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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
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SUMMARY:2025 Fall Italian Classes
DESCRIPTION:The Dante Society of Westerly is sponsoring a new series of Italian lessons this fall.\n\nThe courses will be taught by Gayle Restivo\, certified Italian language teacher and Dante Society Member.\nAll classes will be held at the Westerly Senior Center\, State Street.\nEach class meets once per week beginning the week of October 27th\, 2025.\n\n\n  \nBeginner 1 – Thu 5:30-7pm\nBeginner 2 – Thu 7-8:30pm\nIntermediate – Mon 6:30-8pm\nAdvanced Intermediate – Tue 6:30-8pm\n\nClasses are open to the public.\nPrior registration is required.\nFive student minimum per class is necessary.\n\n\n\nTo register please contact Gayle Restivo at\ngaylerestivo@yahoo.it\n\nCost for 6 week session:\n$150 per student\n($120 for current Dante members)\n(Payment due at the first class: cash or check)
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/2025-fall-italian-classes/
LOCATION:Westerly Senior Center\, 39 State St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Public Event,Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
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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:20260405T190626
CREATED:20250817T184346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T135641Z
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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:20260405T190626
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:20260405T190626
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:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190626
CREATED:20250710T180426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T184115Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture: "The Land of the Living" by Timothy Crellin
DESCRIPTION:Timothy Crellin: an author talk on “The Land of the Living”.\n(Sicilian Americans and the Myth of the Melting Pot.)\n\n“The Land of the Living” grows out of the author’s fascination with his Sicilian heritage\, on his mother’s side. Timothy Crellin studied Italian and lived in Bologna for a year. He has Italian citizenship\, speaks fluent Italian\, and visits his family in Sicily as often as possible. The other taproot of the book is Tim’s deep study of war in the 20th century\, and particularly the generational impact of World War I\, World War II and Vietnam on immigrant families. \n“Crellin doesn’t sugarcoat the immigrant experience. Instead\, he honours it with grit and grace\, showing the daily grind of laundry carts\, fish hauls\, language barriers\, and constant fear that the American Dream might be nothing more than a mirage.” {from Book Reviews Cafe\, May 1\, 2025} \nTimothy Crellin is an Episcopal priest\, raised in the Boston area and educated at Brown University and Harvard Divinity School before being ordained in 1996.  Since February of 2022 he has been Rector of St. Paul’s Church in Gardner\, Massachusetts.  Tim was Vicar of St. Stephen’s Church in Boston from 1999 to 2022\, and was the founder of St. Stephen’s Youth Programs. Previously he was Associate Rector of the Church of the Redeemer in Chestnut Hill.  In addition to being Rector and Dean of the Wachusett Valley Deanery\, Tim is a chaplain with a local hospice provider. He serves on the Ethics Committee at Heywood Hospital in Gardner\, and on the Social Justice Commission of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts. \nPublished in February of this year\, user reviews of the book can be found on Amazon. \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-the-land-of-the-living-by-timothy-crellin/
LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190626
CREATED:20250710T184954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T023933Z
UID:3343-1757613600-1757617200@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting September 2025
DESCRIPTION:This is the Third of the four members’ business meeting for 2025.  \nThe general agenda is: \n\nCall Meeting to Order\nOpening Statement by the President of the Society\nApproval of Minutes\nNew member Introduction\nCommittee Reports\nUpcoming Events & Programs\nOther new items\n\nThe full agenda can be found in the Index of Meeting Agendas and Minutes. \nThis meeting will be held at the Senior Center. \n\nMembers are reminded that the bylaws require attendance at a minimum of 50% of membership meetings as well as participation and support in society activities.  \nThe remaining meetings this year are scheduled for June 12\, September 11\, and November 13. \n\nPlease review the minutes from the previous meeting (June 2025) prior to attending the meeting. \nThe minutes from the previous meeting and\, when available\, the agenda for this meeting may be found using this link: Index of Agendas & Minutes
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/general-membership-meeting-september-2025/
LOCATION:Westerly Senior Center\, 39 State St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings,Members Only,Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190626
CREATED:20250703T204129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T021715Z
UID:3294-1755709200-1755720000@dantesocietywesterly.org
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:20250625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190626
CREATED:20250507T034118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T034118Z
UID:3267-1750874400-1750881600@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:2025 Annual Summer Gathering
DESCRIPTION:This is the annual membership gathering for the end of the 2023/2024 season.  The Pat Sposato Award is presented at the event. \nMembers can find additional details on the event and the attendance signup form by clicking here: Summer Gathering Signup
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/2025-annual-summer-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190627
