BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Dante Society of Westerly, RI - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Dante Society of Westerly, RI X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Dante Society of Westerly, RI REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T082714 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T082714 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T082714 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:<> \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: <> \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: <> \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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T082714 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T082714 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T082714 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T082714 CREATED:20231018T210802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T141701Z UID:1969-1701885600-1701885600@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Presentation: "The Troubadour" with "Little John" DESCRIPTION:Growing up Boomer\, Italian\, (and a little Irish) in Westerly – A Celebration in Song\, Hilarity\, and really good Gravy! \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. \nTogether these two old friends will take you on a rollicking and nostalgic roller coaster ride* back to the days of Vars\, Holliday’s Restaurant\, and WERI—all through song and story. \nYou’re going to love this one\, even if you’re not a Boomer! \n\n*(…or maybe a “Misquamicut Ferris Wheel” ride?) URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/presentation-the-troubadour-with-little-john/ LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891 CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture,Public Event,Society Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T082714 CREATED:20231018T194824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T141719Z UID:1956-1700496000-1700496000@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Movie: "Paisan" DESCRIPTION:This 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. \n\n\nThe movie is included in the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage’s 100 films to be saved.  Additional information is available on Wikipedia.\nThe film was a 1950 Academy Award nominee for Best Writing\, Story and Screenplay.\nCast and story line can be found on  the Internet Movie Database.\nThe movie is unrated\, and runs approximately 2 hours.\n\n\nTickets will become available on line from the United Theatre as the date of showing approaches. URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/movie-paisan/ LOCATION:The United Theater\, 5 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Movie Series,Public Event,Society Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T082714 CREATED:20231115T034037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T034246Z UID:2160-1700251200-1700251200@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Nov 17 at the Knickerbocker with the band La Terza Classe DESCRIPTION:This Friday evening (Nov 17\, 2023) The Knickerbocker is featuring the band La Terza Classe. \nThe band is described as presenting an “authentic and original sound rooted in the soul of Italy and the heart of American roots music“. Additional details can be found on the Knickerbocker’s web site: https://knickmusic.com/events/2023/11/17laterza\nThe band’s website\, including links to samples of their music\, is https://www.laterzaclasse.it/ \nAdvanced tickets are $15 (with a $2 service charge for online purchases)\, but specially price at the door: $7.50 for members of the Dante Society of Westerly. (Your name must be on the membership list to get this price) URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/nov-17-at-the-knickerbocker-with-la-terza-classe-band/ LOCATION:The Knickerbocker\, 35 Railroad Ave\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Event ORGANIZER;CN="The Knickerbocker":MAILTO:KMC@KNICKMUSIC.ORG END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T082714 CREATED:20230920T004834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T142302Z UID:1838-1699102800-1699102800@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Lecture: Growing Up Italian in Rhode Island DESCRIPTION:Dr. Edward A. Iannuccilli will discuss his story of growing up Italian and will integrate it with the history of Italian immigration\, the first Italian immigrants in Rhode Island\, and how you can begin to write your story. And where is Westerly in this story…. \n\nEd Iannuccilli\, a retired gastroenterologist\, has had extensive experience in academics\, management\, governance\, and entrepreneurial endeavors. Former Chairman of the Board at Rhode Island Hospital and a former member of the Lifespan Board\, he is a Clinical Professor Emeritus at The Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University . \nDr. Iannuccilli is a graduate of Providence College and Albany Medical College. He is a published author of medical articles and of stories of his childhood. Dr. Iannuccilli has been on numerous boards and was honored as a distinguished alumnus of Classical High School in 2014 . He was recently inducted into The RI Heritage Hall of Fame. \nCurrently a weekly columnist for GoLocalProv\, he is the author of several books including:  Growing up Italian; Grandfather’s Fig Tree and Other Stories; What Ever Happened to Sunday Dinner and Other Stories;  and My Story Continues: From Neighborhood to Junior High School. \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. \n\n  URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/lecture-growing-up-italian-in-rhode-island/ LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891 CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture,Public Event,Society Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T082714 CREATED:20231001T015532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T142742Z UID:1867-1698076800-1698089400@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Movie: "The Godfather Part II" DESCRIPTION:This 1997 film is based in the 1920’s\, looking at the early life and career of Vito Corleone \n\n\nThe Godfather Part II is listed at #4 on the Internet Movie Database (IMDB) list of top 250 movies.  