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.
Presenting Sponsor
Spring 2025 - Italian Conversation Classes
- Learn to speak Italian through conversation practice with Dr. Paola Basile, native of Rome and Italian Studies professor at Lake Erie College!
Basic Conversation Level II
Wednesdays - April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14
Class time: 6:00-7:15p
Basic Conversation Level III/IV
Tuesdays - April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13
Class time: 6:00-7:15p
Classes are in-person only, held at IAMCLE.
In the Basic Italian Conversation classes, participants will practice reading and conversing in Italian at a basic level under the guidance of Dr. Paola Basile, native of Rome
and professor of Italian Studies at Lake Erie College.
More info on Dr. Basile: https://www.lec.edu/paola-basile/
The recommended order in which to take classes is Basic I, then Basic II, Basic III, etc.
If you have some experience speaking, you may be able to take a class at a higher level, without having taken the previous level. Please contact IAMCLE if you have questions.
CLASS POLICIES
- We cannot pro-rate classes. If you miss a class, talk with the teacher to go over the lesson.
- No refunds given after the first class.
- A minimum of 10 must be registered for the class or it will be cancelled. If a class doesn't reach the minimum and is cancelled, those who registered will be refunded.
COST
$110 for IAMCLE members / $125 for non-members.
Members must call 216-417-6474 or email iamcleinfo@gmail.com to register at the member price. You may purchase a membership and register for these classes at the same time.
*** The fee includes all six classes, handouts, and study guides.
Italian region classes for spring 2025
Emilia-Romagna
Emilia-Romagna
Emilia-Romagna
Emilia-Romagna is a northern region and is known as Italy’s culinary heartland. It boasts some of the country’s most iconic foods, including Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma Tortellini & Tagliatelle al Ragù, and Lambrusco. Its capital is Bologna (pictured above) which is famous for its medieval towers and the oldest university in the world, founded in 1088. The region is also the home to some of Italy’s most prestigious automotive brands, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, and Ducati.
Sicilia
Emilia-Romagna
Emilia-Romagna
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, is a land of breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and some of Italy’s most unique cultural traditions. It is an autonomous region of Italy, located at the southern tip of the country, separated from the mainland by the Strait of Messina. Known for its blend of Greek, Roman, Arab, and Norman influences, Sicily is a true crossroads of civilizations and this is reflected in its food. Some iconic dishes include: arancini, cannoli, Pasta alla Norma, and Granita
Puglia
Puglia
Puglia
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.
Lazio
Puglia
Puglia
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.
Walking Tours of Little Italy
Experience Little Italy history through its architecture and hear interesting stories of the neighborhood!
Tours offered in partnership with Take-A-Hike
Will begin in June 2025
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! .