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SUMMARY:Il Risorgimento: Creating A United Italy
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Alfred Crudale\, Professor of Italian at the University of Rhode Island and Bridgewater State University\, presents Il Risorgimento: Creating A United Italy\n(please note the new date for this lecture) \n\nIn this multimedia presentation we discuss the factors which contributed to the Italian uprising\, the Italian patriots who shaped the course of the revolution\, and Italy as a united nation. As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, join us as we explore the Italian revolution for the Unification of Italy. \nAlfred R. Crudale is a native Rhode Islander who grew up in the Knightsville section of Cranston. He has been an educator in Rhode Island for over forty years and earned his Ph.D. in Italian literature from the University of Connecticut. He is a lecturer in the Italian departments at the University of Rhode Island and Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. \nIn 2021 Bordighera Press published Crudale’s book THE VOICES OF ITALY: ITALIAN LANGUAGE NEWSPAPERS AND RADIO PROGRAMS IN RHODE ISLAND. He is also the author of three children’s books\, A New Home for Salvatore\, released in May of 2024\, Buon Natale\, Salvatore\, released in October of 2024\, and Good Morning\, Catbird\, released in May of 2025. Crudale’s poetry and short stories have been published in The Association of Rhode Island Authors Annual Anthology\, and in the Rhode Island Bards Poetry Anthology. He and his wife Barbara live on their small farm in West Kingston\, RI\, where they raise chickens and goats. \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.\n 
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/a-history-of-the-unification-of-italy/
LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891
CATEGORIES:Education,Lecture,Public Event,Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Anna Turrisi Cooking Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:The Dante Society of Westerly continues the tradition of hosting the annual Anna Turrisi Cooking Demonstration.\nSAVE THE DATE\nTickets are required for attendance.  There is a 160 seat limit. \nDetails will be posted as they are finalized.
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/2026-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:20261017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T143000
DTSTAMP:20260829T162459Z
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SUMMARY:2026 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.\n\n\n\nAward winning pianist Arthur Migliazza brings the Boogie Woogie and Blues piano tradition back to life through truly unbelievable piano playing and engaging storytelling. During this special encore performance\, Arthur takes us on another journey through the origins of this extremely influential and important African-American music and uncover its connections and relevance to all of American pop mu- sic that followed\, including Jazz and Rock and Roll. Italians are also a part of the story!\n\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/2026-lecture-boogie-woogie-virtuoso-arthur-migliazza/
LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T170000
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SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting November 2026
DESCRIPTION:This is the Fourth of the four members’ business meeting for 2026.  \n(the next meeting will be scheduled for March 2027) \nThe general agenda is: \n\nCall Meeting to Order\nOpening Statement by the President of the Society\nApproval of the previous Minutes (Minutes from November are now available – see the page Index of Meeting Agendas and Minutes)\nNew member Introduction\nCommittee Reports\nUpcoming Events & Programs\nOther new items\n\nWhen available\, the 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.  \n\n\nPlease review the minutes from the previous meeting (September 10\, 2026) prior to attending the meeting. \nThe minutes from the previous meeting\, when available\, may be found using this link: Index of Agendas & Minutes
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/general-membership-meeting-november-2026/
LOCATION:Westerly Senior Center\, 39 State St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Members Only,Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T160000
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SUMMARY:Movie: Nov 17 - Title TBD
DESCRIPTION:The United Theatre and the Dante Society of Westerly present a screening of {TBD}.\nThe movie title and associated details will be listed closer to the date.
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/movie-nov-12-title-tbd/
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:20261209T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T200000
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SUMMARY:2026 Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:>> Save the Date <<\n\n\nA holiday concert (or 2) are in the works for this date.  Updates will be posted as they become available.
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/2026-holiday-concert/
LOCATION:The Granite Theatre\, 1 Granite St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T130000
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SUMMARY:Italian Opera
DESCRIPTION:(Details Pending)
URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/italian-opera/
LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891
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