Watch our Carnevale 2021!!

 We no longer host our traditional Festa di Carnevale, but we are excited to offer two tailored

experiences dedicated to both kids and adults.

 

Our KIDS WORKSHOP/PARENTS NIGHT OUT:

“A Carnevale Ogni Scherzo Vale”

For more information, please visit our Kids and Teens page:

https://italianculturalsociety.org/kids-teens/ 

 

Our “APERITIVO CARNEVALESCO …CONVERSANDO IN ITALIANO!”

For more information, please visit our Past Events page:

https://italianculturalsociety.org/aperitivo-carnevalesco-conversando-in-italiano/

 

See Highlights from previous Carnival parties

Festa di Carnevale 2021 

Virtual Carnevale 2021:

  • Chef Roberto Donna revealing the recipe of the best traditional Bugie (also known as Chiacchiere)
  • The music of Igor Stravinsky, Pulcinella with the participation of the CORO of our Music School, directed by Maestro Felicia Toscano
  • Short introduction to the history of the Carnevale Veneziano & the Venetian Spritz with Laura Loddo (You can buy Campari Aperol and Prosecco, with a Special ICS Carnevale discount) 
  • The Carnevale Costume Contest 
  • “Who is in the audience” Contest: A brindisi showing your costume

ICS CHOIR

The music of Igor Stravinsky, Pulcinella with the participation of the CORO ICS of our Music School, directed by Maestro Felicia Toscano.

(See the ICS Choir – Pulcinella’s Booklet)

A special thanks goes to Luca Garbarino, LuigiePicardi e Francesca Picardi for the editing of the video.

 

ICS CHOIR

The ICS Choir’s interpretation of Igor Stravinsky Pulcinella, directed by Maestro Felicia Toscano.

(See the ICS Choir – Pulcinella’s Booklet)

A special thanks goes to Luca Garbarino, LuigiePicardi e Francesca Picardi for the editing of the video.

 

Chiacchiere Recipe by Roberto Donna

Chef Roberto Donna has been Washington’s renowned Italian chef since 1984. He won the James Beard Award in 1996 and was twice DC “Chef of the Year.” Owner of several restaurants over the years, his specialties span from Classic Northern to Southern Italian cuisine.

CLICK HERE to view the menu, offered for the event.

The Carnevale Costume Contest

The winner are:

MOST CREATIVE COSTUME VIDEO: Priya

BEST PRESENTATION: Celeste & Aidan

Thanks to all the kids and parents for participating to the contest. A special thanks to the teachers Giovanna, Fiorenza e Dario to make the video possible.