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SUMMARY:2025 Italian Snacking with Anna Francese Gass
DESCRIPTION:As part of the UNITED Table series\, the UNITED and The Dante Society present a special talk\, screening\, and book-signing with Westerly native Anna Francese Gass celebrating her 2024 cookbook\, “Italian Snacking: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Every Hour of the Day\,” and her new television series “Instant Italian with Anna Gass” which launched in March on FYI.\n\nThe UNITED Table series is a culinary entertainment series presented to celebrate the food we eat and the creative\, hardworking people who take the care and thought in preparing and presenting that food\, preserving its history\, and filling our lives with the tastes\, smells\, and experiences that bring people together. Through conversations\, tastings\, book talks\, food fests\, and screenings from the culinary cineverse\, The UNITED Table invites you to pull up a chair. Bon appetite!. \nMore information and tickets are available online at\nhttps://unitedtheatre.org/
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/2025-italian-snacking-with-anna-francese-gass/
LOCATION:The United Theater\, 5 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Lecture,Public Event,Regional Event
ORGANIZER;CN="The United Theatre":MAILTO:info@unitedtheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
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SUMMARY:2025 50th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:The Dante Society of Westerly will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a Gala on October 3.\nMusic by Arthur Migliazza.\n\nPerson of the Year\nAs part of the Gala\, the Society honors four of the original 16 charter members of the society: \nEdward Gradilone\nRobert Liguori\nMary Matos\nElizabeth McFarland Santoro\n\nTicket Information\nThere are two options for purchasing tickets: \n»  Individual tickets\, are sold out.  with open seating\, may be purchased at $100 per ticket\, either online (as e-tickets) or at the Chamber of Commerce (for paper tickets)\, \n»  Table Packages are sold out. A table package\, which includes 8 tickets plus a reserved table and a full page advertisement in the Event Program is available for $1\,000\, and available for purchase online or via email request. \n\n»  Individual paper tickets may be purchased at the Westerly Chamber of Commerce \n\n\n\nLocated at 1 Chamber Way\, Westerly RI\nHours: Monday – Thursday: 9 to 5; Friday 9 to 4; Phone 401-596-7761\n$100/ticket Cash or Check (NO credit cards)\nThe chamber cannot hold/reserve or mail tickets – pick up only\nThere are a limited number left\nTickets no longer available\n\n\n\n»  Individual e-tickets may be purchased online –Tickets no longer available \n\n$100/ticket (Credit Cards only) – using the button at the bottom of this section (“ONLINE PURCHASE ( … )“)\nafter clicking on the link\, select the purchase option (ticket)\, and enter the names of the people (including yourself) for whom you are buying tickets.\nSelect the number of tickets (it must agree with the number of names listed) and continue on to the payment\n\n»  a Table Package NO LONGER AVAILABLE may be purchased online for $1000 using the button at the bottom of this section (“ONLINE PURCHASE ( … )”) \n\nThe package includes 8 tickets\, a reserved table\, and a full page add in the Event Program\nAfter clicking on the link\, select the purchase option (table package)\, and enter the name you wish to use for the reserved table.\nThe default for a table purchase is 1; continue on to the payment\nWe will contact you to discuss your preferred content and placement in the Event Program\n\n\nOnline Purchase (Only Tickets Are Available)\n\nEvent Program\nThe Event Program contains brief biographies and photos of the honorees.  Space is NO LONGER AVAILABLE  available in the Event Program for congratulation messages and/or advertisements.    Pricing is $250 for a full page; $125 for a half page; $50 for a quarter page; and $25 for an eighth of a page.  A link for online purchases will be available shortly.  For additional information\, click on the “CONTACT” button in the main menu of this page\, select the Category “Brochure Content Questions or Comment”\, and complete your request.\nTo purchase space\, use the button below to select the size you desire and to pay by credit card.  You will be contacted to discuss your content.\n\nPurchase Program Space\n\nMenu\nThe meal is buffet style.  The buffet will include: Assorted Appetizers\, Salad\, Baked Haddock\, Chicken Marsala\, a Prime Rib Carving Station\, Coffee and a Plated Dessert.
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/2025-50th-anniversary-gala/
LOCATION:The Haversham House\, 336 Post Rd.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Events,Public Event,Society Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251102
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20250722T183635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T213018Z
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SUMMARY:Italian Immigrants in Westerly: Their Stories
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the Dante Society of Westerly’s 50th anniversary\, we are proud to present an exhibit entitled “Italian Immigrants in Westerly: Their Stories”\n\n\nThis exhibit\, hosted in the Hoxie Gallery at the Westerly Library\, features the immigration histories of many of Westerly’s prominent Italian families\, the hardships they endured\, and their ultimate triumphs. Many of these families are responsible for making Westerly what it is today. \nOn Wednesday\, October 1\, 2025\, join us in the Hoxie Gallery\, from 5 – 7 PM\, for the exhibit’s Opening Night and an evening of history\, Italian music\, and refreshments. \n  \n\n\nCan’t make Opening Night? The exhibit will be on display for the entire month of October! \n\n\n\nThis event is presented in partnership with the Westerly Library and Wilcox Park.\nThe exhibit is free and open to the public.
