See the Fall 2024 Italian Film Series, “Portraits of Community/Ritratti di comunità,” sponsored by Dante Alighieri Society of Santa Cruz.
From the exuberant energy of village celebrations to the heartwarming bond between truffle hunters and their dogs, and solidarity forged through adversity, these stories remind us of the profound impact of shared experiences.
All of these films are in Italian with English subtitles. Logan Walker, film lecturer from UCSC & Director of Programming, SV Film Festival, will introduce and have a Q&A after the films.
Sunday, Oct. 6: The Truffle Hunters. Dirs. Gregory Kershaw and Michael Dweck. 2020. (85 min).
Sunday, Nov. 17: Beate. Dir. Samad Zarmandili, 2018. (95 min)
Time: 6:30 – 8:30/9 pm at Cabrillo Aptos Campus, VAPA Forum, Rm 1001
No tickets required, although seating is limited; first come, first served cash donations welcome at the door.
To sign up for event reminders: www.dantesantacruz.com/events
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Italian Art History Lecture
Dante Alighieri Society of Santa Cruz presents: “Italians and the Crusader States” 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at Cabrillo Aptos Campus, VAPA Forum, Rm 1001.
Associate Instructor Heather Crowley from the Cabrillo Art History Department will examine the Italian presence and influence in coastal cities and their hinterlands during the period, as well as evidence for the Italian impact on everyday life.
Particular attention will be drawn to the importance of the maritime relationship that linked the medieval Italian city-states with the various polities in Frankish east, especially those related to trade and pilgrimage.
No tickets required, although seating is limited; first come, first served cash donations welcome at the door.
For info: https://bit.ly/Sept2024_Lecture
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Italian Language Classes
Learn the language of “la dolce vita” with our native Italian-speaking Instructors. Whether you are new to the Italian language, totally fluent, or everything in between we are delighted to welcome you.
This fall we are offering a variety of online and in-person classes. Please read the course descriptions carefully and note the class days/times to find the class that works for you.
Registration closes 2 days before the first class meeting. Dante members receive an additional discount when they register with a coupon code which they can request from dantesantacruz1265@gmail.com.
To register go to: www.dantesantacruz.com/classes