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 Welcome
to Seattle's 21st Annual - Festa
Italiana! Festa Italiana is a
series of events held the last week of September which culminates
in a major Italian Festival at Seattle Center. For the past
20 years Festa Italiana has celebrated the cultural roots
of Italians and Italian-Americans by presenting and promoting
the arts, the food and the spirit that are uniquely Italian.
(Photo by Bruce Turner)
Come join us in the beautiful Fisher Pavilion
and the surrounding grounds and buildings at Seattle Center as once again we present the Taste of Italy, Friday,
September 26, and the 21st Annual Italian Festival, September
27 & 28, 2008.
Our highlights include Christina Pirello
headlining a great schedule of cooking demos, a free all-ages
concert starring The Gaylords on Saturday, and two performances
daily of "La Cenerentola"
(Cinderella) by the Carter
Family Marionettes. By popular demand, the Salumi
Salami Challenge is back again as well.
As always, again we will offer a wide
array of cultural and educational opportunities in which to
participate and learn. For example, this year, we have an
exhibit about injustices perpetrated against Italian-Americans
during WWII. Year after year, however, our main attractions
continue to be food, entertainment, and fun for the entire
family!
Sunday,
September 21
Traditional Mass in
Italian
11:00 AM at Mt. Virgin Church
1531 Bradner Place South, Seattle
Free Reception to follow. |
Tuesday, September 23
The Italian Club presents
The Festa Italiana
Luncheon
11:30 AM in the beautiful Garden Court
of the Fairmont Olympic Hotel
in downtown Seattle. Presentation of the
Gill Centioli Memorial Award to an
outstanding local Italian-American.
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Friday, September 26
"Taste of Italy" Wine
Tasting
& Opening Reception
6:30 PM at Seattle Center.
Great wine, antipasto & live music |
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September 27 & 28
The 20th Annual Italian Festival
at the Seattle Center
Everyone is invited - Admission is FREE! |
"Una Storia Segreta"
Never before seen in Seattle, this dramatic
photo exhibit details the internment of Italians and Italian-Americans
at the beginning of WWII, the restrictions on their possessions
and the evacuation of thousands from "prohibited zones"
on the West Coast. A fascinating look at our immigrant history.
More > >
Plus,
this year at Festa, you can win a Deluxe
Home Espresso Maker plus a year’s supply of
LavAzza coffee!
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| Learn
culinary secrets from the masters at the "Great
Italian Chefs" cooking demonstrations outdoors
in the piazza featuring a nationally-known Celebrity
Chef and local chefs from Seattle's best Italian restaurants.
It's Christina! Celebrity Chef
for Festa Italiana 2008 will be  dynamic
television personality and renowned macrobiotic cookbook
author Christina Pirello. For ten years now, Christina
has appeared on Public Television in Christina Cooks!
seen locally on KCTS Channel Nine. She is also an instructor
at Drexel University and conducts seminars nationwide,
making her one of the country's most popular celebrity
chefs. She also also edits the magazine, "Christina
Cooks" and runs the website christinacooks.com.
Christina joins a great roster
of Italian chefs that have appeared at the Italian Festival
through the years. Last year, we welcomed back Nick
Stellino whose engaging personality and expertise made
Cucina
Amore one of Public Television's most popular cooking
series. In 1996, Nick was the first Celebrity Chef to
appear on the "Great Italian Chefs" cooking
stage. Since then we have featured such culinary stars
as Mario Batali, Giuliano Bugialli, Biba Caggiano, Michael
Chiarello, Rocco DiSpirito, Mary Ann Esposito, Michael
Lomonaco and Michol Negrin. Schedule
for 2008. Recipes from 2007 individual chefs go
to the old page here.
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The Gaylords
Eh, Cumpari!
Relive the magic of the 1950's when Italian music and
ethnic comedy were king. Legendary vocal group The
Gaylords will headline a free all-ages concert Saturday
night in the Fisher Pavilion.
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A
prosciutto & salami curing contest sponsored by
the world famous Armandino's Salumi. With both Professional
and Homemaker Division, last year, we had entries from
all over the West Coast of America! More
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| Bolla Grape Stomp
- Jump in with both feet and make wine as they used
to in the old country. Put together a three-person team
and compete for tee-shirts and great prizes. What a Show!
Click here for Grape Stomp information. |
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| DeLaurenti Bocce Tournament -
Now in the Center House, this Italian version of lawn
bowling is always one of our most popular events. Click
here for rules and Bocce information. |
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| Attractions and exhibits include
Italian and Italian-American arts and crafts, an Italian
Classic Vehicle show, FOTOITALIANA
Gallery Show of contemporary Italy, an Italian
Film Festival, and a chance to relive memories of
Seattle's original Italian families in the Historical
Photo Display. Plus
pizza, pasta, prosciutto, salumi, focaccia, gelato,
espresso and more!
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Want
a Complete List of Vendors & Exhibitors? Click
Here!
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