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/italian-immigrants-in-westerly-their-stories/
LOCATION:Westerly Library\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Public Event,Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20250722T185215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T212729Z
UID:3357-1759338000-1759345200@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:Opening Night: Italian Immigrants in Westerly
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Hoxie Gallery for the Opening Night of the exhibit “Italian Immigrants in Westerly: Their Stories“\n\nThe evening will feature history\, Italian music\, and refreshments.\n\n\n\nCan’t make Opening Night? The exhibit will be on display for the entire month of October! \n\n\nThis event is presented in partnership with the Westerly Library and Wilcox Park. It is free and open to the public.
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/opening-night-italian-immigrants-in-westerly/
LOCATION:Westerly Library\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Public Event,Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20250703T204129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T021715Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Johnny V's Meatball Challenge and Pasta Dinner (Updated Aug 21)
DESCRIPTION:The count is in:  Dunns Corners Market selected as the favorite meatball after a very close count of votes from over 250 persons participating in the first Johnny V’s Meatball Challenge.\n  \n\n  \n\n\n\n\nThe Dante Society of Westerly will host the first Johnny V’s Meatball Challenge and Pasta Dinner\, where diners vote in a blind taste test for their favorite meatball.\n\n>> SOLD OUT! <<\n\n>> SEE UPDATE NOTED BELOW FOR EXTENDED TIMES OF THE EVENT <<\n\n\nThree generous sponsoring contestants are participating in the challenge\, donating their meatballs for the event.\nThe contestant will be assigned one of 3 colors (green\, white\, and red) on the day of the contest\, and each of their meatballs will have a small flag with that color to identify it.\nEach ticket has a stub which is the ballot to vote for your favorite of the 3\nIt is a buffet style dinner\, served from a service table\, with open seating.  You do not need to come at a set time; service will start at 5:00 and run through 8:00.  (note the earlier start time)\nYou do not need to wait for the results as we will publish on our web site and Facebook page later that evening as to who was selected as the peoples’ choice for favorite meatball.\n\n\nSponsoring Contestants\nDunns Corner Market\nJoyce’s Everyday Gourmet\nWesterly Packing\n\nTicket Information\n\n>> SOLD OUT! <<\nEach ticket contains 2 parts: one part for the dinner and a second part that is the ballot for voting for your favorite meatball.\n\nIf you bought your tickets at the Chamber of Commerce\, be sure to bring them with you.\nIf you ordered tickets online\, when you arrive for dinner stop by the desk at the door to pick them up.\n\n  \n\nMenu\nSalad\nBread\nPasta with sauce\n(3) meatballs\, one from each sponsor\nDessert\n\nNote: Each meatball will have a small green\, white\, or red colored flag.  The ballot half of your ticket contains a list of the 3 colors.  Be sure to select your favorite meatball by circling the color of the flag it came with\, and submitting your vote at the ballot box before you leave. \n\n\n\n\n\nMerchandise for the event will be available at the event.\nA raffle will be held for gift baskets donated by the sponsors as well as for the buoy which the society had on last year’s Stonington’s Lobster Trap Christmas Tree.\nAll proceeds from this event go toward the society’s education grants\, lectures and other educational events.
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/2025-johnny-vs-meatball-challenge-and-pasta-dinner/
LOCATION:Calabrese Club\, 28 Pleasant Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Public Event,Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20250606T193859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T194101Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Juneteenth - Wilcox Park
DESCRIPTION:This year Westerly Anti-Racism Coalition (Westerly ARC) will be sponsoring the 5th annual celebration of Juneteenth in Wilcox Park on June 19th from 11-1. With a theme of “And Still We Rise – a Celebration of Community\, Resilience\, and Hope”\, the celebration will include: \n\nguest speakers\ncommunity spirit awards\,\nstudent essay contest awards\nstory telling\nmusic and dancing\nfood\ninformational tables for community organizations\nactivities for children\n\nThe Dante Society will have an information table at the event\, providing information on membership as well as upcoming events.
