Public Event
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
Lecture: Boogie Woogie Virtuoso Arthur Migliazza
Westerly Library Auditorium 44 Broad St, WesterlyAward winning pianist Arthur Migliazza brings the Boogie Woogie and Blues piano tradition back to life ...
Cin Cin: An Exploration of Classic Italian Cocktails
The United Theater 5 Canal St., Westerly, RI, United StatesAs part of the SoupyFest series of events, the UNITED in partnership with the Dante Society of Westerly presents Anthony Caporale, award-winning mixology author and star of "The Imbible" series, for a tasting and deep-dive into the evolution, ingredient history, and cultural significance of Italian cocktails.
2025 Wine Tasting
River Bar 37 Main St., Westerly, RI, United StatesThe Dante Society of Westerly Presents a Wine Tasting, featuring 5 Wines with food pairings.
2025 Italian Language: True Beginner (1)
Westerly Senior Center 39 State St., Westerly, RI, United StatesInterested in starting to learn Italian? This is a class for true beginners, who have little or no experience with Italian.