International Women’s Day
The Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan welcomed a full house on Sunday, March 8, for a special screening of La ragazza con la pistola by Mario Monicelli, a sharp and witty comedy that becomes a powerful story of female self-determination. The event opened with remarks by Paolo Zanotto, Consul of Italy in Detroit, who introduced […]
Building Memories | Carnevale Italiano
What a wonderful day of laughter, imagination, and togetherness!Our recent celebration brought families, children, and teachers together for an afternoon filled with performances, music, and festive spirit. The room was alive with color, excitement, and proud smiles as our children took center stage.The children presented a special play and delightful rhymes, captivating everyone with their […]
Commemoration for Giornata della Memoria Draws Strong Community Participation
Approximately 75 guests gathered to mark Giornata della Memoria (Holocaust Remembrance Day) at a moving event organized by the Consulate of Italy in Detroit and the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan. The evening opened with remarks from the newly appointed Italian Consul in Detroit, Paolo Zanotto, who shared the powerful story of a family’s resistance […]
Aperitivo Artistico con Michelangelo
Art, culture, and inspiration. On Saturday, December 6, 2025, guests gathered at the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan for an unforgettable cultural experience. The lecture brought together art enthusiasts, members of the community, and lovers of Italian culture for an evening that beautifully combined learning, conversation, and conviviality.Led by Dr. Erika Caturegli, the presentation offered […]
A Fun Christmas Day of Games and Tombola
For the children in our L1, L2, and Pre-AP classes, the teachers organized a joyful Christmas-themed day filled with play, learning, and togetherness. The morning began with a variety of age-appropriate activities designed to spark curiosity and fun, including riddles, puzzles, “find the differences,” mazes, Christmas Sudoku, hidden holiday objects, crosswords, and rebus puzzles. These […]
Caravaggio’s Genius Comes to Life
On Saturday, November 8, at the Marygrove Theatre in Detroit, the Neapolitan company Teatri 35 staged Per Grazia Ricevuta, an extraordinary performance of tableaux vivants inspired by the masterpieces of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. The initiative, organized by the Consulate of Italy in Detroit and the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan, with support from the […]
A Mosaic of Dialects
XXV Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel MondoPresented in collaboration with the Consulate of Italy in Detroit, Com.It.Es. Detroit, and the Dante Alighieri Society of MichiganA Journey Through Linguistic Diversity in Italy – A Mosaic of DialectsPresented by Alessandra Cuzzocrea with the collaboration of Lia AdelfiAlessandra guided us through the richness of Italophony and Italy’s living […]
Italian Heritage Month 2025
All Together Cheering for Detroit City FC – October 11, 2025On October 11, 2025, at Keyworth Stadium in Detroit, Detroit City FC hosted Loudoun United FC in what marked the final home match of the regular season. With more than 6,000 spectators in attendance, the stadium was filled with energy, passion, and a strong sense […]
Christie Caputo: Images and Stories
The Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan hosted an intimate aperitif evening with Detroit-based photographer Christie Lynn Caputo. In a warm, relaxed atmosphere, guests were invited to explore Christie’s stunning photographic prints and hear the captivating stories behind her Italian journey. Christie, a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and and member […]
Divina Commedia: Manuele Morgese
On Friday, September 19, 2025, the General Lectures Hall at Wayne State University in Detroit turned into a journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise.Renowned Italian actor Manuele Morgese brought to life five of the most iconic and powerful cantos from Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy, performed entirely in the original Italian with extraordinary passion and intensity.Accompanying […]
