• 24 Sep 2024
    • 4:30 PM
    • 12 Nov 2024
    • 9:00 PM
    • First Unitarian Church of Honolulu 2500 Pali Highway, Honolulu
    • 11


    Join our membership so you can attend our language courses! All Italy lovers are welcome!

    We are thrilled to launch our Fall courses with a new textbook! The paper copy includes an interactive e-book which allows you to access all contents, audio files, and exercises with self-correction online.

    INSTRUCTOR: Chiara Logli is originally from Bologna (Italy) and holds a Ph.D. in international/cross-cultural education from the University of Hawaii and East-West Center. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor and Institutional Assessment Specialist for the Honolulu Community College. In the past, she worked for the University of California Berkeley's International House, University of California Santa Barbara's Multicultural Center, Arts Council for Monterey County, and USAID in Indonesia. She also received the Peace Fellowship from Rotary International in Thailand and collaborated with UNICEF, UNDP, as well as International Baccalaureate Schools. She started teaching Italian language when she was 23 years old and never stopped, including for the Dante Alighieri Society in Santa Cruz and the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco. In her free time, she dances hula with Halau Kaulakahi, loves the ocean, and enjoys traveling by boat around small islands or by foot on high mountains.

    LEVELS: Sign up for the class that you think fits you best. On the first day of class, you can try other levels and change class if you wish. In addition to your level, you can also audit other levels throughout the whole course (listening only, no talking).

    • Beginner Level 1 (4:30-6pm): For students who have no or minimal grasp of the Italian language—we’ll cover up to chapter 10.
    • Intermediate Level 2 (6-7:30pm): For students who have mastered all grammar and vocabulary of Level 1—we’ll cover chapters 11-20.
    • Advanced Level 3 (7:30-9pm): For students who have mastered all grammar and vocabulary of Level 2—we’ll cover from chapter 21 to the end of the book but mainly focus on conversation.

    DATES: Eight Tuesdays. Pizza party optional on November 19.

    BOOK: 
    “Italian grammar in practice” with interactive ebook by Susanna Nocchi (2022, English edition). You can find it at Alma Edizioni, Libreria Pino, and other websites.

    PARKING: First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Highway, Honolulu. Abundant free parking on site. 

    NOTE: *All students must be members, no guests are allowed, not even for Dual members.* The Friends of Italy Society of Hawaii is not responsible for any liability, cost, and damages which could arise from the programs; and does not provide any refunds, except if it cannot deliver the program, for instance in the case of insufficient enrollment.

    QUESTIONS: Please contact info@friendsofitalyhawaii.org.

    • 2 Nov 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Ala Moana (Honolulu)
    • 14
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    Become a 
    member so you can attend this event! All Italy lovers are welcome!

    The essence of Sicily wrapped in a single pastry: Cannoli. From pistachio to chocolate and endless variations, cannoli are among the most popular desserts in the world. As for all regional recipes, there are secrets and twists of Sicilian cannoli from city to city and from family to family. Yet, one rule is essential: fill them at service to enjoy all their crunchiness! Join Chef Maria to learn how to make cannoli with ease! In this hands-on class, you will learn how to roll, fry, assemble, and dip your “cannolo” with your favorite flavors: ricotta and chocolate!

    About the chef: 
    Maria Costa is a distinguished culinary expert with over 30 years of experience in the food and hospitality industry. Renowned for exquisite taste and creativity, Maria has carved a remarkable career in the culinary world. Beginning her journey by owning an Italian Restaurant and family business, Maria honed her skills through dedication and passion. Throughout her career, Maria has garnered acclaim for her innovative approach to Italian cuisine, blending traditional techniques with various cultural twists and flair. She has served as head chef at prestigious restaurants where her culinary vision had captivated diners and critics alike. Follow her @mokufusion or @mariacosta26 .

    Bring: A dish and drink to share in our potluck. If you have them: a rolling pin, an oval cookie cutter (or large cup), and any tools that you have for Cannoli making.

    Address: Registered guests will receive an email with address and directions prior to the event.

    Parking: Abundant free parking in the vicinity.

    Members: Login in order to register (directions for Logging In).

    Note: The Friends of Italy Society of Hawaii is not responsible for any liability, cost, and damages which could arise from the programs; and does not provide any refunds, credits, ticket swap except if it cannot deliver the program, for instance in the case of insufficient enrollment.

    Questions: Email us at info@friendsofitalyhawaii.org.

    • 5 Dec 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Honolulu
    Register

    Join our Caffe' Letterario for a discussion of award winning Dacia Maraini's latest novel “Chiara di Assisi: Elogio della disobbedienza” (In Praise of Disobedience: Clare of Assisi). You can read the Italian original edition or the English translation by Jane TylusYou must have read the book to participate.

