Fall 2019 Event Calendar
Wednesday, October 9 / 7:00 TODAY THE MIDDLE AGES ARE OVER: The Risorgimento, the Capture of Rome, and the Making of Modern Europe Riverviews Artspace Gallery. (Please enter from 9th Street.) A presentation on the importance of September 20 in the history of Italy by Marjorie WheelerBarclay, Charles A. Dana Professor Emerita of History at Randolph College. Professor WheelerBarclay specializes in modern European history, focusing on the 19th century. The capture of Rome by the Italian Army on 20 September 1870 was the culmination of a decades-long struggle, known as the Risorgimento, to achieve Italian reunification and liberation from foreign domination. Throughout the 19th century, led by two charismatic figures, Giuseppe Garibaldi and Giuseppe Mazzini, nationalists launched numerous uprisings and revolutions, leading to the unification of most of Italy in 1861. Yet, for almost a decade, Rome continued to be ruled directly by the papal government, a state of affairs that was intolerable for the leaders of the new Kingdom of Italy. The story of the Risorgimento and its ultimate triumph highlights the struggles over politics, nations, religion, and ideas that shaped modern Italy and all of Europe.
Saturday, October 19 / 12:55 Metropolitan Opera High Definition Broadcast Historic Academy Theatre, 524 Main Street, Lynchburg Puccini’s TURANDOT Introduction by Opera on the James one hour before curtain time. Tickets available at the Academy.
Wednesday, October 23 / 5:30, FILM & DINNER SERIES, Riverviews Artspace Theatre, 901 Jefferson Street (enter from 9th Street)
THE FIRST BEAUTIFUL THING
The story of the Michelucci family from the 1970’s to 30 years later. The Mother is crowned the “Most Beautiful Mother” in an annual summer beauty contest in Livorno and from then on chaos strikes the family. Don Bruno returns to be at his Mother’s side during her last days and starts remembering most of the key episodes of his family life through a long series of flashbacks. The film was nominated for 18
awards. (Running time is 122 minutes.)
Dinner follows at Main Street Eatery with choice of selections: Salmon Primavera ($23),
Chicken Piccata ($23), Veal Marsala ($20), and Pasta Primavera ($20) Included are salad, roll
and glass of wine. Watch for separate invitation.
October 24-26, ANNUAL MEMBER NEW YORK EXCURSION,
Accommodations: The Warwick Hotel
Thursday: Dinner at Mozzarella & Vino
Friday Morning: Guided Tour of Italian Futurism Works, Museum of Modern Art
Friday Evening at the Met: Puccini’s La Boheme
Contact Fran Briley with questions: (434) 238-8788 or fdbriley@gmail.com
Wednesday, November 6 / 7:00, RENAISSANCE PAINTINGS IN VENICE, Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College
Venice contains an astonishing and potentially bewildering concentration of Renaissance painting within a few square kilometers. For those planning a visit to the city, Dante Society board member and Randolph College instructor Jay Kardan will offer suggestions on how best to
see the finest works of the five great Renaissance masters, along with a brief account of the development of Venetian painting.
Saturday, November 9 / 12:55 Metropolitan Opera High Definition Broadcast Historic Academy Theatre, 524 Main Street, Lynchburg Puccini’s MADAMA BUTTERFLY Introduction by Opera on the James one hour before curtain time. Tickets available at the Academy.
Wednesday, November 13 / 5:30 FILM & DINNER SERIES Riverviews Artspace, 901 Jefferson Street Note: Film will be shown in the Gallery, on the 2nd Wednesday, instead of the 4th Wednesday. Please enter from 9th Street. SPARROW A 1993 Italian drama film directed by Franco Zeffirelli as an adaptation of Giovanni Verga’s novel, Storia di una capinera. It was filmed in Sicily and stars Angela Bettis. In cholera-ridden Sicily of 1854, Maria, a future nun, is evacuated from her convent home in Catanie to her father’s Mount Elna shadowed villa. During her stay, she falls in love with Nino, a family friend. Things fall apart when Catanie is declared safer for her return, meaning she must renounce her love and concentrate on serving God. (Running time 2hrs 29min) Dinner follows at Main Street Eatery with choice of selections: Dill Grilled Salmon ($23), Veal Scaloppini ($23), Chicken Marsala ($23) and Pasta Rosa Vegetarian ($20), All include salad, roll and glass of wine. Watch for separate invitation.
Sunday, December 8 / 2:00 & 4:30 AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS Presented by Opera on the James, in collaboration with Liberty University. Composed by Italian-born Gian Carlo Menotti, AMAHL is an opera ideal for families to enjoy because it recaptures childhood. Since there was no tradition of Santa Claus in Italy, the children were brought gifts by the Three Kings. Historic Academy Theatre, 524 Main Street Tickets available at the Academy
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 / 6:00 FESTA di NATALE Dante Members Holiday Event with good friends, good wine and good food. Home of Fran and Rad Briley 416 Washington Street. Please bring a sweet or savory dish to share. If you bring a friend, encourage him or her to join Dante. RSVP by Friday, November 29 to Fran Briley / fdbriley@gmail.com Please watch for your personal invitation
ITALIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES Sponsored by Lynchburg Parks & Recreation Instructor Francesca Calabretta, Member of Dante Alighieri Society PARLIAMO ITALIANO An introduction to the Italian language. Students will learn how to express themselves in Italian in everyday situations and gain new insights into Italian culture and society through Francesca’s personal stories and anecdotes of growing up in Italy. Tuesdays 7pm, 10/1-11/19/19. Register by 9/26.
