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
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 ZuccariTopic: 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 OrsiTopic: 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...
English Language Meeting – March 13, 2024
When: March 13, 2024Speaker: TBDTopic: Seattle Opera's The Barber of Seville
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...
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...
Dante Alighieri August greeting!
ready for a new season of Dante?
Summer Updates from Dante
news items and season dates
Dante English Meeting May 10 with Claudio Mazzola
The Rebirth of the Villa from the Medici to Palladio
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...
Dante Society of Washington March 8th Dantedi Presentation on Zoom
register now for our final zoom of the winter! All are welcome!
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...
Dante February Italian Meetings on Zoom!
Collaborative zoom presentations given in Italian February 18 and 22
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...