85th Annual Feast

July 31st, Aug. 1st and Aug. 2nd

Another great year at the Mt. Carmel Grounds

Hours:

Fri. Jul. 30, 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Sat. Jul. 31, 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Sun. Aug. 1, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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Friday Night:

In the Starring Roll

From the Woody Allen Movie Classic

“Broadway Danny Rose”

Internationally Acclaimed

Pianist, Vocalist, Humorist, Actor,

And Composer

“NICK APOLLO FORTE” and “AGITA”

Born Nicola Antonio Forte and from Italian heritage, has

been entertaining audiences around the world for over five

decades. His repertoire is unlimited, and his energy is always

upbeat. He has been very selective in his choice of music over the

years. He does however, like to keep alive what he calls the classics,

show tunes, happy tunes, and togetherness songs. In addition to co-

starring with Woody Allen in his classic movie “Broadway Danny

Rose,” he also wrote two compositions for that movie: “Agita”, and

“Keep Italian in Your Heart” (Robins Song). He was also a guest

on the Tonight Show, Regis, Good Morning America, and

numerous other TV and Radio shows. Over the past ten years, Nick

has performed at some of the largest casinos in the world, and

because of his love for the sea, he has performed on many cruise

ships world wide, least to say, corporate appearances are his Forte!

Visit Nick's web site at http://www.nickapolloforte.com/  for more information.

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Deana Martin, the daughter of Dean Martin will be the main headliner for the Saturday night performance.

Deana Martin [deanamartin.com] - Home

She is an accomplished singer, actor, radio personality, and a best selling book author.  Deana is a top 10 recording classical jazz artist.  In 2009, she released her CD "Volare" and her book "Memories Are Made of This."  Her book, a biography from her eyes talks about the upbringing as a child of her famous father.  The book is being made into a movie.

A giant video screen will accompany her act showing private home movies, some never seen before, of Deana and her father and others.

Deana often talks about what it was like growing up with such renown actors, singers, and comedians, such as Jerry Lewis, John Wayne, Elvis, and Lucille Ball.

Deana will be holding a CD and book signing event at the Enfield, CT Barnes and Noble on Thurs. July 29th from 4 to 6 P.M.

Musical conductor for the evening is Vincent Falcone. Vincent was Frank Sinatra's personal music conductor and pianist.  He performed with many entertainers such as Tony Bennett, Connie Francis, Paul Anka, Jerry Lewis, and Robert Goulet.  He is currently performing at Ceasar's Palace in Las Vegas. 

According to Carl Sferrazza, President of the Mt Carmel Society, "Deana has a wonderful voice and she is incredibly talented, so we are thrilled to have her become a part of this year's event."

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WDRC Radio Personality Brad Davis will be the Master of Ceremony for the evening.  Visit Brad's website: braddavis@talkofconnecticut.com

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Also on Saturday night ~~ Gianpaolo DiGrazia

Gianpaolo DiGrazia has performed at our feast for the last two years.  All are amazed at his wonderful mastery of Italian songs and his singing talent.

Gianpaolo's website is www.GIANPAOLO_DIGRAZIA.COM

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Rob Zappulla is back by popular demand and will be performing on Sunday.

Opening for Rob will be vocalist Marcello Sparagna.

Marcello sings a wide variety of songs and is especially noted for his interpretations of Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, and many others.

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This year we will have local talent from our high schools.  Listen to the High School Jazz Band prior to Rob's performance.

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