Upcoming events

    • 13 Apr 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (PDT)
    • ROOM 3 Phinney Neighborhood Association, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA
    • 6
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    Italian Conversation Group - BEGINNERS  

    Whether you have just started learning Italian or have a basic understanding of the language, this group offers a supportive and friendly environment to practice your conversational skills.

    The group will be meeting in person in a room reserved at the Phinney Neighborhood Association in Seattle at the dates specified below 10am-11.30am.

    Moderator: Daniela Balestra

    Daniela is an expert teacher with a lot of experience with novice learners

    During these sessions, we will engage in various activities and discussions that will help you develop your speaking and listening skills in Italian. You'll have the opportunity to practice common phrases, improve pronunciation, and expand your vocabulary.

    Other dates for 2024 (Please register separately using links on https://ilpuntoseattle.org/conversation)

    • May 11 10-11am
    • June 8 10-11am

    Il Punto Member $15 per session.
    Non-Member $20 per session.

    More information on how to become a member on the Membership page.




    • 20 Apr 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (PDT)
    • Room 3 Phinney Neighborhood Association, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA
    • 8
    Register

    Italian Conversation Group - INTERMEDIATE  

    The group will be meeting IN PERSON. Your group moderator: Isabella Moriconi.

    During these sessions, our friendly and supportive environment fosters open discussions, allowing us to learn from one another and gain confidence in our language abilities. From discussing art, history, and cuisine to sharing travel experiences, we cover an array of exciting topics that truly capture the essence of Italy.

    Other dates for 2024 (please register separately):

    • May 18 10-11.30am In person
    • June 15 10-11.30am In person

    Il Punto Member $15 per session.
    Non-Member $20 per session.

    More information on how to become a member on the Membership page.




    • 20 Apr 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (PDT)
    • ONLINE (Zoom meeting)
    • 8
    Register

    Italian Conversation Group - ADVANCED

    This group welcomes previous and new participants. 

    Moderator: Mario Cazzanti

    Il ciclo sul libro Cuore perdurerà per parecchi incontri per poter includere la lettura del  maggior numero possibile dei racconti mensili del libro.

    Cuore e' scritto come un diario ed e' di forte carattere educativo-pedagogico, molto apprezzato perché ricco di spunti morali attorno ai temi affettivi e patriottici del Risorgimento.

    Al primo incontro verra' illustrata e letta la Biografia dell'autore, nonché la struttura del diario. I racconti mensili sono 9 ed ad ogni incontro i partecipanti sceglieranno il racconto per la volta successiva.

    Come prassi già intrapresa, prima di terminare ogni incontro vi sara' anche un ripasso di una parte grammaticale e/o  sintattica.

    Lista dei racconti mensili.  

    Quello scelto per la data dell'incontro, sara' evidenziato in corsivo e con data. 

    (racconti scelti per per Aprile)

    1. Il piccolo patriota padovano        Febbraio 3
    2. La piccola vedetta lombarda   Aprile     20
    3. Il piccolo scrivano fiorentino       Gennaio 13 
    4. Il tamburino sardo                    Aprile    20
    5. L'infermiere di Tata                      Febbraio 3  
    6. Sangue romagnolo
    7. Valor civile
    8. Dagli Appennini alla Ande
    9. Naufragio

    Di  solito il prereading material viene inviato ai partecipanti registrati con un reminder qualche giorno prima dell'incontro. Ovviamente chi si registra dopo il reminder non riceve il prereading material. Per ovviare a tale inconveniente i links al prereading material verra' inviato anche alla data dell'annuncio o al refresh dell'annuncio.

    Il prereading material list e' il seguente: (4 PDF + 1)

    La piccola vedetta Lombarda.pdf

    Il tamburino sardo.pdf

    Usare il tempo appropriato.pdf

    Il tempo appropriato (compilato).pdf  (risultato dell'esercizio precedente e sara' visibile solo a conversazione conclusa) 

    Edmondo De Amicis.pdf   (link alla documentazione complessiva e riassunti)

    The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants before each session.