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/2025-juneteenth-wilcox-park/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:Events,Public Event,Regional Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20250406T174740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T174740Z
UID:3238-1747555200-1747566000@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:2025 Annual Fried Dough Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Dante Society of Westerly is hosting a Fried Dough Breakfast and Bake Sale. \nProceeds from the event help support educational grants and scholarships in keeping with the mission of the Dante Society. \nCost is $10 for 12 and older\, $5 for under 12 yrs. \nTickets may be purchased in advance from members of the Dante Society of Westerly\, or at the door. \n\nSociety members are encouraged to volunteer to assist with the event.  Volunteer forms may be found by clicking on the “Volunteer” button below:                                                                                                                  Volunteer
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/2025-annual-fried-dough-breakfast/
LOCATION:Calabrese Club\, 28 Pleasant Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Public Event,Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20250406T151441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T151441Z
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SUMMARY:Movie: Enchanted April (2)
DESCRIPTION:From the United Theatre “When married British women Rose Arbuthnot and Lottie Wilkins decide to take a break from their respective spouses\, they stay at a castle in Italy for a quiet holiday. Joining the ladies is Caroline Dester\, a young socialite\, and Mrs. Fisher\, an older aristocrat. Liberated from their daily routines\, the four women ease into life in rural Italy\, and each finds herself transformed by the experience.” \nThe movie was nominated for a dozen awards\, winning two Golden Globe awards in 1993 for Best Performance by an Actress (Miranda Richardson) and Best Performance by a Supporting Actress (Joan Plowright). \n\nThe movie is rated PG\, runs approximately 1.5  hrs.\nDetails and a trailer can be found here on IMDb.com.\nAdditional information on the movie can be found here on Wikipedia.\nA link to the theater listing is HERE.\n\nThere are two showings of the movie on April 28: 1:00 and 6:45. \nAs part of the United Rewind Series\, tickets are $12 online; $10 at the theater at the day of the showing; free to those 65 or older. \n  \n 
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/movie-enchanted-april-2/
LOCATION:The United Theater\, 5 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movie Series,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20250406T151101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T170654Z
UID:3223-1745845200-1745859600@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:Movie: Enchanted April (1)
DESCRIPTION:From the United Theatre “When married British women Rose Arbuthnot and Lottie Wilkins decide to take a break from their respective spouses\, they stay at a castle in Italy for a quiet holiday. Joining the ladies is Caroline Dester\, a young socialite\, and Mrs. Fisher\, an older aristocrat. Liberated from their daily routines\, the four women ease into life in rural Italy\, and each finds herself transformed by the experience.” \nThe movie was nominated for a dozen awards\, winning two Golden Globe awards in 1993 for Best Performance by an Actress (Miranda Richardson) and Best Performance by a Supporting Actress (Joan Plowright). \n\nThe movie is rated PG\, runs approximately 1.5  hrs.\nDetails and a trailer can be found here on IMDb.com.\nAdditional information on the movie can be found here on Wikipedia.\nA link to the theater listing is HERE.\n\nThere are two showings of the movie on April 28: 1:00 and 6:45. \nAs part of the United Rewind Series\, tickets are $12 online; $10 at the theater at the day of the showing; free to those 65 or older. \n  \n 
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/movie-enchanted-april-1/
LOCATION:The United Theater\, 5 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movie Series,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20250406T142603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T145556Z
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SUMMARY:Movie: Big Night (2)
DESCRIPTION:A 1996 film staring  Tony Shalhoub (Primo) and Stanley Tucci (Secondo).  From the United Theatre “Primo and Secondo\, two immigrant brothers\, pin their hopes on a banquet honoring Louis Prima to save their struggling restaurant.”  The movie was nominated for 17 awards\, winning 9\, including from the Boston Society of Film Critics\, Critics Choice\, and the Sundance Film Festival. \n\nThe movie is rated R for language\, runs approximately 1.75  hrs.\nDetails and a trailer can be found here on IMDb.com.\nAdditional information on the movie can be found here on Wikipedia.\nA link to the theater listing is HERE.\n\nThere are two showings of the movie on April 21: 1:00 and 6:45. \nAs part of the United Rewind Series\, tickets are $12 online; $10 at the theater at the day of the showing; free to those 65 or older. \n  \n 
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/movie-big-night-2/
LOCATION:The United Theater\, 5 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movie Series,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20250406T142007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T145613Z
UID:3213-1745240400-1745247600@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:Movie: Big Night (1)
DESCRIPTION:A 1996 film staring  Tony Shalhoub (Primo) and Stanley Tucci (Secondo).  From the United Theatre “Primo and Secondo\, two immigrant brothers\, pin their hopes on a banquet honoring Louis Prima to save their struggling restaurant.”  The movie was nominated for 17 awards\, winning 9\, including Boston Society of Film Critics\, Critics Choice\, and the Sundance Film Festival. \n\nThe movie is rated R for language\, runs approximately 1.75  hrs.\nDetails and a trailer can be found here on IMDb.com.\nAdditional information on the movie can be found here on Wikipedia.\nA link to the theater listing is HERE.\n\nThere are two showings of the movie on April 21: 1:00 and 6:45. \nAs part of the United Rewind Series\, tickets are $12 online; $10 at the theater at the day of the showing; free to those 65 or older. \n  \n 
