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 Meeting – September 27, 2023

When: September 27, 2023Where: St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, 1501 32nd Ave. S, Seattle 98144Speaker: John GiulianiTopic: Italian Songs John Giuliani will perform a variety of traditional Italian songs for an hour. (We will endeavor to provide sing-along lyrics for...

English Language Meeting – October 11, 2023

When: October 11, 2023Where: St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, 1501 32nd Ave. S, Seattle 98144Speaker: Trevor Keaton PogueTopic: Salt, Mold, and Time: Three Months As A Tuscan Norcino's Apprentice In January 2023 Trevor left his day job as a residential property manager...

Italian Language Meeting – October 25, 2023

When: October 15, 2023Where: St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, 1501 32nd Ave. S, Seattle 98144Speaker: Marco Zuccari​Topic: Dante's Contemporary Relevance In his lecture about Dante, Marco will discuss how Dante's message remains relevant to contemporary audiences. This...

English Language Meeting – November 8, 2023

When: November 8, 2023Where: St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, 1501 32nd Ave. S, Seattle 98144Speaker: Domenico MinottiTopic: 2024 Festa Italiana Quiz - Famous Men of Italy  In the late 1920s, Domenico’s parents emigrated from Sant’Angelo, Limosano, a small hilltop...

Festa di Natale

DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY OF WASHINGTONANDIL PUNTOpresentFESTA di NATALE POTLUCKDecember 13, 20236:00-8:30 PMJefferson Park Law and Bowling Club4103 Beacon Avenue S. Seattle, WA 98108 For our December 13 meeting, the Dante Alighieri Society and Il Punto are joining...

English Language Meeting – January 10, 2024 (Online)

When: January 11, 2022Speaker: Gabrielle Orsi​Topic: Elsa MoranteLocation: Online Advanced registration will be required. A link to the registration form will be sent to the Dante Alighieri Society mailing list. There will be a “social hour” beginning at 7 pm. The...

Italian Language Meeting – January 24, 2024 (Online)

When: January 24, 2024Speaker: Prof. Sergio Mauro, former Professor at UNESP in Sao Paolo, BrazilTopic: Italian genius: Dante to MontaleLocation: Online Advanced registration will be required. A link to the registration form will be sent to the Dante Alighieri Society...

English Language Meeting – February 14, 2024 (Online)

When: February 14, 2024Speaker: TBDTopic: TBDLocation: Online Advanced registration will be required. A link to the registration form will be sent to the Dante Alighieri Society mailing list. There will be a “social hour” beginning at 7 pm. The presentation will start...

Italian Language Meeting – February 28, 2024 (Online)

When: February 22, 2023Speaker: Prof. Beatrice ArduiniTopic: Dante's WorksLocation: Online Advanced registration will be required. A link to the registration form will be sent to the Dante Alighieri Society mailing list. There will be a “social hour” beginning at 7...

Announcements

Online Italian Language Classes

Italian language classes are now online. Study and learn Italian, no matter where you are. By Giuseppe Tassone The 39th school year of the Dante Alighieri Society of Washington resumes on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Our evening classes are now online and suitable for...

May 2023 Dante Seattle La Voce

  Published by the Dante Alighieri Society of Washington                                                     May 2023 President's Message Ciao a tutti! I greet you with two photos of the glories of Skagit Valley this month. Even in chilly northwestern temps and a...

April 2023 Dante Seattle La Voce

  Published by the Dante Alighieri Society of Washington                                                     April 2023     Ciao a Tutti ~ Aprile! Ritorna la primavera!! I hope this finds you well, with your crocuses blooming, daffodils thriving, azaleas and magnolias...

March 2023 Dante Seattle La Voce

    Published by the Dante Alighieri Society of Washington                                                     March 2023     President's message Ciao a Tutti, This is Janet Lenart, Board member in place of Joyce Ramee, President. The Dante Board members greatly...

February 8 English Language Meeting

Register now for the next collaborative zoom betweenDante Societies of Washington and British Columbia DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY of WASHINGTONpresents The Many Cultures of Southern Italy English Presentation on ZOOMgiven byDonald De Santis Wednesday February 8, 2023Zoom...