Thursday, September 28, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. 250 N 3rd Ave UNIT 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401-6th Floor. Free Admission (with possible free will donations). We are thrilled to invite you to the grand opening of the Rudi Vecoli Library at the Italian Cultural Center! Join us for an evening dedicated to celebrating knowledge, culture, and community as we...

Buca di Beppo, the renowned Italian restaurant chain, announced its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of serving authentic Italian cuisine and creating unforgettable dining moments. Since its inception, Buca di Beppo has remained a beloved destination for families, friends, and food enthusiasts seeking exceptional Italian flavors and a warm,...

The Minneapolis Institute of Art is borrowing a famous work by Italian Baroque master Caravaggio from Rome for a temporary display. On Friday, MIA announced that the painting “Judith and Holofernes,” also known as "Judith Beheading Holofernes" is currently on display on the museum’s third floor.  The work, which was completed in 1599, is on loan fr...

A new Italian restaurant is now open in the former Amore Uptown spot in Minneapolis. Pinoli is the latest venture from Minneapolis restaurateur Kim Bartmann, who announced in November she'd open the new concept in the space after the retirement of Amore Uptown general manager Tim McHugh.  The menu at Pinoli features an array of appetizers, pasta di...

The Italian Cultural Center in Minneapolis is seeking an Administrative Assistant to help ensure that the office operates smoothly and efficiently. The Administrative Assistant works independently performing a range of administrative and support duties. This is a non-exempt part-time position hourly paid, typically averaging 12 hours bi-weekly, rep...

Tombola, Panettone & Pandoro: an Italian Holiday Tradition. Tuesday, December 20, 6:00-8:00 PM. Register here. Italian Cultural Center, Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Ave N., Suite 625, Minneapolis (MN). Join Ileana Tamberlani, native Italian from Rome & Italian Instructor, for a fun night of Italian Holiday Traditions! Tombola is the most tradit...

Works by Sandro Botticelli, one of the most revered, culturally omnipresent artists in European history, aren’t the first thing you see when you enter the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s exhibition “Botticelli and Renaissance Florence: Masterworks from the Uffizi.” He’s relegated to the second room of the show bearing his name.  Instead, the new exh...

The ICC is pleased to present ITALIAN IMMIGRANT CUISINE IN THE UNITED STATES: A History of Food and Diaspora. By Prof. Simone Cinotto. Saturday, November 5. Doors 10:30 AM - Talk 11:00 AM. Register Here. Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis | Traffic Zone Building | 250 Third Ave N. - Suite 625 | Minneapolis | MN 55401 Do you have stories to shar...

The Minneapolis Institute of Art’s landmark Renaissance exhibition opened this week, featuring works that rarely leave Florence, Italy and marking one of the rarest Botticelli art shows in the nation’s history. In a first-time collaboration, the single-stop “Botticelli and Renaissance Florence: Masterworks from the Uffizi” features more than 45 wor...

When: 05 Nov 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM - Where: Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St. Paul  As part of our series ITALIAN AMERICANS: MORE THAN 200 YEARS IN THE MAKING, dedicated to exploring the history and heritage of the millions of Italians who emigrated to the United States and demystifying stereotypes, we are delighted to announce ou...