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/movie-big-night-1/
LOCATION:The United Theater\, 5 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movie Series,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20250406T170405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T170405Z
UID:3231-1745067600-1745074800@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:Lecture: "My Life With Dante: A Tale of Two Books"
DESCRIPTION:Professor Joseph Luzzi presents “My Life With Dante: A Tale of Two Books” \n\nHow does an 700-year-old writer still resonate in this moment? Please join us for an event that will explore the ongoing fascination of the great Italian poet and philosopher Dante\, as Bard professor Joseph Luzzi connects Dante’s status today as a global literary icon to the debates about him in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. While writing his two latest books\, Luzzi noted an unexpected dialogue that ensued between the works: Dante’s Divine Comedy: A Biography (Princeton University Press\, November 2024) and his translation of Dante’s Vita Nuova (Norton/Liveright\, December 2024). He will talk about translation as both a practice and a metaphor\, the often-overlooked power of storytelling in scholarly works\, and the uncanny ability of literature to represent a kind of home to the severely displaced and even persecuted. \nJoseph Luzzi is the Asher B. Edelman Professor of Literature at Bard College and an award-winning writer\, teacher\, and scholar of Italian culture. His recent book\, Botticelli’s Secret: The Lost Drawings and the Rediscovery of the Renaissance was shortlisted for the 2023 Phi Beta Kappa Society’s Ralph Waldo Emerson Prize and was selected as a New Yorker Best Book of 2022. He lives in New York’s Hudson Valley. \n\nNote: Unless specifically noted as being streamed or recorded\, the lectures in the lecture series hosted by the Dante Society of Westerly are live events only and are not recorded. They are neither streamed online nor available afterwards as recordings. \nLectures are free and open to the public. \n\n\nThis event is presented in partnership with the Westerly Library and Wilcox Park.
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/lecture-my-life-with-dante-a-tale-of-two-books/
LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Public Event,Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T214500
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20250406T014850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T015543Z
UID:3198-1744656300-1744667100@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:Movie: Cinema Paradiso (2)
DESCRIPTION:From the United Theatre “A filmmaker recalls his childhood\, when he fell in love with the movies at his village’s theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater’s projectionist.” \n\nThe movie is unrated\, runs approximately 2 hrs\, and won an Academy Award in 1990\, winning 3 (Best Foreign Film).\nDetails and a trailer can be found here on IMDb.com.\nAdditional information on the movie can be found here on Wikipedia.\nA link to the theater listings is HERE\n\nThere are two showings of the movie on April 14: 1:00 and 6:45. \nAs part of the United Rewind Series\, tickets are $12 online; $10 at the theater at the day of the showing; free to those 65 or older. \n  \n 
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/movie-cinema-paradiso-2/
LOCATION:The United Theater\, 5 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movie Series,Public Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20250406T014545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T015517Z
UID:3196-1744635600-1744646400@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:Movie: Cinema Paradiso (1)
DESCRIPTION:From the United Theatre “A filmmaker recalls his childhood\, when he fell in love with the movies at his village’s theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater’s projectionist.” \n\nThe movie is unrated\, runs approximately 2 hrs\, and won an Academy Award in 1990\, winning 3 (Best Foreign Film).\nDetails and a trailer can be found here on IMDb.com.\nAdditional information on the movie can be found here on Wikipedia.\nA link to the theater listings is HERE\n\nThere are two showings of the movie on April 14: 1:00 and 6:45. \nAs part of the United Rewind Series\, tickets are $12 online; $10 at the theater at the day of the showing; free to those 65 or older. \n  \n 
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/movie-cinema-paradiso-1/
LOCATION:The United Theater\, 5 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movie Series,Public Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20250406T005819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T015916Z
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SUMMARY:Movie: Roman Holiday (2)
DESCRIPTION:This is the original 1953 movie staring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn. (A remake was made in 1987).  From the United Theatre “Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule\, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in\, however\, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter\, Joe Bradley\, who takes her back to his apartment for safety. At work the next morning\, Joe finds out Ann’s regal identity and bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her\, but romance soon gets in the way.” \n\nThe movie is unrated\, runs approximately 2 hrs\, and was nominated for 10 Academy Awards in 1954\, winning 3 (Best Actress in a Leading Role; Best Writing\, Motion Picture Story; Best Costume Design).\nDetails and a trailer can be found here on IMDb.com.\nAdditional information on the movie can be found here on Wikipedia.\nA link to the theater listing is HERE.\n\nThere are two showings of the movie on April 7: 1:00 and 6:45. \nAs part of the United Rewind Series\, tickets are $12 online; $10 at the theater at the day of the showing; free to those 65 or older. \n  \n 
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/movie-roman-holiday-2/
LOCATION:The United Theater\, 5 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movie Series,Public Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20250406T004707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T015855Z
UID:3114-1744030800-1744038000@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:Movie: Roman Holiday (1)
