Benvenuti al Cenacolo

Il Cenacolo is an Italian Cultural Association based in Cleveland, Ohio which dates back to 1928. Our name was inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci’s painting, now residing close to the Duomo of Milan, which exemplifies both the Italian cultural roots as well as the convivial spirit of our Italian Association.

Cenacolo’s Mission

The mission of our association has been, since its inception, to promote Italian culture, language, and traditions. We are a group of individuals tied together by the common bond of appreciation of Italian Arts, Language, and Culture.

Cenacolo’s activities

Members of il Cenacolo meet on the second Monday evening of each month and participate in presentations, lectures, and activities which span a wide spectrum of Italian subjects, mainly by attending presentations, but also from museum art visits, musical performances, or other events related to Italian Culture. Some of the activities are presented in Italian, while others are in English.

Scholarships

Il cenacolo is a non-profit organization that grants scholarships for the academic enrichment of high school and college students through the Ferdinand and Ina Fournier Fund. Cenacolo’s rich history is preserved in the archives of the Italian American Collection of the Western Reserve Historical Society.

The Meetings Location

The 2022-2023 program opened a new era for Il Cenacolo when it moved to a new gathering location. The current location for our gatherings is the Italian American Museum of Cleveland (IAMCLE), 12111 Mayfield Road, in historic Little Italy. This location lends itself very well to participating in the presentation while being able to explore the possibility of a stroll down Murray Hill for a coffee and pastry from Presti’s bakery, a Gelato, a drink, or even dinner before or after the event. Here is the link to our new venue: https://goo.gl/maps/cfanxHn7m35N4hkV9

For a preview of the amazing programs and speakers, I suggest you go to our list on the annual program page

https://ilcenacoloitalianodicleveland.org/programma/