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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
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SUMMARY:INTERMEDIATE IV  - Francesca Lorenzon (F26) - In Person
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person class at the Museo. \nThis class offers an in-depth exploration of key aspects of Italian grammar\, including an advanced study of the subjunctive mood\, the use of fare in combination with various tenses\, and the gerund. Emphasis will also be placed on practicing conversation at a high-intermediate level\, enhancing both fluency and grammatical accuracy through guided discussions and contextual exercises. \nA copy of the grammar binder can be requested at in**@*****eo.org. \nPayment must be received before the first day of class.
URL:https://sfmuseo.org/event/int4-f26-ip/
LOCATION:Museo Italo Americano\, Fort Mason Center 2 Marina Blvd.\, Building C\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intermediate
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTSTAMP:20260808T023515Z
CREATED:20260804T213526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T023515Z
UID:25254-1787529600-1791849599@sfmuseo.org
SUMMARY:INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION FOR TRAVELERS - Caterina Soncin (F26)
DESCRIPTION:This class is 1 hour long\n\n\nThis course is ideal for students who have completed approximately 2 to 3 years of Italian and possess some conversational fluency.\nEach week\, it will focus on a different topic to practice and refine language abilities and broaden vocabulary.\n\n\nAdditionally\, students will be using handouts provided by the instructor to improve their reading comprehension and develop conversational skills for traveling in Italy and navigating everyday situations. \n\nThe Museo will provide students with an e-mail containing access information for each class after payment is made. \n\n 
URL:https://sfmuseo.org/event/intcontf26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Classes,Intermediate
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTSTAMP:20260804T214606Z
CREATED:20260804T214541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T214606Z
UID:25259-1787529600-1791849599@sfmuseo.org
SUMMARY:INTERMEDIATE I - Carlo Padula (F26)
DESCRIPTION:The course will focus on the present tense and passato prossimo of the 3 Italian conjugations (-ARE\, -ERE\, -IRE)\, as well as possessive adjectives and prepositions. Conversation will also be part of the course activities. \nA copy of the grammar binder can be requested at in**@*****eo.org. \n\nThe Museo will provide students with an e-mail containing access information for each class after payment is made. \n 
URL:https://sfmuseo.org/event/int1f26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Classes,Intermediate
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTSTAMP:20260812T204709Z
CREATED:20260804T205505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T204709Z
UID:25228-1787616000-1791935999@sfmuseo.org
SUMMARY:BEGINNING II - Francesca Lorenzon (F26) -  In Person
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person class at the Museo. \nLearn the vocabulary and phrases you need to ask questions in Italian and the three Italian verb conjugations in the present tense and delve into the world of pronouns and demonstrative adjectives\, exploring their importance and how they function within sentences. \nConversation will also be part of the course activities. \nA copy of the grammar binder can be requested at in**@*****eo.org. \nThe instructor will provide students with an e-mail containing access information for each class after payment is made. \nTeacher: Francesca Lorenzon
URL:https://sfmuseo.org/event/beg2f126ip/
LOCATION:Museo Italo Americano\, Fort Mason Center 2 Marina Blvd.\, Building C\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTSTAMP:20260811T200229Z
CREATED:20260804T211823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T200229Z
UID:25244-1787616000-1791935999@sfmuseo.org
SUMMARY:INTERMEDIATE II  - Francesca Lorenzon (F26) - In Person
DESCRIPTION:Continue to enrich your vocabulary while learning the imperfect and imperative tenses\, as well as the reflexive verbs. \nConversation will also be part of the course activities. \nA copy of the grammar binder can be requested at in**@*****eo.org. \nPayment must be received before the first day of class. \n 
URL:https://sfmuseo.org/event/int3f26/
LOCATION:Museo Italo Americano\, Fort Mason Center 2 Marina Blvd.\, Building C\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intermediate
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTSTAMP:20260804T223803Z
CREATED:20260804T222840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T223803Z
UID:25284-1787616000-1791935999@sfmuseo.org
SUMMARY:ADV. GRAMMAR REVIEW &  READING - Karen Antonelli (F26)
DESCRIPTION:Join this group to perfect your grammar and verb knowledge\, as well as your conversational skills. \nConverse about Italian art\, cuisine\, fashion design and opera while reviewing those boring pronouns\, prepositions and the mystifying use of the imperfetto and congiuntivo. This class uses Passato prossimo e imperfetto by Alma Edizioni and reads the novel I segreti di Roma by Corrado Augias. \nThe Museo will provide students with an e-mail containing access information for each class after payment is made.