DESCRIPTION:This is the original 1953 movie staring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn. (A remake was made in 1987).  From the United Theatre “Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule\, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in\, however\, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter\, Joe Bradley\, who takes her back to his apartment for safety. At work the next morning\, Joe finds out Ann’s regal identity and bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her\, but romance soon gets in the way.” \n\nThe movie is unrated\, runs approximately 2 hrs\, and was nominated for 10 Academy Awards in 1954\, winning 3 (Best Actress in a Leading Role; Best Writing\, Motion Picture Story; Best Costume Design).\nDetails and a trailer can be found here on IMDb.com.\nAdditional information on the movie can be found here on Wikipedia.\nA link to the theater listing is HERE.\n\nThere are two showings of the movie on April 7: 1:00 and 6:45. \nAs part of the United Rewind Series\, tickets are $12 online; $10 at the theater at the day of the showing; free to those 65 or older. \n  \n 
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/movie-roman-holiday/
LOCATION:The United Theater\, 5 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movie Series,Public Event
ORGANIZER;CN="The United Theatre":MAILTO:info@unitedtheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20250304T211704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T195423Z
UID:3164-1743100200-1746129600@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:2025 Italian Language: True Beginner (1)
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning Italian?  Have you never taken any classes in Italian\, or it was so long back that you feel you need to start again?  A basic introduction to Italian may be a good way to start.  In line with promoting and fostering the community’s awareness of Italian culture\, the society is pleased to support Italian language classes.   This session is for persons who have no prior knowledge of Italian\, or otherwise wish to start at the beginning.  They are looking to learn the basics – present tense of verbs\, basic vocabulary like telling time\, days of the week\, understanding directions. \nThis session consists of (6) 1.5 hr classes\, from March 27 through May 1\, meeting at 6:30 every Thursday at the Westerly Senior Center. \nClasses are open to the public\, with approval of the instructor\, and cost $130 for the session. \nSociety members\, in good standing before the first day of class\, are eligible for a discount. \nAdditional information on the Italian language classes may be found here:  Italian Lessons Information \nFor questions and enrollment\, please email the instructor: italianlessons@dantesocietywesterly.org
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/2025-italian-language-true-beginner-1/
LOCATION:Westerly Senior Center\, 39 State St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20250217T164649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T195757Z
UID:3087-1742403600-1742409000@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:2025 Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION:The Dante Society of Westerly Presents a Wine Tasting\, featuring 5 Wines with food pairings.\n  \nThe wines will be discussed by guest sommelier Lindsay Colucci\, the Assistant Food and Beverage Director at the Shelter Harbor Golf Club.\nCo-sponsored by The Wine Store and the River Bar\, the event is being hosted in the upstairs dining room at the River Bar in Westerly\, starting at 5:00.\n  \n\n  \nThe event is open to the public.  Cost is $45/person.  Seating is limited\, and advanced purchase of tickets is required\, available only online (see link below). Tickets will not be available at the door.\nPlease stay for dinner after the wine tasting and let them know you attended the wine tasting.  The River Bar has generously offered to donate a percentage of dinner proceeds to the Dante Society of Westerly for their scholarship and education funding.  Please make reservations before hand and state you will be attending the wine tasting.\nThis generous offer is also extended to members of the Dante Society who will be having dinner on the 19th but not attending the wine tasting. Please be sure to mention you are a member when making your reservation.\n  \n\nSeating is limited.  Please buy your tickets early. \nThere has been sporadic issues with processing ticket requests.  Tickets are still available.  If you submitted payment and received a receipt we have your name on file as having paid – you are all set.  If you have not been able to successfully submit a request and you wish to purchase tickets\, please send an email to EventTickets@DanteSocietyWesterly.org.  Someone will respond and assist you with your purchase.\n 
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/2025-wine-tasting/
LOCATION:River Bar\, 37 Main St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Public Event,Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T181500
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20250212T175148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T175655Z
UID:3067-1741534200-1741544100@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:Cin Cin: An Exploration of Classic Italian Cocktails
DESCRIPTION:As part of the SoupyFest series of events\, the UNITED in partnership with the Dante Society of Westerly presents Anthony Caporale for a tasting and deep-dive into the evolution\, ingredient history\, and cultural significance of Italian cocktails. \nAnthony Caporale is an award-winning mixology author and star of “The Imbible” series of long-running Off-Broadway musicals about the history of cocktails and spirits. Known throughout the beverage industry for his dynamic and entertaining talks\, this veteran of the New York stage will guide you through the history of classic Italian drinks\, including live demonstrations of how to craft them perfectly at home. You won’t want to miss this unique evening of fun\, facts\, and fables\, all viewed through a liquid lens! \n\nDoors open at 3:30 with the lecture starting at 4:00.  A tasting is included\, which begins at 5:30.  The event ends at 6:15. \nTickets are on sale at the United Theatre.  The number of tickets is limited.  Click here to go to their web listing and scroll to the bottom of the page to see the button to purchase tickets.  Total cost per person is $25\, which includes the lecture\, tasting\, and a $5 processing fee per ticket.
