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Cultural institute opens its new home with a flourish

The Italian Cultural Institute in Chicago inaugurated its new offices at 150 N. Michigan Ave. with a grand opening on Sept. 22. The institute had occupied its previous location at 500 N. Michigan Ave. since its founding more than 40 years ago. “This relocation sets us in even closer proximity to the heart of Chicago’s cultural center and enhances our visibility and opportunities to interact and collaborate with the people and organizations of Chicago,” says Chiara Avanzato, director of the institute. A highlight of the evening was the first U.S. performance of the Italian singer/songwriter duo Colapesce Dimartino, best known …

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