February 2027 – The Dante Alighieri Society of Charleston is delighted to present a special evening with Roscioli Wine Club . Based in the heart of Rome, Roscioli has built a remarkable network of more than 600 artisan winemakers, bringing together exceptional wines from small producers across Italy, including unique and hard-to-find selections. At Roscioli, wine […]
January 29, 2027 – The Dante Alighieri Society of Charleston is delighted to welcome Lou Del Bianco, grandson of Luigi Del Bianco, the chief carver of Mount Rushmore, for a special lecture celebrating his grandfather’s extraordinary life and legacy. Through stories, historical insights, and a deeply personal perspective, Lou will share the remarkable story of […]
December 14, 2026 – A very special event this December. Back by popular demand the Italian quintet Four Season and their repertoire inspired by the era of the Dolce Vita, the ‘orchestrine’ in the Night Clubs, Monicelli and Fellini and their maestri such as Fred Buscaglione and Renato Carosone or the giants of Jazz such […]
November 19, 2026 – We are delighted to introduce Mario Enzler for what promises to be a fascinating talk about one of the world’s oldest and most storied military corps: the Pontifical Swiss Guard at the Vatican in Rome. Born and raised in Sotto il Monte, a small town in the foothills of the Italian […]
August 25, 2026 – Why do so many Hollywood and international celebrities choose a small neighborhood restaurant in Rome’s Trastevere district? Join us for an end-of-summer presentation to find out! Andrea Calderoni, co-owner of Il Ciak Restaurant, will share the family’s recipe for success that has attracted stars and locals for over 50 years. Il […]
October 13, 2026 – Please join us for an evening dedicated to one of the most iconic and provocative films of Italian cinema. Directed by the brilliant and groundbreaking Lina Wertmüller, Travolti da un insolito destino nell’azzurro mare d’agosto (Swept away) is a film that combines sharp social commentary, dark humor, romance, and adventure. Set […]
JUNE 14, 2026 – We had a delightful Italian celebration on Sunday, June 14, at a stunning venue on Wadmalaw Island with a traditional Central Italy food called Porchetta, and fine Italian wines. The venue is a country estate only 30 minutes from historic Charleston. It is a world apart, a Lowcountry eden, the size […]
MAY 19, 2026 – Join us for a captivating journey into the history of Murano blown 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 Roman origins to its unmatched supremacy over the seas, Venice stands as one […]
APRIL 20, 2026 – How did so many of Italy’s most important Old Master pictures find their way into American museums and private collections? Please join us for a lecture by Molly March, Conservator of Paintings, to examine historic, cultural and economic forces that shaped the transatlantic migration of Italian art to the United States […]
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 scholarly interpretations, illustrating how the Etruscans shaped the cultural, economic and political landscape of the Mediterranean world. Particular […]
