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Local Happenings from page 4 desserts like homemade zeppoles with powdered sugar,
sfogliatella, and cannoli. Joseph’s Classic Market will be
Feast of Little Italy Celebrates featured to enjoy many of their specialty items. If Italian
food is what you crave, then the feast is the place to be.
20th Anniversary About Little Smiles – The Feast of Little Italy’s Official
Charity:
The long-awaited return of the Feast of Little Italy The feast is committed each year to support Little Smiles,
will celebrate its 20th anniversary, a year full of gratitude, an organization that works tirelessly to bring smiles to the
November 5-7. The cultural festival known for the Italian faces of children by giving them the chance to be kids during
ambience, national Italian American entertainers, and difficult times. The nonprofit provides gifts and fun activities
authentic food will be offering free admission in honor of its to children impacted by serious illness, homelessness, or
20th anniversary to thank the community for all the support tragedy. To learn more visit, www.littlesmilesfl.org.
for the past two decades. About the Feast of Little Italy
Festival hours throughout the weekend are: 4-10 p.m. It began 20 years ago with a dream and a vision to
Friday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. Private VIP Villa located near the stage for your enjoyment create an experience rich in Italian culture to share. With
Parking is Free. including a large table, ten seats, complimentary bottle of family tradition and values at the core of its mission, the
The Feast of Little Italy, presented by Alfa Romeo wine, and waiter/waitress service, or enjoy reserved pod feast continues to serve as the signature event that brings
and Maserati of Stuart, promises a weekend filled with seating with four chairs, table, and waiter/waitress service. together generations in a celebration of marked contributions
entertainment, food, and fun, served up Italian style! Each For the entire family, there will be rides and games for all by great Italians. Through food, music, art, and history, over
year, the Feast of Little Italy draws three generations of ages. Little Smiles will be on site with fun kid’s activities. the three-day-festival, we remain steadfast to encouraging
families with a promise to offer something special for Entertainment: the importance of bringing together the community, rooted
everyone to enjoy as they create memorable moments together The feast is pleased to announce the return of its fabulous in the importance of family. We remain dedicated to staying
that last a lifetime. master of ceremonies, Virginia Sinicki, on-air personality mindful about the hardships that our ancestors endured in
“As I reflected on the from the KVJ show on 979WRMF. migration to this great country and proud of our Italian-
past two decades, my The celebration kicks off on stage with a Friday night American heritage.
heart is full of gratitude freestyle party with Angelo Venuto and featuring Cynthia
for the way in which known for her ’90s hits “Dreamboy/Dreamgirl,” “Change on JCS Hosts Annual Jew Year’s
our community received Me,” “Endless Nights,” and “Thief of Hearts,” and Debbie
the Feast of Little Italy. Deb performing her ’80s hits “Lookout Weekend,” and Eve Dinner
With that being said “When I Hear Music.” These electronic sounds will have
and knowing all the everyone dancing to the music spinning by DJ Anthony The new year couldn’t
hardships that all of us Mangini. come any other way for
experienced one way or Saturday Night Fever will be in the air with The Original the Jewish Community
another through COVID, Studio 54 Band (11-piece) performing disco’s greatest hits. Synagogue. Community
I felt it was important Also performing, from The Voice, pop sensation Austin members brought in the first
for me to make a gesture Giorgio; and Maria DeCrecenzo from KC and the Sunshine night of Rosh Hashana with
to show how thankful Band. their most incredible annual
we are and that we are Sunday will be a special Jew Year’s Eve Dinner.
here for you, and we are day at the feast, as headlining As guests began arriving,
one community together,” said Jerry Somma, founder and will be The Mystics paying they were invited to light
producer of the festival. tribute to our friend Tommy the holiday candles and
Cheers to the next 20 years! Three new areas for the Mara, who passed away this take a private moment of
festival will be offered. The Peroni Bar, the Aperol Spritz year. Come hear music from prayer. Guests participated
Piazza, and the Voga Prosecco and Bellini Lounge, a great the ’50s and ’60s that rocked in a melodious and inclusive
place to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the feast. the charts with doo wop Rosh Hashanah service before enjoying a lavish holiday
Experience national and local chefs who come out to the hits. The Mystics known dinner. The excitement and hope for a new year was palpable
Feast of Little Italy and demonstrate how to cook specialty for their golden classics as friends shared their wishes, prayers, and resolutions for
Italian dishes. This year, The La Cucina Galbani Cooking “Hushabye,” Don’t Take the upcoming year.
stage will be featured on the main stage runway style, leading the Stars,” and more! Also
into the open-air lawn seating for everyone to enjoy. On performing will be local
Saturday and Sunday Galbani’s “kitchen” will be filled with soprano Lorrianna Colozzo,
nationally known chefs like Galbani Celebrity Chef Marco young sensation Aviana
Sciortino from the hit TV show “Come Dine with Me,” local Rossi, and feast favorite Franco Corso.
favorites Erik Pettersen from Evo, Anthony Acampa from The Food – Now that’s Italian!
“Fats Where the Flavor Is,” Nina Tomasik from Nina’s Fresh With every step in Abacoa, visitors will find food vendors
Bakery, and Chef Thomas from Tavern Pi, as they create serving up authentic Italian dishes such as fresh pasta, pizza
special Italian dishes right before your eyes. in brick ovens, sausage and peppers, fried raviolis, and
New this year, guests can reserve party options with a new plant-based food. Then, enjoy not-to-be-missed Italian

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