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From baseball games to an art show and Italian street procession, the excitement steps outdoors during August’s doggiest of days
ANDREA DIFABIO
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ANTHONY MIRARCHI
OWNER/VICE PRESIDENT, J.M. PATTON ASSOCIATES, WBENC CERTIFIED
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DONALD MOORE
CO-FOUNDER/CO-OWNER: CALISTA SALON & SPA, CALISTA TOOLS, SOCIAL LOUNGE (WEST CHESTER AND DOWNINGTOWN)
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NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Experience the flavors of the ’70s with La
can celebrate the memory of Wildwood’s largest and most beloved haunted attraction with vendors, artists, Q & A with former employees, exhibit of surviving artifacts, costume contest and more. (Aug. 9-10, 3907 Pacific Ave., Wildwood, N.J., facebook.com/ev ents/336513278820273/336513288820272/)
Join the Phillies for the 15th annual Italian Heritage Celebration at Citizens Bank Park. Enjoy discounted tickets in select locations and special entertainment. The Phils will be hosting the Marlins. (Aug. 14, Citizens Bank Park,
1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, Pa., mlb. com/phillies/tickets/specials/italian-heritage- celebration)
Jersey shore parishes will host Wedding of the Sea Celebrations in August. The Wedding of the Sea tradition began in Venice around the year 1000 AD and many beaches continue the ritual with Masses, processions, and the blessing of the sea on August 15th, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Check your favorite beach town to see if they are holding an event. (August 15, Atlantic City, Mass and lunch
at the Hard Rock Casino, Etess Arena with Blessed Mother statue procession from the Hard Rock on Pennsylvania Avenue to the Boardwalk, weddingofthesea.org)
Tony Danza and his four-piece band are making their Atlantic City debut with their hit live show, “Standards & Stories.” Combining timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling, and a dash of soft show and ukulele performances, Danza performs a selection of his favorite standards from the Great American Songbook while interweaving stories about his life and personal connection to the music. (August 16, Resorts Casino Hotel, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J., resortsac.com/ entertainment/tony-danza)
The 120th M.S.S. Feast in honor of Maria SS Del Soccorso di Sciacca features Feast foods like Italian roast pork and tomato pie, DJs and live music, Mass and a street procession, and a bocce tournament. The Feast takes place on the feast grounds of Holy Saviour Club. (August 17 & 18, feast grounds of Holy Saviour Club, 436 E. Main St., Norristown, Pa.)
Find everything you need to have the perfect wedding day at the Delaware Bridal & Wedding Expo. Whether you envision
a formal black-tie affair or a casual barefoot ceremony on the beach, their carefully selected experts are ready to offer advice in creating timeless memories for your perfect wedding. (August 18, Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison Street, Wilmington, Del., debridalshows.com)
LUCIANO RUSSO
DAVINCI DEZIGN LLC; SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO; CREATOR/INTERVIEWER
@luciano_paparazzi Luciano Russo
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CYNTHIA DESTEFANO PHILLIPS
SCIENTIA CONSULTING LLC, MANAGING PARTNER - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
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DR. MARC CHIACCHIO
FOUNDER, COURTLY TOURS,
TRAVEL ADVISOR; CUSTOMIZED EUROPEAN & HISTORICAL DESTINATIONS
marc@courtlytours.com courtlytours.com
(856) 514-0390
CAVALIERI ANTHONY D’ALESSANDRO
FOUNDER OF ACCENT UNIFORM INC. FOUNDER OF ASSOCIAZIONE REGIONALE ABRUZZESE DELCO
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Famiglia’s 1976 throwback menu in honor of th
their48 anniversary.(August,LaFamiglia,8 S. Front St., Philadelphia, Pa., lafamiglia.com)
Join Penns Woods Winery at Elmwood Park Zoo‘s annual Wine Safari. Sample and stroll through the zoo at twilight and enjoy classic brick-oven pies from Tosco’s Pizza. Learn more about exotic species with special keeper talks, animal meet-and-greets, or experience feeding the giraffes. Plus, you can pick up bottles to take home. (Aug. 2, Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, Pa., elmwoodparkzoo.org/wine-safari)
The Rehoboth Art League’s signature summer event, the Outdoor Show, returns
to the historic Henlopen Acres campus to celebrate its 51st year. More than 100 artists and artisans from around the country will display and sell their fine art and crafts at
the Rehoboth Art League’s 3.5+ acre wooded campus, just blocks from Rehoboth Avenue in coastal Delaware. The Outdoor Show is a juried event featuring great food, live music, artists demonstrations, gallery exhibits, beautiful gardens, the historic Peter Marsh Homestead, and a Dogfish Head Beer Garden. (Aug. 3-4 and 10-11, Rehoboth Art League,12 Dodds Lane, Rehoboth Beach, Del., rehobothartleague. org/events/2024-outdoor-show)
Join the Blue Rocks as they welcome Wilmington’s own Sinatra, Sean Reilly, with a special Italian Heritage Night performance and celebrate and honor the rich Italian culture of the surrounding community. (Aug. 6, Frawley Stadium, 801 Shipyard Drive, Wilmington, Del., milb.com/wilmington/ tickets/promotions)
Set on a Greek Island paradise, “MAMMA MIA!” is a tale of love, friendship and identity that’s beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. Don’t miss the Ensemble Arts Philly’s Broadway Series production at the Academy of Music. (Aug. 6-11, Academy
of Music, 240 S Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa., ensembleartsphilly.org/events-and- tickets/2023-24/broadway/mamma-mia)
Enjoy the best food, shopping, cocktails and music that Delaware has to offer at Delaware Today’s Best of Delaware Party. The annual event celebrates the top businesses, individuals, and places that make the First State unique. (Aug. 8, Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison St., Wilmington, Del., delawaretoday. com/events/best)
If you were a fan of the Castle Dracula ride in Wildwood, you won’t want to miss the inaugural Castle Dracula Weekend! Presented by the Wildwood Historical Society & CastleDraculaofWildwood.com, attendees