Italian Research Day in the World: Science, Innovation, and Cultural Heritage
Join us in celebrating Italian Research Day in the World with an engaging program that brings together science, history, and culture through film and live presentations. Monday, April 20, 2026 6:00 PM Opening Presentation ~~Consul Paolo Zanotto: The University of Padua and its scientific legacy. ~~Patrizia Schiavo: Siracusa and its heritage. ~~Docum. Screening: Federico Faggin: The […]
Book Club | La Prima Regina di Alessandra Selmi
Presidio Letterario Società Dante Alighieri Per celebrare gli 80 anni della Repubblica Italiana, il Book Club Italiano della Società Dante Alighieri del Michigan propone la lettura e la discussione del romanzo: La prima regina di Alessandra Selmi. (on Amazon) Un incontro dedicato alla narrativa storica italiana, per riflettere insieme su figure femminili, identità nazionale e […]
Italian Songs and Arias Vocal Competition
The 32nd Annual Italian Songs and Arias Vocal Competition for Michigan High School Students . See the website at www.verdioperatheatre.com for complete information.
Across Oceans, Shared Dreams: Italy and America in Dialogue
From the birth of revolutionary ideas to the lived experiences of generations, this event explores the deep cultural bond that has united Italy and the United States across centuries. Exhibition and Conference Join Us on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Where: Marygrove Main Dining Hall 8425 West McNichols Road Detroit, […]
Celebrating 800 Years of the Canticle of the Creatures
The Universal Sister-Brotherhood in St. Francis and the Canticle of the Creatures A Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary Sunday, October 11, 2026 @ 3:00 PM Solanus Casey Center, 1780 Mt Elliott St, Detroit, MI 48207 Join us for a special program marking the 800th anniversary of the Canticle of the Creatures, the timeless hymn composed […]
Pinocchio: A Journey Through Language, Culture, and Creativity
In 2026, we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Carlo Lorenzini’s – AKA Collodi – birth in Florence in 1826, the creator of one of Italy’s most beloved and internationally recognized literary characters: Pinocchio. In celebration of the Week of the Italian Language in the World, Wayne State University, the Consulate of Italy in Detroit, and […]
Opera & Wine
A Journey Through the Music and Wines of Italy Friday, November 13, 2026 · Open Door 6:00 PM – Program starts at 6:30 PM Marygrove Conservancy – Denk Chapman Hall 8425 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221 Italy gave the world two extraordinary traditions: opera and wine. On November 13, we bring them together for […]
Settimana della Cucina Italiana nel Mondo | Campus Salute
Details coming soon! Stay tuned! Italian cooking is more than nourishment. It is a language of memory, care, and community. Recognized by UNESCO in 2025 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, it reflects centuries of knowledge rooted in local ingredients, sustainable traditions, and the joy of sharing meals. Around every Italian table lives a […]
Italiani Veri! A musical journey into the heart of Italian culture
A PLAYFUL MUSICAL SHOW EXPLORING THE MYTHS AND TRUTHS ABOUT ITALIANS Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 6:15 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM Marygrove Theater – 8425 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221 Organized with the contribution of Società Dante Alighieri, Roma, the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan, and the Consulate of Italy in Detroit. […]
