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Newsletter Volume 1 – No. 03 Festival 2008 Newsletter September 2008

They said…. “Build it and they will come”….. And they did by the tens of thousands. La Festa 2008 dates are Friday thru Sunday, September 26, 27 and 28, 2008

Three days of great Food, Super Entertainment and Rides….. plus CULTURE.

Trevi Fountain Replica

President John Scarpati, along with the Trustees and all the Volunteers welcome you to the 9th Annual Mercer County Italian-American Festival. “The festival owes its high rate of growth to the quality of our entertainment, the number and quality of restaurants serving authentic Italian food, and the dedication of our committee to keeping the festival focused on promoting Italian and Italian American culture to our audiences” said John Scarpati. Inside, you will find a locator map and schedules for all entertainment and cultural events. saluto di benvenuto!

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MCIAF Executive Board Title Name Chair Contact President Cav. John Scarpati 609-631-7544 Vice President Frank Cirillo 609-396-7619 2nd Vice President Michael Rossetti 609-977-0921 Trustee Gus Perilli 609-695-1849 Trustee Danielle Scarpati 609-274-6999 Trustee Mario Casale 609-587-5286 Trustee Ed DiPolvere 609-586-2684 Trustee Gary Carbone 609-587-2479 Treasurer Phil Vecere 609-882-6638 Secretary Louise Konjushok 609-586-0696 Attorney Anthony Massi 609-890-2273

Committee Representatives Amusements Nicholas DeVito Co-CP 609-586-3808 Amusements Rich DeVito CP 609-586-3808 Beer / Wine Sales Christine Scarpati 609-396-7040 Beer Court Christine Scarpati Co-CP 609-396-7040 Bocce Ron Ungarini CP 609-883-7948 Cultural Court John Prunetti CP 609-771-0687 Cultural Theater Gilda Rorro-Baldassari CP 609-587-7000 Entertainment Cav. Carl Carabelli CP 609-586-9010 Festival Entrance Ticket Sales RoseAnn Cofone CP 609-208-4068 Festival Logo Merchandise Sales Diana Curiale CP 609-838-0021 Festival Photography Paul Donini 609-658-7940 Food Vendors Frank Cirillo CP 609-396-7619 Food Vendors Bill Hillman Co-CP 609-585-9310 In-House Publicity Nina VanDeleur CP 609-631-7544 Italian Heritage Memorabilia Anthony Chianese CP 609-586-0312 John Ricco CP 609-586-7724 Local Fundraising Gino Melone CP 609-396-1819 Local Fundraising Vince Colletti Co-CP 609-989-1298 Local Fundraising Marion Bolton Co-CP 609-396-2944 Pasta Dinner Fundraising Mario Casale CP 609-587-5286 Car Raffle Joe Sensi CP Signs & Banners Ed DiPolvere CP 609-586-2684 Signs & Banners Gus Perilli 609-695-1849 Signs & Banners George Mirabelli 609-396-1064 Site Operations Joe Povio 609-587-4524 Site Operations Wayne DeAngelo CP 609-586-6877 Sponsorship & Marketing Barry Chiorello CP 609-695-5007 Senior Citizen Involvement Tina D'Orio CP 609-890-4111 Donna Povia 609-588-5458 Sunday Mass Shannon Scarpati 609-695-4928 Sunday Mass Luann Scarpati CP 609-695-4928 Volunteers Danielle Scarpati Co-CP 609-588-5141 Volunteers Christine Scarpati Co-CP 609-396-7040 Waste Disposal John Scarpati Jr. CP 609-584-8907 Website Mike Rossetti CP 609-977-0921 Website Mike Aregnano 609-713-2670 Admin. Assistant Nina VanDeleur 609-631-7544 MCIAFA Newsletter Editor Cav. Frank Gargione 609-883-4778 Co Editor- Design Joe De Felice 609-841-5427 Production Jack Beiger 609-890-2638

Volunteers Appreciation (incl. Family) MCIAFA Picnic

October 18, 2008 Rain Date October 19. 2008

At Mercer County Rosedale Park –Lawrence Twp.* Food, Games, Entertainment, etc.

Guest Tickets Available Call to Register 609-631-7544

Rt 206 toward Princeton – Turn left Cold Soil Rd. Light To Federal City Rd. Follow park signs to Picnic area.

