Italian Dream Academy

10/04/2026

What a wonderful conversation we had today about Il treno dei bambini! 📚 So many thoughtful reflections, questions, and different perspectives made our discussion, as always, truly special. Grazie mille!

And now we’re already looking ahead to December! ❤️

Canne al vento by Grazia Deledda will be book #30 for the IDA Book Club!

Deledda was the first and is still the only Italian woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. Set in Sardinia, this beautiful novel explores family, fate, guilt, and a changing world.

Ci vediamo il 6 dicembre! 🇮🇹📚
Info: [email protected]

https://italiandreamacademy.com/book-club/

09/30/2026

🇮🇹 Columbus Italian Festival 2026 is almost here! 🇮🇹

One of our favorite weekends of the year is coming up! 🎉 Join us at the Festival for a fun weekend of Italian food, music, culture, and good company.

Italian Dream Academy is ready! We’ll be at our booth throughout the weekend, and we’d love to see our students, friends, and Italian lovers there! ❤️💚🤍

Ci vediamo al Festival! 🇮🇹 October 9-11, 2026

09/20/2026

We had so much fun at La Caccia al Dipinto at the Columbus Museum of Art! 🎨

Hints, teams, collaboration, finding paintings, and creative activities made this a truly memorable afternoon. From Monet to Voltaire, from the United States to England, we traveled through art, history, language, and time… and, of course, we did it all together in Italian!

It’s always a pleasure to create opportunities for our students to practice Italian in a meaningful way, connect with one another, and experience the language beyond the classroom.

Grazie mille to everyone who joined us and made the afternoon so special! 🇮🇹❤️

More adventures in Italian are coming soon!

09/15/2026

🇮🇹 Fall Italian classes are just ONE month away!

Ready to take your Italian to the next level? Whether you’re a beginner or looking to build your confidence, we have a class for you!

✨ Small, engaging classes
✨ Live instruction Online
✨ Supportive community
✨ All levels welcome

🍂 October classes are already starting to fill! Don’t wait to reserve your spot.

Not sure what your level is? Don’t hesitate to reach out to Rosa — she’ll be happy to help you find the right class! 💬
📧 [email protected]

👉 Enrollment is open!
🇮🇹 Your Italian journey starts here!

https://italiandreamacademy.com/classes-courses/language-group-classes/classes/

09/13/2026

Amazing IDA Pizza Night! Grazie infinite a studenti, studentesse, mariti, mogli, amici e amiche. Serata stupenda! Go Bucks, go Crew, go IDA! 🇮🇹💚🍕 Un Grazie speciale a La Baia Italian Food. Fantastici, come sempre! 🌟

09/05/2026

La Prossima is looking for volunteers to run the espresso booth at the Columbus Italian Festival. Spread the word & Sign up! ☕️ Vi aspettiamo al Festival!

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09/04/2026

Ready to take your Italian to the next level?

Whether you’re just starting out, looking to build a stronger foundation, or want to become more confident speaking Italian, Italian Dream Academy has a class for you.

✨ Small, engaging classes
✨ Live instruction with experienced teachers
✨ A supportive community of Italian learners
✨ Classes for different levels and learning goals
✨ Learn Italian from anywhere!

Fall classes begin in October.
Find your level, choose your class, and start learning with us!

👉 Enrollment is now open.

🇮🇹 Your Italian journey starts here.
https://italiandreamacademy.com/classes-courses/language-group-classes/classes/

09/04/2026

We are happy to share that the Genoese guitarist Beppe Gambetta is returning to Columbus for another live performance!

Saturday, September 26 at 8:30 pm
Natalie's Music Hall & Kitchen (945 King Ave., Columbus)
https://nataliesgrandview.com/events/beppe-gambetta-album-release-for-terra-madre/

Friends of Greater Columbus Sister Cities International, Inc. can use Promo Code: Genoa for a $5 ticket discount!

Use this link to purchase your tickets: https://events.leapevents.com/tickets/beppe-gambetta-w-hayes-griffin-terra-madre-6wqwjzk

Beppe Gambetta is a guitarist, composer and folksinger who is inspired by roots music from both sides of the Ocean. A virtuoso of the acoustic Flatpicking style, he is an…

08/29/2026

🎬 Our tradition of IDA Movie Night continues! 🇮🇹

This time, with the heartwarming Pranzo di Ferragosto. A gentle, kind, and funny movie centered on family, companionship, and the unexpected connections we make with others.

And, of course, no Italian movie night would be complete without pizza, chiacchiere, and lots of conversation!

Another lovely evening together.
Grazie a tutti e tutte for joining us! 🍕🇮🇹✨

08/26/2026

PIZZA PARTY 🍕

Join Italian Dream Academy for a special end-of-summer evening together on September 12 at Olentangy River Brewing Co.

We’ll be gathering with our friends from La Baia Italian Food Pizza Truck for a relaxed evening of great pizza, drinks, conversation, and Italian spirit. It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the end of summer and spend time together with the IDA community.

Everyone is welcome to order and purchase their own pizza and/or drinks directly from the vendors, so you can choose whatever you’d like to enjoy throughout the evening.

Come enjoy delicious pizza, meet fellow Italian lovers, and share a fun evening with friends.

September 12, 2026
5:30 - 7:30 PM

RSVP: [email protected]