Our Mission

The ICCC of Houston is a non-profit organization that was established in 1982. Our purpose is to advance, celebrate and preserve the Italian culture and heritage for all Houstonians through educational, cultural and social programs, as well as, scholarships for graduating high school students.

Get Involved

Italy is Served! Chef’s Cooking Demo and Dinner Come and join us at the ICCC for this new series of chef’s demo and dinner aimed at promoting the history, the flavors and the tradition of the Italian-American Cuisine. Executive Chef Carmelo Mauro, owner of Carmelo’s Restaurant, will guide the audience to the discovery of Liguria cuisine. Thursday, February 27, 2014, 7 pm. Pre-paid reservation required. Buy now your tickets on eventbrite.com!

A Tavola con le Tradizioni dell’…Umbria with Executive Chef Maurizio Ferrarese! March 7, 2014, 7 pm at the ICCC. Pre-paid reservation required. Buy now your tickets on eventbrite.com

“Special Edition of L’Italiano in Cucina” – Educational Cooking Classes for Adults
Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, for a special edition with celebrity guest Lina, Francesco Fusco will teach you how to prepare: Panzerotti. Buy now your tickets on eventbrite.com

Italian Mass on the second Sunday of each month Next Mass Sunday, March 9, 2014 at 10.30 am. The Mass will be followed by a delicious home-cooked pasta lunch!

Festa di Carnevale per bambini Let’s celebrate together the Italian tradition of Carnevale. Wear your favorite costume and mask! Next Mass Sunday, March 9, 2014 at 4:30 pm.

2014 Contemporary Italian Film Series
Join us at the ICCC on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 6.30 pm for the third movie of the 2014 Contemporary Italian Film Series “La Migliore Offerta” – “The Best Offer” (2013) directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, 124 minutes. Register now on eventbrite.com

Italy is Served! Chef’s Cooking Demo and Dinner Come and join us at the ICCC for this new series of chef’s demo and dinner aimed at promoting the history, the flavors and the tradition of the Italian-American Cuisine. Executive Chef Carmelo Mauro, owner of Carmelo’s Restaurant, will guide the audience to the discovery of Campania cuisine. Monday, March 24, 2014, 7 pm. Pre-paid reservation required.

Festival della Sagra dei… Formaggi Freschi! with Executive Chef Maurizio Ferrarese of Quattro Restaurant. Small bites buffet and wine pairing, live demonstration of how cheese is made, lecture and fun facts about fresh cheeses. Friday, March 28, 2014, 7 pm. Pre-paid reservation required. Register now on eventbrite.com

Special Edition of La Piccola Cucina Cultural Culinary Experience for Children. Children will learn how to prepare traditional Italian recipes, inspired by generation of Italians. On Saturday, March 29, 2014 – 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, for a Special Edition with Executive Chef and Food Expert Renato De Pirro, our little chefs will make: le Uova di Pasqua!

NEW Contemporary Italian Film Series for children
Join us at the ICCC on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 4.30 pm for the second movie of the New Contemporary Italian Film Series for children “Cenerentola” – “Cinderella” (1987) produced by Walt Disney, 72 minutes. Register now on eventbrite.com