2008 Festival Super 50/50 Tickets On Sale thru Saturday Night September 27

Drawing for Winner at 10PM 2007 Super 50/50 reached $33,000

How high will 2008 prize go??? For more information call 609-396-3412

Chairman Gino Melone Raffle Tickets courtesy NJ Senator Bill Baroni

MCIAFA Planning Calendar Monthly Scheduled Events- On-going 1st Monday ……. MCIAFA meeting Last Thursday … Dinner Buffet Fundraiser ____________________________________________

September

–Special FESTIVAL EDITION Newsletter --26, 27, 28 Annual Festival Weekend

October (Italian American Heritage Month)

3rd – Annual Columbus Day Ball – Angeloni’s 4th -- Flag Raising Hamilton Mun. Bldg. 11th - Hamilton Columbus Day Parade 1:00PM 12th - Columbus Day 16th - Neapolitan Night – Cultural event

November – 4th Quarter Newsletter Mailing 22nd – Meet and Learn about Mercer County I-A’s Gilda Rorro Baldassari (see below)

December Christmas

Saturday, November 22, at the Conference Center at Mercer County Community College "Celebrating Cultural Connections, Meet and Learn about the Italian-Americans of Mercer County" Free Admission. For further information, please contact Dr. Gilda Rorro Baldassari, 609-587-7000

Special Thanks to Jack and Paula Beiger for the AD on the Festival in the current “Our Town” Issue.




2008 MCIAFA Very Special Raffle 2008 Mercedes-Benz

C-350 Sport Sedan Raffle Tickets $100 each

Limited to 1,000 tickets WINNER Drawing Sunday September 28,

2008 For more information call 609-631-7544 Leave Message for Chairman Joe Sensi

A1 Safe & Lock Co., Inc AJT Electric A. Damiano & Sons Roofing Adams Party Rental All Clean Building Svc. Amici-Milano, Inc. Andrew Bobbit Angelo’s Cheese Cakes Angeloni’s Cedar Gardens Liquor Store Annette Scharnitz Anthony Carabelli Anthony Chianese Anthony M. Pizza Aroma’z Mercer Carpet and Flooring Arthur DeGeorge Arthur N. Longo Barbero Bakery Inc. Bart DiNola- DiDonato Realtors Beebe, Inc. Billy Quackenboss Blake Hardware Supply Bonanni Realtors Bracoloni Custom Memorials, LLC Brian Horner Bram Davies Brenna Funeral Home Broad Street Diner C&E Productions Performing Arts Studio Cam Trolio Candelori Electric, LLC Canning’s Ideal Tile Co. of Lawrence, Inc. Capital City Vending Co. CarFaro, Inc. Carl Carabelli, Sr Carlucci’s Grill Carol Skwara Catherine DiCostanzo Central Paint Chambers E’Erlrio & Carrenti Funeral Home Chiacchio Southview Funeral Home Chris Baldassari Clevenger’s Alignment & Auto Repair COCCIA Foundation College TV & Appliances Creative Arts, Trophies &

Corner-Copia Nursery/ Garden Creative Arts, Trophies D Luxe - The Band Dabronzo Plumbing/Heat Daniel Benson-Freeholder David Bregrnzer DeFrank’s Appliances/ Cabinets Dennis Casale, Attorney Derrick Chatain DiPaola Turkeys, Inc. Donini/Ramsey, Attorneys Donna Avolio Doraldo Restaurant Dreamline Kitchens/Baths Dutch’s Meats, Inc. E.A. Brewster, Inc Edward H. Cray, Inc Edward DiPolvere Edward T. Osvai Eet Gud Bakery Eileen Barber Enzo’s La Piccola Cucina Erin, Tony, John and Al Ester Firlus Fame Restaurant Family Eye Care Forchi Restaurant Svc. Frank Campo, MD Frank Cirillo Frank Knott Freddie’s Tavern Freddie Urbano Gabby’s Barber Artistry Gail Carrigan Gallo Construction Co., Garden State Sales, Inc. Gary Vagnozzi General Abstract & Title George Firlus Gilda Rorro Baldesarri Glowing Reflections Golden Scissors Gregory Curiale Gregory Palmer-Mayor Guerio Funeral Gus Perilli Hamilton Building Supply Hamilton Car Wash Hamilton Chiropractic Hamilton Kitchens House of Tile Howell Construction Services Innovative Awards, Inc. International Produce, Inc. Irene Liston Italian Peoples Bakery/Deli

J&D Plumbing-Heating J&S Home Improvements J. Lestician Warehouse Jack ‘n Jules Clothing Jack Frascelle Jack H. Fein James Stephensen Jerry Petersack Jim Cronin Jim Egan Jim Romano Jo Jo’s Tavern Joe Angelillo John Bencivengo-Mayor John K. Rafferty John Prunetti Joseph R. Armenti Tax Preparation/Acctg. Svc Joseph Barber Joseph R. Ridolfi & Assoc Joseph Smith Justin Russomanno K. McCoy Insurance Karen Lynn’s Salon Kathleen McGreeney Kevin Wilkes, Councilman Ken Sweeney Kucker-Haney Paint Co. Laura Hall, Realtor Lauretta Lucchesi Leda Lee H. Engelman, P.A. Liberty Food Stores – Risoldi’s Licciardello Bros., Inc. Linda Andrusiewicz Linda Bregenzera Linda Scarlet Linda Scarzell Lou Natale Lou Tattoni Lucylle R.S. Walter- Freeholder Manto Family Eyecare Mario & Frank’s IV Marion Seavey Marisol Ramos Marrazzo’s Market Martin J. Scott, D.O. Assoc. Mary Ferri Master DJ-Brian Dzbenski Matthias L. Dimattia, MBA Maurice T. Perilli Melendez Realty- Carmen Natal-Melendez Mercer Automotive Service Mercer Oaks/Marina Catering Mercer Safe and Lock Michael Cirillo Michael Fernbach

