Westmoreland Columbus 500
& Dale Property Services Penn LLC, present:
Italian Day Festa
Friday, August 15, 2008
Delicious Ethnic Food, Entertainment & Fireworks!
An Entire Day of FUN for the Entire Family!
Discount Tickets also available at the following locations:
Latrobe:
Warren Marckiono 724-539-1219, Dainty Paistry,
Rite Aide,
Aroma Italia,
Mosso's Drug Store, Conzatti's Italian Food Store
Crabtree
Rizzo's Malabar Inn
Harrison City
Festival Foods
Greensburg
Jackie Houser 724-836-3861, Claude Petroy 724-837-0981,
Donora
Arthur Fronzaglio 724-984-0627
Monessen
Libby's Dairy Bar 724-684-6424, The Pasta Shoppe 724-684-3903, Jonotta Electronic & TV 724-684-4860
White Oak
White Oak Giant Eagle , Oak Park Mall
Monroeville/Pitcairn
Rullo Vecchio 412-372-1560
Pittsburgh/Bloomfield
Merante's Gifts 412-682-3370
Trafford
DiRinaldo's Shoe Service
Altoona/State College
Patrick DePaula 412-225-3307, DiTavio's Restaurant, Vito's Pizzeria, La Jo's Italian Market, Lena's Cafe
New Kensington
Costa's Italian Market 724-335-9790, Dennis Dicicco 724-339-2918
Johnstown
Professor Bob Duca/U.P.J. Italian Class 814-266-7697, Anthony's Restaurant
Derry Area
Mike Giannini 724-694-8110
Irwin
Irwin Plaza Beer Distributor
Entertainment Schedule:
Noon - 2 p.m. Mirella Volpe (Pavilion D2)
2:00 - 2:30 p.m. - Gepetto Of Story Book Forest (Pavilion D2)
2:00 - 5: 00 p.m. - Carmelina (Pavilion D2)
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Egidio Faiella (Pavilion D2)
5:00 p.m. - Bill Cardille and Bruno Sammartino appearances (Pavilion D2)
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Mirella Volpe (Hillside Theater)
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - AMICI (Hillside Theater)
8:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Johnny Angel and the Halos (Hillside Theater)
10:00 p.m. - FIREWORKS!
Special Appearences by:
Bill Cardille (WJAS-AM Radio
Bruno Sammartino (National Italian/American sports Hall of Fame)
Bob Pompiani (KDKA Sports)
Charlie Apple the "KING BEE" (WSLW) Radio
Pupa Doll
Delicious Italian Food
No need to pack a picnic basket on this day! There's plenty of delicious Italian cuisine by Rizzo's Malabar Inn, LaVita's, Aroma Italiano and Hank Paradise Catering available. And don't forget the scrumptious desserts by Joyce's Cookies!!!
Live Entertainment
Jonny Angel and the Halos - 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Hillside Theatre
When you experience an evening with the "Halos," you will become a part of the "Fabulous Fifties," "Soulful Sixties" and the "Unpredictable Seventies"! The "Halos" trace the street corner, acappela scene, the great dance crazes, the familiar sing-alongs you all remember and entertain you whether you are a dancing fanatic or wish to sit back and watch the show.
Amici - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Hillside Theatre
Singing their way to this year's Italian Day at Idlewild & SoakZone is Amici. Their exhilaration and energy, "Italian style", can bring a crown to life. Their performances of the past have included Italian events and festivals in the tri-state such as, Festa San Rocco - Aliquippa, PA, Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival - Dayton, OH, Sons of Italy Italian Festival, Washington DC's Galileo's Risorante and Ristorante Milano, Atlanta's Festa Italiana and Charlotte, NC's Ciao Italia Festival.
They have five recordings, including a Christmas album, all of which are available at their shows.
Members of the group are: Jule Carenbauer (guitar), Darrell Cook (drums), Chris Tassos (bass), and Stephen Pishner (keyboards). The group formed on 1984 and continues to bring audiences to their feet. Come and enjoy Amici!