    See list of other Advanced Groups https://ilpuntoseattle.org/conversation

    • Il Punto Member $15
    • Non-Member $20
    • More information on how to become a member on the Membership page.


    • 4 May 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (PDT)
    • Room 2 Phinney Neighborhood Association, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA
    • 23
    Register

    Art Talk – Exploring Michelangelo’s David

    The lecture focuses on Michelangelo's iconic work, David, one of the most celebrated symbols of the Italian Renaissance. Throughout the presentation, various artistic, historical, and cultural dimensions of this monumental sculpture will be explored, considered as one of the cornerstones of Western art.


    This presentation will be conducted in Italian and last approximately 60 minutes, then there will be time at the end to ask questions and share your thoughts, using specific art-related vocabulary that will be shared.

    The presentation will be projected on a screen together with photos and pictures.

    Your Speaker - Elisabetta  Brogi is a native of Florence, where she studied History and Art. With a background as a painter, art restorer, and certified tourist guide, Elisabetta's passion for history and art shines through in her engaging talks.

    • Il Punto Member $15 per session.
    • Non-Member $20 per session.

    More information on how to become a member on the Membership page.



    • 11 May 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (PDT)
    • ROOM 3 Phinney Neighborhood Association, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA
    • 5
    Register

    Italian Conversation Group - BEGINNERS  

    Whether you have just started learning Italian or have a basic understanding of the language, this group offers a supportive and friendly environment to practice your conversational skills.

    The group will be meeting in person in a room reserved at the Phinney Neighborhood Association in Seattle at the dates specified below 10am-11.30am.

    Moderator: Daniela Balestra

    Daniela is an expert teacher with a lot of experience with novice learners

    During these sessions, we will engage in various activities and discussions that will help you develop your speaking and listening skills in Italian. You'll have the opportunity to practice common phrases, improve pronunciation, and expand your vocabulary.

    Other dates for 2024 (Please register separately using links on https://ilpuntoseattle.org/conversation)

    • June 8 10-11am

    Il Punto Member $15 per session.
    Non-Member $20 per session.

    More information on how to become a member on the Membership page.




    • 11 May 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (PDT)
    • ONLINE (Zoom meeting)
    • 9
    Register

    Italian Conversation Group - ADVANCED

    This group welcomes previous and new participants. 

    Moderator: Mario Cazzanti

    The group will be meeting online. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants before each session.

    Mario will the conversation topics to registered participants 2-3 days before the group.

    See list of other Advanced Groups https://ilpuntoseattle.org/conversation

    • Il Punto Member $15
    • Non-Member $20
    • More information on how to become a member on the Membership page.


    • 18 May 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (PDT)
    • Room 3 Phinney Neighborhood Association, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA
    • 9
    Register

    Italian Conversation Group - INTERMEDIATE  

    The group will be meeting IN PERSON. 

    During these sessions, our friendly and supportive environment fosters open discussions, allowing us to learn from one another and gain confidence in our language abilities. From discussing art, history, and cuisine to sharing travel experiences, we cover an array of exciting topics that truly capture the essence of Italy.

    Other dates for 2024 (please register separately):

    • June 15 10-11.30am In person

    Il Punto Member $15 per session.
    Non-Member $20 per session.

    More information on how to become a member on the Membership page.




    • 1 Jun 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (PDT)
    • ONLINE (Zoom meeting)
    • 10
    Register

    Italian Conversation Group - ADVANCED

    This group welcomes previous and new participants. 

    Moderator: Mario Cazzanti

    The group will be meeting online. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants before each session.

    Mario will the conversation topics to registered participants 2-3 days before the group.

    See list of other Advanced Groups https://ilpuntoseattle.org/conversation

    • Il Punto Member $15
    • Non-Member $20
    • More information on how to become a member on the Membership page.


    • 8 Jun 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (PDT)
    • ROOM 3 Phinney Neighborhood Association, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA
    • 9
    Register

    Italian Conversation Group - BEGINNERS  

    Whether you have just started learning Italian or have a basic understanding of the language, this group offers a supportive and friendly environment to practice your conversational skills.