Michele Headrick Mike Trammontana Mike Vetrano Mountain Queen Properties-Pat Napatano Mr. B, Wholesale Fence Mufflex Myers Speed Shops Nalbone’s Residential Demolition Nelson J. Ivins NJ Spin and Pain Center Nonno Sal’s Nottingham Insurance Original Flowers Papa’s Tomato Pies Pasquale ‘Pat’ Colavita Pat & Heather Haggerty Pat’s Diner Patricia Barber Paul Donini Paula A Covello Esq-MC Clerk Paula A. Beiger Penn Supply Plumb & Heat Pennacchi & Sons Peter W. Radice, Jr. Phil Pratico, Jr. Phyllis Silvia Pintinalli, Inc. Pizza Express Pizza Grill.com Povio Electric Povio Sr,, Nick Povio, Joe Priority One Adjust. Serv Prior-Nami Business Systems Profess. Electrical Contractors R. Terracciano R.A. Pulaski Construction R.P. Bonanni Agency Ricasoli & Santin Contracting Co., Inc Ricco’s Auto Body Richardson Commercial, Risoldi’s Catering Rita Hewittson, Weidel Realtors Robert & Clare Radice Robert D. Watlington, CLU Robert Shuster Rock of Ages-MJ. Willey Ron Fiori Ron Miller Ronald A Curini Appraisal Rosa’s Ristorante/Pizza Royal Car Wash Rudolph Palomi

S. Campanaro S.M. Colavita Serenity Scapes Sergio Escalante Sharon A. Manto Shing-Fu Hsueh, Mayor /Richard Ruderman Silver Reporting Services, Simone Realty Smith Barney Financial Mgt. Sonny Avellino Soriero Family Chiropractor Charles J. San Germano State-Wide Moving & Stor Steve Madola Suburban Fence Co. Susan Barrowman Taco Bell-John Tomasulo Ted Dolci, Inc Teich Groh, Councellors The Olden Pharmacy The Pool & Spa Place The Sticky Wicket Grill, The Tile Shop The Works DELI Theresa/Debi DiStefano Tina’s Hair Design Tina’s Pizza & Italian Rest. Tindall Jewelry Tony Lukes Tony Persichilli Tony Sal Tony’s Italian Sausage, Town & Country Alum. Trent Jewelers Trenton Joe and Son Trenton Roofing Triangle Repro Center Urbano Financial Services US Nails Valley Spas & Pools, Inc. Vanko Painting/Coating, Inc. Vanessa Stefanics, ReMax- Vernon Associates Via Sassari Corp. Vic Mazza Vic Russo Villa Maria Vinch Recycling, Inc. Wayne DeAngelo Assemblyman Weichert Realtors/Laura Hall Wells Fargo, RE, Inc. William Leigh Holt-Keller Williams Realty PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com



2008 Festival Cultural Theater Located in the Skating Rink Building

Chair: Gilda Rorro Baldassari, Ed.D Co Chair: Concetta Maglione, Ed.D Student Ambassador: Raymond Castor

Daily Schedule Date/Time Topic Presenter

Friday, September 26, 2008

1pm- 5pm Documentaries of Italy

5pm-6pm 06:30 pm- 07:30 pm

Meet Author: Enzo Raimondo-Carollo ‘il porto e altro versi’ Express Yourself in Italian in One Easy Lesson, presented by Gilda Rorro Baldassari Ed.D, Consular Correspondent for Italy and Raymond Castor,Student of Italian, Rutgers University.

Gilda Rorro Baldassari & Raymond Castor

Saturday, September 27, 2008

01:00 - 02:00

Let's Make Mozzarella!

02:30 - 03:30

Under a Spell? How to break the "Evil Eye" (“malocchio”) Presented by Rose Feterik

Rose Feterik

04:00 - 05:00

Meet the Author: "Whispers of Guilt" Presented by: Rosann Burgo

Roseann Burgo

05:30 - 06:00

A Tour of the Wines of Italy: How to Select Your Wine, Presented by Vittorio Vettori, Senior Wine Specialist of Castello Banfi

Vittorio Vettori

06:30 - 07:30

Documentaries of Italy

Sunday, September 28, 2008

01:00 - 02:00

Meet the Author: "Whispers of Guilt" Presented by Rosann Burgo

Rosann Burgo

02:00 - 03:00

Under a Spell? How to Break the "Evil Eye" (“malocchio”). Presented by Rose Feterik

