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March 2021
Dante Day 2021 – Dante700 Official Launch
Join us for the opening event of this anniversary of the passing of "Sommo Poeta" and "Father of Italian Language", in a collaborative initiative of the Dante Alighieri Societies of Australia. How Dante Changed my Life from Melbourne to Umbria in a Heart beat Professor Rodney Lokaj PhD, Laurea, BA The talk will describe the profound impact Dante Alighieri has had on the speaker, from the very first lesson he attended in Italian literature in Australia to his many scholarly…
Find out more »April 2021
Dante – His life beyond the grave / The measure of greatness
Philip LaForgia Art Guide AGSA “ Ma se le mie parole esser diem seme” “but if my words shall be seeds that bear fruit” Dante Alighieri An invitation to all dantisti out there to join me, an art guide and a Dante student, on a visual pilgrimage of dantesque dimensions, a cammino that will take you across centuries, artistic movements and artists from il Rinascimento to contemporary art. See and hear how Dante’s visible words have inspired these creative…
Find out more »May 2021
Dante Kids Playgroup 2021
Dante Kids, one of Adelaide's most popular playgroups in Italian for families with children 1-5 year old, is back! We will gather again at Altavilla Irpina Sport&Social Club every Saturday from 10:30am to 12 noon. Sessions for Term 2 / 2021 will run from 1st May till 3rd July. Read full details and costs here. For enquiries/bookings, contact Natasha at email: ncmarona@bigpond.com tel: 0417 860 932
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Dante Tweens 2021
Our popular Italian program for children from 6-11 years old is back! Also in 2021 it will be run during school terms on Mondays at Altavilla Irpina Sports&Social Club. Read more details here. For further information regarding the 2021 program, please contact : Valeria Perino valeria.perino@libero.it 0478 096 528
Find out more »August 2021
Dante between environment and music
A special Dante night mixing a virtual presentation and live music is awaiting you! Watch poet and environmental activist Emeritus Professor John Kinsella talking about "Dante as a tool for environmental healing and address" (pre-recorded and via weblink on big screen). Then, enjoy classical and contemporary music inspired by the Divine Comedy, performed by soprano Teresa La Rocca, her students and pianist Michael Ierace. Light refreshments will be served. Booking essential for those wanting to attend at the venue: trybooking.com/BSVKJ…
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