    The group will be meeting in person in a room reserved at the Phinney Neighborhood Association in Seattle at the dates specified below 10am-11.30am.

    Moderator: Daniela Balestra

    Daniela is an expert teacher with a lot of experience with novice learners

    During these sessions, we will engage in various activities and discussions that will help you develop your speaking and listening skills in Italian. You'll have the opportunity to practice common phrases, improve pronunciation, and expand your vocabulary.

    Other dates for 2024 - Please register separately using links on https://ilpuntoseattle.org/conversation

    • Il Punto Member $15 per session.
    • Non-Member $20 per session.

    More information on how to become a member on the Membership page.




    • 15 Jun 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (PDT)
    • Room 3 Phinney Neighborhood Association, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA
    • 10
    Register

    Italian Conversation Group - INTERMEDIATE  

    The group will be meeting IN PERSON. Your group moderator will be Isabella Moriconi.

    During these sessions, our friendly and supportive environment fosters open discussions, allowing us to learn from one another and gain confidence in our language abilities. From discussing art, history, and cuisine to sharing travel experiences, we cover an array of exciting topics that truly capture the essence of Italy.

    No dates for July and August, 2024. Groups will restart in September. 

    Il Punto Member $15 per session.
    Non-Member $20 per session.

    More information on how to become a member on the Membership page.




