Murano Glass

A journey into the amazing history of Murano glass

MAY 2026 - Join us for a captivating journey into the history of Murano glass, starting from the history of the Repubblica Serenissima, the extraordinary Republic of Venice, founded more than 1,300 years ago in the Venetian Lagoon. From its…
conservation

Italian paintings in the US and their conservation

APRIL 20, 2026 - How did so many of Italy’s most important classical paintings find their way into American museums and private collections? Please join us for a lecture by Molly March, Conservator of Paintings, to explore the complex cultural,…

Etruscans: a civilization that shaped Italy

MARCH 16, 2026 - An evening dedicated to Etruscans, the ancient civilization that flourished in central Italy long before the rise of Rome. Our guest speaker Erik Nielsen will talk about archaeological discoveries, artistic traditions, and recent…

Italy as seen through the lens of Magnum Photos

MARCH 5, 2026 - Speaker Massimiliano Gaudiosi from Università Federico II di Napoli* will present his research focusing on the Magnum Photos archive, specifically relates to Italian reportage by the agency’s photographers. Magnum Photos is…
Family Angelini

Exclusive tasting of rare Italian wines

FEBRUARY 12, 2026 - Incredibly excited to have been part of the 2026 U.S. tour of Enoteca Properzio — an institution among Italy’s most revered wine shops, with a cellar of over 11,000 bottles, including more than 1,000 rare wines. Run by…
divorce Italian style

A movie night with the iconic Marcello Mastroianni

JANUARY 8, 2026  - Let's start the year with an iconic Italian movie: Divoce Italian Style (1961) by director Pietro Germi. Baron Ferdinando Cefalù (Marcello Mastroianni) longs to marry his nubile young cousin Angela (Stefania Sandrelli),…

Leonardo da Vinci – An unexpected affinity

DECEMBER 1, 2025 - Extraordinary evening with author David Ladensohn, an amazing opportunity to talk about Leonardo da Vinci from a very unique angle. His fascinating work "Fly Fishing with Leonardo da Vinci" explores the RenaissanceItalian…
Simone Marchesi

The Divine Comedy explained by a Princetonian

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 - At long last, an event dedicated to Dante Alighieri, in whose honor our Society was founded. After many years of planning, we are thrilled to announce what we believe will be the most fitting tribute yet: a lecture by Professor…
Betty Soldi

The power of handwriting and self-expression

OCTOBER 25, 2025 - The Dante Alighieri Society of Charleston presents An Evening with Betty Soldi - "All written in the Stars" ✨  It's time to sprinkle some Florentine magic in Charleston. Join us for an extraordinary event that blends…

The biggest Wikileak of the Renaissance

June 2, 2025 - Our Society had the privilege of hosting Andrea di Robilant, who shared with us the extraordinary story behind his book This Earthly Globe in a conversation brilliantly conducted by Polly Buxton. The evening unfolded as one of…