NJ Italian American Heritage Commission

The New Jersey Italian and Italian American Heritage Commission

Events

December 2007

Contact: (347) 964 7892

Have Broom, Still Flying . . . After All These Years

The Legend of La Befana and other Frizzi & Lazzi Events
The children's musical play, The Legend of La Befana, performed annually in tri-state area venues by Frizzi & Lazzi the Olde Time Italian-American Music & Theatre Company, returns again this season. A list of future performances by Frizzi & Lazzi for the 2007-2008 season follows:

December 1, 2007 from 5 to 7 pm

La Befana Visits Little Italy. The Italian Christmas Witch, flies in on her broom for this occasion and makes surprise visits at various locations in the downtown New York City neighborhood. The Gala Tree Lighting and Concert is the first of many Sorrento Cheese Christmas celebrations from November 30th through December 23rd. Sponsored by the Lt. Joseph Petrosino Lodge #2741 (OSIA) and the Little Italy Merchants Association (LIMA). For further information: 212 302 0551 or http://www.littleitalynyconline.org/

Friday, December 7, 2007 @ 2:30 pm

The Legend of La Befana at Mount St. Mary College, Newburgh, New York. For further information: Nicole Shea, Cultural Center Coordinator @ (845) 569-3179.

Sunday, December 9, 2007 @ 11 am

The Legend of La Befana and Children's Christmas Party at the Marcus Christ Hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike. Sponsored by the Cellini Lodge (OSIA) For further information: Anna Mulea, Party Chairperson @ 516-596-0910

December 9, 2007

The Times Center Presents
Christmas in Italy featuring Cristina Fontanelli

The New York Times Building
242 W 41st St
Between Broadway and 8th Avenue
Sunday 3 pm

“The best work came from Cristina Fontanelli” –The NY Times
“La Diva della Canzone” –America Oggi

Contact : Ticketweb.com: 866-468-7619
Fontanelli Productions: 212-217-6181

Tickets: General: $45.00-$50.00
Premium: $55.00
Students/Seniors: $40.00
Group Discounts Available

More information available at: www.cristinafontanelli.com

December 15, 2007

The Italian Club of Elmwood Park High School
375 River Drive
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

Presents

A Sicilian Comedy
Direct from Giarratana

The Theater Group La Giara

“Dalle stalle alle Stelle”

December 15, 2007
7:30 p.m.

Donation $10.00

December 16, 2007

SAN GIUSEPPE SANTA CROCE CAMERINA
131 Wagaraw Road
Hawthorne, NJ

PRESENTS:
DIRECT FROM GIARRATANA, SICILY

Classical singer
TIZIANA CARUSO

Also featuring:
singer
Gianni Penna

Sunday, December 16, 2007 3:30 P.M.
Admission is Free

For more information call:
Frank Caramagna at 201-703-0444 or 201-694-0395
Angelo Gulino at 973-790-6166 or 973-513-1791

Contact :	Ticketweb.com: 866-468-7619 Fontanelli Productions: 212-217-6181
Tickets:	General: $45.00-$50.00 Premium: $55.00 Students/Seniors: $40.00 Group Discounts Available