    Novel: An author receives a mysterious e-mail begging her to tell the story of Clare of Assisi, the thirteenth-century Italian saint. At first annoyed by the request, the author begins to research Saint Clare and becomes captivated by her life. We too are transported into the strange and beautiful world of medieval Italy, witnessing the daily rituals of convent life. At the center of that life is Saint Clare, a subversive and compelling figure full of contradictions: a physically disabled woman who travels widely in her imagination, someone unforgivingly harsh to herself yet infinitely generous to the women she supervises, a practitioner of self-abnegation who nevertheless knows her own worth. A visionary who liberated herself from the chains of materialism and patriarchy, Saint Clare here becomes an inspirational figure for a new generation of readers. 

    Author: Dacia Maraini is one of Italy’s most prominent contemporary authors. Her books have been translated into twenty-two languages and she has won the most prestigious Italian literature awards: the Formentor Prize for L'età del malessere (1963); the Premio Fregene for Isolina (1985); the Premio Campiello and Book of the Year Award for La lunga vita di Marianna Ucrìa (1990); and the Premio Strega for Buio (1999). In 2013, the documentary I Was Born Travelling about her life portrayed the story of her imprisonment in a concentration camp in Japan, to the legendary journeys around the world with her partner Alberto Moravia, her close friends Pier Paolo Pasolini and opera singer Maria Callas.

    Location: In person in Honolulu. Registered guests will receive an email with address prior to the event. 

    RSVP: A week prior to program.

    Note: The Friends of Italy Society of Hawaii is not responsible for any liability, cost, and damages which could arise from the programs; and does not provide any refunds, except if it cannot deliver the program, for instance in the case of insufficient enrollment.

    Questions: Email us at info@friendsofitalyhawaii.org.