BUON VIAGGIO! ITALIAN MINI “BOOT” CAMP Get a taste of Italy with exposure to history and culture peppered with lively personal anecdotes. Students will learn essential Italian terms and phrases to assist with various scenarios, from simple introductions and greetings to expression for dining out, shopping, asking directions, socializing and more. Thursdays 7pm, 10/3-11/17/19. Register by 9/26.
Saturday, October 19 / 12:55 Metropolitan Opera High Definition Broadcast Historic Academy Theatre, 524 Main Street, Lynchburg Puccini’s TURANDOT Introduction by Opera on the James one hour before curtain time. Tickets available at the Academy.
Wednesday, October 23 / 5:30, FILM & DINNER SERIES, Riverviews Artspace Theatre, 901 Jefferson Street (enter from 9th Street)
THE FIRST BEAUTIFUL THING
The story of the Michelucci family from the 1970’s to 30 years later. The Mother is crowned the “Most Beautiful Mother” in an annual summer beauty contest in Livorno and from then on chaos strikes the family. Don Bruno returns to be at his Mother’s side during her last days and starts remembering most of the key episodes of his family life through a long series of flashbacks. The film was nominated for 18
awards. (Running time is 122 minutes.)
Dinner follows at Main Street Eatery with choice of selections: Salmon Primavera ($23),
Chicken Piccata ($23), Veal Marsala ($20), and Pasta Primavera ($20) Included are salad, roll
and glass of wine. Watch for separate invitation.
October 24-26, ANNUAL MEMBER NEW YORK EXCURSION,
Accommodations: The Warwick Hotel
Thursday: Dinner at Mozzarella & Vino
Friday Morning: Guided Tour of Italian Futurism Works, Museum of Modern Art
Friday Evening at the Met: Puccini’s La Boheme
Contact Fran Briley with questions: (434) 238-8788 or fdbriley@gmail.com
Wednesday, November 6 / 7:00, RENAISSANCE PAINTINGS IN VENICE, Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College
Venice contains an astonishing and potentially bewildering concentration of Renaissance painting within a few square kilometers. For those planning a visit to the city, Dante Society board member and Randolph College instructor Jay Kardan will offer suggestions on how best to
see the finest works of the five great Renaissance masters, along with a brief account of the development of Venetian painting.
Saturday, November 9 / 12:55 Metropolitan Opera High Definition Broadcast Historic Academy Theatre, 524 Main Street, Lynchburg Puccini’s MADAMA BUTTERFLY Introduction by Opera on the James one hour before curtain time. Tickets available at the Academy.
Wednesday, November 13 / 5:30 FILM & DINNER SERIES Riverviews Artspace, 901 Jefferson Street Note: Film will be shown in the Gallery, on the 2nd Wednesday, instead of the 4th Wednesday. Please enter from 9th Street. SPARROW A 1993 Italian drama film directed by Franco Zeffirelli as an adaptation of Giovanni Verga’s novel, Storia di una capinera. It was filmed in Sicily and stars Angela Bettis. In cholera-ridden Sicily of 1854, Maria, a future nun, is evacuated from her convent home in Catanie to her father’s Mount Elna shadowed villa. During her stay, she falls in love with Nino, a family friend. Things fall apart when Catanie is declared safer for her return, meaning she must renounce her love and concentrate on serving God. (Running time 2hrs 29min) Dinner follows at Main Street Eatery with choice of selections: Dill Grilled Salmon ($23), Veal Scaloppini ($23), Chicken Marsala ($23) and Pasta Rosa Vegetarian ($20), All include salad, roll and glass of wine. Watch for separate invitation.
Sunday, December 8 / 2:00 & 4:30 AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS Presented by Opera on the James, in collaboration with Liberty University. Composed by Italian-born Gian Carlo Menotti, AMAHL is an opera ideal for families to enjoy because it recaptures childhood. Since there was no tradition of Santa Claus in Italy, the children were brought gifts by the Three Kings. Historic Academy Theatre, 524 Main Street Tickets available at the Academy
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 / 6:00 FESTA di NATALE Dante Members Holiday Event with good friends, good wine and good food. Home of Fran and Rad Briley 416 Washington Street. Please bring a sweet or savory dish to share. If you bring a friend, encourage him or her to join Dante. RSVP by Friday, November 29 to Fran Briley / fdbriley@gmail.com Please watch for your personal invitation
ITALIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES Sponsored by Lynchburg Parks & Recreation Instructor Francesca Calabretta, Member of Dante Alighieri Society PARLIAMO ITALIANO An introduction to the Italian language. Students will learn how to express themselves in Italian in everyday situations and gain new insights into Italian culture and society through Francesca’s personal stories and anecdotes of growing up in Italy. Tuesdays 7pm, 10/1-11/19/19. Register by 9/26.
BUON VIAGGIO! ITALIAN MINI “BOOT” CAMP Get a taste of Italy with exposure to history and culture peppered with lively personal anecdotes. Students will learn essential Italian terms and phrases to assist with various scenarios, from simple introductions and greetings to expression for dining out, shopping, asking directions, socializing and more. Thursdays 7pm, 10/3-11/17/19. Register by 9/26.
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Membership: Single $25 / Family $35 / Student $5
Send check to PO Box 2391, Lynchburg VA 24505
THE DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA
Membership: Single $25 / Family $35 / Student $5
Send check to PO Box 2391, Lynchburg VA 24505
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