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 Restored Dante Alighieri Monument on Belle Isle, Detroit.
Putting Poetry on a Pedestal: Unvealing the Restored DANTE ALIGHIERI Monument on Belle Isle. On Thursday, September 12, 2024, The Consulate of Italy in Detroit and the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan, with the contribution of its membership, Dante Michigan reserve funds, a contribution from the Società Dante Alighieri headquartered in Rome, and LoveItDetroit project […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]