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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 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/ LOCATION:RI CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Members Only,Society Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 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:20241114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 CREATED:20241024T195758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T173524Z UID:2819-1731607200-1731614400@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting November 2024 DESCRIPTION:This is the fourth and final membership meetings for 2024.\n– Agenda Outline {full agenda can be accessed here} \n\nCall to Order\nWelcome –\nAnnouncements   –\nNew Member Introductions\nMinutes of Meeting {found on the website by clicking here} (Motion to Approve)\nTreasurer’s Report\nCommittee Reports\nNext Meeting Date:    March 13\, 2025\nMotion to Adjourn\n\nNOTE to Members: \nThe full agenda for this meeting and the minutes of the previous meeting are only available to members who are logged onto the web site.\n \n\nThe agenda & minutes may via the Index of Meeting Agendas and Minutes\nYou need to be logged onto the website to view the index. Use the Log In button in the main menu to log on.\nIn the index\, click the applicable link to see/download the desired document.\n\nIf you are having trouble logging onto the web site: \n\nYour userid is your email address of record (the one the society uses to email you information)\n—– If you are having trouble\, after 3 failed logon attempts\, the account is locked for 20 minutes.\n—– After the 20 minutes\, you may try again\n—– If you cannot remember your password\, you  may reset it\n\nTo reset your password\,  when you see the logon screen\, you can click on the phrase “Lost your password?” displayed below the sign-in block. \n\nIn the new screen\, enter your email address & click “Get New Password” – the email must be the email we have on file for you\nYou will be sent a link to reset your password\nIf you do not see the link within 5 to 10 minutes\, please check your spam folder\nIf you still did not get the email to reset your password\, then you may have used a different email than we have on file.  Use the Contact form to request assistance.\nClick on the link contained in the password (this may not work on Apple phones)\nFollow the instructions\n\n  URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/general-membership-meeting-november-2024/ LOCATION:Westerly Senior Center\, 39 State St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 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:20260406T062246 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:20260406T062246 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:20240626T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 CREATED:20240410T154107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T191523Z UID:2526-1719424800-1719432000@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:2024 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/2024-annual-summer-gathering/ LOCATION:RI CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 CREATED:20240110T010625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T133555Z UID:2339-1718301600-1718305200@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting June 2024 DESCRIPTION:This is the second of four membership meetings for 2024. \nAgenda Outline:  {Detailed agenda may be found online by clicking here} \n\nCall to Order\nWelcome –\nAnnouncements   –\nOld Business\nNew Member Introductions\nMinutes of Meeting {found on the website by clicking here} (Motion)\nTreasurer’s Report (Motion)\nCommittee Reports\nNominating Committee (Election Cycle)\nSpecial Events Update\n2024  WHS Awards\n50th Anniversary Program\nChildren’s Italian Language Program (July 2024)\nWHS Student Recruitment Program\nNext Meeting Date    September 12 \, 2024\nMotion to Adjourn\n\nNOTE to Members: \n\nThe full agenda for this meeting and the minutes of the previous meeting are only available to members who are logged onto the web site.\n \n\nThe agenda & minutes may be found online by clicking the indicated links above\nIf you are not logged onto the system when you click the link you will be presented a link to log onto the web site\nOnce you are logged on\, then click the applicable link to see/download the desired document\n\n\nIf you are having trouble logging onto the web site:\n\nYour userid is you email address of record (the one the society uses to email you information)\n\nIf you are having trouble\, after 3 failed logon attempts\, the account is locked for 20 minutes.\nAfter the 20 minutes\, you may try again\n\n\nAt anytime\, when you see the logon screen\, you can click on the phrase “Lost your password?” displayed below the sign-in block.\n\nIn the new screen\, enter your email address & click “Get New Password” – the email must be the email we have on file for you\nYou will be sent a link to reset your password\nIf you do not see the link within 5 to 10 minutes\, please check your spam folder\nIf you still did not get the email to reset your password\, then you may have used a different email than we have on file.  Use the Contact form to request assistance. URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/general-membership-meeting-june-2024/ LOCATION:RI CATEGORIES:Meetings,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 CREATED:20240402T013812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T142453Z UID:2471-1717783200-1717794000@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:2024 Annual Banquet & Person of the Year Award DESCRIPTION:(new content added 4/17: space available in the event’s program)(ticket information is near the bottom of the page)\nThe 2024 Annual Banquet and Person of the Year Award will be honoring:\nNicholas (Nick) Castagna\nNick has quietly put together a lifetime of service in our community\, including: \n\nCoach/VP of Westerly Youth Soccer\nFounded and promoted “Blues on the Beach”\nAssessment Board member\nZoning Board member/chairman\nTown Council member/president\nYMCA youth basketball coach\nMember of the board for the Jonnycake Center since 2006\,  and president since 2008\n\n  \n\nEvent Program\nSpace is currently available in this event’s brochure for congratulations 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.  