Rose Feterik

03:30 - 04:30

Express Yourself in Italian in One Easy Lesson, Presented by Gilda Roro Baldassari, Ed.D and Raymond Castor

Gilda Rorro Baldassari & Raymond Castor

05:00 - 06:00

Ricotta Making Made Easy, Presented by Maria Verzilli

Maria Verzilli

06:30 - 07:00

A Tour of the Wines of Italy, How to Select Your Wine, Presented by Vittorio Vettori, Senior Fine Wine Specialist of Castello Banfi

Vittorio Vettori

Italian Heritage Pavilion (Located in the Ice Skating Center Ice Rink)

Vendor Description

Abruzzo World Club/USA Lansdale , PA 19446

Imported Italian Dish Towels, Promote Tours to Abruzzi Region, Family Research of Roots

American Legion Post #31

Amici Della Lingua Westhampton , NJ

Italian-American Service Org.

Angelo Severino Brick , NJ 08723

Italian Book Author

Anna Toto Majeski Robbinsville , NJ

Mary Kay Products

Assembly Woman Linda Greenstein Hamilton , NJ

Assembly Woman

Bank of America New Jersey

Corporate Sponsor

Beads-N-Things Cherry Hill , NJ 08003

Jewelry

Bedazzled Jewelry North Hanover , NJ

Italian Jewelry

Bella-Chic Yardley , PA

Woman's Boutique, Italian T-Shirts

Caroline Inc Robbinsville , NJ

Jewelry, Rings, Etc.

Central Jersey Geneological Club Hamilton , NJ

Traces Family Geneology

Charmed Accessories Newtown , PA

Homemade Ribbon Watches, Ribbon Belts, Sterling, Embroidered Purses, Golf Towels, Scarves

Coccia Foundation Saddlebrook , NJ

Italian-American Organization

Costume Scene Trenton , NJ

Dress up in Costumes with Picture taken in Characters

Crafts by Lina Bordentown , NJ 08505

Floral Arrangements, Wreaths, Wood Items & gift Bags

Cross Country & Ducati Vespa New Jersey

Corporate Sponsor

Dawn's Handbags & Accessories Jamesburg , NJ

Italian Style Handbags & Sunglasses

Edinburg Graphics Hamilton Square , NJ

Italian-American T-Shirts, Hats, Plaques and Key Chains

Gail's Gems Hamilton Square , NJ

Hand Crafted Swarouski Crystal Jewelry

Harry Camisa Yardville , NJ

Book Author, Life as a Prison Guard

Home Base Sports Collectables Bordentown , NJ

Collectable Sports Memorabilia, Plaques, Pictures, Cards and Shirts

I-A Sportsman Club Hamilton , NJ

Cultural Display of Club Activities

Italian Pride Items Italian Pride Shirts, Hats, Flag Pins

The Italian Tribune Joe DeFelice

Veterans Issue Display Wall plus Subscriptions. DELVAl Discussion




Heritage Pavilion in the Ice Rink (Continued) Maria Ferris Productions LLC Lawrenceville , NJ

Crafts, Balls made with Dried Rose Pedals, Vaises, Trays, Sea Shell covered items

MCIAF Memorabilia Exibit & Display Hamilton , NJ

Hundreds of Italian and Italian-American Pictures and Exibits related to Italian Culture

Mercer Co. Prosecutor's Office Trenton , NJ

Public Information

Mercer County Clerk Trenton , NJ

County Government, Agency Services

Mercer County Sheriff's Office Trenton

Children's Finger Printing, Gun Locks and Public Info.

Mercer County Sunshine Foundation Trenton , NJ

Charity Organization

Modern Italian Network Washington , DC

Promotion of Organization

NJ Unclaimed Property Trenton , NJ 08695

State Agency for Unclaimed Property

Nemeth Baskets Saylorsburg , PA

Crafted Baskets

NJ Army National Guard Lawrenceville , NJ

Recruiting Booth, Military Display

NJ Div. of Youth & Family Services Lawrenceville , NJ

Adoption & Foster Care Info

NJ Italian American Heritage Commission New Brunswick , NJ

Learn about this State Commission formed by the State Assembly and Senate (January, 2002) to build and strengthen the cultural identity of Italians and Italian Americans through public educational programs.

Pelletieri,Rabstein & Altman New Jersey

Corporate Sponsor

Robert Wood Johnson Center for Health & Wellness Mercerville , NJ 08619

Health & Wellness Info, Health Screenings

Rubino's Homemade Wine & Beer Supplies Columbus , NJ

Homemade Wine & Beer Equipment, Custom Bottle Labels

San Felese Lodge Hamilton , NJ

History of the San Felese Org. Since 1902, Pictures & Artifacts

Sons of Italy North Jersey W. Caldwell , NJ

Italian-American Medal of Honor Society

Tedd Labaw Bordentown , NJ

Temporary Tattoos, Italian & Kid Novelties

Umbrella House Robbinsville , NJ

Umbrella's Tote Bags and Cutting Boards

Unico National Inc Fairfield , NJ 07004

Largest Italian-American Service Org. in the US

US Congressman Chris Smith Slot #57 Hamilton , NJ

Community Service, Federal Gov.