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/cin-cin-an-exploration-of-classic-italian-cocktails/
LOCATION:The United Theater\, 5 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20250212T021918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T022902Z
UID:3059-1740229200-1740234600@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:Lecture: Boogie Woogie Virtuoso Arthur Migliazza
DESCRIPTION:Award winning pianist Arthur Migliazza brings the Boogie Woogie and Blues piano tradition back to life through truly unbelievable piano playing and engaging storytelling. \nThis living historian takes you on a one of a kind journey through the origins of this extremely influential and important African-American music and uncovers its connections and relevance to all of American pop music that followed\, including Jazz and Rock and Roll. And yes\, Italians are a part of the story as well!! \n\nNote: Unless specifically noted as being streamed or recorded\, the lectures in the lecture series hosted by the Dante Society of Westerly are live events only and are not recorded. They are neither streamed online nor available afterwards as recordings. \nLectures are free and open to the public. \n\n\nThis event is presented in partnership with the Westerly Library and Wilcox Park.
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/lecture-boogie-woogie-virtuoso-arthur-migliazza/
LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Public Event,Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20250109T135603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T135603Z
UID:3027-1737810000-1737817200@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:Documentary Film Screening - Naples and the Amalfi Coast: La Dolce Vita?
DESCRIPTION:The 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?”. \nDetails can be found on the library’s calendar:  Documentary: Naples and the Amalfi Coast: La Dolce Vita? \nA trailer of the movie is available to view: Movie Trailer \n 
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/documentary-film-screening-naples-and-the-amalfi-coast-la-dolce-vita/
LOCATION:Westerly Library\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Public Event,Regional Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20241212T200810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T200810Z
UID:3018-1735984800-1735992000@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:2025: Celebrate La Befana with the Dante Society and Westerly Library & Wilcox Park
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nPlease see the Library’s calendar for additional detail. \n\nInformation on La Befana and the Italian tradition can be found here on Wikipedia.
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/2025-celebrate-la-befana-with-the-dante-society-and-westerly-library-wilcox-park/
LOCATION:Westerly Library\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Public Event,Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20241104T001057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T161621Z
UID:2964-1733940000-1733947200@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:2024 Presentation: Christmas with the Boomers of Westerly
DESCRIPTION:Christmas with the Boomers of Westerly: A Celebration in Song\, Hilarity\, and 7 fishes! \n\n \n\nStarring Frank Pendola “The Troubadour”\nWith Special Guest “Little John” Roarke\nThe event is sold out\, but will be streamed.  Check with 321 Media for details as they become available. \nLast year’s inaugural event was a huge success performed in front of a standing room only crowd at the Westerly Library to absolutely rave reviews\, so this year we’ve moved the event to a larger venue\, in cooperation with the Granite Theatre. Frank and John have a very special evening planned with all new material…. \n\n \n\nJoin Frank Pendola\, one of Westerly’s favorite sons and one of Southern New England’s favorite vocalists as he teams up with Westerly born and well-known comedian John Roarke. Together\, these 2 old friends will take you on a rollicking and nostalgic ride back to the Westerly Christmases of the 50’s and 60’s to celebrate the town\, the toys\, and the traditions that made us who we are.\n\n\nTickets can be purchased through the Granite Theater Web site: https://www.granitetheatre.org/shows-and-events/christmas-with-the-boomers\n\n>>>> SOLD OUT<<<<
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/2024-presentation-the-troubadour-with-little-john/
LOCATION:The Granite Theatre\, 1 Granite St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Lecture,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20241009T212152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T153236Z
UID:2765-1732032000-1732039200@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED:  "The Rose Tattoo"
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO LICENSING ISSUES THIS SHOWING IS CANCELLED \nHOPEFULLY IT CAN BE SHOWN AT A LATER DATE \nADDITIONAL DETAILS WILL BE PROVIDED WHEN AVAILABLE \nA Sicilian seamstress who idolizes her husband must deal with several family crises upon his sudden death.  \n\nThe second in the Dante Society movie series continues focusing on movies staring Anna Magnani. \n“The Rose Tattoo”\, directed by Daniel Mann\, stars Anna Magnani and Burt Lancaster.  Anna Magnani won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Serafina\, a Sicilian seamstress living near the Gulf Coast.  Details on the story line and plot can be found on IMDB and Wikpedia.  Links are provided below. \n♦ Movie details: \n\n\n\n— It is an adaptation of a 1950 Tennessee Williams three-act play\n\n— Recorded in black&white\, released in late late 1955\n— In English\, unrated\, and runs approximately 2 hrs.\n— Nominated for 8 Oscars in 1956\, winning 3: \n\n—— Best Actress in a Leading Role\n—— Best Art Direction-Set Decoration\n—— Best Cinematography\, Black&White\n\n\n\n\n\n♦ More information on the movie\, and a trailer\, can be found on IMDB. \n♦ Information on the movie can also be found on Wikipedia. \n\nTickets may be purchased at the theater at time of the show or online.  For online purchases\, see the UnitedTheater’s page for the movie.
