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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
