The Dante Alighieri Society of Charleston, introduced the Society to a new audience in Greenville, SC. The evening was very special thanks to the amazing hospitality of Lauren and Phil Hughes. Their gorgeous Italian-inspired home was the perfect venue for the mini Opera concert by Charleston Opera Theater. Phil Hughes and Donatella della …
September 30, 2021 – So proud to have presented at the Davies Auditorium (Ashley Hall) the first survey of Venus in the art, culture, and governance of Florence from 1300 to 1600. Dr. Rebekah Compton talked about her book VENUS AND THE ART OF LOVE that investigates on one of the goddess’s alluring attributes – her golden …
July 24th, 2021 – Charleston Opera Theater and Dante Alighieri Society present a unique event starring Saundra DeAthos, Soprano, Harold Meers, Tenor, Robin Zemp, Piano for a cocktail hour performance in a private residence in Downtown Charleston featuring a selection of Italian Opera’s most beloved arias and passionate duets in an intimate setting. It’s an incredible opportunity …
May 24th, 2021 Charleston Library Society, Buxton Books, and the Dante Alighieri Society of Charleston celebrate the release of Italians in the Lowcountry – Sunny Italy’s Charleston Colony. The sold-out evening includes a discussion by Eugene Massamillo about Italy, Dante Alighieri Society, and the continued cultural presence and importance of Italians in the Lowcountry and …
February 6th, 2020 Dante Alighieri Society Charleston presents La Vita Nuova (the New Life) The face shows the color of the heart, a one-man performance by actor and playwright Cedric Liqueur. Live, intimate, dramatic, 60 minute stage production at the Queen Street Playhouse in Downtown Charleston inspired by La Vita Nuova, written by Dante Alighieri in …
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September 25th, 2019 A very special evening with director Gianluca Migliarotti in Charleston. The screening of Driving Dreams is a spectacular opportunity to celebrate the men who conceived some of the most remarkable and visionary Italian car designs. Bertone, Pininfarina, Giugiaro, Guerra, Michelotti, Martin… some of the many names that Italy can boast in automotive design and …
