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Singer Spotlight from page 1 About The Feast Of Little Italy
It began 22 years ago with a dream and a vision to
“We are committed to celebrating our Italian cultures, create an experience rich in Italian culture to share. With
values, and traditions that are built on the foundation of family tradition and values at the core of its mission,
family. We are grateful for all who come out and celebrate the feast continues to serve as the signature event that
and share in the love of our heritage,” said Jerry Somma, brings together generations in a celebration of marked
cofounder and producer of the festival. contributions by great Italians. Through food, music,
Experience national and local chefs who come out art, and history, over the three-day festival, we remain
to the Feast of Little Italy and demonstrate how to cook steadfast in encouraging the importance of bringing
specialty Italian dishes. This year, The La Cucina Galbani together the community, rooted in the importance of
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cooking stage will feature nationally known chefs like family. We remain dedicated to staying mindful of the
most notably, Galbani Celebrity Chef Marco Sciortino hardships that our ancestors endured in migration to this
from the hit TV show Come Dine with Me, and local great country and proud of our Italian American heritage.
favorites Anthony Acampa from Fat’s Where the Flavor’s Angelo Venuto Aviana Rossi About Galbani Cheese
At, Nina Tomasik from Nina’s Fresh Bakery, Chef Nick First crafted in Italy by Egidio Galbani in 1882 –
from Brick and Barrel, and Chef Stephen Asprinio from romantic Italian ballads, Italian American favorites, and Galbani cheeses have long been the No. 1 cheese brand
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Top Chef and a local restaurateur will all be creating enticing bossa nova and flamenco rhythms. Audiences will in Italy. For over 130 years, Galbani cheese has been
special Italian dishes right before your eyes! Do not miss be captivated by the band’s own self-described genre of delighting families all over Italy. Today, the Galbani brand
a taste of the free Voga Wine seminars throughout the “Flamenco Italiano,” which has revitalized the excitement brings its timeless tradition from Italy to the American
weekend by wine connoisseurs. of Italian music at 6 p.m. Then Saturday night will explode table with the delicious taste of mozzarella, ricotta,
Cheers! Salute! Toast to your Italian American heritage with ’70s hits, with Studio 54 performing the best of the fresh mozzarella, and snack cheese made and sold in the
with a beer, prosecco, spritz, or cocktail. The Bar Italia, ’70s at 8 p.m. United States. Galbani cheese is a leading brand of the
Aperol Spritz Piazza, or Voga Prosecco Lounge will be On Sunday the feast continues with young Aviana Rossi Lactalis American Group, Inc. (“LAG”). Headquartered
the places to be seen. performing at noon. Known as “The Sicilian Tenor” Elio in Buffalo, N.Y., LAG is a subsidiary of Parmalat S.p.A.,
Spoil yourself and the entire family and relax in your Scaccio will be performing at 1 p.m. The return of Marco an Italian public entity majority owned by France-based
own private VIP villa located near the stage for your Turo with a new show with A Tribute to Tony Bennett, will Groupe Lactalis – the world’s largest producer of premium
enjoyment, including a large table, eight seats in your villa, perform at 2:30 p.m. The Vince Chiarelli Band returns at cheese. LAG produces a wide array of cheese products,
and waiter/waitress service, or enjoy a reserved stage pod 4 p.m. with Cory Pesaturo. Then do not miss a festival including a variety of specialty cheese available to retail,
seating with four chairs, table and includes waiter/waitress favorite, Angelo Venuto, at 6 p.m. performing Italian food service, and industrial customers.
service. Reservations are available at Eventbrite.com. dance hits, traditional songs, and more! For more information on Galbani, please visit www.
For the entire family, there will be festival rides and The Food – Now That Is Italian! galbanicheese.com. 2018 Lactalis American Group, Inc.,
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carnival games for all ages. Little Smiles will be on site With every step you take in Abacoa, visitors will find Buffalo, NY 14220. Galbani is a registered trademark of
with fun kids’ activities. food vendors serving up authentic Italian dishes – from Egidio Galbani S.r.l.
Entertainment fresh pasta, sausage and peppers, arancini, braciole, and Calendar Announcement
The feast is pleased many more classic dishes. Then, enjoy a not-to-be-missed The 22nd Galbani Annual Feast of Little Italy – Nov.
to announce the return Italian dessert with homemade zeppoles with powdered 3 to 5, Friday, 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.;
of its fabulous Master sugar, sfogliatella, and cannoli. Joseph’s Classic Market and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Abacoa in Jupiter. The
of Ceremonies, Virginia will be on site for all to enjoy many of their specialty celebrated three-day family Italian street festival will
Sinicki, an on-air items. If Italian food is what you crave, then the feast is have national entertainment, authentic food, festival
personality from the KVJ the place to be. rides and games, free cooking demonstrations, and more.
show on 979WRMF. Admission and parking are free. VIP reserved pods and
On Friday the party private villas are available through Eventbrite.com. For
kicks off on the Beachside more information, visit www.feastoflittleitaly.com.
Golf Cars Stage with Maria
De Crescenzo, known
for her unique mix and Maria De Crescenzo
arrangements of favorites,
at 6 p.m. and performing Italian music spinning by DJ
Johnny. Then headliners Livin’ on a Prayer, a Bon Jovi
tribute performing hits from the New Jersey rock band
spanning decades, at 8 p.m.
On Saturday come
witness Cory “CPez”
Pesaturo, the Guinness
World Record holder for
longest performance by an Chef Marco
accordion player, as he takes
the main stage at 12:30 p.m.
Making their festival debut,
couple Vincent and Emily
Ricciardi. Enjoy the smooth Cory Pesaturo
sounds of “The Voice of
Romance” Franco Corso performing Italian classics
from Andrea Bocelli, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and
many more at 3 p.m. Austin Giorgio is known for TV
fame from NBC’s The Voice. His smooth sounds will
seduce the audience with popular songs made famous by
Sinatra, Dean Martin, and other classics at 4:30 p.m. The
Vince Chiarelli Band is credited for their unique mix and
arrangements of classic Italian favorites, intertwined with

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Layman expressed her gratitude to both Senator Harrell
and Rep. Roth, “We are so proud of this and so grateful to
you for making this happen. This is a big dream that you’re
making a reality; so, thank you. For the kids that we’re
serving, it means everything.”
Senator Harrell is the chair of the Senate Appropriations
Committee on Health and Human Services and Rep. Roth
is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.
About Center For Child Counseling
Since 1999, Center for Child Counseling has been
building the foundation for playful, healthful, and hopeful
living for children and families in Palm Beach County. About Little Smiles – The Feast Of Little Italy’s Official
Its services focus on preventing and healing the effects Charity
of adverse experiences and toxic stress on children, The feast is committed each year to supporting Little
promoting resiliency and healthy family, school, and Smiles and the Little Smiles toy drive kicking off at the
community relationships. For more information, visit festival. The nonprofit organization works tirelessly to
centerforchildcounseling.org., Twitter at ChildCounselPBC, bring smiles to the faces of children by giving kids the
Facebook at CenterforChildCounseling and Instagram at chance to be kids during difficult times. The nonprofit
childcounselpbc. provides gifts and fun activities to children impacted by
Photos by Tracey Benson Photography serious illness, homelessness, or tragedy. To learn more,
visit www.littlesmilesfl.org.