Festa della Repubblica 2025
Daniela D’Amico Henderson, DAS of Michigan vice-president was awarded with the prestigious title of Knight of the Italian Republic on June 2, 2025—Festa della Repubblica. Receiving this honor on a day officially proclaimed “Italian National Day in Michigan” by Governor Whitmer. It was celebrated with a special ceremony at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe, […]
Alessandro Manzoni (1785–1873): A Celebration of His Life and Legacy
On Sunday, May 18, 2025, we commemorated Alessandro Manzoni, one of Italy’s most influential writers. Renowned for his masterpiece I Promessi Sposi (The Betrothed), Manzoni revolutionized Italian literature and championed the Tuscan dialect, helping to unify the nation linguistically. Dr. Erika Caturegli, the host for this lecture, a literary enthusiast with a background in modern […]
VoluntarItaly 2025: Official Kick-Off Meeting
The Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan, represented by Lia Adelfi and Silvia Giorgini-Althoen, along with Giulia Dossena from Oratori Lombardi, hosted a Zoom meeting to officially launch the VoluntarItaly 2025 cultural volunteering program, which will bring together American students and Italian host families. During the meeting, students and families introduced themselves and enthusiastically shared their […]
Europe Day 2025: Michigan Strengthens EU Ties
On May 9, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer hosted Italian Consul Allegra Baistrocchi, Chair of the EU in Michigan, at the State Capitol in Lansing to celebrate “Europe Day.” Whitmer proclaimed May 9 as “Europe Day,” marking the 75th anniversary of the 1950 Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundation for European peace. The event, attended by […]
Anna Maria Schultz Wins Verdi Opera Theatre of Michigan Vocal Competition
Anna Maria Schultz, a high school senior from Cranbrook Kingswood Upper School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is the $1000 First Prize Winner of the 31st annual Italian Songs and Arias Vocal Competition for Michigan High School Students. The Concert of the Finalists of this always exciting event, sponsored by the Verdi Opera Theatre of Michigan, […]
Italian Heritage Night at Little Caesars Arena
In Detroit, during the Pistons’ final home game, marking their return to the playoffs after six years, over 250 Italians celebrated Made in Italy at Little Caesars Arena. The event, organized by the Consulate of Italy and the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan, featured 50 Italian excellence representatives competing in a mini-basketball tournament, commemorating Made […]
International Sport Day 2025
Mini Tennis Tournament in Bloomfield Hills: A Success of Sport and Joy On April 6, 2025, the Tennis Club in Bloomfield Hills hosted an exciting mini-tennis tournament organized by Comites in collaboration with the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan under the auspices of the Consulate of Italy in Detroit. The event, part of the 2025 […]
Celebrating Carnevale
A Fantastic Italian Carnevale Celebration! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our joyful and creative event! Your enthusiasm made the day truly special, from the fantastic Play & Rhymes performances by our talented children to the lively Masked Dance and the festive Final Train Dance. The Mask-Making Workshops showcased incredible creativity, and the […]
Giornata della Memoria | Film Screening
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday, January 26, 2025, for the screening of Terezin by Italian director Gabriele Guidi. We gathered with members, friends, and the community at the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan to reflect on the powerful story of Antonio and Martina, whose love and resilience mirrored the experiences of countless artists […]
Book Presentation: La Masseria by Daniela D’Amico Henderson
Held at the Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit, the event was free and open to guests, offering a chance to connect more deeply with Italian heritage, language, and identity. The evening featured a presentation and book signing by Daniela D’Amico Henderson of La Masseria. The novel was introduced in Italian and English to ensure accessibility […]
Italo-Aperi-Disco
On November 22, the Consulate of Italy in Detroit and the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan hosted a sold-out evening of culinary delights and musical immersion at the Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit. Guests indulged in healthy Mediterranean appetizers, a tasteful nod to Italy’s rich culinary traditions. As part of the silent disco experience, attendees […]
The IX Week Italian Cuisine in the World: Film Screening and Potluck
Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan Celebrates Settimana Della Cucina Italiana Nel Mondo (Week of Italian Cuisine in the World) 2024 November 16 through 22 was designated the 9th Annual edition of Settimana della Cucina Italiana nel Mondo (Week of Italian Cuisine in the World) by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A showcase for Italy […]
Eastern Market After Dark
The Consulate of Italy in Detroit inaugurated the amazing mural by Hubert Massey and Nico Lopez Bruchi, as always, with the Dante Alighieri Society for LoveITDetroit.
The Restored Dante Alighieri Monument on Belle Isle, Detroit.
