il Circolo Florida

(561) 200-6300

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Cultural Non Profit

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About il Circolo Florida

As the Romans espoused, “Carpe Diem” (Seize the day!). Such passion for life’s opportunities has guided the Italian vision from ancient times through the Renaissance and into our current era. It is with this enthusiasm that a small group of people with interest in all things Italian met with Father Maestrini in Palm Beach. They decided to establish a society to promote an awareness and appreciation of Italian culture, arts, and language for people of all ethnic backgrounds.

In January 1976, Il Circolo, The Italian Cultural Society of the Palm Beaches was born. The founders chose the name Il Circolo, which literally means “the circle.” This expression was originally used during the Italian Renaissance to indicate an organization of scholars who gathered to cultivate the arts and literature.

Il Circolo was incorporated as a nonprofit organization on April 6, 1977, and has sponsored numerous cultural and social events, directed and organized under the a board of Directors since it's inception

Italian culture is part of the mosaic of our daily lives, influencing our vision of art, beauty, fashion, design, architecture, cuisine, nature, language, poetry, philosophy, thought, opera, and music.