Past Administrative Assistant:
Connie Bertuca.
Instructor: Francesca Benini
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Instructor: Mirella Savegnago
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Instructor: Francesca Benini
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The Dante Society of Santa Cruz supports a variety of activities for its members and others interested in learning more about Italian language, history, art and culture, including:
Italian Language Classes
(Fall, Spring, and occasionally Summer)
A variety of classes from Beginning to Conversational Italian taught by native Italian speakers.
Italian Film Series
(Fall and Spring)
We screen recent and classic Italian language films with English subtitles at Cabrillo College VAPA Forum Room 1001. Film Historian, Logan Walker provides an informative introduction before the film and hosts a Q&A session after each film.
Santa Cruz International Film Festival
(each Fall)
We also sponsor an Italian language film as part of the SCFF, held each fall, and provide for a special reception for Dante members and their guests.
Lecture Series
(Fall and Spring)
We are also fortunate to have interesting lectures by visiting and local experts on Italian history, art, music and more.
Dante Bocce Team
(Spring and Summer)
We sponsor a Dante bocce team for fun recreational play with other community members. We also try to get Dante members to play casual bocce the month prior to when league play begins.
Italian Dinner Gatherings
Informal gatherings at Italian restaurants throughout Santa Cruz County.
Ferragosto
In August, we celebrate what has become the Italian national holiday that occurs in the middle of August (generally August 15) with one of our Italian restaurant sponsors.
Dante Scholarship
Providing financial support for students pursuing studies in Italian art, history, or language.
Opera Outings
When the opportunity presents itself, Dante members have attended live performances and simulcasts of famous Italian operas.
Art History Group
Italian art lovers gather monthly to watch DVD lecture series on Italian art and artists.
Italian Book Club and Readings
As opportunity arises, Dante members and guests are invited to book readings. If you would like to form an Italian book club, let us know so we can announce it to our members.
If you know of an event coming up, or if you would like to help organize an event that you think would be of interest to Dante members please let us know.
Fri, Dec 13Location will be emailed to guests priorDec 13, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PSTLocation will be emailed to guests prior(Dante members only) Start reading so we can discuss...
Multiple DatesSat, Dec 21Loft CoffeeDec 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PSTLoft Coffee, 2701 Cabrillo College Dr 9000 Building, Aptos, CA 95003Join us for an informal social meet-up to practice your Italian
Sun, Nov 17Cabrillo, VAPA Bldg 1000Nov 17, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMCabrillo, VAPA Bldg 1000, Cabrillo College, Aptos campus, in VAPA building 1000, Art History Forum room 1001Join us for our Fall Film Series: Portraits of Community *all films are in Italian with English subtitles no tickets necessary; first come first served (register for event reminder) donations welcome at the door ❤️ 🇮🇹
Sun, Nov 03Cabrillo, VAPA Bldg 1000Nov 03, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMCabrillo, VAPA Bldg 1000, Cabrillo College, Aptos campus, in VAPA building 1000, Art History Forum room 1001Join us for an Art History Lecture from Caroline Cocciardi no tickets necessary; first come first served (register for event reminder) donations welcome at the door ❤️ 🇮🇹
Fri, Nov 01Location will be emailed to guests priorNov 01, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PDTLocation will be emailed to guests prior(Dante members only) Start reading so we can discuss...
Sun, Oct 06Cabrillo, VAPA Bldg 1000Oct 06, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMCabrillo, VAPA Bldg 1000, Cabrillo College, Aptos campus, in VAPA building 1000, Art History Forum room 1001Join us for our Fall Film Series: Portraits of Community *all films are in Italian with English subtitles no tickets necessary; first come first served (register for event reminder) donations welcome at the door ❤️ 🇮🇹
Fri, Sep 20Location will be emailed to guests priorSep 20, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PDTLocation will be emailed to guests prior(Dante members only) Start reading so we can discuss...
Sun, Sep 15Cabrillo, VAPA Bldg 1000Sep 15, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMCabrillo, VAPA Bldg 1000, Cabrillo College, Aptos campus, in VAPA building 1000, Art History Forum room 1001Join us for an Art History Lecture from Heather Crowley no tickets necessary; first come first served (register for event reminder) donations welcome at the door ❤️ 🇮🇹
Sun, Sep 08Cabrillo, VAPA Bldg 1000Sep 08, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCabrillo, VAPA Bldg 1000, Cabrillo College, Aptos campus, in VAPA building 1000, Art History Forum room 1001Join us for our Fall Film Series: Portraits of Community *all films are in Italian with English subtitles no tickets necessary; first come first served (register for event reminder) donations welcome at the door ❤️ 🇮🇹
Membership OfferSun, Aug 25Delaveaga George Washington Picnic AreaAug 25, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMDelaveaga George Washington Picnic Area, 1292 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065, USACome celebrate Ferragosto together! Sign up by Aug. 21- Sat, Jul 20Loft CoffeeJul 20, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDTLoft Coffee, 2701 Cabrillo College Dr 9000 Building, Aptos, CA 95003Join us for an informal social meet-up to practice your Italian
- Sat, Jun 15Loft CoffeeJun 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDTLoft Coffee, 2701 Cabrillo College Dr 9000 Building, Aptos, CA 95003Join us for an informal social meet-up to practice your Italian
Membership OfferSat, Jun 01Thomas Family FarmJun 01, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDTThomas Family Farm, 1690 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos, CA 95003, USAPotluck Picnic Italiano at Thomas Family Farm in Aptos![Film: Sin [Il peccato - Il furore di Michelangelo] (120 min)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/548dfd_26ebbc0ac45040fcb28716602cb55469~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_774,h_516,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/548dfd_26ebbc0ac45040fcb28716602cb55469~mv2.jpg)
Sun, Apr 07Cabrillo, VAPA Bldg 1000Apr 07, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCabrillo, VAPA Bldg 1000, Cabrillo College, Aptos campus, in VAPA building 1000, Art History Forum room 1001Join us for our Winter Film Series: Majestic Landscapes and impetuous Passion *all films are in Italian with English subtitles no tickets necessary; first come first served (register for event reminder) donations welcome at the door ❤️ 🇮🇹
Fri, Mar 15Location will be emailed to guestsMar 15, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDTLocation will be emailed to guests(Dante members only) Start reading so we can discuss...
Sun, Mar 10Cabrillo, VAPA Bldg 1000Mar 10, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMCabrillo, VAPA Bldg 1000, Cabrillo College, Aptos campus, in VAPA building 1000, Art History Forum room 1001Join us for an Art History Lecture from Allan Langdale no tickets necessary; first come first served (register for event reminder) donations welcome at the door ❤️ 🇮🇹![Film: Alone with Her Dreams [Picciridda] (99 min)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/548dfd_202bfe7cc7de481c82686735dcde0aec~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_497,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/548dfd_202bfe7cc7de481c82686735dcde0aec~mv2.jpg)
Sun, Mar 03Cabrillo, VAPA Bldg 1000Mar 03, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMCabrillo, VAPA Bldg 1000, Cabrillo College, Aptos campus, in VAPA building 1000, Art History Forum room 1001Join us for our Winter Film Series: Majestic Landscapes and impetuous Passion *all films are in Italian with English subtitles no tickets necessary; first come first served (register for event reminder) donations welcome at the door ❤️ 🇮🇹