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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Italian Film Festival | Aspromonte
XXII Settimana della Lingua nel Mondo
