Italian Cultural Center - Il Punto!

Connecting diverse communities through a common passion for Italian arts and culture.

Upcoming Events

News & Announcements

NOI Bimbi Winter session registration now open!

Winter session starts January 11 until March 29. To register, go to the Registration page
For questions, send email to noi@ilpuntoseattle.org

A Spring session will be available from April to May.  

2024-2025 BEGINNER Conversation Groups Dates - 

 Level Location  Date  Moderator   Register
Beginner  PNA, Seattle  30-Nov Daniela Balestra Register here
Beginner PNA, Seattle  18-Jan Daniela Balestra Register here 
Beginner PNA, Seattle  15- Feb Daniela Balestra Register here 
Beginner PNA, Seattle  1-Mar Daniela Balestra Register here 
Beginner PNA, Seattle  19-Apr Daniela Balestra Register here 
Beginner PNA, Seattle  24-May Daniela Balestra Register here 
Beginner PNA, Seattle  7-Jun Daniela Balestra Register here 
Beginner PNA, Seattle  21-Jun Daniela Balestra Register here 
Beginner PNA, Seattle  12-Jul Daniela Balestra Register here 
Beginner PNA, Seattle  26-Jul Daniela Balestra  Register here 
Beginner PNA, Seattle  9-Aug Daniela Balestra Register here
Beginner
PNA, Seattle 23-Aug Daniela Balestra Register here

2024-2025 INTERMEDIATE Conversation Groups Dates - 


Level Location  Date  Moderator   Register
Intermediate PNA, Seattle 14- Dec Alessandra Arosio Register here
Intermediate PNA, Seattle  25-Jan  Rossana Cutaia Register here
Intermediate PNA, Seattle  22- Feb Register here
Intermediate PNA, Seattle 15-Mar Rossana Cutaia Register here
Intermediate PNA, Seattle
5-Apr  Rossana Cutaia Register here
Intermediate PNA, Seattle
 17-May Rossana Cutaia Register here
         


Folklore concert with Ensemble Sangineto

Italian band Ensemble Sangineto with amazing harpist Adriano Sangineto, sister Caterina on bowed psaltery, and guitarist Jacopo, all three with the most intricate and phenomenal vocal harmonies, will be back in Seattle at the Royal Room on Tuesday Dec. 2nd. if you saw their first concert with the Seattle Folklore Society, you know why you should get your tickets early! Get your tickets here 


      Biblioteca Italiana Seattle (BIS) now open!  

      Come visit the Biblioteca Italiana - Information on opening times and catalog available here: Libray page.

      The library will be open Saturdays 10-12 until mid-December.

      We are also looking for volunteers to assist with the BIS. To volunteer to staff the library, please sign up here.

      Interested in Volunteering?

      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 2024:


      President:  Alessandra Arosio

      Treasurer:  John LaManna

      Secretary:  Giorgio Sardo

      At-large:     Tiziano Recchi

      At-large:     Lorenzo Iovino

      At-large:     Mario Cazzanti

      At-large:     Keith Morphis

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

      About Il Punto

      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!

      Italian Cultural Center - Il Punto is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID 47-2538399.

      Mailing Address: PO Box 30674, Seattle, WA 98113

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