2024 Annual Banquet & Person of the Year Award

The Haversham House 336 Post Rd., Westerly, RI

The 2024 Person of the Year Award is being presented to Nicholas (Nick) Castagna at this year's annual banquet.

General Membership Meeting June 2024

This is the second of four membership meetings for 2024. Agenda is online. Minutes of previous meeting (for review & approval at this meeting) is online.

2024 Annual Summer Gathering

This is the annual membership gathering for the end of the 2023/2024 season.  Members must sign up if they plan on attending.

Lecture: Painter in the Wind, Eyes in Colors

Westerly Library 44 Broad St, Westerly, RI, United States

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.

2024 Annual Anna Turrisi Cooking Demonstration

Calabrese Club 28 Pleasant Street, Westerly, RI, United States

The Dante Society of Westerly continues the tradition of hosting the annual Anna Turrisi Cooking Demonstration. 

Movie: “Rome, Open City”

The United Theater 5 Canal St., Westerly, RI, United States

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.

Lecture: Ashley Turney “Travels through Tuscany”

Westerly Library Auditorium 44 Broad St, Westerly

Using beautiful images and stories, Ashley Turney will take us on a journey to all the corners of this magical region, Tuscany.

2025: Celebrate La Befana with the Dante Society and Westerly Library & Wilcox Park

Westerly Library 44 Broad St, Westerly, RI, United States

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. Please see the Library's calendar for additional detail. Information on La Befana and the Italian tradition