It won numerous awards\, including 6 Oscars.\nTrailers for the movie and additional details on the film can be found on the IMDB at https://www.imdb.com/.\nThe movie is rated “R”. Running time is approximately 3 1/2 hrs.\n\n\nTickets can be purchased on line from the United Theatre: The Godfather Part II – United Theatre URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/movie-the-godfather-part-ii/ LOCATION:The United Theater\, 5 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Movie Series,Public Event,Society Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T082714 CREATED:20230615T014033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231022T180644Z UID:1524-1697893200-1697893200@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Lecture: Prisoners in Paradise DESCRIPTION:Update October 21: You may buy the DVD on line\, or stream to view the movie. For details\, click HERE. \n\nThis lecture consists of a screening of the 59-minute award-winning documentary “Prisoners in Paradise”\, directed and produced by Camilla Calamandrei\, followed by a discussion facilitated by Dante Society member John Ghersi. \n\nDuring World War II more than 51\,000 Italian soldiers were brought to the United States as Prisoners of War. “Prisoners in Paradise\,” traces the previously untold story of these young men\, their romances and friendships with American women\, and their significant — but unrecognized — contribution to the Allied war effort. \nFeaturing rare period footage of POW camps\, “Prisoners in Paradise” follows six Italian POWs (and the women they met in America) on their extraordinary journey—full of challenges\, love\, perseverance\, and good luck. Captured primarily in Northern Africa\, where they had been surviving on hard biscuits and water\, the Italian POWs were amazed at the abundance of food in the USA and the generosity of their captors. Ironically\, for many\, capture had turned out to be a stroke of good fortune.* \n*Taken from https://www.prisonersinparadise.com/trailer/\, with permission of Camilla Calamandrei \nThis film is unrated and may include mature content. \n\nAdditional information on the film can be found at the movie’s web site:\nPrisoners in Paradise \nIMDB.com is limited in information on the movie \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. URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/save-the-date-lecture-series-2/ LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891 CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture,Public Event,Society Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T082714 CREATED:20230814T194152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T142638Z UID:1751-1696528800-1696528800@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:2023 Annual Anna Turrisi Cooking Demonstration DESCRIPTION:TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE \nTickets are still being sold at the Chamber of Commerce (see below)\, and will be sold there up until Thursday. \nA limited number of tickets may be available at the door\, depending on prior sales. \n(on line purchases are no longer available) \n\n\nThe Dante Society of Westerly will continue our tradition of hosting the annual Anna Turrisi Food Demonstration.  The event will feature a video of the culinary students from the Westerly High School demonstrating their cooking skills\, followed by a live Q&A session with the chefs. A meal will be served based on the video presentation\, followed by a raffle and auction. \nTickets are required for attendance.  There is a 180 seat limit.\n \nThe base price of each ticket is $25\, with a credit card processing charge of $1/ticket if purchased online. \nTickets may now be purchased online or in person. \n  \n\n\n\nPurchase individual tickets online (until 5 PM Saturday\, Sept 30)\n \n\nThe cost per ticket is $26 each\, inclusive of the credit card processing fee.\nUpon completion of the payment\, you will be emailed a receipt indicating the number of tickets purchased; the Dante Society will receive a copy of the receipt.\nSeveral days after placing the order you should receive an email copy of your tickets.\nTickets may be purchased on line by clicking this link:\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: Due to processing time\, online ticket purchases will not be available after 5PM\, Saturday\, Sept 30. \n\nPurchase a reserved table with 9 tickets (until 5 PM Saturday\, Sept 30)\n \n\nThe total cost for a package containing a reserved table and nine tickets is $250\, inclusive of the credit card processing fee.\nThe count on the order is for the number of packages\, not the number of tickets.