if not the businesses themselves, inspired Francesco Pergolesi’s “Heroes” and “Tableaux”—two distinct, yet intertwined photographic essays sh...

When: Tuesday, June 05, 2018 At 6:00 pm - Where: Istituto Italiano di Cultura - 500 N Michigan Ave - What: A Lecture by Distinguished Italian Fulbright Lecturer Michela Valmori, University of Bologna - Organized by: Istituto Italiano di Cultura - Entrance : Free Immigration has created the foundation of America, it is not only what made this nation...

When: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 At 6:00 pm - Where: Istituto Italiano di Cultura - 500 N Michigan Ave, - Organized by : Istituto Italiano di Cultura - Entrance : Free. RSVP at https://clothesvscostumes.eventbrite.com  As part of this initiative, a series of events dedicated to numerous filmmaking careers, including masterclasses and screenings will be...

When: From Tuesday, May 22, 2018 to Wednesday, May 30, 2018 - Where: Istituto Italiano di Cultura - 500 N Michigan Ave - Organized by : Istituto Italiano di Cultura In collaboration with : Chicago International Film Festival - Entrance : Free “Fare Cinema” (Filmmaking) is an initiative coordinated by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Inte...

Nine months ago, Michael Meranda revealed his plans to open a new Italian restaurant in River North that featured his award-winning gelato. The path to opening Sapori Antichi Bar Italianohasn’t been as smooth as their tasty Italian desserts are, but on Monday Meranda and wife Mary finally opened their restaurant. They’re serving lunch and dinner wi...

Chicago’s Little Italy on Taylor Street will lose one of its longest-running restaurants. RoSal’s Italian Cucina, which has been open for 28 years at 1154 W. Taylor Street, will close for good on May 13, ownership announced on Facebook: “We are super excited to be starting a new chapter in our lives but will miss everything about the restaurant; th...

Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago, 500 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1450, Chicago, IL. Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CDT). Exhibition opening, presentation, and reception. This exhibition highlights the cultural, historical, gastronomic and linguistic heritage of a selected number of Italian villages of historical interest. Presented...

No matter what side of the Eisenhower you call home, there’s one thing we can agree on: Chicago pizza is, unquestionably, the best. And Aurelio’s is certainly no exception. Having first opened its doors in Homewood in 1959, Aurelio’s Pizza is one of the oldest  pizza chains in and around the city, making it a favorite of many both old and new. Feat...

Frank Capitanini, the second-generation owner and operator of the Italian Village restaurants in the Loop, died over the weekend. Death was from natural causes, according to family. He was 85. Capitanini could be found every day in the kitchen, though he no longer was responsible for day-to-day operations of the 91-year-old Italian Village’s three...

Is your idea of an Italian dish truly Italian? You're probably thinking about your weekly spaghetti night or the dish you ordered at the local Italian restaurant... was it actually authentic? Let us answer your questions, ease the confusion, and show your taste buds what it means to be truly Italian. Join us for a dive into the most authentic Itali...