June is the month for our very big Italian party!

JUNE 2026 - We are delighted to invite our member to an Italian celebration on Sunday, June 14, at a stunning venue on Wadmalaw Island that will be filled with live Italian music, delicious Italian food, and fine Italian wines. To make attending…
Murano Glass

A journey into the amazing history of Murano glass

MAY 2026 - Join us for a captivating journey into the history of Murano glass, starting from the history of the Repubblica Serenissima, the extraordinary Republic of Venice, founded more than 1,300 years ago in the Venetian Lagoon. From its…
conservation

Italian paintings in the US and their conservation

APRIL 20, 2026 - How did so many of Italy’s most important classical paintings find their way into American museums and private collections? Please join us for a lecture by Molly March, Conservator of Paintings, to explore the complex cultural,…

Etruscans: a civilization that shaped Italy

MARCH 16, 2026 - An evening dedicated to Etruscans, the ancient civilization that flourished in central Italy long before the rise of Rome. Our guest speaker Erik Nielsen will talk about archaeological discoveries, artistic traditions, and recent…

Italy as seen through the lens of Magnum Photos

MARCH 5, 2026 - Speaker Massimiliano Gaudiosi from Università Federico II di Napoli* will present his research focusing on the Magnum Photos archive, specifically relates to Italian reportage by the agency’s photographers. Magnum Photos is…