Putting Poetry on a Pedestal:Unvealing the Restored DANTE ALIGHIERI Monumenton Belle Isle. The Italian community thus encountered obstacles in their mission to honor Dante, but they persisted.Raffaello Romanelli, a renowned Italian sculptor, was commissioned to create a second bust of Dante. However, the new bust faced challenges upon arrival in Detroit, as it was […]
Students of GVSU awarded
On the occasion of the Week of the Italian Language in the World 2023, our headquarters selected and awarded the video created by the students of Grand Valley State University. This achievement reflects their commitment and passion for the Italian language and culture. We congratulate with the students for their excellent work: Taurean Allen, Nicole […]
Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan and American University of Rome scholarships
The American University of Rome (AUR) and the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan launched a dedicated summer scholarship program this year, awarding two scholarships for students to study in Rome during the summer of 2024. This collaboration reflects both institutions’ commitment to promoting Italian culture and providing exceptional educational opportunities. The scholarship program awarded two […]
Il Luogo dei libri “The Place of Books”
Il nuovo numero della rivista “IL LUOGO DEI LIBRI” Un fascicolo dedicato all’interazione tra parole e musica, intitolato: “Letteratura e musica: la sonorità della parola tra armonie e disaccordi”, con gli interessanti contributi di Giuseppe Lucca, della Prof.ssa Giuseppina Giacomazzi e del Prof. Eugenio Ambrosi.La copertina è dedicata a un’opera in digital art dell’artista Gabriel […]
Dante, l’esilio di un Poeta
On May 25th, at our headquarters in Bingham Farms, the docu-film “The Exile of a Poet,” directed by Fabrizio Bancale and produced by the Dante Alighieri Society on the occasion of the 700th anniversary of the death of the Sommo Poeta, was screened. Like a true itinerary through images, the film traverses the places “touched” […]
Annual Italian Songs and Arias Vocal Competition for High School Students
Verdi Opera Theatre of Michigan Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Annual Italian Songs and Arias Vocal Competition for High School Students The Concert of the Finalists is always an exciting event, sponsored by the Verdi Opera Theatre of Michigan, in collaboration with the Italian American Club of Livonia Charitable Foundation, the Italian American Cultural Society, the […]
Michele Riondino with Palazzina Laf at DIA
In April, the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan sponsored the film “Palazzina Laf” for the Italian Film Festival in Detroit, which featured a brilliant program. Michele Riondino, the director, was personally presented by Elena Past on a delightful evening at the Detroit Institute of Art. From the outset, the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan has […]
Miseria e Nobiltà was Performed to a Sellout Crowd
By Sandra Tornberg The classic Italian comedy Miseria e Nobiltà (Misery and Nobility) was presented at the Marygrove Conservancy and Liberal Arts Theater in Detroit on Saturday, March 9. The play was written in the Neapolitan dialect by Eduardo Scarpetta in 1887. The play was produced by the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan, supported by […]
Amir Issaa in Detroit
Lo scorso febbraio, il cantante di hip-hop Amir Issaa, ha incantato i presenti con un concerto intitolato “This is what I live for: an Afro-Italian memoir”. Questo incontro è stato possibile grazie al contributo e l’organizzazione del Consolato d’Italia a Detroit, la Dante Alighieri del Michigan, la Wayne State University e Michigan State University. Last […]
Great Success for the Film Screening “The Last Time We Were Children”
The Consulate of Italy and the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan recently commemorated International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a film screening titled “The Last Time We Were Children.” The event focused on remembrance and the Italian commitment to combating xenophobia and discrimination. Consul Allegra Baistrocchi introduced the event to an audience of almost 300 people, […]
We have moved!
Friends and Valued Members, We’re excited to announce that DAS of Michigan has moved to a new office space! Our new address is:30100 Telegraph Rd. Ste. 322 | Bingham Farms, MI 48025(East Entrance) Starting from November 30, all operations, meetings, and correspondence will take place in our new location. This move allows us to better […]
LoveITDetroit Opening
Day One of LoveITDetroit LoveITDetroit launched on September 1. This year’s installation once again showcases the Made in Italy vision, highlighting how Italian companies have embarked on a path toward sustainability, integrating this approach with the essence of the Made in Italy. The exhibit features wooden statues by Willy Matthias, and Christian Verginers, glass pieces […]
LoveITDetroit 2023 Edition
After the success of the 2022 edition, the Consulate of Italy in Detroit and the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan have decided to confirm their participation in the 2023 edition of the Detroit Month of Design, with the project called "LoveITDetroit", which won ...
122nd Anniversary of the Adrian Train Wreck on October 1.
The Com.It.Es. Detroit, a non-profit Italian organization representing Italians living abroad, under the Auspices of the Consulate of Italy in Detroit is hosting the 122nd anniversary of the Adrian Train Wreck on October 1.