Mirella The Musician - Noon - 2:00 p.m. Pavilion D2 & 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Hillside Theatre
To celebrate her Italian heritage, Mirella, at age 15, began playing her accordion in Pittsburgh's Strip District for an Italian produce store where she continued to play and attract customers for the past 18 years. In addition, she has played for other establishments in the Strip District including and Italian Espresso Coffee Shop and local diner.
"Mirella The Musician" has traveled throughout the Pittsburgh and Tri-State Area entertaining Italian-American audiences at Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Reunions and Summer Picnics.
For over 25 years, Mirella has delighted people with her music and during that time she developed an extensive repertoire of traditional Italian and American melodies. Her dynamic and energetic style attracts audiences of all ages and nationality. She currently has two CDs available.
Carmelina - 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Pavilion D2
Get into the "Spirit of Italy" with Carmelina! Posessing a sparkling personality and an impeccably clear, warm and expressive voice that enlivens the music! Carmelina is the host of "The Touch of Italy Hour" from noon until 1pm, Sundays, on WELW AM1300, Cleveland, Ohio. A very popular show featuring Italian music and a children's segment.
Egidio Faiella - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Pavilion D2
Offering the truly beautiful sounds of Italian and Italian-American music as performed on the mandolin, Egidio continues the musical legacy of the Faiella family. Born and raised in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, this American-Italian mandolinista vividly remembers the beautiful Italian melodies from his childhood days visiting his grandparents. After inheriting his late grandfather's mandolin, Egidio began to seriously play the mandolin in 1996. Like many children and grandchildren of Italian decent, he was raised on American culture and music. Egidio makes it clear that although he has recorded and produced many different styles of music throughout his life he says "...nothing remotely compares to the feelings I experience when I play my mandolin...I close my eyes and feel like a little boy again...It's the GREATEST feeling!"
John Bigante - 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Pavilion D2
Italian vocalist John Bigante entertains a crowd with the songs that he learned as a young man in Abruzzo, Italy. John has been employed by Dimperio's Restaurant in Monroeville for many years. It was at Dimperio's that he met Vito DiSalvo, who was performing as a strolling musician at the restaurant. Mr. DiSalvo is the manager of the nationally known group, WE THREE and owner of Mifflin Hills Music Productions, LLC. John has since appeared as a featured vocalist in many of the WE THREE's live performances. John's first solo album, "CHAMPAGNE" was produced by MHM along with the musical backing of WE THREE.
Bill Cardille of WJAS AM Radio -after 5:00 p.m. Pavilion D2
Bill Cardille is a native of Sharon Pennsylvania. "Chilly Billy" as he is affectionately known, started his broadcast career in 1952 in Erie, PA at WICV Channel 12. He late made Pittsburgh his home in 1957 signing on WIIC Channel 11 (now known as WPXI) and starred as the host for several historical programs such as...Studio Wrestling...Dance Party...and the ever popular Chiller Theater. Bill is still host for the annual Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, which has raised 15.8 million dollars locally for this great cause. Over the years Bill Cardille has collected several awards and honors for his volunteer work and elaborate career. He was awarded the Heart Award in 1976. Named AFTRA's Hall of Fame in 1979. Viewing of Chiller Theater is displayed in New York's Museum of Broadcast, and Bill was inducted into the Pennsylvania Broadcaster Hall of Fame in 1997. Bill currently spends most of his time on the radio. You can hear "Chilly Billy" every weekday on 1320 WJAS from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bruno Sammartino -5:00 p.m.
"Wrestling's Living Legend"
WCNS RADIO
Live broadcast hosted by Columbus 500 member Johnny Longo from Noon - 3 p.m.
Gepetto of Story Book Forest -2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Pavilion D2
Fireworks -10:00 p.m. (Weather Permitting)
Close out your day of FUN by watching a spectacular fireworks display.
Westmoreland Columbus 500
Formed in 1992 by a group of Westmoreland County Italian-Americans, the purpose of the WESTMORELAND COLUMBUS 500 is to:
- celebrate America's discovery by Christopher Columbus
- award a full, four-year scholarship to a deserving young Italian-American high school student in Westmoreland County
- recognize outstanding Italian-Americans of Westmoreland County who have shown outstanding qualities in their professions or way of life
For more information on the Westmoreland Columbus 500, its scholarships, Roots from the Boots, and Italian Day Festa, click HERE.