Benvenuti!
Italian American Cultural Organization (IACO)

The Italian-American Cultural Organization (IACO) of the South Shore was founded in 2006 by a group of like-minded men and women from the South Shore of Boston. IACO is an Italian culture group that fosters a greater awareness about the Italian culture.

Italian Wine & Cheese Pairing

Monday, April 7, 2025
6:30 PM 8:30 PM

C.I.A.O. Fundraising Dinner

May 2, 2025 at 6:00 P.M.
Irish Cultural Center
200 New Boston Drive, Canton, 02021
Call 617-733-7253 for more information

It's Not Too Late – Apply for Our 2025
“Spirit of Italian Culture” Scholarship Today

DEADLINE IS APPROACHING!
APRIL 10, 2025

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Upcoming Events

  • Table with wine glasses, water glasses, cheese plates, and chairs, set for dining.

    Italian Wine & Cheese Pairing

    Monday, April 7, 2025
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Maria's Trattoria Restaurant

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  • Man smiling on a city street, wearing glasses and a dark shirt, with shops in the background.

    Jame Pasto Lecture

    Monday, May 5, 2025
    Jame Pasto 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    La Scala Ristorante

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  • "Spirit of Italian Culture Award" text with Italian American Cultural Organization logo on gold background.

    “Spirit of Italian Culture” Scholarship Dinner

    Monday, June 16, 2025
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    The Tirrell Room

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  • Colorful bocce balls on sandy outdoor court

    Pizza & Bocce Tournament

    Sunday, September 14, 2025
    12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    429 High St., Abington, MA

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  • "Cabrini" movie poster featuring a woman in religious attire carrying a bag, with historical urban scene and crowd in the background.

    Pasta Dinner & Movie Cabrini

    Monday, October 6, 2025
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    La Scala Ristorante

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  • Festa di San Martino Scholarship Fundraiser poster featuring a wine bottle and glass with the Italian American Cultural Organization logo.

    Festa di San Martino Scholarship Fundraiser

    Saturday, November 1, 2025
    6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    The Tirrell Room

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  • Christmas tree with white and gold ornaments, snowy branches, and bokeh lights.

    IACO Christmas Party

    Monday, December 1, 2025
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    La Scala Ristorante

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  • Hanging colorful witch dolls in a street market with a historical building in the background.

    La Befana

    Sunday, January 11, 2026

    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    La Scala Ristorante

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IACO Members Survey

Thank you to everyone who participated

9 Days/7 Nights to

Lake Como & Switzerland
October 14-22, 2025

Contact IACO Franca Giannandrea
617-620-0382
franca@comcast.net

Italian Language Classes
Classes Starts Feb. 24 & Feb. 26 for 10 weeks.

Have some fun learning conversational Italian
Community Room, Canton Public Library 786 Washington St., Canton, MA, 02021
Canton Senior Center 500 Pleasant St, Canton, MA 02021
Call Paul Sergi for more information at 617-733-7253

Celebrate Italian Culture!