Past events

15 Oct 2024 Try It Out Language Class (Free and open to all)
28 Sep 2024 Cooking class: Arancini
7 Sep 2024 Music, talk, aperitivo: SIAMO MARE closing reception
23 Aug 2024 Private sunset tour and aperitivo: Liljestrand House
17 Aug 2024 Ferragosto 2024
8 Aug 2024 Pausa Caffè - Converse in Italian in a relaxed atmosphere
27 Jul 2024 Tour Amerigo Vespucci 11:30am Tour
27 Jul 2024 Tour Amerigo Vespucci 11:00am Tour
20 Jun 2024 Pausa Caffè - Converse in Italian in a relaxed atmosphere
14 Jun 2024 A Taste of Italy in Kaimuki
7 Jun 2024 Language tutoring: Summer special (for FOI students only)
20 May 2024 Annual dinner and meeting: Outrigger Canoe Club
16 May 2024 Pausa Caffè - Converse in Italian in a relaxed atmosphere
27 Apr 2024 Cooking demonstration: Limoncello (members only)
11 Apr 2024 Language class: Learn Italian through recipes (Spring 2024, Members only)
4 Apr 2024 Caffe' letterario: A Fortune-Teller Told Me (free and open to all)
30 Mar 2024 Picnic al parco: Bocce, calcio, potluck at the park
14 Mar 2024 Lecture: Beauty beyond fear (free and open to all)
13 Feb 2024 Mardi Gras & Carnevale
1 Feb 2024 Dance class: Pizzica from Puglia
27 Jan 2024 Cooking class: Pasta a mano (Hand-made pasta)
13 Jan 2024 HoMA courtyards & aperitivo 1/13 (Members Only)
9 Jan 2024 Language class: Learning Italian through our dream travel destinations (Winter 2024, Members only)
6 Jan 2024 HoMA courtyards & aperitivo (Members Only)
10 Dec 2023 Planning Travel to Sicily - (Zoom Event)
9 Dec 2023 Cin Cin: Brindisi di Natale (Christmas Toast) at The Kahala Hotel & Resort
5 Dec 2023 Caffe' letterario: The Eight Mountains (free and open to all)
18 Nov 2023 Arte & Vino | Paint & Sip
12 Nov 2023 Planning Travel to Venice - (Zoom Event)
2 Nov 2023 Lecture: Dynamics of Hawaiian and Strombolian eruptions (free and open to all)
21 Oct 2023 HoMA tour & aperitivo (Members Only)
17 Oct 2023 Try It Out Language Class (Free and open to all)
14 Oct 2023 HoMA tour & aperitivo (Members Only)
12 Sep 2023 Language class: Learning Italian through documentaries (Fall 2023, Members only)
7 Sep 2023 Lecture: Search for habitable worlds--How molecules transform into planets (free and open to all)
27 Aug 2023 Ferragosto
20 Aug 2023 Planning Travel to Cinque Terre - (Zoom Event)
15 Jun 2023 Language class: Italian for adults but through children's books! Ageless fun! (Members only*)
17 May 2023 Planning Travel to Rome and Piemonte - (Zoom Events)
8 May 2023 Annual Meeting at Mezzo Bistro and Bar (Members only)
4 May 2023 Caffe' letterario: Artemisia (free for all)
18 Apr 2023 Language class: Learning Italian chapter by chapter (Members only)
8 Apr 2023 Picnic al parco: Bocce, calcio, potluck at the park
4 Mar 2023 Hawaii’s 100th Battalion: Italy Campaign WWII
24 Feb 2023 I canti della sera: An evening of Italian art song
16 Feb 2023 Caffe' letterario: I’m staying here (resto qui) by Marco Balzano (Free for all)
8 Feb 2023 Planning Travel to Italy - (Zoom Events)
14 Jan 2023 Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA) Guided Tour (Members Only)
10 Jan 2023 Language class: Learning Italian through book-to-movie adaptations (Winter 2023, Members only)
16 Dec 2022 La cena di Natale
16 Nov 2022 Week of Italian Cuisine in the World: French vs. Italy Wine Tasting, a joint event by the Alliance Française of Hawaii and the Friends of Italy Society of Hawaii
20 Oct 2022 Week of Italian Language in the World, October: Italian Language Night: A Taste of Italian (presentation) OPEN TO ALL
18 Oct 2022 Try It Out Language Class (FREE FOR ALL)
30 Sep 2022 Wine Bottling Event: Bottle Your Own Italian Wine at Oeno Winery in Kailua
20 Sep 2022 Language class: Learning Italian through films and movie soundtracks (Fall 2022, Members only)
28 Aug 2022 Special Event: Celebrating Traditional Recipes with Nonna Live at Da Shop
27 Aug 2022 DINNER ON MAUI: Italian Midsummer Night with Chef Rosa Mariotti of Molto Ono
20 Aug 2022 "Sgroppino" pool party
5 Jul 2022 Language class: Italian for adults but through children's books! Ageless fun! (Members only*)
26 May 2022 Money talk: Investing in Italy--Living, renting, buying property
14 May 2022 Friends of Italy Volunteer Day at Hoa ′Āina O Mākaha Farm
12 May 2022 Lecture & cello performance with Italian artist-in-residence: Altea Narici (free event, open to all)
11 May 2022 Annual meeting (Members only, online)
30 Apr 2022 30(+) Anniversary party: Finalmente festeggiamo! (Members only)
27 Apr 2022 Talk: Italian living--Become an Italian citizen, resident, or visitor for a little while (free & open to all)
12 Apr 2022 Language class: Learning Italian through conversation (Members only*)
6 Apr 2022 Caffe' letterario--The Stolen Lady: A Novel of World War II and the Mona Lisa by Laura Morelli (Free for all)
12 Mar 2022 Pasta-making and dinner: Tagliatelle al salmone
10 Mar 2022 Talk--Father to daughter, Italy to Hawaii: A conversation about family, music and dance
26 Feb 2022 Ricotta workshop and dinner: Crostini, pasta, and dessert
24 Feb 2022 Talk: Italian citizenship: I got it on my own! (Free event!)
5 Feb 2022 Cooking Class and Dinner: Nothing says "Amore" like Pasta (members only)
