Thursday, September 13, 2007

Feast of San Gennaro set in Hollywood

The Feast of San Gennaro Takes Pride in Italian Culture with
Live Musical Performances and Entertainment




WHAT: Inspired by New York City’s oldest, biggest street festival, the Feast of San Gennaro celebrates Italian culture, entertainment, music and cuisine. Hosted by event co-founder Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla, the festival focuses on the tradition of the San Gennaro Festival, including food from Los Angeles’ greatest Italian restaurants along with special guest musical performances.

WHO: Main stage musical performances begin on Thursday night with the Prima Notte gala event kick-off and last throughout the weekend. Highlights include:

Thursday, September 27
Frankie Valli
· Frankie Valli honored and presented with Italian Heritage Award
Marvelous Wonderettes

Friday, September 28
Lena Prima (daughter of LOUIE PRIMA)
Roberto Bonanni
Cleto & the Cletones
Alfio (Warner Music Recording Artist) New Contemporary Italian Singer

Saturday, September 29
Ricci Martin (son of DEAN MARTIN)
· Dean Martin "Forever Cool" Video & Presentation by Capitol Records/EMI.
James Intveld & The Swing Sinners
Joey Gian & The Wiseguys

Sunday, September 30
Nick D'Egido & The Dry Martini Orchestra Trio Amore
Mark Tortorici & The Hollywood Combo
Ben Marsella
Joe Ruffo & The Swing Syndicate

WHEN: Prima Notte
September 27 from 5:00 to 10:00 pm
Tickets are $100 each for open seating or $2,000 for a reserved table for ten guests

The Precious Feast of San Gennaro
September 28 – 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m
General admission is $5, children under 12 are free and student discounts are available

WHERE: 1651 N. Highland Ave, one block south of Hollywood and Highland

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