CREATED:20250606T193859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T194101Z
UID:3279-1750330800-1750338000@dantesocietywesterly.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Events,Public Event,Regional Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190627
CREATED:20250502T160052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T184919Z
UID:3258-1749751200-1749754800@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting June 2025
DESCRIPTION:This is the Second of the four members’ business meeting for 2025.  \nAgenda will be sent to members shortly before the meeting. \nThis meeting will be held at the Senior Center. \n\nMembers are reminded that the bylaws require attendance at a minimum of 50% of membership meetings as well as participation and support in society activities.  \nThe remaining meetings this year are scheduled for June 12\, September 11\, and November 13. \n\nPlease review the minutes from the previous meeting (March 2025) prior to attending the meeting. \nThe minutes from the previous meeting (pending release) and\, when available\, the agenda for this meeting may be found using this link: Index of Agendas & Minutes
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/general-membership-meeting-june-2025/
LOCATION:Westerly Senior Center\, 39 State St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings,Members Only,Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190627
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:20250502T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190627
CREATED:20250502T154607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T154705Z
UID:3251-1746205200-1746216000@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:Ciao Italia
DESCRIPTION:Local Color – Ciao\, Italia \nThis month The Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly is hosting a show\, in part sponsored by the Dante Society of Westerly.  It is featuring a special display of works inspired by Italy and Italian culture.  More details\, including information on the exhibiting artists\,  can be found on the Cooperative’s home page (westerlyarts.com) and their calendar listing (Current Exhibit). \nThere will be an open reception on May 2 from 5 PM to 8 PM.  Regular gallery hours are  Wednesday – Saturday 11 AM to 7 PM\, and Sunday 1 PM to 5 PM.
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/ciao-italia/
LOCATION:Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly\, 14 Railraod Ave.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190627
CREATED:20250406T151441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T151441Z
UID:3227-1745865900-1745872200@dantesocietywesterly.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190627
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T204500
DTSTAMP:20260405T190627
CREATED:20250406T142603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T145556Z
UID:3217-1745261100-1745268300@dantesocietywesterly.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190627
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190627
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:20260405T190627
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:20260405T190627
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T204500
DTSTAMP:20260405T190627
CREATED:20250406T005819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T015916Z
UID:3193-1744051500-1744058700@dantesocietywesterly.org
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190627
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190627
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190627
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190627
CREATED:20250217T184947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T224742Z
UID:3103-1741888800-1741894200@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting March 2025
DESCRIPTION:This is the first of the four members’ business meeting for 2025.  \nAgenda will be sent to members shortly before the meeting. \nDue to a scheduling conflict\, please note that this meeting will be held at the Calebrese Club\, and not the Senior Center. \n\nMembers are reminded that the bylaws require attendance at a minimum of 50% of membership meetings as well as participation and support in society activities.  \nThe remaining meetings this year are scheduled for June 12\, September 11\, and November 13. \n\nPlease review the minutes from the previous meeting (November\, 2024) prior to attending the meeting. \nThe minutes from the previous meeting and\, when available\, the agenda for this meeting may be found using this link: Index of Agendas & Minutes \n\n\n2025 Membership dues should be paid before this meeting.  If you have not yet paid\,  you may pay using this button: \nSubmit Dues
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/general-membership-meeting-march-2025/
LOCATION:Calabrese Club\, 28 Pleasant Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Members Only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T181500
DTSTAMP:20260405T190627
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190627
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190627
CREATED:20250108T152908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T205956Z
UID:3022-1738504800-1738512000@dantesocietywesterly.org
SUMMARY:2025 Winter Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Time for the annual winter gathering\, open to members of the Dante Society of Westerly and their spouses. \nCost is $15/per person; tickets will not be available at the door. \nAn email will be sent to members shortly with details. \nSeating is limited.  It was sold out last year; please pay early. \nOnline tickets for the 2025 Winter Gathering are sold out.
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/2025-winter-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Members Only,Society Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190627
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190627
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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