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April springs to life with opera, art, theater, wine tastings and a Celebrity Chefs’ Brunch to support Meals on Wheels
RENEE PATRONE RHINEHART
CEO & FOUNDER OF PARTY HOST HELPERS AND EVENTS BY RENEE / PARTY PLANNING & NATIONWIDE PARTY STAFFING
partyhosthelpers.com 844-30-PARTY
ANTHONY MIRARCHI
OWNER/VICE PRESIDENT, J.M. PATTON ASSOCIATES, WBENC CERTIFIED
anthonym@jmpatton.com jmpatton.com
(215) 370-9811
MARY WASCAVAGE
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS TRINITY HEALTH MID-ATLANTIC
marywascavage@gmail.com (610) 662-5789
DONALD MOORE
CO-FOUNDER/CO-OWNER: CALISTA SALON & SPA, CALISTA TOOLS, SOCIAL LOUNGE (WEST CHESTER AND DOWNINGTOWN)
domoore@comcast.net deansandfranks.com (610) 399-6677
GARY GRECO, AGENT
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
ggreco@ft.newyorklife.com (484) 318-1292
The Wildwood Historical Museum reopens in April. Relive the memories throughout the grand history of the Wildwoods in a variety of displays and exhibits. Open seasonally, the museum experience is rated one of the top 10 things to do in Wildwood according to TripAdvisor. (April through Halloween, Wildwood Historical Museum,
3907 Pacific Ave., Wildwood, N.J., wildwoodhistoricalmuseum.com)
Winner of the first-ever Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, “La Strada” is an Italian drama directed by Federico Fellini that tells the story of Gelsomina, a simple-minded young woman bought from her mother by Zampanò, a brutish strongman who takes her with him on the road. You can catch it on the big screen in a 4K restoration at Bryn Mawr Film Institute. (April 4, 7, Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, Pa., brynmawrfilm.org/ event/la-strada-2/)
Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti, Heidi Klum’s unforgettable 2016 Golden Buzzer recipient and finalist of “America’s Got Talent,” brings his flawless vocals and love of the classic crooner sounds of Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra to hundreds of sold-out solo performances on stages around the world. (April 5, Broadway Theatre
of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman, N.J., thebroadwaytheatre.org)
A first-generation Italian American from New York, Anthony Rodia hit social media rankings with his infamous characters Uncle Vinny and Zia Lucia during the pandemic lockdowns. One of the hottest up-and-coming standup comedians, he brings his refreshingly genuine comedy to the Xcite Center at
Parx Casino. (April 12, Parx Casino, 2999 Street Road, Bensalem, Pa., parxcasino.com/ bensalem/calendar?sort=entertainment)
Starring Anthony Wilkinson, “My Big Gay Italian Funeral” tells the story of Anthony reuniting with his brother Peter Pinnunziato after more than a decade. Family drama
and crazy characters unite when everything that can possibly happen at an Italian wake certainly will! (April 12-13, Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J, hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com)
Sponsored by Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park and R & L Liquors, the Annual Wine, Cheese & Beer Tasting features a selection of cheeses and beverages. Plus, advance purchase tickets include entrance to the Park. (April 13, Cape Henlopen State Park Officers Club, Queens Road, Lewes, Del., delawarebeaches.guide/wine-cheese -beer-tasting-at-cape-henlopen-state-park/)
Dive into a vinous battle of titans at the Wine School’s “Italy vs. Spain” wine-tasting
class, a captivating exploration of two of
the world’s most esteemed wine-producing countries. Participants will taste and compare a series of flights, each featuring one Italian paired with a Spanish wine, and vote for their favorite. (April 18, Wine School of Philadelphia, 109 S. 22nd St., Philadelphia, Pa., vinology.com/class/italy-vs-spain/)
The Celebrity Chefs’ Brunch, hosted
by Meals on Wheels Delaware, brings award-winning chefs to Delaware in support of homebound seniors. Guests will indulge in exquisite tastings prepared by approximately 20 world-renowned chefs, as well as brunch cocktails, live entertainment and more. (April 21, DuPont Country Club, 1001 Rockland Road, Wilmington, Del., mealsonwheelsde. org/event/celebrity-chefs-brunch-2024/)
The Cellar Masters’ Wine Auction & Dinner fundraiser supports feeding homebound seniors through Meals on Wheels. The event features live entertainment, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a gourmet four-course dinner with wine pairings. Each course is prepared and introduced by a different award-winning chef. The live auction includes premier wines and luxury travel. (April 26, Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison St., Wilmington, Del., mealsonwheelsde.org/ event/cellarmasters-wine-2024/)
Gioachino Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” features catchy tunes and endless laughs.
The Academy of Vocal Arts presents this timeless classic that will leave you humming and giggling long after the curtains close. (April 27 and April 30, AVA’s Helen Corning Warden Theater, 1920 Spruce St., Philadelphia, Pa., avaopera.org)
Performed in Italian with English supertitles, Opera Philadelphia presents Giacomo Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly.” Starring Karen Chia-ling Ho and Anthony Ciaramitaro who make their company debuts bringing Puccini’s achingly beautiful score to life as the young geisha Cio-Cio-San and U.S. Navy Lt. Pinkerton, the production also stars Anthony Clark Evans as Sharpless, with mezzo Kristen Choi as Suzuki. (April 26 and April 28, The Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa., operaphila.org/whats- on/in-theaters-2023-2024/madame-butterfly/)
The Philadelphia Show, held annually on the East Terrace of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, showcases an outstanding selection of collectible antiques, art, and design presented by over 40 of America’s leading dealers. Learn more about the
joy of collecting through educational dealer talks, show tours, or take part in
a self-guided treasure hunt. (April 25- 28, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, Pa., thephiladelphiashow.com)
LUCIANO RUSSO
DAVINCI DEZIGN LLC; SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO; CREATOR/INTERVIEWER
@luciano_paparazzi Luciano Russo
(215) 266-1532
CYNTHIA DESTEFANO PHILLIPS
SCIENTIA CONSULTING LLC, MANAGING PARTNER - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
cynthia@scientiaconsultingllc.com (267) 567-4777
DR. MARC CHIACCHIO
FOUNDER, COURTLY TOURS, TRAVEL ADVISOR; CUSTOMIZED EUROPEAN DESTINATIONS
marc@courtlytours.com courtlytours.com
(856) 514-0390
CAVALIERI ANTHONY D’ALESSANDRO
FOUNDER OF ACCENT UNIFORM INC. FOUNDER OF ASSOCIAZIONE REGIONALE ABRUZZESE DELCO
arduniform@aol.com (610) 874-4871
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