Events

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]