Italian Cultural Center - Il Punto!

Biblioteca Italiana Seattle (BIS) inauguration!  

Join us on April 13 at 11 am at Casa Italiana for a visit to the library, check out some books and toast to the opening. 

The library will be open on Saturdays. 

We are also looking for volunteers to assist with the BIS and will hold a meeting shortly before the inauguration. To volunteer to staff the library, please sign up here.

Book Club Italiano  Libro: Donne come noi, autori vari  Data: 12 aprile 2024 Orario: 5 PM - 6:30 PM PST Evento: online - Zoom Contatti: gaetanobarreca@gmail.com Gli eventi si terranno ogni secondo venerdì del mese. L'evento è gratuito. È consigliato registrare la propria presenza al gruppo Meetup:  All Things Italian Group (https://www.meetup.com/language-99/) Caffé con Amici (Issaquah): Ci incontriamo per fare quattro chiacchiere e bere un caffè insieme. Data: 7 aprile 2024 Orario: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PST Evento: in person Contatti: gaetanobarreca@gmail.com Gli eventi si terranno ogni prima domenica del mese. L'evento è gratuito. È consigliato registrare la propria presenza al gruppo Meetup:  All Things Italian Group (https://www.meetup.com/language-99/) SIFF Presents "Viva l'Italia - The Passion of Italian Cinema" February 28–April 24 See life as a human comedy, embrace beauty, feel deeply, pursue the sweet life with Italian gusto. Festa Italiana and Greg Olson Productions present a series of nine films that illuminate the golden age of 1960s-1970s Italian cinema. Program and tickets: SIFF VIva Italia Program

2024 Conversation Groups Dates - (no groups in July and August)

Level	Location	Date	Moderator	Registration link
Beginner	PNA, Seattle	13-Apr	Daniela Balestra	Register here
Beginner	PNA, Seattle	11-May	Daniela Balestra	Register here
Beginner	PNA, Seattle	8-Jun	Daniela Balestra	Register here
Intermediate	PNA, Seattle	20-Apr	Isabella Moriconi	Register here
Intermediate	PNA, Seattle	18-May	TBD	Register here
Intermediate	PNA, Seattle	15-Jun	Isabella Moriconi	Register here
Advanced	Online (Zoom)	20-Apr	Mario Cazzanti
Advanced	Online (Zoom)	11-May	Mario Cazzanti	Register here
Advanced	Online (Zoom)	1-Jun	Mario Cazzanti	Register here

We have a range of ways to volunteer. One area we'd love more volunteers is to help coordinate in-person or virtual events, classes and initiatives.

We are especially looking for a volunteer coordinator and class moderators for our very popular Italian Conversation classes.

If you are interested, please contact:  contactus@ilpuntoseattle.org

Board of Directors

Board of Directors for 2023:

President:  Alessandra Arosio

Treasurer:  Giovanni LaManna

Secretary:  Giorgio Sardo

At-large:     Tiziano Recchi

At-large:     Lorenzo Iovino

At-large:     Mario Cazzanti

At-large:     Antonella Vesponi Bartel

At-large:     Keith Morphis

A new Board of Directors is elected each year during our November and December meetings.  

Il Punto di Incontro - The Meeting Point

We are enthusiastic about sharing our love for Italia and  organize cultural events, fun gatherings, and language programs that emphasize community and connection in the Seattle area. 

Join, Volunteer, Connect

Become a member to enjoy discounts at cultural events and lower fees for language programs, to support Italian culture in the Seattle area, to reconnect with your Italian heritage, meet recent Italian transplants, or simply connect with our vibrant community of enthusiasts of Italy! Volunteer and enjoy your new amici!