PNC Bank Italian Market TentVendor Description

Adiamo Enterprises Hamilton , NJ

Sun Catchers, Night Lights, Italian Capo Dimonte Porcelain, Italian Hats & Scarves, Sterlin Silver and Hair Accessories

Agness Detorre Middlesex , NJ

Italian Gifts, Novelty Flags, Pins, Flowers

Bella Mia's Jewelry Hamilton , NJ

Faux Jewelry, Bracelets, Earrings, Italian Logo Scarves, Hand Bags

Dynamic Design Hamilton , NJ

Clothing and Accessories

Home/Garden Party Monroe , NJ

Pottery, Prints, Baskets

Homemade By RoseAnn LLC Bordentown , NJ

Home Made Italian Cookies

Jolin Creations Slot-27 Robbinsville , NJ 08691

Hand Crafted Artisian Jewelry and Wearables

Les Mar Whiting , NJ

Portraits, Caricature and Lamination

Many Blessings Collingswood , NJ

Wall Plaques with Italian Sayings

Mary Ann Mosko Lebanon , NJ

Religious Articles

Olevano Importers Wilmington , DE

Imported Olives, Oils

Princeton Pettoranello Foundation Princeton , NJ 08540

Literature about the Foundation

Rebecca Shelley-Pier Josef Tampa , FL 6

Authenic Venicean Mask, Costumes, Glass Jewelry

Regali Bargain Zone Long Branch , NJ

Italian Novelties, Jewelry, T

Renee Gerber Allentown,NJ Sterling Silver, Italian Jewelry with Amber & SemiPrecious Stones, Hand Crafted Victorian Jewelry, Venetian Glass Beads

Sons of Italy, Mercer County Chapter Hamilton , NJ 08690

Sunix Inc East Brunswick , NJ

Marionettes, Flower Arrangements, Sunglasses, Gift Items

The Big Game Clearwater , FL Italian Oil Paintings, FramesThe Grape EscapeDayton , NJ Wine Making School New Jersey Lottery Festival Sponsor MCIAF Festival 50/50 Booths $13,000 Prize 2007 MCIAF Mercedes Raffle (Beautiful $37,000 Auto)

Trevi Fountain Replica – Culture Hall

Bocce Court Indoors - Culture Hall




Franco was born in San Remo, Italy., and now lives in Palm Beach, Florida. Opened for Frankie Avalon in Los Angeles, where he sang Pop-Opera songs from Andrea Bocelli in front of 9,000 people. Franco has shared the stage with International Artists, including Andrea Bocelli, Jerry Vale, Al Martino, Jimmy Roselli and performed for Donald Trump in his Palm Beach Residence, Mar-a-Lago.

A great combination of songs that creates Passion and Understanding. If you like Andrea Bocelli, you will love Franco Corso!!

Festival 2008 Entertainment

Friday, September 26, 2008

Time Performer Location

04:30-05:30 PM Tre Bella Singers Roma Bank Stage 05:30-06:30 PM Retro Memories (Oldies) Cabaret Stage 05:45-06:45 PM Meritt &Moreau Italian

Singers Roma Bank Stage

06:00-06:45 PM Poppytown Puppet Show Van Stage 06:45-07:45 PM Franco Corso Italian Singer Cabaret Stage 07:00-08:00 PM Joe Polito, Italian

Singer/Impersonator Roma Bank Stage

07:30-08:15 PM Poppytown Puppet Show Van Stage 08:00-09:30 PM Masterpiece Cabaret Stage 08:30-10:00 PM Ray Massa's EuroRhythms Roma Bank Stage

Saturday, September 27, 2008


01:00-02:00 PM Front & Center Dance Studio Roma Bank Stage 02:00-02:45 PM Poppytown Puppet Show Van Stage 02:30-03:30 PM SideWalk Serenade Roma Bank Stage 03:00-04:00 PM Abbott, Costello & Jack Cabaret Stage 03:30-04:15 PM Poppytown Puppet Show Van Stage 03:45-04:45 PM Vivaci Italian

Dancers/Singers Roma Bank Stage

04:15-04:45 PM C & E Prod. American Showcase

Cabaret Stage

05:00-06:30 PM Joe Scannella Orchestra Roma Bank Stage 05:00-06:00 PM John Carelli Italian Singer Cabaret Stage 05:30-06:15 PM Poppytown Puppet Show Van Stage 06:30-07:30 PM Frank Pisani Comedy Show Cabaret Stage 07:00-08:15 PM Sidewalk Serenade Roma Bank Stage