Past events

17 Mar 2024 Concerto di Mbrascatu! Musica pop in italiano a Seattle!
16 Mar 2024 March 16 INTERMEDIATE Italian Conversation Group with Isabella Moriconi (in person)
9 Mar 2024 Online Cooking class with Letizia Mattiacci
2 Mar 2024 March 2 BEGINNER Italian Conversation Group with Daniela Balestra (in person)
24 Feb 2024 Feb 24 INTERMEDIATE Italian Conversation Group (in person) with Isabella Moriconi
3 Feb 2024 Vissi d'amore - Winter concert 2024
3 Feb 2024 FEB 3 ADVANCED Italian Conversation Group with Mario Cazzanti (ONLINE)
20 Jan 2024 <sold out> NOI Bimbi - Koala 2- Jan to May 2024
20 Jan 2024 NOI Bimbi - Orsetti 2- Jan to May 2024
20 Jan 2024 Jan 20 INTERMEDIATE Italian Conversation Group with Alessandra Arosio (in person)
13 Jan 2024 Jan 13 BEGINNER Italian Conversation Group with Daniela Balestra (in person)
13 Jan 2024 Jan 13 ADVANCED Italian Conversation Group with Mario Cazzanti (ONLINE)
7 Jan 2024 Tombolata della Befana!
16 Dec 2023 12/16 INTERMEDIATE Italian Conversation Group with Elisabetta Brogi (in person)
13 Dec 2023 <Max capacity reached> Christmas party and Tombola 2023!
9 Dec 2023 12/9 Traditional card games for kids - Giochi di carte tradizionali
9 Dec 2023 12/09 ADVANCED Italian Conversation Group with Mario Cazzanti (ONLINE)
2 Dec 2023 12/2 BEGINNER Italian Conversation Group with Daniela Balestra (in person)
18 Nov 2023 11/18 INTERMEDIATE Italian Conversation Group with Alessandra Arosio (in person)
11 Nov 2023 11/11 BEGINNER Italian Conversation Group with Daniela Balestra (in person)
11 Nov 2023 11/11 ADVANCED Italian Conversation Group with Mario Cazzanti (ONLINE)
4 Nov 2023 Traditional card games for kids - Giochi di carte tradizionali
4 Nov 2023 Invitation to Il Punto Annual Membership Meeting 2023
28 Oct 2023 "Dante Show" Poetry and Music
21 Oct 2023 Marco Zuccari books presentation at Casa Italiana
21 Oct 2023 10/21 BEGINNER Italian Conversation Group with Daniela Balestra (in person)
14 Oct 2023 10/14 INTERMEDIATE Italian Conversation Group with Antonella Vesponi Bartel (in person)
7 Oct 2023 10/07 ADVANCED Italian Conversation Group with Mario Cazzanti (ONLINE)
23 Sep 2023 9/23 BEGINNER Italian Conversation Group with Daniela Balestra (in person)
16 Sep 2023 9/16 INTERMEDIATE Italian Conversation Group with Romina Olevano (ONLINE)
9 Sep 2023 9/9 ADVANCED Italian Conversation Group with Mario Cazzanti (ONLINE)
2 Sep 2023 Italian gestures and their meaning - a fun and interactive event open to all levels
19 Aug 2023 Traditional card games for kids - Giochi di carte tradizionali
24 Jun 2023 Advance Italian Language - Leggiamo e Conversiamo: Pinocchio 7
17 Jun 2023 Mbrascatu Live At the Royal Room
10 Jun 2023 Hike and Potluck
3 Jun 2023 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
27 May 2023 SEGUITO N.2 dell'evento Magia del "Teatro Canzone": Gaber
20 May 2023 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
29 Apr 2023 RIPETIZIONE dell'evento Magia del "Teatro Canzone": Gaber
22 Apr 2023 Advanced Italian Language - Magia del "Teatro Canzone": Gaber
21 Apr 2023 Italian Opera event: Recital di Primavera
15 Apr 2023 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
5 Apr 2023 Art Talk: Il cibo e la tavola- Member only event
31 Mar 2023 Nuova Musica Italiana March 31 At the Royal Room
25 Mar 2023 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
18 Mar 2023 Advanced Italian Language - Leggiamo e Conversiamo
4 Mar 2023 Advanced Italian Language - Quando la Poesia diventa Teatro
18 Feb 2023 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
11 Feb 2023 Advanced Italian Language - Leggiamo e Conversiamo
21 Jan 2023 Advanced Italian Language - Leggiamo e Conversiamo
17 Dec 2022 Advanced Italian Language - Leggiamo e Conversiamo
10 Dec 2022 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
19 Nov 2022 Advanced Italian Language - Leggiamo e Conversiamo
12 Nov 2022 Nuova Musica Italiana
12 Nov 2022 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
9 Nov 2022 Annual Membership Meeting
5 Nov 2022 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
29 Oct 2022 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
15 Oct 2022 Advanced Italian Language - Leggiamo e Conversiamo
24 Sep 2022 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
21 Aug 2022 "Il Punto" partecipa alla lettura perpetua di Dante con il Canto V Inferno
17 Jun 2022 Nuova Musica Italiana, Il Punto presents "The Space Noodles + Mbrascatu (solo)" @ El Corazon, Seattle
21 May 2022 Advanced Italian Conversation - Leggiamo poeti e scrittori
14 May 2022 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
23 Apr 2022 Advanced Italian Conversation - Leggiamo poeti e scrittori
16 Apr 2022 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
25 Mar 2022 Nuova Musica Italiana
19 Mar 2022 Advanced Italian Conversation - Leggiamo poeti e scrittori
12 Mar 2022 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
12 Feb 2022 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
5 Feb 2022 Advanced Italian Conversation - Leggiamo poeti e scrittori
22 Jan 2022 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
15 Jan 2022 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
8 Jan 2022 Advanced Italian Conversation - Leggiamo poeti e scrittori
18 Dec 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
3 Dec 2021 Nuova Musica Italiana
27 Nov 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
20 Nov 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
7 Nov 2021 2021 Annual Member Meeting
30 Oct 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
23 Oct 2021 Nuova Musica Italiana
23 Oct 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
16 Oct 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
2 Oct 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
26 Sep 2021 Leggiamo Dante! Filmati e lettura del Paradiso
