Westchester Italian Cultural Center

Lectures

• Art Lecture: Sacred and Profane Love in Renaissance Art

  

  Analysis of Renaissance art work on the themes of love and marriage

  Feb 12

• Da Vinci’s Table: Renaissance Foods & Feasting

  

  Lecture followed by a dessert reception featuring Italy's finest dessert

  Feb 19 – Feb 20

• Signature Lecture:Where are the Italian American Writers? Where are the Italian American Novelists?

  

  Presentation on the contributions Italian Americans have on literary tradition.

  Mar 26

• Researching 20th Century Military Service Members

  This program will provide a framework for successfully uncovering military service information about World War II military service members and those from 20th century conflicts.

  Saturday, Mar 27

• Scrigno- Lecture and Recital

  

  WICC in collaboration with the Pugliesi Federation present a Tribute to the music of Maestro Giovanni CHiappinelli, presented in English by his son Maestro Massimiliano Chiappinelli, renowned pianist soloist and chamber musician

  Monday, Apr 5

• Art Lecture: Masaccio

  

  The lecture has been POSTPONED until further notice.

  Apr 9

• Discover Italy! The Amalfi Coast & the Islands

  

  A presentation on Italy's extrordinary coastline by our special guest Roberto Caporuscio.

  Apr 14

• Signature Lecture: History of the Kingdom of Naples

  

  Presentation by Professor in Residence Antonio Rutigliano on the history of Naples under the French Angevin regime

  Apr 16

• Genealogical Lecture: Acquiring Italian Records

  

  Presentation on the Italian system of record keeping.

  Apr 24

• Art Lecture: Raffaello

  

  Presentation on the artwork of Raffaello during the Renaissance

   

   

  May 7

• Discover Italy! Venice and the Region

  

  Join us on a virtual journey through the Veneto Region. From the enchanted “City of Bridges”, to historical towns like Verona, home of Romeo and Juliet, and Vicenza, home of Andrea Palladio one of the most influential architects in history. A tasting of prosecco, the most popular wine of Veneto, will conclude the evening.

  May 12

• Signature Culinary Presentation: Summer Entertaining Italian Style

  

  Learn the secrets of how to prepare an elegant summer buffet by Michele Scicolone, author of "1000 Italian Recipes"

  May 20

• An Intimate Conversation

  Join us for an intimate conversation with author John Perrella.

   

  Tuesday, Jun 8