07:30-08:15 PM Poppytown Puppet Show Van Stage

08:00-09:30 PM Joe Cofone & Vic Cenicola Quartet

Cabaret Stage

08:30-10:00 PM Cristina Fontanelli Roma Bank Stage

Sunday, September 28, 2008


11:00-12:00 PM Roman Catholic Mass with Bishop John Smith

Roma Bank Stage

01:00-02:00 PM All That Jazz Dance Academy

Roma Bank Stage

01:00-02:00 PM Lou Dipietro Singer & Ensemble

Cabaret Stage

02:00-03:00 PM Maristella, Italian Singer

Cabaret Stage

02:00-02:45 PM Poppytown Puppet Show

Van Stage

02:30-04:00 PM Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra

Roma Bank Stage

03:30-04:30 PM Bel Duetto Opera Singers

Cabaret Stage


Van Stage

04:30-06:00 PM Accidentals (Do Wop)

Roma Bank Stage

05:00-06:00 PM Maristella Italian Singer

Cabaret Stage


Van Stage

06:30-08:00 PM Len Enourato Orchestra

Roma Bank Stage

06:30-07:30 PM Bel Duetto Opera Singers

Cabaret Stage


Van Stage

08:15-08:45 PM New Jersey Lottery Fireworks Spectacular

Strolling

Cristina Fontanelli is a well-known personality through her recordings, her appearances on American and Italian radio, TV,opera, concerts, and through her recent acting debut on network television, where she is receiving rave reviews for her beautiful voice and versatile talent. Ms. Fontanelli has appeared with opera companies throughout the United States and abroad. She is favorite guest artist with many prestigious

major concert halls throughout the Far East and Canada. She has toured the Middle East extensively as an "Ambassador of Opera". Her operatic repertoire includes such heroines as Mimi, Mustetta, Violetta and the title role of " Madame Butterfly". Some of the popular "giants" she has appeared with include Tony Bennett, Joel Grey, Vic Damone, Al Martino, Frankie Avalon, Joan Rivers, Sergio Franchi, and many others. Her “pop” songs repertoire “rocks”. This quote taken from a recent review best sums up the artistry of this versatile soprano - she is a "Show Stopper".




Vivaci! (Formerly I Ballerini e le Voci d'Italia ) was founded in 1972 by Cav. Elba Farabegoli Gurzau. Elba, the author of Folk Dances, Costumes and Customs of Italy (1963). Elba directed the group until 1998, (now Paul Torna). Elba remained involved with the group until her death in June of 2003. In late 2005, the group was renamed Vivaci!, the original name Elba Gurzau wanted to give the group. The group's goal is to learn, share and teach the varied and diverse folk arts of Italy,

Joe Polito has performed for many private parties, corporate functions, as well as several clubs in Delaware, Maryland, PA & NJ such as the Tropicana Casino's Market Place, and large audiences at the Three Little Bakers Theatre in Wilmington, DE and has shared the stage with legendary groups, Danny & The Juniors, The Dovells and was the opening act for the Duprees and Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge! Joe Polito's visual performance, as well as vocal, has audiences everywhere longing for the days of Tome Jones & Englebert Humperdinck wooing their fans.

Ray Massa's EuroRhythms have a proven track record for great entertainment for a Truly Authenic "Festa Italiana" while capturing the attention of the diverse audiences typical of any public festi-val. The EuroRhythms professional musical talents are compliment-ed with six vocalists including Ray Massa, Tony DiMelfi, and Marco Capoccia. Songs from Italy's Pop Charts to great Italian hits of all styles from the 80's to the 50's and favorites of Louie Prima. swinging "Zooma Zooma Baccala", Ce la luna", and "Buona Sera", Bel Duetta….. songs that range from Puccini to Sinatra, there is some-thing for everyone in Bel Duetto's glamorous concert of thrilling and beautiful music. Amanda Beagle has performed leading soprano roles in many musical comedies and operas including: La Boheme, The Gondo-liers, Bye Bye Birdie and The King and I. Craig Raymaley made his professional debut with Opera Theater of Pittsburgh. He has gone on to sing more than fifty leading tenor roles in opera and musical theater pro-ductions.Bel Duetto...a little Puccini, a little glamour, a whole lot of fun!

SideWalk Serenade is an oldies vocal group and band that have been entertaining audiences throughout New Jersey and New York over 7 years. All members of the group performed in the past with other oldies "doo-wop" groups and bands, and SideWalk Serenade is the result of those experiences. Their music includes 50's, 60's and a sprinkle of 70's. Whether it’s doo-wop, Motown or classical rock, you'll find yourself remembering those days gone by. Their style plays to the audience and encourage audience participation.

The "Tre Bella" group of Lorraine Ferro, Theresa Sareo and JoAnn Robertozzi have been a singing trio since early 2007. They had been solo vocalists before starting with this multi-talented all girl band. Their harmony vocals have been compared to that of the Andrew Sisters and they recently recorded their first CD "Tre Bella Sings". They have appeared at the famous Nela Gala in Washington DC, the NYC Red Carpet Columbus Day Parade, NY Mets Italian Day at Shea Stadium, San Gennaro Feast in NYC and Holly-wood California. They are booked to ppear at the Show Boat Hotel & Casino in October 2008.

