The ICS – Italian Language Program is looking for: 1. Italian teacher for kids’ or teens’ classes in Bethesda, MD, Washington DC, and Fairfax, VA (Contractor). 2. Teachers for adults in Bethesda, MD, Washington DC, Fairfax,VA and Frederick, MD (Contractor). 3. Cooking Class Teacher (Contractor). 4. Children’s Language Program Coordinator (Part time...

On Sunday January 23rd, at 2:30 pm ET, we will host the webinar on the book "Oscar Wilde's Italian Dream 1875-1900", written by Renato Miracco, published in 2020, in English by Damiani, and in Italian by Colonnese (Oscar Wilde. Il Sogno Italiano 1875-1900).  The author will present his book - in English - in conversation with Prof. Gino Scatasta, U...

We are pleased to announce that our annual Fundraising Event to celebrate Italian Culture and the Recipients of our Scholarship Awards will take place also this year. Instead of the Gala at the Italian Embassy, we will host an exclusive dinner outdoors, for a limited number of guests, due to the circumstances. We will enjoy a fine Italian dinner in...

Requirements: Must have a work permit; Native Italian; University degree, preferably in Education; Passion for teaching children; Previous experience in teaching children; Creative, flexible, motivated and with a positive personality. Il/la candidato/a ideale dovrà coordinare insegnanti, sillabi, materiale, libri, e formazione delle classi, con il...

We are pleased to remind you that The Italian Cultural Society offers awards for students who excel in the study of Italian language, Classics, Music, Science, Arts! In particular: Italian language; classics; musics; science; art. Applications are due by June 15th. Details and application information can be found here.  Italian Language - High Scho...

In the US Capitol building, there is a marble bust of Giuseppe Garibaldi, the popular hero of the Italian Risorgimento, signed Giuseppe Martegana, 1888. The official catalogue “Art in the United States Capitol” lists the bust as the  gift of members of the Italian Society of Washington, Citizens of Italian descent, 1888.  1888: Italy was a very you...

On the occasion of the 700th anniversary of Dante’s death, The Italian Cultural Society is pleased to host Prof. Francesco Ciabattoni from Georgetown University. Join us for our March Cultural Event: Polyphony in Dante’s Paradiso. Sunday, March 21st, 3:00 pm (ET), on Zoom. The event is in anticipation of the Dantedì, March 25th, the official day de...

You are cordially invited to a Virtual Festa di Carnevale, Sunday, February 21st at 4:00 pm (ET) on Zoom. Please click here for the program and RSVP. Join us for a cultural, musical, fun and gourmet experience, with the ICS Chorus and ILP wonderful instructors. This year, we will not be together to taste and prize the best Chiacchiere, but you will...

The Italian Cultural Society of Washington D.C. Announces: ICS VIRTUAL GALA 2020 “Reawakening—A Celebration of Italian Innovation, Creativity and the Human Spirit.” Sunday, November 1st at 4:30pm ET, on the ICS webpage. While our annual fundraising gala has traditionally been an opportunity to celebrate Italian excellence, this year it represents s...

Sunday June 7th at 3PM on Zoom. SARA GAY FORDEN in conversation with Robin Givhan presents her non-fiction book “The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed”. Named one of the best books of the year by the Economist, House Of Gucci tells the remarkable story of the power of the Gucci Dynasty and their famed luxury...