25 Sep 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
11 Sep 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
15 Aug 2021 Ferragosto con Il Punto 2021!
24 Jul 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
10 Jul 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
3 Jul 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
26 Jun 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
19 Jun 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
15 Jun 2021 Tre, due, uno, ciak! Si parla!
12 Jun 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
5 Jun 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
22 May 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
18 May 2021 Tre, due, uno, ciak! Si parla!
15 May 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
8 May 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
1 May 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
24 Apr 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
17 Apr 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
10 Apr 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
3 Apr 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
30 Mar 2021 Tre, due, uno, ciak! Si parla!
27 Mar 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
20 Mar 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
13 Mar 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
6 Mar 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
28 Feb 2021 Leggiamo Dante! Selezioni dal Purgatorio
27 Feb 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
23 Feb 2021 Tre, due, uno, ciak! Si parla!
21 Feb 2021 NOI Alberelli — Winter 2021 (Online)
21 Feb 2021 NOI Germogli — Winter 2021 (Online)
21 Feb 2021 NOI Semini — Winter 2021 (Online)
20 Feb 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
13 Feb 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
6 Feb 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
30 Jan 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
23 Jan 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
17 Jan 2021 Leggiamo Dante! Selezione dai Canti 3 e 26
16 Jan 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
9 Jan 2021 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
22 Dec 2020 Tre, due, uno, ciak! Si parla!
19 Dec 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
13 Dec 2020 December Board Meeting
12 Dec 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
5 Dec 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
22 Nov 2020 November Board Meeting
22 Nov 2020 Leggiamo Dante! Canto V
21 Nov 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
14 Nov 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
7 Nov 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
6 Nov 2020 Tre, due, uno, ciak! Si parla!
31 Oct 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
25 Oct 2020 Annual Membership Meeting
24 Oct 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
18 Oct 2020 October Board Meeting
18 Oct 2020 Leggiamo Dante!
17 Oct 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
13 Oct 2020 Tre, due, uno, ciak! Si Parla!
10 Oct 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
3 Oct 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
26 Sep 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
20 Sep 2020 NOI Alberelli — Fall 2020
20 Sep 2020 NOI Germogli — Fall 2020
20 Sep 2020 NOI Semini — Fall 2020
19 Sep 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
19 Sep 2020 September Board Meeting
12 Sep 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
30 Aug 2020 Cuciniamo Insieme! Tigelle with Giulia Tedeschi
29 Aug 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
22 Aug 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
16 Aug 2020 August Board Meeting
9 Aug 2020 Cuciniamo Insieme! Saltimbocca with Filippo Fiori
8 Aug 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
1 Aug 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
25 Jul 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
25 Jul 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
18 Jul 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
18 Jul 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
18 Jul 2020 July Board Meeting
13 Jul 2020 Aperitivo at Tutta Bella South Lake Union
11 Jul 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
28 Jun 2020 June Board Meeting
27 Jun 2020 Making Noccino together on Zoom
27 Jun 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
27 Jun 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
25 Jun 2020 Cuciniamo Insieme! Tiraminsu` with Filippo Fiori
21 Jun 2020 NOI Alberelli Games and Chat
21 Jun 2020 NOI Semini Story Time
20 Jun 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
17 Jun 2020 Third Wednesday Aperitivo via Zoom
14 Jun 2020 Cuciniamo Insieme! Gnocchi with Grayson Martello-Livingston
13 Jun 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
13 Jun 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
8 Jun 2020 Aperitivo Second Monday via Zoom
7 Jun 2020 NOI Alberelli Games and Chat
7 Jun 2020 NOI Semini Story Time
6 Jun 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
2 Jun 2020 Aperitivo First Tuesday via Zoom
30 May 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
28 May 2020 Aperitivo Thursday via Zoom
24 May 2020 NOI Alberelli Games and Chat
24 May 2020 NOI Semini Story Time
17 May 2020 May Board Meeting
16 May 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
11 May 2020 Second Monday Aperitivo via Zoom
9 May 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Beginner Level
2 May 2020 Italian Language Conversation Group-Intermediate Level
19 Apr 2020 April Board Meeting
15 Mar 2020 March Board Meeting
16 Feb 2020 February Board Meeting

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