2 Feb 2022 Caffe' letterario: Trust (Confidenza) by Starnone (free event!)
30 Jan 2022 Cooking demonstration: Italian resolution for the new year!
27 Jan 2022 Talk: Dream House--Buying a property in Italy (free event!)
18 Jan 2022 Language class: Adults (Winter 2022, members only)
16 Jan 2022 A night in Capri: Wine tasting at Brick Fire Tavern
18 Dec 2021 Cooking class and dinner: Buon Natale! (members only)
12 Dec 2021 Picnic al parco: Bocce, calcio, potluck (postponed to 12/12)
20 Nov 2021 Gusto di Mare: Wine pairing dinner at Arancino di Mare
18 Nov 2021 Lecture: Muslims in Dante’s Divina Commedia and in Western Art (Free for all! Online)
28 Oct 2021 Lecture: The beauty, value and comfort of a city at human scale (Free for all! Online)
17 Oct 2021 Wine Tasting: A Tuscan Night, but in Kailua (Bottleheads)
11 Oct 2021 Caffe' Letterario: "Atlantis: A journey in search of beauty" by Carlo and Renzo Piano (Members only)
30 Sep 2021 Lecture: A museum in the city-museum (Free for all! Online)
28 Sep 2021 Language class: Adults (Fall 2021, members only)
26 Sep 2021 The Cuisine of Emilia-Romagna: Tasting menu with wine pairing at Quiora
13 Sep 2021 Caffe' Letterario: "The Garden of the Finzi-Continis" by Giorgio Bassani (Members only)
5 Aug 2021 Live from Italy: Virtual wine presentation with Tenuta Sant’ Antonio winery
20 May 2021 Talk: Paths to Italian citizenship (online, members only)
15 May 2021 A taste of Sicily II: Tasting menu with wine pairing
11 May 2021 Language class: Adults (Summer 2021, members only)
4 May 2021 Annual meeting (online, members only)
29 Apr 2021 Lecture: Seeing clearly: What if stars twinkle too much? (Free for all! Online)
12 Apr 2021 Caffe' Letterario: "The Baron in the Trees" by Italo Calvino (Members only)
10 Apr 2021 A taste of Sicily: Tasting menu with wine pairing
25 Mar 2021 Lecture: Italian opera (Free for all! Online)
24 Mar 2021 FOI Welcomes and Congratulates Mayor Rick Blangiardi (Members Only)*
9 Mar 2021 Language class: Adults (Spring 2021, members only)
8 Mar 2021 Caffe' Letterario: Borgo Sud by Donatella Di Pietrantonio (Free for all! Italian language only)
25 Feb 2021 Lecture: The long shadow cast by Dante (Free for all! Online)
20 Feb 2021 Wine tasting: A night in Venice (Appetito)
23 Jan 2021 Wine tasting: A night in Amalfi (Brick Fire Tavern)
18 Jan 2021 Caffe' Letterario: "A girl returned" by Donatella Di Pietrantonio (Members only)
5 Jan 2021 Language class: Adults (Winter 2021, members only)
18 Dec 2020 Wine tasting: Virtual with Dalla Terra
12 Dec 2020 Wine tasting: A night in Amalfi (Brick Fire Tavern)
10 Dec 2020 Lecture: Raffaello Sanzio (1483-1520)--A humble homage on the 500th anniversary of his death (Free for all! Online)
7 Dec 2020 December Food Drive for Hoa Aina O Makaha
21 Nov 2020 Wine tasting with appetizers: Il Tappo
19 Nov 2020 Lecture: Italian opera, UNESCO heritage (Free for all! Online)
15 Nov 2020 Contribute to our 30th anniversary cookbook! (members only)
9 Nov 2020 Caffe' Letterario: The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante
3 Nov 2020 Language Class: Adults, Level 1 (online, members only)
29 Oct 2020 Lecture: Living on the Moon and Mars (Free for all! Online)
18 Oct 2020 Aperitivo: Happy Hour (online)
23 Sep 2020 Annual meeting (online, members only)
20 Sep 2020 Game Night: Italian!
8 Sep 2020 Language class: Adults (members only)
1 Aug 2020 Aperitivo
11 Jul 2020 Dinner: Chef Testa's Gourmet Mediterranean Dining Experience
27 Jun 2020 Cooking class: Pizza
7 Mar 2020 Cooking class: Pasta cuts
27 Feb 2020 Lecture: Are there mermaids in Hawaiʻi and Sicily?
22 Feb 2020 Bocce and potluck: Carnevale!
30 Jan 2020 Dance class: Tarantella
25 Jan 2020 Lecture and tour: Dante's Divina Commedia
7 Jan 2020 Language Class: Adults
14 Dec 2019 Cena di Natale: Appetito (by Chef Hiro, Executive Chef of Taormina Sicilian Cuisine)
7 Dec 2019 Cooking class: Canederli (meat balls)
9 Nov 2019 Cooking class: Tiramisu'
9 Nov 2019 Language class: Children
9 Nov 2019 Art class: Painting in Italian
24 Oct 2019 Lecture: Marine explorations
19 Oct 2019 Bocce and potluck
5 Oct 2019 Cooking class: Risotto
28 Sep 2019 Lecture and tour: Firenze and its dome
10 Sep 2019 Language Class: Adults
7 Sep 2019 Cooking class: Limoncello
29 Aug 2019 Lecture: Learn from rocks how to defeat cancer
3 Aug 2019 Cooking class: Lasagne
17 Jul 2019 Party: Maserati Yacht--Benvenuti!
6 Jul 2019 Cooking class: Ravioli
8 Jun 2019 Cooking class: Ravioli
30 May 2019 Lecture: Cinematic connections
20 May 2019 Annual meeting and dinner: Outrigger Canoe Club
1 May 2019 Film and panel: Leonardo 500
20 Apr 2019 Community service: Hoa ʻĀina O Mākaha with Gigi
20 Apr 2019 Language class: Children
11 Apr 2019 Wine tasting: Flavors of Italy and Mediterraneo
6 Apr 2019 Cooking class: Biscotti
2 Apr 2019 Language class: Adults
28 Mar 2019 Lecture: Climate change--Hurricanes in the Mediterranean and Pacific
9 Mar 2019 Community service: Hoa ʻĀina O Mākaha with Gigi
23 Feb 2019 Cooking class: Gnocchi
31 Jan 2019 Lecture: Land that connects hearts
26 Jan 2019 Cooking class: Pizza
22 Jan 2019 Language class: Adults

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