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/movie-the-rose-tattoo/
LOCATION:The United Theater\, 5 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movie Series,Public Event,Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20241008T174843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T203755Z
UID:2734-1731762000-1731767400@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:Lecture: Ashley Turney "Travels through Tuscany"
DESCRIPTION:Tuscany is wildly popular for Italians and foreigners alike and for good reason: stunning landscapes\, a fascinating history\, world renowned wines and delicious food are all married together in a setting that can make you feel like you are living in a fairy tale. \nTuscany is characterized by rolling hills\, vineyards\, olive groves\, and picturesque medieval towns. The region boasts a diverse landscape that ranges from the rugged mountains of the Apennines to the serene coastlines along the Tyrrhenian Sea. While the superstars of Tuscany are Florence\, Siena and the Chianti region\, Ashley Turney\, “L’Esperta” will take us on a journey through beautiful images and stories to all the corners of this magical region\, from the southern Val d’Orcia\, to the western coastline\, from the wild farmland of the Maremma to the elegant towns of Lucca and Arezzo and beyond. You won’t be able to help falling in love and you will be booking yourself on the next flight to Florence! \n\nNote: All lectures in the lecture series hosted by the Dante Society of Westerly are live events only and are not recorded. They are neither streamed online nor available afterwards as recordings. \nLectures are free and open to the public.
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/lecture-ashley-turney-travels-through-tuscany/
LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20241008T210632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T125355Z
UID:2739-1729612800-1729620000@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:Movie: "Rome\, Open City"
DESCRIPTION:During 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.  \n\nThis fall the Dante Society movie series is focusing on movies staring Anna Magnani. \n“Rome\, Open City” was directed by Roberto Rossellini.  It is set in 1944 Rome under Nazi occupation\, and focuses on a resistance leader trying to escape the city with assistance from a priest.  The film was included in the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage’s 100 Italian films that “have changed the collective memory of the country between 1942 and 1978.” \n\nThe movie is in black&white\, released in late 1945.\nThe movie is in Italian\, with subtitles\, unrated\, and runs approximately 1¾ hrs.\nMore information on the movie\, and a trailer\, can be found on IMDB.\nInformation on the movie can also be found on Wikipedia.\n\n \nTickets may be purchased at the theater at time of the show or online.  For online purchases\, see the UnitedTheater’s page for the movie.
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/movie-rome-open-city/
LOCATION:The United Theater\, 5 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movie Series,Public Event,Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20240813T194713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T175706Z
UID:2676-1729186200-1729197000@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:2024 Annual Anna Turrisi Cooking Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:The Dante Society of Westerly continues the tradition of hosting the annual Anna Turrisi Cooking Demonstration.\, which is a major fund raising event for our education scholarship and awards program. \n>>Go To Ticket Information\n>>Go To Brochure Information (advertisement or personal message) \nThis year the event will feature a video of the guest chef\, Dan Murillo\, preparing a dish\, followed by a live Q&A session with Dan.  A meal will be served based on the video presentation\, prepared by and served by the culinary students from the Westerly High School.  The meal will be followed by a raffle and auction. \n  \nDoors open at 5:30 PM.  The demonstration begins at 6:15.\nRaffle tickets will not be sold during the demonstration. \nTickets are required for attendance.  There is a 160 seat limit.\n \nThe base price of each ticket is $25\, with a credit card processing charge of $1/ticket if purchased online. \nLast Day For Ticket sales:        At the Chamber: Friday October 11 at the Chamber;        Online: Monday October 14 @ 11:00 AM \nTicket sales are now closed\n\n» Tickets may now be purchased online by clicking on this link:<<BUY TICKETS>> \n\nA table may be reserved for $250\, which includes 8 tickets.  This will only be available online\, and is inclusive of the processing charge. \n» A table may be reserved (includes 8 tickets) by clicking on this link: <<RESERVE A TABLE>> \n\n» Tickets are also available for purchase at the Chamber of Commerce.  \nCredit cards are not accepted at the Chamber.\n \nThe chamber is located at 1 Chamber Way\, Westerly RI (just off Route 1) \n  \n\n  \n\nSpace for advertisements and/or personal messages are available in the event’s brochure. \nAmong other items the brochure will also contain the menu and recipes. \nCost for the space is: \n\n\n\n\n\nFull Page: $250\nHalf Page: $125\nQuarter Page: $50\nEighth Page $25\n\n\n\n\n\nFor additional information\, please contact the Dante Society of Westerly with this form: <<Request Information>> \n\nMENU\nTossed Salad\nBraised Pork Sugo and Orecchiette Stufato\nFresh Baked Bread\nOil by Capizzano’s Olive Oils & Vinegars\nCookies by Vesta Bakery\nCoffee & Tea \n\nChef Dan Murillo displaying the ingredients for Braised Pork Sugo and Orechiette Stufato \n\nBraised Pork Sugo and Orechiette Stufato
