The Dante Alighieri Society is your gateway to Il Mondo in Italiano ... the culture, language, food, wine, history, art, opera, music, cinema, fashion and industry of Italy.

The Dante Alighieri Society - Michigan Chapter, promotes the Italian language and culture in its territory. The Michigan Chapter is part of the worldwide Società Dante Alighieri, based in Rome, Italy. The society takes its name from the poet Dante Alighieri, author of the Divine Comedy and one of the fathers of the Italian language.

Dante Alighieri Society members have access to a wealth of rich cultural and networking events, guided trips to Italy, discounts on participating hotels in Italy, discounts on Italian language classes and other benefits. Membership is open to all who share an interest in the language and culture of Il Bel Paese

PAGLIACCI An Opera by Ruggero Leoncavallo Hightlights by Dina Soresi Winter

A Company of Clowns arrives in a village in Calabria. The people of the town are excitedly looking forward to a wonderful evening of entertainment, "Un grande spettacolo a ventitré ore!" cries the head Clown, Canio. Everyone responds with enthusiasm that they will be there. Nedda is the young wife of Canio whose jealousy is legendary. She is tired of this life of roaming like a gypsy. The life of clowns is what is depicted in this extraordinary tale which ends in tragedy. Based on a true story, this strange tale will turn you inside out. The music is beautiful, the story is powerful. Dina Soresi Winter, former opera singer, well known for her knowledgeable and moving presentations of opera, will prepare you for one of the most overwhelming of all operatic experiences. An evening you will not easily forget.

Join us for an evening of culture and gathering.

Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 6:30 pm
The Townsend Hotel
100 Townsend Street (main entrance on Merrill)
Downtown Birmingham, MI 48009
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ITALIAN MOVIE NIGHT
"Che Risate!  60 Years of Italian Comedy"
Friday, May 25, 2012 -Time: 7:00 PM

From the 60s- DAS will screen and comment on Il Compagno Don Camillo
In Italian language.
Screening is free of charge. Space is limited!
For info contact: culture@dantemichigan.org
Where: Dante Alighieri Society Michigan Chapter
630 Old Woodward - Suite 102
Birmingham, MI 48009

Italian Book Club
We are pleased to announce the second meeting of our Italian Book Club

"The Mirror Maker" by Primo Levi

We welcome the Dante Alighieri members and non members to join us in this exciting adventure in the Italian literature.
The Book Club is coordinated by Paola Melara De Sandre
You can register for this free event at: nominating@dantemichigan.org
When: Friday, June 22, 2012 Time: From 7 pm to 9 pm
Where: Dante Alighieri Society Michigan Chapter 630 Old Woodward - Suite 102 Birmingham, MI 48009
We are meeting every three months to discuss a book by an Italian Author.
We welcome suggestions: Feel free to propose a book for our book club at our next meeting.
Download the information flyer here