Viva Italia: A month long celebration of arts, culture and traditions
Aurora Street Fair
Sunday June 1st
11am – 5pm
Local artists, small business and home-based makers bring their products to sell at the street fair. Food trucks will add to the excitement!
Italian Flag Raising
Monday June 2
9:20am
Italian Flag Raising with the Mayor at the newly constructed Town Square. Proclamation is read, invited keynote speakers, light refreshments to follow at Royal Rose Gallery.
Opening Reception Art Exhibit
Tuesday June 5
6 – 8pm
Royal Rose Gallery
See the works of proud Italian heritage artists. Co-curated by Aurora Pagano.
Applications due April 30, 2025. Apply through artist submission page.
Food and Wine Tasting
Thursday June 12
6 – 10pm
Aw Shucks Restaurant
Hosted by Royal Rose Gallery and Aw Shucks Restaurant.
Soccer Game
Saturday June 14
Time tbd
Location tbd
Hosted by the Town of Aurora
Film Screening
Monday June 16
6- 9pm
Co-hosted by Aurora Film Circuit, come see the newest Italian Film!
“Autori and Amaretti: Celebrating Literature, Language, & Culture”
Thursday June 19
6 – 8pm
Royal Rose Gallery
Hosted by Royal Rose Gallery, co-hosted by Lara Libralato (Curator and Director of “The Quiet Immigrant Project”).