"Bella Notte" Join Don Meritt and Annette Moreau as they celebrate their Italian heritage in an unforgettable evening of music and laugh-ter! They are 1st and 2nd generation Italian-Americans who grew up surrounded by music. You'll hear all your favorite Italian songs, both old and new, from Mala Femmina to Andrea Bocelli's "Con Te Partiro" Don and Annette have thrilled countless audiences on Broadway, in concert, and literally around the world. Television, film, nightclubs and resorts. they have done it all. Fabulous voices, wonderful songs, and lots of laughter along the way make this truly a..."Bella Notte!". Most recent performances have delighted thous-ands at: Long Island's Eisenhower Park, The Villa Roma Resort, Green lake Resort and over 25,000 at the La Festa Italiana in Omaha, NB.

AND MANY MORE

Frank Pisano

Poppy Town Puppets

Retro Memories Band

And even more… Maristella John Carelli Lou Di Pietro Joe Cofone Masterpiece Band Front & Center Dancers All That Jazz Dancers GPYO Orchestra Jos. Scarella Orchestra Len Enourato Orchestra




Ben Venuti, Look for our TWO Merchandise Tents and take home a little bit of the Festival to PROUDLY wear while helping to support your Mercer County Italian American Festival Association, a non-profit organization. We would also like to express an extra Special “Thank You” to our hard working staff and committed volun-teers for helping us at the Festival and throughout the entire year. The festival would not be the success that it is without your help. Staff- David Riccitelli Amelia Curiale Patrick Gliem Carlos Jiga Thomas Scarpati Volunteers - Gary Serini Lucy Delmonico John & Kathy Adie Paul Arcioni Joanne Conte Grazie, Diana & Gregory Curiale Chair & Co-Chair For The Merchandise Committee

MERCHANDISE PRICES

Golf Shirts $ 20 each

White T-Shirts $ 10 each Ladies T-Shirt (Red Collar) $ 14 each Child’s T-Shirt (Red Collar) $ 13 each Child’s T-Shirt (Red) $ 10 each White Long Sleeve T-Shirt $ 12 each

Crew Sweatshirts (Green) $ 20 each

Hood Zipped Sweatshirts $ 30 each (Green or Pink or Gray)

Hat – Baseball $ 15 each (Tan, Blue, or Black) Hat -- Italian-American (Black)$ 12 each Hat -- Gatsby (Green,Red,&White)$ 8 each Hat – Beret (Pink or Black) $ 12 each

Pins $ 3 each Bandanas $ 2 each Flags – Small American $ 2 each Large American $ 5 each Small Italian $ 2 each Large Italian $ 5 each Recipe Books $ 12 each Travel Mugs $ 5 each

****Help Wanted**** MCIAFA is seeking a Full Time (hours to be determined) congenial person to perform clerical duties, correspondence follow-up and to be the interface with the public at our headquarters building 2421 Liberty St. Hamilton, N.J. 08629. Must be PC literate, and familiar with E-Mail and simple Database functions. Person should be self-starter and flexible for a variety of work. Call John Scarpati at 609-865-3946 for appt. Must have Resume of previous work experience.

The Italian Tribune Veterans Display A very special display of the 2006 Memorial Day Issue devoted to Italian and Italian-American Veterans with pictures sent in from subscribers, will be wall-displayed in the Festival Heritage Hall. Look up your friends and/or relatives. This is one of the largest issues annually and it is a fitting tribute graciously provided annually by The Italian Tribune. Subscriptions are $30/year (sign up at the Display Table) for a great weekly chronicle of “cose Italiano’. Published in English from New Jersey, it reaches almost 100,000 here and even abroad. Former Cong-ressman A.J. “Buddy” Fortunato is Publisher and Joan Alagna, is Managing Editor. The paper is expanding its content, readership and advertising throughout Delaware Valley after years of heavy concentration in the NYC metropolitan area. The project, begun recently, is led by Joe De Felice of Burlington Township, NJ who will man the MCIAF display. If you are here…you should subscribe. Samples of the paper will be available, including the 2008 Veterans Memorial Issue.

October is OUR Time to Shine The Mercer County Italian-American Festival is followed immediately by Our chance (yes.. all of us) during October – Italian-American Heritage Month as declared by New Jersey and the President of the USA. If you don’t show your pride then, when will you??? Pass along your Pride and show non-Italians some examples of how Italians and Italian-Americans are so much more than Pizza, Pasta and Pests (as in The Sopranos and Godfather impressions). We are so much more as can be seen in our Festival Heritage Pavillion. We have much to be proud of and MCIAFA exists to show and grow that. See the enclosed Flyer of October Events, which include a parade, a Gala, a flag-raising and more…. ………… Participate.!!!