Space may be purchased by clicking here:   Purchase Space in the Program \nIf you have any questions\, please contact us at: EventsBrochures@DanteSocietyWesterly.org \n\nTickets are $75 per person\, to be paid in advance.\nTickets are no longer available.\n\n» Virtual tickets may be purchased on line via credit card for $75 each: \n\nList the names of each person for whom a ticket is being purchased on the order form where indicated\nEach person will then be added to a list along with reference to the online purchase\nThe list will be used at the door for admission\nA follow up email confirming the details of the purchase will be sent within 3 business days of the purchase\nUse the button below to purchase tickets online with a credit card: Tickets are no longer available\n\n\nPurchase Ticket(s)\n» Paper tickets are available for purchase at the Westerly Chamber of Commerce Office. \n\nlocated at 1 Chamber Way\, Westerly\nHours: Monday – Thursday\, 9 to 5. Friday – 9 to 4. Ph: 401-596-7761\n$75.00 per ticket Cash or Check\, NO credit cards.\nThe Chamber cannot hold/reserve or mail tickets — pick up only.\n\n  URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/2024-annual-banquet-person-of-the-year-award/ LOCATION:The Haversham House\, 336 Post Rd.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891 CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 CREATED:20240324T002636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T002636Z UID:2487-1714827600-1714833000@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Lecture: Italian Immigrant Traditions in Westerly DESCRIPTION:Dante Member Ed Gradilone will present\, “Italian Immigrant Traditions in Westerly” \n\nEd will be speaking about Italian Immigrant Traditions in Westerly: \n\nWhat traditions are still alive and well?\nWhat traditions still exist\, but have changed?\nWhat traditions are no longer a part of the Westerly Community?\n\n\n  \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-italian-immigrant-traditions-in-westerly/ LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891 CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 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:20260406T062246 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:20240406T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 CREATED:20240103T145236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T203411Z UID:2296-1712408400-1712413800@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Lecture: Women in Action: Collaboration between Italian Partisans and the Office of Strategic Services during WWII DESCRIPTION:(This was previously listed with the title of “The ‘Women of the Villas’: Collaboration between Italian Partisans and the Office of Strategic Services during WWII”.)\n \nProfessor Catharine Sama will discuss the collaboration between Italian Partisans and the Office of Strategic Services during WWII.\n \nProfessor Catherine Sama is the head of the Italian program at the University of Rhode Island. She enjoys teaching a wide range of courses at URI\, from Italian language & culture classes to advanced courses in Italian literature and film. Specific areas of focus include early modern Italian women writers; Italian dramatic cinema from Neorealism to the present; genocide in Italian literature & film. Her research projects are dedicated to bringing Italian women’s voices from the past into the present: whether for eighteenth-century writers and artists or partisans during World War II. Her research has been supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Association for University Women. \nHer new research project centers on the activities of Italian partigiane from the Veneto region who collaborated with the United States Office of Strategic Services to end nazi-fascist control of Italy. This talk will explore the actions\, dilemmas\, fears\, and hopes of individual women and men involved in this fight\, as seen through the primary sources Sama has collected thus far: interviews with the partisans and OSS agents; military documents now declassified\, including radio messages transmitted from behind enemy lines; private letters and papers; and interviews with descendants on both Italian and American sides. Her goal is to create a limited series podcast in order to bring these stories to a broad audience. \n\n  \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-women-of-the-villas/ LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891 CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture,Society Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 CREATED:20240109T204644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T203640Z UID:2324-1711382400-1711389600@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Movie: "Spettacolo" DESCRIPTION:The town that plays itself:  This is a 2017 documentary of a small hill-town in Tuscany where every summer the citizens become actors\, playing themselves.  They dramatize and debate the town’s problems in the piazza\, which has become the stage for the event. \nThe film is in Italian\, with subtitles.  It runs approximately 1½ hours is rated TV-PG. \n\n\nThe film had little distribution\, but won 5 film festival awards with an addition 4 nominations.\nAdditional details on awards and cast\, including the trailer\, can be found on IMDB\nA more detailed synopsis of the film can be found on Wikipedia URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/movie-spettacolo/ LOCATION:The United Theater\, 5 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Movie Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 CREATED:20240110T010341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T163329Z UID:2337-1710439200-1710442800@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting March 2024 DESCRIPTION:This is the first of four membership meetings for 2024. \nAgenda will be sent to members shortly before the meeting. \nAdditional details will be forthcoming. \n\n2024 Membership dues may now be paid. Details and a link for credit card payment may be found by clicking on this link: \n2024 Dues Information URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/general-membership-meeting-march-2024/ LOCATION:Westerly Senior Center\, 39 State St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 CREATED:20240109T172926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240204T175243Z UID:2308-1708963200-1708970400@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Movie: "Yesterday\, Today\, Tomorrow" DESCRIPTION:The first movie for the film series in 2024 is “Yesterday\, Today\, Tomorrow” (released as “Ieri\, Oggi\, Domani” in Italy)\, a 1963 Oscar winning romantic comedy staring Sophia Loren\, Marcello Mastroianni\, and Aldo Giuffrè.  The film consists of 3 short stories\, each of a woman (all played by Sophia Loren) living in different financial circumstances and the men in their life.  The stories are set in Naples\, Milan\, and Rome. \nThe film is in Italian\, with subtitles.  It runs approximately 2 hours and is not rated. \n\n\nThe film was a 1964 nominee for the Golden Globe’s Best Foreign Film\, and won the 1965 Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.  It has numerous other nominations and awards.\nAdditional details on awards and cast\, including the trailer\, can be found on IMDB\nA more detailed synopsis of the film can be found on Wikipedia \n\n\n(note: This was originally scheduled for showing in January\, but has been rescheduled for February.) URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/movie-yesterday-today-tomorrow/ LOCATION:The United Theater\, 5 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Movie Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 CREATED:20231231T191530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231231T191955Z UID:2278-1708779600-1708785000@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Lecture: Reclaiming the Legacy of Our Italian Grandmothers DESCRIPTION:Juliet Grames will discuss her prizewinning novel\, The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna\, the story of a Calabrian family that emigrates to New England in the harsh years between the World Wars\, and the novel’s nonfiction inspirations in the immigrant stories of her southern Italian grandparents. \n\nJuliet Grames was born into a tight-knit Italian-American family in Hartford\, Connecticut\, and settled in the Westerly area in 2018. She is the author of the national and international bestseller The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna (Ecco/HarperCollins)\, which has been translated into 9 languages and received Italy’s Premio Cetraro for Contributions to Southern Italian Literature\, and the forthcoming The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia (Knopf\, July 2024). She studied history at the University of Oxford and graduated magna cum laude from Columbia before embarking on a career in book publishing. She is SVP\, Editorial Director at Soho Press \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-reclaiming-the-legacy-of-our-italian-grandmothers/ LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891 CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 CREATED:20240109T170910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T202221Z UID:2311-1707055200-1707062400@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:2024 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. URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/2024-winter-gathering/ LOCATION:RI CATEGORIES:Members Only,Society Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 CREATED:20231231T203628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231231T203628Z UID:2290-1704535200-1704542400@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY: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/celebrate-la-befana-with-the-dante-society-and-westerly-library-wilcox-park/ LOCATION:Westerly Library\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Society Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 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:20260406T062246 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:20260406T062246 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:20231116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 CREATED:20231018T150114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T194541Z UID:1908-1700157600-1700157600@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting November 2023 DESCRIPTION:This is the 4th (and last) members’ business meeting for 2023.  \nAgenda will be sent to members shortly before the meeting. \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  \nThe Agenda of the meeting may be found using this link to the index: Index of Agendas & Minutes \nThe Minutes of the previous meeting\, which are up for approval at this meeting\, may be found using the same initial link. \n  \n  URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/membership-meeting-2023-nov/ LOCATION:Westerly Senior Center\, 39 State St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings,Members Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T062246 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:20260406T062246 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 END:VCALENDAR