Special events
In addition to the regular meetings, the Society participates in various other events involving Italian language and culture. For example:
- Seattle’s Festa Italiana is a celebratory weekend each September at Seattle Center, with Italian entertainment, marvelous food and gifts, and booths representing Italian clubs and activities.
- Italian Film Festival each fall and the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF)each summer are in part sponsored by DAS.
- Small group events throughout the year, such as cooking classes, Italian conversation meetings, outings to opera, festivals, restaurants, art exhibits, Italian film showings, and similar activities of interest to members.
Upcoming Events
Italian Language Presentation – March 27, 2024
When: March 27, 2024 Speaker: Giorgio Calanni Topic: TBD Giorgio is a native Italian who grew up in the outskirts of Milan. He holds various university degrees including a doctorate in aerospace engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He works on...
Annual General Meeting – April 10, 2024
When: April 10, 2024Speaker: Board of DirectorsWhere: St. Clement's Episcopal Church, 1501 32nd Ave. S, Seattle 98144Topic: Annual General Meeting Our English Meeting on Wednesday, April 10 is our Annual General Meeting (AGM). Information about the meeting will be...
Italian Language Presentation – April 24, 2024
When: March 27, 2024Speaker: Alessandra ArosioTopic: Gestures in Italian Communication
English Language Meeting, May 8, 2024
When: May 8, 2024Speaker: Donald DeSantisTopic: Travel in Rome
Announcements
Dante English Meeting on Zoom Feb. 14 Laser Plane Photography by Iole Alessandrini
Reserve your place in the zoom now and read about other items of interest.
February 2024 La Voce
2024 PLIDA Exams
Are you interested in certifying your Italian skills in the USA? Look no further. The Dante Alighieri Society of Washington in Seattle is an authorized PLIDA examination center. Check the 2024 calendar on our PLIDA page or contact the PLIDA coordinator in Seattle,...
January 24th! Italian Genius from Dante to Montale – January Italian Meeting on Zoom!
join the Dante Society and Prof. Sergio Mauro for this interesting presentation!
January 2024 English Meeting on Zoom!
History and Story: Elsa Morante, Rome, La Storia, and the Shoah
January 2024 Dante Seattle La Voce
December 2023 Dante Seattle La Voce
December 2023 Dante Seattle La Voce
November 2023 Dante Seattle La Voce
NOTABLE and NOTORIOUS MEN OF ITALIAN DESCENT! Dante English Meeting November 8
Join Domenico Minotti for an interesting presentation, with dinner by reservation!
Dante Italian Meeting, in-person, October 25
Join Marco Zuccari for “How Dante’s Message Remains Relevant”