URL:https://sfmuseo.org/event/advgrf26-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTSTAMP:20260804T221642Z
CREATED:20260804T221504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T221642Z
UID:25274-1787702400-1792022399@sfmuseo.org
SUMMARY:BEGINNING I - Carlo Padula - (F26)
DESCRIPTION:The thrill of going from zero Italian to being able to order caffè macchiato at a bar\, to ask for directions to the Colosseo\, and to greet your newly found cousins in Genova! This class also focuses on fundamentals of Italian grammar and everyday conversation practice. \nA copy of the grammar binder can be requested at in**@*****eo.org. \nThe Museo will provide students with an e-mail containing access information for each class after payment is made.
URL:https://sfmuseo.org/event/beg12f26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTSTAMP:20260804T223339Z
CREATED:20260804T223339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T223339Z
UID:25289-1787702400-1792022399@sfmuseo.org
SUMMARY:ADV. GRAMMAR & LITERATURE - Karen Antonelli  (F26) - THIS COURSE IS FULL
DESCRIPTION:Improve your conversation skills by discussing Italian art\, literature\, history\, and current affairs\, while reviewing the most challenging Italian grammar rules. This class uses the grammar book Grammatica avanzata della lingua italiana by Susanna Nocchi and Roberto Tartaglione and reads Bolle di sapone by Marco Malvaldi \nThe Museo will provide students with an e-mail containing access information for each class after payment is made.
URL:https://sfmuseo.org/event/advglf26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTSTAMP:20260804T224516Z
CREATED:20260804T224516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T224516Z
UID:25295-1787702400-1792022399@sfmuseo.org
SUMMARY:ADV.  GRAMMAR & VERB REVIEW - Karen Antonelli (F26)
DESCRIPTION:Practice your conversation skills by discussing Italian art\, history\, and contemporary culture\, while reviewing the most challenging Italian grammar rules. This class uses the grammar book I verbi Italiani by Alma Edizioni\, and reads Il cielo cade by Lorenza Mazzetta. \nBooks can purchased at libreriapino.com\,  ibs.it\,  lafeltrinelli.it\, amazon.it. \nThe Museo will provide students with an e-mail containing access information for each class after payment is made.
URL:https://sfmuseo.org/event/advgresf26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTSTAMP:20260804T225349Z
CREATED:20260804T225322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T225349Z
UID:25300-1787702400-1792022399@sfmuseo.org
SUMMARY:ADV. READING & CONVERSATION - Bianca Friundi (F26)
DESCRIPTION:The class practices advanced conversation\, reads Aspirapolvere di stelle by Stefania Bertola\, and occasionally reviews grammar by using the grammar book Grammatica pratica della lingua italiana (edizione aggiornata) by Alma Edizioni. The books can be purchased online at libreriapino.com\,  ibs.it\,  lafeltrinelli.it. \nThe Museo will provide students with an e-mail containing access information for each class after payment is made.
