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BENVENUTI

WELCOME 

TO THE ITALIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF NAPLES, FL!

We are an organization of Italophiles who love and celebrate the rich, cultural heritage of Italy in all of its facets, for personal enjoyment and enrichment.

In the field of education, culture is defined in terms of “big C” such as literature, music, art etc., and “little c” comprised of values, beliefs, and behavior.

Our events reflect this holistic view. They include lectures on Italian art, literature, music, and history; Italian-themed concerts; and Italian films. We also offer a variety of Italian language classes taught by highly trained native professors. In addition, we host Amicizia, special-interest smaller groups, offering book discussions and travel forums.

Whether large or small, all of our events take place in a warm, typically Italian atmosphere where friendships are born and nurtured, and Italian values and memories are relived and shared. Viva l’amicizia! As the proverb says, “Chi trova un amico trova un tesoro.” He who finds a friend finds a treasure.

Our 2025–2026 season features monthly dinners from May through August offering members who remain in Naples opportunities to stay connected. Our full season of events will begin in October centered around our theme: Sicily: The Crossroads of the Mediterranean. Highlights also include a Sicilian folk music concert, an authentic Sicilian dinner, luncheon lectures with expert speakers, and a festive Christmas celebration (La Festa di Natale). Details of all events are available on our website and in Amici, our newsletter.

We continue to make a special effort at every event, to celebrate and expose our members to the melodic sounds of la nostra bella lingua— our beautiful language, with readings that are cultural in content.

As in the past, the upcoming season promises to be both informative, educational, and entertaining. We move forward with gratitude to our founders and early members, whose vision created this wonderful society—enriching not only the lives of our members but the wider Naples community as well.

I look forward to personally welcoming you at our events.

A presto,

Michael J. Ranieri

President