Public Event
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 --
2024 Presentation: Christmas with the Boomers of Westerly
The Granite Theatre 1 Granite St., Westerly, RI, United StatesA Celebration in Song, Hilarity, and 7 fishes!
2025: Celebrate La Befana with the Dante Society and Westerly Library & Wilcox Park
Westerly Library 44 Broad St, Westerly, RI, United StatesThe Dante Society of Westerly and Westerly Library & Wilcox Park will present stories, crafts, and snacks to learn about the Italian tradition of La Befana in the Terrace room at the library. This is open to the public. Please see the Library's calendar for additional detail. Information on La Befana and the Italian tradition
Documentary Film Screening – Naples and the Amalfi Coast: La Dolce Vita?
Westerly Library 44 Broad St, Westerly, RI, United StatesThe Westerly Library, in partnership with Green Planet Films and the Dante Society of Westerly, is presenting a screening and discussion of "Naples and the Amalfi Coast: La Dolce Vita?". Details can be found on the library's calendar: Documentary: Naples and the Amalfi Coast: La Dolce Vita? A trailer of the movie is available to