URL:https://sfmuseo.org/event/advrcf26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20260817T194131Z
CREATED:20260804T212703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T194131Z
UID:25249-1787788800-1792108799@sfmuseo.org
SUMMARY:UPPER INTERMEDIATE - Caterina Soncin  (F26)
DESCRIPTION:For students who have mastered the basics of Italian and are ready to move to the next level\, this course focuses on developing fluency and confidence through the study of the future\, conditional\, and subjunctive tenses. Students will learn to express more complex ideas and opinions\, while also mastering advanced structures such as the use of the infinitive with the verb fare. \nEmphasis is placed on conversation\, grammar refinement\, vocabulary expansion\, and cultural exploration. \n\nThe Museo will provide students with an e-mail containing access information for each class after payment is made.
URL:https://sfmuseo.org/event/intaup-f26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Intermediate
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20260804T215417Z
CREATED:20260804T215417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T215417Z
UID:25264-1787788800-1792108799@sfmuseo.org
SUMMARY:INTERMEDIATE GRAMMAR REVIEW - Karen Antonelli (F26) - THIS COURSE IS FULL
DESCRIPTION:Converse about Italian art\, cuisine\, fashion design and opera while reviewing those boring pronouns\, prepositions and the mystifying use of the imperfetto and congiuntivo. This class uses I verbi italiani (edizione aggiornata) by Alma Edizioni and reads the novel I segreti di Roma by Corrado Augias. \nThe Museo will provide students with an e-mail containing access information for each class after payment is made. \n  \n 
URL:https://sfmuseo.org/event/intgrrevf26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Classes,Intermediate
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20260808T024435Z
CREATED:20260808T023807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T024435Z
UID:25321-1787788800-1792108799@sfmuseo.org
SUMMARY:BEGINNING CONVERSATION - Francesca Lorenzon - (F26)
DESCRIPTION:This 1-hour class is ideal for beginners who want to build conversational fluency in everyday situations. Each week focuses on a specific scenario to build speaking confidence: greeting people\, introducing yourself\, ordering food\, and more. Using handouts provided by the instructor\, we will review situational vocabulary and expressions\, then… practice\, practice\, practice! \nThe Museo will provide students with an e-mail containing access information for each class after payment is made.
URL:https://sfmuseo.org/event/beginning-conversation-francesca-lorenzon-f26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Beginner
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTSTAMP:20260804T204758Z
CREATED:20260804T204712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T204758Z
UID:25223-1787875200-1792195199@sfmuseo.org
SUMMARY:BEGINNING II - Carlo Padula (F26)
DESCRIPTION:Learn the vocabulary and phrases you need to ask questions in Italian and the three Italian verb conjugations in the present tense and delve into the world of pronouns and demonstrative adjectives\, exploring their importance and how they function within sentences. \nConversation will also be part of the course activities. \nAn electronic copy of the grammar binder can be requested at in**@*****eo.org. \nThe Museo will provide students with an e-mail containing access information for each class after payment is made. \n 
URL:https://sfmuseo.org/event/beg2f26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTSTAMP:20260804T222353Z
CREATED:20260804T222353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T222353Z
UID:25279-1787875200-1792195199@sfmuseo.org
SUMMARY:ADV. GRAMMAR\, READING\, CONVERSATION - Tiziana Balestra  (F26)
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your Italian language proficiency in Tiziana’s advanced-level course.This class offers a balanced approach to language learning\, integrating conversation practice\, focused grammar review\, and literary analysis. \n\nIn the upcoming session\, students will read Strada senza uscita by Roberto Borzellino that will serve as a springboard for vocabulary expansion\, cultural insight\, and structured discussion. \n\nGrammar instruction will be supported by curated materials provided by the instructor\, designed to reinforce key concepts and address common challenges. \nThe instructor will provide students with an e-mail containing access information for each class after payment is made. \n 
URL:https://sfmuseo.org/event/advgrcf26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advanced
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T190000
DTSTAMP:20260717T012915Z
CREATED:20260528T134241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T012915Z
UID:24399-1790013600-1790017200@sfmuseo.org
SUMMARY:Cena & Telechat 26 #9
DESCRIPTION:This event is FREE for member\, $10 for non-member. \nThis one hour long informal class over Zoom includes friendly and engaging Italian conversation. It is perfect for those interested in improving knowledge of the Italian language and practicing speaking with others. Topics of discussion are unique\, ranging from traditions\, language\, music\, art to books\, food\, cinema\, travel\, and more. These small gatherings of up to 10 people ensures that all participants will have numerous opportunities to contribute and practice their Italian language skills. \nRSVP: On this page or contact us at in**@*****eo.org or 415.673.2200 and we will send you the link to our video chat \nVi aspettiamo!
URL:https://sfmuseo.org/event/cena-telechat-9-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T183000
DTSTAMP:20260903T215653Z
CREATED:20260814T130500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T215653Z
UID:25372-1790526600-1790533800@sfmuseo.org
SUMMARY:Opening of FRAMES
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Opening Reception of FRAMES\nJoin us for the opening of our new exhibition\, FRAMES\, featuring the work of Italian artist Alberto Nacci\, who will be traveling from Italy to be with us for the opening. \nWe are also honored to welcome Italian Consul General Massimo Carnelos\, who will join us for this special occasion. \nCome meet the artist\, discover the exhibition\, and celebrate contemporary Italian art with us! \nUnderwritten by\nDavid P. Cincotta\nGerald Martin\nMark Steiner and Mary Serventi Steiner\nCentoni Restoration and Development\, Inc. \nWith the collaboration of\nIstituto Italiano di Cultura di San Francisco \nUnder the patronage of\n Consulate General of Italy – San Francisco \nWith the Support of\nADI Design Museum\, Milan \nRegistration opens: \n\nMembers: August 25\nNon-Members: August 30\n\nRSVP by September 21 \n🇮🇹 We hope to see you there!
URL:https://sfmuseo.org/event/opening-of-frames/
LOCATION:Museo Italo Americano\, Fort Mason Center 2 Marina Blvd.\, Building C\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260902T070117Z
CREATED:20260902T065615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T070117Z
UID:25576-1791309600-1791316800@sfmuseo.org
SUMMARY:BODY&SOUND: Music Meets Image
DESCRIPTION:Italian director and film producer Alberto Nacci\, in San Francisco for his US exhibition FRAMES\, will be in conversation with professional trombonist Marty Wehner to discuss the making of the short music films that inspired the large-format stills on view at the Museo. \nThe evening centers on selected screenings of his videos\, each paired with live discussion. Between screenings\, Nacci and Wehner will trade questions on technique and process\, and the audience is invited to join the conversation. The discussion will also touch on anthropological themes regarding the relationship between musicians and their musical instruments\, the central theme of the FRAMES exhibition. \nThe evening will close with an exceptional live performance by professional jazz musicians: \nChris Siebert\, electric piano\nMarty Wehner\, trombone\nMark Heshima Williams\, bass \nSpecial thanks to Francesca Gaspari for her generous sponsorship of the musical performance
URL:https://sfmuseo.org/event/music-meets-image/
LOCATION:Museo Italo Americano\, Fort Mason Center 2 Marina Blvd.\, Building C\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T190000
DTSTAMP:20260821T192252Z
CREATED:20260821T192111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T192252Z
UID:25474-1792432800-1792436400@sfmuseo.org
SUMMARY:Cena & Telechat 26 #10
DESCRIPTION:This event is FREE for member\, $10 for non-member. \nThis one hour long informal class over Zoom includes friendly and engaging Italian conversation. It is perfect for those interested in improving knowledge of the Italian language and practicing speaking with others. Topics of discussion are unique\, ranging from traditions\, language\, music\, art to books\, food\, cinema\, travel\, and more. These small gatherings of up to 10 people ensures that all participants will have numerous opportunities to contribute and practice their Italian language skills. \nRSVP: On this page or contact us at in**@*****eo.org or 415.673.2200 and we will send you the link to our video chat \nVi aspettiamo!
URL:https://sfmuseo.org/event/cena-telechat-10-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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