\nUpon completion of the payment\, you will be emailed a receipt indicating the purchase of a package (assuming you only ordered 1 package); the Dante Society will receive a copy of the receipt.\nSeveral days after placing the order you should receive an email copy of the 9 tickets.\nReserved table packages may be purchased on line by clicking this link:\n\nNote: There are a limited number of tables set aside for reservations. The number available may be impacted based on individual sales. \n\nPurchase Tickets in person at the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce\n\n\nThe chamber is located at 1 Chamber Way\, Westerly RI (just off Route 1)\nTickets are $25 each\, cash or check (no credit cards)\nYou can check the hours the Chamber is open on their website: \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: URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/2023-annual-anna-turrisi-cooking-demonstration/ LOCATION:Calabrese Club\, 28 Pleasant Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Events,Public Event,Society Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T082714 CREATED:20230615T013813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T142358Z UID:1521-1696078800-1696078800@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Lecture Series: Rebel With a Cause DESCRIPTION:Prof. Hilary Emerson will present a lecture entitled “Rebel with a Cause: Lina Mangiacapre and her Neapolitan Feminist Films”.   The lecture will include a brief presentation followed by a screening of  “Lina Mangiacapre: Artista del femminismo” [Lina Mangiacapre: Artist of Feminism]\, a 40-minute docufilm by Nadia Pizzuti.  \n\nPizzuti provides an artistic glimpse into the art\, philosophy\, and lives of Lina Mangiacapre and her fellow avant-garde artists in Naples. The film folds together varied audiovisual material\, including: clips from Mangiacapre’s short and feature films\, manifestos\, interviews\, photography\, painting\, poetry\, and more. \nHilary Emerson is an Assistant Teaching Professor and Coordinator of Italian at the University of Rhode Island. Originally from Connecticut\, Hilary completed her B.A. at Wheaton College in Massachusetts and Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her teaching specializations include: Italian language and society\, modern and contemporary literature\, and gender and film studies. Her research interests include: Lina Mangiacapre and the Nemesiache\, Italian art film\, political film\, film theory\, and inclusive pedagogy. \nThis film is unrated and may include mature content. \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. URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/save-the-date-lecture-series/ LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891 CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture,Public Event,Society Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T082714 CREATED:20230913T204455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T142707Z UID:1789-1695052800-1695052800@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Movie: "Life is Beautiful" DESCRIPTION:When an open-minded Jewish waiter and his son become victims of the Holocaust\, he uses a perfect mixture of will\, humor and imagination to protect his son from the dangers around their camp.\n\nAwarded many top film honors including American Academy Award Oscar for best foreign film of the year.  It is rated PG-13\, and runs approximately 2 hrs.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 1997 film is listed at #27 on the Internet Movie Database list of top 250 movies.  It won more than 70 awards\, including 3 Oscars.\nTrailers for the movie and additional details on the film can be found on the IMDB at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118799/\n\n\nTickets can be purchased on line from the United Theatre: https://unitedtheatre.org/shows/life-is-beautiful/ URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/movie-life-is-beautiful/ LOCATION:The United Theater\, 5 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Movie Series,Public Event,Society Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T082714 CREATED:20230118T165508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T143433Z UID:1393-1683378000-1683378000@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Cappizzano Oil & Vinegar: "The Unforgettable Plate" DESCRIPTION:Lecture and book signing. \nThis is a save the date announcement.  Details forthcoming. \nOPEN TO THE PUBLIC. URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/cappizzano-oil-vinegar-the-unforgettable-plate/ LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891 CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture,Public Event,Society Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T082714 CREATED:20230117T212412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T143515Z UID:1381-1682773200-1682773200@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Prof. Peter Nightingale: The Life and Times of Galileo DESCRIPTION:Peter Nightingale\, Ph.D\, theoretical physicist\, the University of Rhode Island.\nOPEN TO THE PUBLIC. URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/prof-peter-nightengale-the-life-and-times-of-galileo/ LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891 CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture,Public Event,Society Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T082714 CREATED:20231021T145225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T145251Z UID:1504-1677513600-1677520800@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Movie: "Paradiso" DESCRIPTION:The first movie for the Westerly Dante Society 2023 file series is “Paradiso”.  