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Singer Spotlight from page 1 many to count) of specialty
items and treasures to take
Feast celebration at 8 p.m. home.
Friday, Nov. 1 with a Tribute Along the way, expect to
to Frankie Valli. Sing along run into everybody’s favorite
with favorites like Who Loves street-music personality,
You, Save the Last Dance Peppino, who returns to
For Me and Sweet Caroline. meander, mingle and serenade
Austin Giorgio, finalist from accompanied by his lively, Opening Ceremony
NBC’s The Voice sings show- melodic accordion. Be sure
stoppers like, How Sweet to look up and give a wave to the tall, happy stilt walker as he
It Is and Free Fallin’ and slowly parades by, greets you, and poses for a photo as you enter
teams up with the hilarious the festival. Daily, Galbani’s intimate La Cucina Galbani Cooking Stage
comedian Mike Marino with The Good “kitchen” will be filled with nationally-known chefs like most
his show “Make America Greek Moving notable, Galbani celebrity chef Marco Sciortino from the hit TV
Italian Again” for a night of Mike Marino and Storage show Come Dine With Me, and local favorites Joseph Acierno, of
music and comedy at 7 p.m. Family Picnic Joseph’s Classic Markets, Nina Tomasik, of Nina’s Bakery, and
on Saturday, Nov. 2; and, it’s the king of doo-wop, pulling out Area is the place Mario Mette, of Lynora’s, as they create special Italian dishes
all the stops when Tommy Mara and The Crests round out the to eat and relax and desserts from scratch, right before your eyes! Come get a
festivities with a smash combo of hits including: In the Still with family and taste of Italy throughout
of the Night, Sixteen Candles, and Earth Angel at 6:30 p.m., friends, take in the weekend. Seminars
Sunday, Nov. 3. The Feast is pleased to also announce the return the concerts, and Celebrity Cheese Building will be held Friday at 7
of its fabulous master of ceremonies - Virginia Sinicki, on-air enjoy the festival p.m., Saturday at noon, 2
personality from the KVJ show. on picnic tables located throughout the festival. The Aperol p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., and
The Food – Now That’s Italian! Spritz Piazza is in the heart of the festival with great views of Sunday, noon, 2 p.m. and
With every step you take the stage and a full liquor bar, where you can play bocce, and 4 p.m.
in Abacoa, visitors will find watch TVs showing football. Come root on your favorite team To complement the
food vendors serving up while you mangia and delight in your favorite Italian food with palate, Voga Italia is
authentic Italian dishes – friends and family. the proud wine sponsor
from pasta, pizza, sausage Little Smiles Village bringing taste and style.
and peppers, to risotto and Don’t miss taking the kids over to explore the Little Smiles Their collection ranges
pinwheels, and more! The (Children’s) Village, presented by Kasper Electric, for a chance from white to red and
aroma of Italy will surround to support the Feast’s official charity and get the younger sparkling to sweet. Join
you and each scrumptious Emcee Virginia Sinicki generation into the swing of the Feast. Kids of all ages will us as world-renowned wine connoisseur Anthony Acampa takes
bite is certain to keep you enjoy rides, games, face-painting, prizes, activities and treats, you on a journey with your palate. Free wine demonstrations
hungry and coming back for more! Come and get a taste from while parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents play along and will be held Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7
dishes that hail from both southern and northern Italy ranging share laughter and lots of “little smiles.” While in the “village,” p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
from seafood pescatore, calamari, antipasto platters, fried meet and take photos with Stringster, the Feast’s official mascot.
raviolis and Italian Chicago beef fried calzones. Then, enjoy On Sunday, enjoy story time with Virginia from the KVJ Show
not-to-be-missed Italian dessert with homemade zeppoles, and have a picture snapped with Pinocchio.
sfogliatella and cannolis. Joseph’s Classic Market will be on New This Year
site selling their homemade products and cooking up some of Get engines revving and conversation going while taking in
the favorites that locals have come to know and love. If Italian a stunning display of 100 antique cars in a vintage, classic show.
food is what you crave, then To keep the music and street dancing going all weekend
the Feast is the place to be. long, we’ve added another entertainment stage. Guests will
On The Streets find the stage with a variety of arts and cultural performances
While strolling the to enjoy – next to the classic cars display.
winding paths of the Feast’s Food And Wine Seminars
“old-world” Italian street Year after year, national
festival, shop arts, specialty and local chefs come out to A return crowd favorite is the annual Golden Wooden Spoon
and food vendors eager to the Feast of Little Italy and Cookoff emceed by Felicia Rodriguez, WPBF-Channel 25
meet and share conversation. demonstrate how to cook anchor! Tune in, in person, to witness the Galbani “Cookoff”
Enjoy perusing goods specialty Italian dishes. The when WPBF-Channel 25 reporter Gianna Caserta takes on 2018
amid the aromas, sights La Cucina Galbani Cooking winner WPBF-Channel 25 Anchor Tiffany Kenney for the win
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and sounds of Italy. Find Pavilion is the place to learn and prize – a golden wooden spoon, of course!
“finds” of jewelry, home how to prepare delicious About Little Smiles – The Feast Of Little Italy’s Official
goods, T-shirts, collector’s cuisine, with up-close Charity
keepsakes and a host (too Chef Marco demonstrations. The Feast is committed each year to support Little Smiles,
an organization that works tirelessly to bring smiles to the faces
of children by giving kids the chance to be kids during difficult
times. The nonprofit provides gifts and fun activities to children
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