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/2024-annual-anna-turrisi-cooking-demonstration/
LOCATION:Calabrese Club\, 28 Pleasant Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Public Event,Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20241008T161412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T162211Z
UID:2725-1728738000-1728743400@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:Lecture: Painter in the Wind\, Eyes in Colors
DESCRIPTION:Renowned 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.  Azzinari will also present paintings and pictures from his projects\, including a 35-years long project that aims at protecting the children of Amazonia’s Indigenous tribes in a critical moment in which the climate change and the uncontrolled “invisible” deforestation of the rain-forest are destroying the most important ecosystem of our planet. \n\nFranco Azzinari was born in San Demetrio Corone\, in the province of Cosenza\, on March 3\, 1949. After the death of his parents\, at the age of fourteen\, he left Calabria and started a real journey of personal growth across Europe. For several years he lived in Paris\, where the great Impressionist painters\, particularly Gauguin\, Van Gogh and Monet\, fascinated him. In 1974\, in Lerici (La Spezia) he had his first solo exhibition\, and in the same year\, he opened in Milan a studio-gallery. In 1977 he began a series of trips to the Far East in search of the footsteps of ancient Asian civilizations. He continued his travel experiences in the United States\, in the Seychelles Islands\, and in Brazil. \nSince 1989\, Azzinari worked on the project Eyes in Colors\, dedicated to the children of the Indigenous tribes of the Amazon\, to whom he taught how to express themselves by drawing and painting their beautiful rain-forest. Azzinari also brought them as a gift pencils\, brushes\, water and oil colors\, and sketchbooks\, so that they could continue to paint after he left. The goal of the project\, endorsed by UNICEF-Italy and presented by Azzinari to Pope Francis in a private meeting they had at the Vatican in October 2019\, is to protect the rain-forest and its endangered population and to launch a message on the climate change and the deforestation of Amazonia. \n(Franco Assinari will also talk at the South County Art Association on October 17.) \n\nNote: All lectures in the lecture series hosted by the Dante Society of Westerly are live events only and are not recorded. They are neither streamed online nor available afterwards as recordings. \nLectures are free and open to the public.
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/lecture-painter-in-the-wind-eyes-in-color/
LOCATION:Westerly Library\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Public Event,Society Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20240419T203743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T203828Z
UID:2626-1713801600-1713808800@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:Movie: Il Sorpasso
DESCRIPTION:Roberto\, a shy law student in Rome\, meets Bruno\, a forty-year-old exuberant\, capricious man\, who takes him for a drive through the Roman and Tuscany country side.  \n\nIl 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. This film presents a poignant portrait of Italy in the early 1960s\, when the “economic miracle” (dubbed the “boom”) was starting to transform Italy from a traditionally agricultural and family-centered society into a more shallow\, individualistic and consumerist one. The film was included in the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage’s 100 Italian films that “have changed the collective memory of the country between 1942 and 1978.” \n\nIt was released in the US with the title “The Easy Life”.\nThe movie is in Italian\, with subtitles\, unrated\, and runs approximately 1¾ hrs.\nMore information on the movie\, and a trailer\, can be found on IMDB.\nInformation on the movie can also be found on Wikipedia.\n\nTickets may be purchased at the theater at time of the show or online.  For online purchases\, see the UnitedTheater’s page for the movie.
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/movie-il-sorrpasso/
LOCATION:The United Theater\, 5 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Movie Series,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192132
CREATED:20240319T210445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T004256Z
UID:2439-1713600000-1713610800@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:Fried Dough Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Dante Society of Westerly is hosting a Fried Dough Breakfast and Bake Sale. \nProceeds from the event help support educational grants and scholarships in keeping with the mission of the Dante Society. \nCost is $10 for 12 and older\, $5 for under 12 yrs. \nTickets may be purchased in advance from members of the Dante Society of Westerly\, or at the door. \n\nSociety members are encouraged to volunteer to assist with the event.  Volunteer forms may be found by clicking on the “Volunteer” button below: Volunteer \n\nFor questions on tickets\, please use this form: \nName *Email Address *Question *Thank you for your message. It has been sent.×There was an error trying to send your message. Please try again later.×Submit
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/fried-dough-breakfast/
LOCATION:St. Pius X\, 45 Elm St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891
CATEGORIES:Events,Public Event,Society Event
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