In 1901, 135,996 Italians arrived in the United States to ...
Wayne State students @ B.Energy
On May 18th, B.Energy hosted a delegation led by Professor John Taylor and seventeen students from Wayne State University of Detroit (MI) School of Business, Global Supply Chain Department. The visit to B.Energy gave them a complete overview of the industrial production cycle by analyzing waste management issues and technologies. Particularly interested in the automotive […]
Manca solo Mozart | Only Mozart is Missing
Offered by the Consulate of Italy in Detroit and the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan and organized in collaboration with In Scena. Manca solo Mozart (Only Mozart is Missing) written & directed by Antonio Grosso, was performed by Marco Simeoli on Saturday, May 6 at the Marygrove Conservancy and Liberal Arts Theater. Based on the […]
Danilo Prefumo | Paganini. His Life, Works, and Times.
We met musicologist Danilo Prefumo for his book presentation that illustrated the most important aspects of Paganini’s human and creative story. He touched on a topic still unknown today and certainly very interesting to the American public: Paganini’s planned tour of the United ...
Italian Film Festival | Aspromonte
Don Lorenzo Milani (1923-1967)
Guest speakers Prof. Gabriele Boccaccini and Prof. Nicola Terranato.
Don Lorenzo Milani is among the protagonists of the twentieth century in Italy. This year marks the centenary of his birth, and it is, therefore, an opportunity to revisit his work ...
March 1943-2023: 80 Years of Music Celebration
Caffè & Canzoni
Celebrating 80 Years of Music and Moments in the Life of Two most Loved Italian Songwriters.
We sang atogheter celebrating music to remember and capture two singers, and their music, moments tied to their songs and give ...
Do You See Me?
Il Giorno della Memoria – Holocaust Remembrance Day! | Film Screening
In honor of the “Giornata della Memoria” – Holocaust Remembrance Day (observed globally on January 27) – the Consulate of Italy in Detroit and the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan commemorated those Italians who suffered persecution as a result of the Racial Laws ...
“The legend of a pumpkin house”
Author Urbano Salvati presented “The legend of a pumpkin house,” a delightful and timely story representing a fairy tale for today’s world.The story begins with a retired couple, Mr. and Mrs. Fiorina, giving the neighborhood children a special Halloween party with many pumpkin decorations. In the midst of the fun, someone suggests they should create […]
Ernesi: Cosmetic Laboratories
We learned from DAS Life Member Miro Marcelli, about the new course is bringing the original ERNESI vision to a new frontier for our beauty care and well-aging, leveraging the potency of the spontaneous ingredients of its unique territory: from the Adriatic Sea ...
VII Week of Italian Cuisine
You don’t hear much, but in the background, drums were rolling: we were very excited to host our first big event in person after 3 years!
Organized by the Dante Alighieri of Michigan in collaboration with the Consulate of Italy in Detroit, ...
Thank YOU All!
THE PHYSICAL SPACE
Designed by the world-famous architect Roberto Palomba of Palomba-Serafini, the installation was housed in the heart of Detroit in a building owned by Bedrock. The space created by the architect Palomba, through arches, lights, and corridors, aimed to reproduce that ...
XXII Settimana della Lingua nel Mondo
Thank you professors and students.
Luisa Bocchietto | Architect
Furniture and Sustainability – Architect Luisa Bocchietto, Former President of the Industrial Design Association (ADI) and of the World Design Organization (WDO), talked about furniture, sustainability, Italian design, and how design has expanded from product design to the design of processes and services ...
Love IT Detroit
September 2022 marked the start of the highly anticipated and first-ever collaboration between the Consulate of Italy, in partnership with the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan, and the Detroit Month of Design - a 30-day exhibition filling one glorious space in the heart of downtown ...
MUNER – Motorvehicle University
MUNER – The Motorvehicle University of Emilia-Romagna has the most famous automotive Companies in the world put their know-how and the most innovative technologies at the service of students who want to become the new professionals in the automotive field and are willing ...
Detroit City FC challenge!
Players of the Amazing Detroit City FC have joined LoveIT Detroit challenge! We thank the team and the players for joining in on the fun.
Silvio Angori | Pininfarina
In simultaneous collaboration with Detroit Month of Design, and for the first time ever, the Consulate of Italy in Detroit, in collaboration with the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan, LoveITDetroit, an active design, innovation and architectural exhibition like nothing Detroit has experienced before.<br ...
Ruben Abbattista
In simultaneous collaboration with Detroit Month of Design, and for the first time ever, the Consulate of Italy in Detroit, in collaboration with the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan, LoveITDetroit, an active design, innovation and architectural exhibition like nothing Detroit has experienced before.
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