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2025 IAMCLE FUNDRAISER

Presenting sponsor - Italian American Professional and Business Club


Sunday, May 18, 2025

Music Box Supper Club

Doors 4:30p.m. / Showtime 6:00p.m.


Help support IAMCLE and enjoy a special performance of Hear What's in the Heart: A Shoemaker's Tale, a one-man autobiographical play starring and written by Steven Scionti that brings to life all the love, passion, comedy, and drama inherent in an Italian American family.


Info, tickets, sponsorships

About the Play

Step into the heartwarming world of A Shoemaker’s Tale, where actor and storyteller Steve Scionti masterfully transforms into eight unforgettable characters to bring his Italian American family to life. Set against the backdrop of a post-funeral gathering honoring his grandfather, shoemaker Angelo Morello, this poignant and humorous one-man show takes audiences on a journey through love, loss, and the ties that bind generations together. With passion, comedy, and heartfelt storytelling, Scionti’s performance transcends cultural lines—inviting everyone to experience the universal power of family. 

Tickets

Reserved $20-35 (Advance), $25-40 (Day of Show)


Tickets include show only.  Dinner can be ordered off of the menu day of show for an additional cost.

Purchase Individual Tickets

Sponsor Tables and Program Ads

Table sponsors get premium seating, antipasto for the table, and will be listed in our program. 

Limited sponsor tables available.

Table of 8 - $500

Table of 10 - $600

To purchase a table, please contact Pamela Dorazio Dean at 330-285-2950.


Program ads are available.

Full page - $200

Half page - $100

1/4 page - $50

One line - $25

Purchase Sponosr Table or Program Ad

Presenting Sponsor

Explore Italy: Regional Cuisine, Culture, and Language

 Join Dr. Paola Basile, Rome native and professor of Italian studies, for IAMCLE's Explore Italy classes. and delve into the language, culture, cuisine, and wines of a distinct Italian region.


The first part of each class will be a presentation on and discussion about the region's culture and language. During the second part of class, attendees will have the opportunity to taste regional wines and sample regional cuisine.


Spring 2025 Class Schedule:

Class time is 10:30am -12:30pm. Class size is limited, so register early.


  • April 12 - Emilia-Romagna
  • April 26 - Sicilia
  • May 3 - Puglia (New date due to a schedule conflict.)
  • May 17 - Lazio

Cost

$30 per class. Includes food and wine tasting.


Location

All classes take place at the Italian American Museum of Cleveland (IAMCLE) located in the heart of Cleveland's Little Italy (between Presti's and Maxi's.)


To Register

Scroll down and then click on the box below the class you want to attend. 


For more info or questions: Pamela Dorazio Dean iamcleinfo@gmail.com or 216-417-6474.

Italian region classes for spring 2025

Puglia (May 3)

Puglia (May 3)

Puglia (May 3)

 Puglia is a stunning region in southern Italy, forming the "heel" of the Italian boot. It is known for its whitewashed villages, crystal-clear waters, and ancient olive groves.  The iconic, fairytale-like cone-shaped houses of the town of Alberobello are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Puglian food is rooted in "cucina povera" (peasant food), using simple, yet high quality ingredients. Typical cuisine includes orecchiette, focaccia, burratta, and taralli.  Regional wines include Primitivo di Manduria and Negroamaro.

REGISTER FOR PUGLIA

Lazio (May 17)

Puglia (May 3)

Puglia (May 3)

Lazio, located in central Italy, is one of the country's most historically significant regions. It is best known as the home of Rome, Italy’s capital and a city that has shaped Western civilization for over two millennia. Beyond Rome, Lazio offers ancient ruins, medieval hilltop towns, volcanic lakes, and stunning coastline, making it a region of great cultural and natural diversity.  Lazio’s cuisine is simple, rustic, and rich in flavors, and includes pasta dishes such as Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, and Carbonara.

Register for Lazio

Walking Tours & Strolls

 Offered in partnership with Take-A-Hike, these walking tours and strolls will allow you to experience Cleveland's Little Italy and the Gordon Square neighborhood through visiting historic sites and vieweing historic architecture!


   REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 1


Litte Italy Walking Tour

Tours are schedule for Tuesdays at 6pm in June and July


Gordon Square Italian American Heritage Stroll

Tours are scheduled for Sundays at 1pm in October




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The Italian American Museum of Cleveland

The Italian American Museum of Cleveland is sponsored by the Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA) and is a proud partner of the Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS).


12111 Mayfield Road

Cleveland, Oh 44106


p: (216) 417-6474

e: iamcleinfo@gmail.com

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IAMCLE Fundraiser

Sunday May 18 at the Music Box Supper Club

Join us for this great one-man show starring Steven Scionti and support the mission of IAMCLE! .

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