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 […]
Celebrating Dante 2025
What a wonderful Potluck on Belle Isle!There was no better way to bring people together than with food, stories, and children games.We gathered around the beautifully restored Dante Alighieri statue, our symbol of culture, language, and connection.Guests brought their favorite Italian dishes to share, children from Magifiaba and Magiscuola played joyfully with their teachers, adding […]
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, […]
Grazia Deledda
Bookreading “Il dono di Natale” by Grazia Deledda, a winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.It’s a touching and meaningful Christmas story—perfect for practicing Italian while enjoying the festive spirit! Saturday – 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM– with Daniela – Online October 25, 2025 What to expect?
