Public Event
Movie: “The Godfather Part II”
The United Theater 5 Canal St., Westerly, RI, United States1974 film, set in the 1920's, won 6 Academy Awards including Best Picture.
Lecture: Growing Up Italian in Rhode Island
Westerly Library Auditorium 44 Broad St, WesterlyDr. Edward A. Iannuccilli will discuss his story of growing up Italian and will integrate it with the history of Italian immigration ...
Nov 17 at the Knickerbocker with the band La Terza Classe
The Knickerbocker 35 Railroad Ave, Westerly, RI, United StatesThe Knickerbocker is featuring La Terza Classe Band, with tickets half price for Dante members.
Movie: “Paisan”
The United Theater 5 Canal St., Westerly, RI, United StatesThis 1946 film spans one and a half years of the liberation of Italy towards the end of World War II. The movie consists of 6 episodes, starting with the American invasion of Sicily in the first episode. Subsequent episodes include Naples, Rome, Florence, and the Apennines mountains. The movie is included in the Italian
Presentation: “The Troubadour” with “Little John”
Westerly Library Auditorium 44 Broad St, WesterlyGrowing up Boomer, Italian, (and a little Irish) in Westerly - A Celebration in Song, Hilarity, and really good Gravy!
Fried Dough Breakfast
St. Pius X 45 Elm St., Westerly, RIDante Society of Westerly is hosting a Fried Dough Breakfast and Bake Sale. Proceeds from the event help support educational grants and scholarships in keeping with the mission of the Dante Society.
Movie: Il Sorpasso
The United Theater 5 Canal St., Westerly, RI, United StatesIl Sorpasso is considered one of the best examples of the Commedia all'Italiana, a cinematic form which, through comedy, offered a critique of Italian social and cultural changes.
Lecture: Painter in the Wind, Eyes in Colors
Westerly Library 44 Broad St, Westerly, RI, United StatesRenowned Italian Artist, Franco Azzinari will share his insights from his artistic training and career in a conversation with guest moderator URI Professor Michelangelo La Luna.
2024 Annual Anna Turrisi Cooking Demonstration
Calabrese Club 28 Pleasant Street, Westerly, RI, United StatesThe Dante Society of Westerly continues the tradition of hosting the annual Anna Turrisi Cooking Demonstration.
Movie: “Rome, Open City”
The United Theater 5 Canal St., Westerly, RI, United StatesDuring the Nazi occupation of Rome in 1944, the leader of the Resistance is chased by the Nazis as he seeks refuge and a way to escape.
Lecture: Ashley Turney “Travels through Tuscany”
Westerly Library Auditorium 44 Broad St, WesterlyUsing beautiful images and stories, Ashley Turney will take us on a journey to all the corners of this magical region, Tuscany.
CANCELLED: “The Rose Tattoo”
The United Theater 5 Canal St., Westerly, RI, United States-- POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE --