Upcoming Events at American Italian Cultural Center
Thu Aug 15, 6:30 PM - Thu Aug 15, 8:00 PM
American Italian Cultural Center
537 South Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Community: French Quarter
Description
Join the American Italian Cultural Center for a light Italian summer dinner paired with three classic Italian cocktails in celebration of Ferragosto! Ferragosto is a public holiday celebrated annually on August 15 in Italy which coincides with the Assumption of Mary. Th
Event Details
Join the American Italian Cultural Center for a light Italian summer dinner paired with three classic Italian cocktails in celebration of Ferragosto!
Ferragosto is a public holiday celebrated annually on August 15 in Italy which coincides with the Assumption of Mary. The celebration however, pre-dates the Catholic church and actually dates back to the Emperor Augustus in 18 B.C. The name "Ferragosto" comes from the Latin “Feriae Augusti” – the festivals of Augustus. The first Feriae Augusti probably celebrated a military victory, but became a day of relaxation after planting and harvesting. Today, Ferragosto is the culmination of summer vacation. Italians travel to beaches or mountains to escape the heat of the city.
Menu
Cocktail 1: Aperol Spritz paired with salumi
Cocktail 2: Limoncello Collins paired with panzanella salad
Cocktail 3: Bellini paired with cannolo
You must register for this event in advance. We will not be able to accommodate walk ins.
Ferragosto is a public holiday celebrated annually on August 15 in Italy which coincides with the Assumption of Mary. The celebration however, pre-dates the Catholic church and actually dates back to the Emperor Augustus in 18 B.C. The name "Ferragosto" comes from the Latin “Feriae Augusti” – the festivals of Augustus. The first Feriae Augusti probably celebrated a military victory, but became a day of relaxation after planting and harvesting. Today, Ferragosto is the culmination of summer vacation. Italians travel to beaches or mountains to escape the heat of the city.
Menu
Cocktail 1: Aperol Spritz paired with salumi
Cocktail 2: Limoncello Collins paired with panzanella salad
Cocktail 3: Bellini paired with cannolo
You must register for this event in advance. We will not be able to accommodate walk ins.