This movie received the 1990 Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film. \nCost is $6 per person at The United Theater’s box office. URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/film-series-paradiso/ LOCATION:The United Theater\, 5 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Movie Series,Public Event,Society Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T082714 CREATED:20230117T171733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T145547Z UID:1372-1676120400-1676120400@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Prof. Alfred Crudale: The Voices of Italy: Italian Language Newspapers and Radio Programs in Rhode Island DESCRIPTION:Alfred R. Crudale\, Ph.D.\,is a professor of Italian at the University of RI.\nOPEN TO THE PUBLIC. URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/prof-alfred-crudale-italian-language-radio-newspapers-in-ri/ LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891 CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture,Public Event,Society Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T082714 CREATED:20221114T150758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T145630Z UID:1319-1670436000-1670441400@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Ashley Turney: "Rome" DESCRIPTION:While it is virtually impossible to cover more than 2000 years of history in a single evening\, even a small taste of the magnificence of Rome is better than nothing. Relying on her 25 years of experience living\, working and studying in Italy\, Ashley introduces guests to the beauty of the Italian lifestyle through art\, history\, food and wine. Her passion is planning trips to Italy with her guests in mind. She arranges experiences of a lifetime – hot air balloon rides over Tuscany\, private shopping tours of Florence\, celebratory dinners in a medieval monastery\, horseback riding\, after hours visits of Saint Mark’s Basilica or the Sistine Chapel. For those who cannot make it to Italy\, Ashley loves nothing more than bringing la dolce vita to them here in the States. \nAshley publishes a blog twice a week\, inviting her readers to be inspired and dream about that trip that they will take someday. \nA copy of the flyer for this presentation can be downloaded by clicking here: \nDec.2022 Ashley Turney.  \n  \nThis is the fourth presentation by Ashley.  \nEarlier this year Ashley gave a talk on Sicily; the calendar entry for that can be seen by clicking here: March.2022 Ashley Turney.\n \nPreviously Umbria was discussed; the calendar entry for that can be seen by clicking here: 2021 Ashley Turney. URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/ashley-turney-rome/ LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891 CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture,Public Event,Society Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T082714 CREATED:20221025T173839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T145527Z UID:1314-1668258000-1668265200@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Prof. Joseph Luzzi: "Botticelli's Secret: The Lost Drawings and the Rediscovery of the Renaissance" DESCRIPTION:Some five hundred years ago\, Sandro Botticelli\, a painter of humble origin\, created works of unearthly beauty. A star of Florence’s art world\, he was commissioned by a member of the city’s powerful Medici family to execute a near-impossible project: to illustrate all one hundred cantos of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri\, the ultimate visual homage to that “divine” poet.   \nA Westerly native\, Joseph Luzzi (PhD Yale) is Professor of Comparative Literature and Faculty Member in Italian Studies at Bard College.  He was recently a Wallace Fellow at Harvard’s Villa I Tatti\, where he was writing a cultural history of Dante’s Divine Comedy that will appear with Princeton University Press. \nProfessor Luzzi is the author of Romantic Europe and the Ghost of Italy (Yale University Press\, 2008)\, which received the MLA’s Scaglione Prize for Italian Studies; A Cinema of Poetry: Aesthetics of the Italian Art Film (Johns Hop-kins University Press\, 2014)\, a finalist for the international prize “The Bridge Book” Award; My Two Italies (Farrar\, Straus and Giroux\, 2014)\, a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice; and In a Dark Wood: What Dante Taught Me About Grief\, Healing\, and the Mysteries of Love (HarperCollins\, 2015).   His essays and reviews have appeared in the New York Times\, Los Angeles Times\, Chronicle of Higher Education\, TLS\, Bookforum\, and American Scholar\, among others\, and his scholarly writing has appeared in PMLA\, Modern Language Notes\, Modern Language Quarterly\, Raritan\, Italica\, and Studies on Voltaire and the Eighteenth Century. \nThe first American-born child in his Italian immigrant family\, Professor Luzzi was named Cittadino Onorario (Honorary Citizen) of Acri\, Calabria\, in 2017.  Among his other honors are a Dante Society of America essay prize\, Yale College teaching prize\, and fellowships from the National Humanities Center and Yale’s Whitney Humanities Center. URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/prof-joseph-luzzi-botticellis-secret-the-lost-drawings-and-the-discovery-of-the-renaissance/ LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891 CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture,Public Event,Society Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR