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 StatesRenowned 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 StatesThe 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 StatesDuring 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.
General Membership Meeting November 2024
Westerly Senior Center 39 State St., Westerly, RI, United StatesThis is the fourth and final membership meetings for 2024.
Lecture: Ashley Turney “Travels through Tuscany”
Westerly Library Auditorium 44 Broad St, WesterlyUsing beautiful images and stories, Ashley Turney will take us on a journey to all the corners of this magical region, Tuscany.
CANCELLED: “The Rose Tattoo”
The United Theater 5 Canal St., Westerly, RI, United States-- POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE --
2024 Presentation: Christmas with the Boomers of Westerly
The Granite Theatre 1 Granite St., Westerly, RI, United StatesA Celebration in Song, Hilarity, and 7 fishes!
2025: Celebrate La Befana with the Dante Society and Westerly Library & Wilcox Park
Westerly Library 44 Broad St, Westerly, RI, United StatesThe 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
Documentary Film Screening – Naples and the Amalfi Coast: La Dolce Vita?
Westerly Library 44 Broad St, Westerly, RI, United StatesThe 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?". Details can be found on the library's calendar: Documentary: Naples and the Amalfi Coast: La Dolce Vita? A trailer of the movie is available to
2025 Winter Gathering
Time for the annual winter gathering, open to members of the Dante Society of Westerly and their spouses. Cost is $15/per person; tickets will not be available at the door. An email will be sent to members shortly with details. Seating is limited. It was sold out last year; please pay early. Online tickets for
Lecture: Boogie Woogie Virtuoso Arthur Migliazza
Westerly Library Auditorium 44 Broad St, WesterlyAward winning pianist Arthur Migliazza brings the Boogie Woogie and Blues piano tradition back to life ...