Mercer County Italian American Festival 2008 MAP

Vendor Locations Stall Vendor 1. Grover Mill Coffee 2. Mom’s Food 3. Revere Ristorante 4. Enzos’s 5. Nino’s Pastry 6. Porfirio’s 7. Mama Rosa’s 8. Aunt Martha Funnel Cake 9. Dave Tallone’s 10. Leonardo’s II 11. J&J Italian Specialties 12. G&L Gyro 13. Casino Tony Goes 14. Dip-a-dee-Doo Ice Cream 15. Tony’ Italian Sausage 16, PA Dutch Funnel Cake 17. Bob Buzzetta Catering 18. Carnival Concessions 19. Scala’s Bakery 20. 21. Doraldo Pizza 22. Star or Sea Seafood 23. Tony Luke’s 24. Dana’s Ice Cream 25. Wild Bill’s Soda 26. S& Sales 27. Animal Petting Farm 28. Puppet Show

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30. Pannini Party 31. Wild Alaska Salmon 32. Mike Dee’s BBQ/caterer 33. Stewart Root Beer 34, Funnel Cake Truck 35. Pete’s Steak House 36. Scara Italian Ice 37. Massimo’s Trattoria 38. Italian People’s Bakery 39. Steve ‘O’s 40. Dippin’Dots Ice Cream 41. Sausage’s 42. Hey Hey Brite Lights 43. Cartoon Guy 44. Art’s You University 45. Frank’s Italian Ice 46. Out Little Secret 47. N.Y. watch Company 48. Candles by Tori 49. D.J. Country Gardens

50. Luxury Handbags 51. Painted Pantry 52. 53. 54. Ashes Cigar Shop 55. Angelo’s Cheesecake 56. Magical Mama 57. Poppin Don’s Kettle Corn

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Come join one of the largest and fasting growing Associations in Mercer County! Membership is FREE and you will be put on our mailing list automatically. We just ask that you help promote our heritage and events. If you would like to be active, here are some of the activities you may want to participate in:

Please check next to where interested: o ___Office Work

o __Join a Committee

o ___Help with On-Site Operations at Festival o ___50/50 On-site sales o ___Help at Other Events at MCIAF Center o ___Help at Monthly Dinners

o ___Maintenance Help at MCIAF Center o ___Columbus Day Parade o ___Vendor

Name:__________________________________ Address:________________________________________ Occupation:______________________________City:__________________State:______Zip:___________ Telephone: (home)_______________(work)_______________ E-mail ______________________________

FOR FOR MORE INFORMATION, WRITE OR CALL: Cav. John Scarpati, President

MCIAFA 2421 Liberty St. Hamilton, N.J. 08629 – phone 609-631-7544. Website: www.italianamericanfestival.com E-mail: [email protected] We are a non-profit 503-C organization dedicated to promoting Italian-American Heritage and Culture

Donations are tax deductible and are appreciated.

Wont you please help to fulfill the mission of MCIAFA….. “To Preserve and Promulgate our Italian Heritage and Culture”

Don’t… “do nothing and Let it Disappear” ----- Volunteer

Free Associate Membership Application Form

Mercer County Italian American Festival Association

MCIAFA Cultural Events for 2008 – 2009 The renovation of the second floor hall of the Heritage Building has created a beautiful space for holding a series of cultural events dedicated to honoring our Italian heritage and enhancing our appreciation of what makes Italians so special. Our desire is to hold bi-weekly events covering a variety of subjects, starting in October. The intent of this initiative is to provide a venue for the Italian-American community to gather, celebrate, participate in and enjoy the camaraderie that comes from shared experiences and memories. We are open to suggestions from our members on specific subjects or on programs. Events will be free to everyone, with only a voluntary donation expected to defray the cost of operation and refreshments. For some special events, a small fee may be charged. In supporting these cultural events, our members and friends have the opportunity to make contributions toward future programs that respond to the cultural

interests of the Italian American community. The Planning Committee for Cultural Events, composed of Frank Gargione, Pat Maffei, Carl Di Donato and Joe De Felice, is seeking volunteers to join the committee to assist in suggesting, planning, and hosting events. Please call 609 631 7544 to offer your services or suggestions. The Committee has planned (so far) a varied series of programs/ presentations as follows:

• Neapolitan Serenade on October 16, 2008 • Baking Cookies/Biscotti for the Holidays • Cheese-making at Home • Recordings of the Great Enrico Caruso • Italy in Space • Bella Italia – a Travelogue • Showing of “Life is Beautiful” in Italian • Presentations on prominent Italians and Italian-

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Participate* !!!!

*Participate=Another English word from Italiano partecipare intransitive verb ~ a participate in, take part in; partecipare': Other English: enter - go - join - participate - share

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Volume 1 – No. 03 Festival 2008 Newsletter September 2008

Our MCIAFA Home in Hamlton, NJ

Figure 1 With Our Beautiful Banquet Hall




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