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Follow on Google News | Italian Heritage Festival of Gloucester County Lineup AnnouncedHighlights include Center City Opera Theatre and other returning Festival favorites
By: Big Eye Media Held on the grounds of the Riverwinds Community Center in West Deptford, the festival is fashioned after an Italian street fair and promises a day of family fun and a great opportunity to experience authentic Italian culture right here in South Jersey. This year’s lineup includes Center City Opera Theatre, performing selected Italian arias, as the main stage headliner. The versatile Fulvio & Friends band, and Italian singer Don Felice will complete the event’s musical entertainment. The Vivaci traditional folk dancers will have the crowd on its feet doing the tarantella and other Italian folk dances. Kids will be mesmerized by Dr. Neff ‘s Incredible Sicilian Marionettes, participate in Italian lessons and song by La Fata Italiana (the Italian Fairy), don magnificent body art and make traditional Carnivale masks. Cascading Comedy will delight the crowd with stilt walking and other hilarious antics. Artist Joanne Martin will provide opportunities for participants to walk away with their own handmade pottery piece, and author George Anastasia will be on hand signing his books. Make sure to bring an appetite. In typical Italian traditional, there will be no shortage of delicious Italian food of all types provided by a variety of local food vendors, including Glassboro’s Italian Affair, Nino Gervasi of Paulsboro, Pitman’s Venice Eatery, Ciconte’s Cibo Grill and more. La Gelato and Gezzi’s Water Ice will be offering up the dessert offerings along with Gianino's Pastries (https://www.facebook.com/ "We love being vendors at the annual Italian Heritage Festival. Our homemade cannoli is a crowd favorite. The festival is a great time and we always have so much fun dancing to the music and making friends with our neighboring vendors. And while we're having fun, our table is always crowded and we connect with lots of new customers at the festival. We have even received some local media exposure because of the festival. Overall, we love participating in the Italian Heritage Festival and plan to for years to come. It's a great way to have some fun and grow your business. And if you're not Italian, everyone is Italian at the festival!" Crafters and exhibitors will round out the day’s offerings. Participants will be able to try their hand at a bocce game or two as well. Admission is free and ample free parking is available. Festival planners expect the event to draw upwards of 8,000-10,000 people from the tri-state area and beyond. The Gloucester County Italian Heritage Commission hosts the festival to promote and keep Italian traditions and culture alive. A primary mission of the Commission is preserving the Italian language and each year provides scholarship awards to students studying the language. Spending the day at this year’s Italian Heritage Festival will surely be fantastico! For more information, visit facebook.com/ The Gloucester County Italian Heritage Commission was formed in 2007 with the mission of preserving and promoting traditional Italian culture and to encourage the study of the Italian language. The Festival is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and the GC Cultural & Heritage Commission at Rowan College at Gloucester County. About the entertainers: Center City Opera Theatre: Praised for its numerous modern operas, The Center City Opera Theatre (CCOT) strives to bring opera to a broad audience. While perfecting traditional pieces, CCOT remains the only theatre company in the United States that actively creates and produces new works. Praised for its modern interpretations and applications, CCOT has taken many performances to other cite-specific venues such as the pizza of the 9th street Italian market and the Market & Shops at the Comcast Center. Don Felice: Praised for bridging the gap between older and younger generations of Italian music, Don Felice combines traditional sentimentality common in the Italian classics with the rhythm, phrasing, and arrangement of contemporary pop music. A professional vocalist for more than 25 years, his accomplishments include steady radio spots in the NYC metropolitan area, nationwide solo performances, global tours accompanying Italian recording artists, and two separate performances in honor of Frank Sinatra, a highlight of his career. Dr. Neff’s Incredible Sicilian Marionettes will presents a thrilling adventure from the 16th Century epic poem "Orlando Innamorato" by Matteo Boiardo. The puppets are based on the traditional Sicilian rod-marionettes that have been performing in Italy for over 150 years. The performance is replete with kings, knights, beautiful ladies and medieval intrigue. La Fata Italiana: Created in 2006 by Italian native and award-winning Italian language educator Simona Rodano, La Fata Italiana, The Italian Fairy combines entertainment and education, known as edutainment, to teach children the Italian language and culture while having fun. The Italian Fairy has performed globally from Switzerland to the Dominica Republic and renowned for her unique ability to captivate children through song. Fulvio & Friends: Fulvio Ranni is a talented musician who specializes in live music on piano, key-tar and accordion. He and his “Friends” perform Italian and American classics, as well as American Top 40 and Latin music. The energetic performance of Fulvio and his band is sure to enliven any audience! See attached photos. All photos should be credited to Carol Ann DeSimine. End
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