Benvenuti! John and Marilisa look forward to welcoming you to an enjoyable evening of Italian food, wine, and friendship.
For special dietary needs email marilisabeccalli@gmail.com
at least one (1) week before event.
Doors open 30 minutes before start time listed.
There are no refunds on ticket purchases but should your plans change, tickets may be offered to other members on the ICS Ticket Exchange.
Dolci d'Italia: Crisp, Baked & Frozen
Leave your diet at the door and discover why Italians believe every memorable meal deserves a spectacular finish!
Join us in creating three beloved Italian classics using authentic techniques and premium ingredients: crisp, baked, and frozen!
Italian desserts may look simple, but they rely on exceptional ingredients. Fresh whole-milk ricotta, imported chocolate, toasted hazelnuts, real vanilla, quality butter, and ripe fruit are every bit as important—and often just as costly—as the ingredients in a fine main course. You'll taste the difference that quality makes in every bite.
Come ready to learn, laugh, and indulge. You'll leave with delicious recipes, new techniques, and the confidence to recreate these authentic Italian desserts at home.
Buon appetito... and don't forget to save room for dessert!
Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, this experience is designed to be relaxed, social, and deliciously fun. Savor the aromas, share a glass of wine, and leave with new skills—and desserts—to impress at your next gathering.
Cost: $125 pp includes coffee and and up to 2 glasses of wine.
Host: Kate Jansky
Small group event, limit 20.
No refunds, but your space may be sold on the ICS ticket exchange.
Event will cancel if insufficient registrants by July 22nd. If we cancel a refund will be provided.
Plenty of Parking!
For special dietary needs email Host at least one (1) week before event.
There are no refunds on ticket purchases. Tickets may be offered to other members on the ICS Ticket Exchange.
ICS AMICIZIA BOOK CLUB
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS
Please wear your ICS Nametag
For event questions contact chair: nyc9941@aol.com
Doors open 15 minutes before start time listed.
Please wear your ICS name tag.
For special dietary needs, email Host
There are no refunds on ticket purchases. Tickets may be offered to other members on theICS Ticket Exchange.
The Art of Seasoning
Join fellow members for a relaxed, hands-on cooking class where the focus is not on complicated recipes, but on mastering the Italian art of seasoning. Learn how herbs, olive oil, and simple ingredients come together to create authentic flavor. No experience required—just bring your appetite and curiosity.
Pepper-Crusted Steak with Roasted Garlic Butter
Classic Caesar Salad
Cacio e Pepe Polenta
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream w/Salted Caramel Sauce
Hosts: Lucia & Dennis Gibbons
Event will cancel if insufficient registrants by Sept 16th. If we cancel a refund will be provided.
For special dietary needs email suzcola49@yahoo.com at least one (1) week before the luncheon.
Includes tasting of 5 wines paired with small-plate antipasti.
Small group event, limit 40
Valet parking available.
For special dietary needs email adcSimplyTuscan2@gmail.com at least one (1) week before the luncheon.
$21 cash payment at the door
Event held at the Moorings Country Club.
There is a continental breakfast served for $21 cash at the door.
Private Event
Dolci di Natale
Celebrate the season by discovering the irresistible sweets that make Christmas in Italy so special. Join us for a fun, hands-on class as we explore Italian culinary traditions, and, of course, enjoy plenty of delicious tasting along the way. Whether you're an experienced baker or simply love i dolci, you'll leave with new recipes, new skills, and a little extra Christmas spirit to bring home for the holidays.
Spiced Apple Crostata with Cinnamon Gelato
Event will cancel if insufficient registrants by 18 November. If we cancel a refund will be provided.
No experience is necessary—just bring your sense of fun!
Gather with friends for an evening of Tombola, Italy's beloved game of chance. Enjoy the excitement of friendly competition, laughter, prizes, and the familiar rituals that have brought Italian families together for generations. Before the games begin, our Tomboliere will introduce you to the history of this cherished Italian holiday tradition, explain the rules, and have you playing with confidence in just a few minutes.
For special dietary needs email sylviaanatale@verizon.net at least one (1) week before the event.
Join us for a small group wine tasting featuring a curated selection of wines from Southern Italy, thoughtfully paired with small-plate antipasti.
Enjoy expert commentary as you sip and savor—discovering the stories, traditions, and flavors behind each pour.
An evening of great wine, delicious bites, and good company awaits.
Cost: $45 pp includes tasting of 5 wines and paired small-plate antipasti.
Small group event, limit 22
For special dietary needs email graziellazm@gmail.com at least one (1) week before the luncheon.
Puccini’s exhilarating drama of the Wild West returns in a new staging by celebrated British director Richard Jones, marking the company’s first new production of La Fanciulla del West in more than 30 years.
Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky adds to her already remarkable Met repertoire, making her role debut as Minnie, the tough tavern owner with a heart of gold who finds love when she least expects it. Tenor SeokJong Baek is the dashing bandit who rambles into the remote California mining town to steal her heart, opposite baritone Christopher Maltman as the lawman determined to deliver rough justice—and win Minnie for himself.
Maestro Keri-Lynn Wilson takes the podium to conduct one of opera’s most action-packed adventures, live from the Met stage to your local cinema.
This is a private showing of the Metropolitan Opera Live-Stream performance of "La Fanciulla del West" for ICS members.
Dolce&Gabbana tribute to this Opera
Dr. Tom Cimarustsi will provide introductory remarks from 12:15 to 12:45. The opera begins at 1 pm, and is scheduled to last 3 hours 40 minutes with one intermission.
Do NOT purchase a ticket from the theater before the day of the event.
Registration is different from all other ICS events.
Here’s how it works:
1. The Naples Paragon theater will stream the opera from the Met in each of its three theaters: one is reserved for ICS only.
2. ICS has contracted music historian, Dr. Tom Cimerusti, to provide introductory remarks prior to the performance, from 12:15 - 12:45 only in the theater reserved for ICS members.
To attend:
3. Your ticket must be purchased, in person, at the Paragon theater the day of the performance. The box office opens at 11AM at which time you will select your seat and purchase your ticket. Ticket prices are $16 and $20. All seats recline. Food and beverages can be ordered from and delivered to the $20 seats. Food and beverages may be purchased in the lobby and brought to the $16 seats. .
4. When purchasing your ticket, make sure to specify the ICS theater.
5. Click REGISTER to hold your spot and let ICS know you are attending.
For more information email Gary Mead
For questions email Chair by clicking HERE.
Custom Italian Menu being created by Expert Chefs
for this Private Event
Event will cancel if insufficient registrants by March 24th. If we cancel a refund will be provided.
Small group event, limit 20
For special dietary needs email Chair at least one (1) week before the luncheon.
Storytelling Legacy Panel Discussion
Moderator: Annalinda Ragazzo
For special dietary needs email c.dickinson6@yahoo.com at least one (1) week before the luncheon.
ICS EVENTS CALENDAR
For more information email ics.naples@gmail.com
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