Join Our Social Gatherings
Devoted to sharing the wondrous art, history, literature, music, culture and cuisine of Italy, the Dante Alighieri Society of Washington offers twice-monthly meetings with a rich program of lectures in English or Italian. A warm, welcoming hospitality includes antipasti social hour or a delicious pasta dinner prior to the presentations. And always, vino and dolci, generously shared by our members.
Additionally, throughout the year we publicize and participate in events of the larger Seattle area Italian community.
About our social gatherings and events
Devoted to sharing the wondrous art, history, literature, music, culture and cuisine of Italy, the Dante Alighieri Society of Washington offers twice-monthly meetings with a rich program of lectures in English or Italian. A warm, welcoming hospitality includes antipasti social hour or a delicious pasta dinner prior to the presentations. And always, vino and dolci, generously shared by our members.
Additionally, throughout the year we publicize and participate in events of the larger Seattle area Italian community.
Learn more about these gatherings and events below
English and Italian language meetings
In keeping with the Dante mission to promote knowledge of Italian culture and language, the Society holds meetings on the second* and fourth Wednesdays of each month, September through May.
The presentation given at the meeting on the second Wednesday is in English and the presentation given at the meeting on the fourth Wednesday is in Italian. A gathering featuring delicious homemade food, wine and conversation with fellow lovers of all things Italian precedes each meeting. It is not necessary to be a member to attend but membership is appreciated to support the cost of these non-profit activities.
Dante Alighieri Society Gatherings – 2020 – 2021
English Language Meeting – February 10, 2021
When: February 10, 2021Speakers: Rob PruferTopic: The Innocents at HomeLocation: Online Social "hour" begins at 7 pm. Presentation begins at 7:30 About the Presentation: The Innocents at Home explores Florence’s remarkable Renaissance institution, the Hospital of the...
Italian Language Meeting – January 27, 2021
When: January 27, 2021Speaker: Dr. Lorenzo GiacaniTopic: From the Apennines to the Cascades Pursuing Scientific ExcellenceLocation: Online There will be a “social hour” beginning at 7 pm. The presentation will start at 7:30. About the Speaker: Dr. Lorenzo Giacani...
English Language Meeting – January 13, 2021
When: January 13, 2021Speakers: Janet and John LenartTopic: Walking Through History in the VenetoLocation: Online About the Speakers: Janet (a retired Nurse Practitioner) and John (a retired engineer) moved to Vicenza, Italy in 1994 to work as civilians on a U.S Army...
Annual Dante Alighieri Society Festa di Natale
Please join the fun at theDante Alighieri Society’sFesta di Natale Online!Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Zoom room opens at 7:00Tombola begins at 7:30 Print your Tombola Cartella before 7:30 so you're ready to play! We have a set of several unique Tombola cartelle.When...
English Language Meeting – November 11, 2020
When: November 11, 2020Speaker: Pat HoffmanTopic: Seated at Lorenzo’s Table – From Farm to TableLocation: Online About the Speaker: Pat grew up on the east coast and had a long career in immunological research at both for-profit and non-profit institutions. After a...
Italian Language Meeting – October 28, 2020
When: October 28, 2020Speaker: Francesca CarmichaelTopic: Italian Linens and Hand-stamping in RomagnaLocation: Online There will be a “social hour” beginning at 7 pm. The presentation will start at 7:30. Francesca Carmichael will speak about the hand-stamped, block...
Location of our regular meetings
The Dante Alighieri Society of Washington meetings are at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 815 East Edgar Street, Seattle 98102. Parking is available in St. Patrick’s parking lot, off of E. Edgar street. Meetings are held in the Parish Hall in the basement of the church. The entrance is on the west side of the church facing the parking lot.
General timeline for meetings
English Language Meetings
Time | Activity | Cost |
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5:30pm | Room Setup and meal preparation; volunteers welcome! Pasta, salad, and bread is prepared by members, and all attendees are encouraged to bring wine, antipasti, or dessert to share. And, of course socializing. | None |
6:45pm | Dinner is served! Preregistration* is requested to ensure that enough food is available for everyone. | $8 per person or $15 per couple |
7:30pm | A presentation related to Italian culture provided by guest speaker and is presented in the English language. | None |
8:30pm – 9:00pm | Room Cleanup: everyone is encouraged to participate. | None |
*Register for English Language Meeting Pasta Dinner
Register in one of the following ways by 5 pm on the Monday preceding the meeting:
By Phone: (206) 289-0419
Cost is $8.00 per person or $15.00 per couple to be paid at the dinner. Cash, check, credit or debit cards accepted.
Italian Language Meetings
Time | Activity | Cost |
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6:00pm | Room Setup; volunteers are welcome! | None |
6:30pm | Potluck wine, antipasti and dessert are provided by attendees, so bring your favorites to share. Conversation is in both English and Italian, as you wish; it’s a good opportunity to practice your Italian conversational skills. | None, bring what you want to share |
7:30pm | A presentation related to Italian culture provided by guest speaker and is presented in the Italian language. | None |
8:30pm – 9:00pm | Room Cleanup: everyone is encouraged to participate | None |