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A mesmerizing new production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” returns to the stage for its 50th anniversary. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring. With lyrics and music by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, the score includes “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane” and “Superstar.” (May 2-7, Kimmel Cultural Campus, 300 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa., kimmelculturalcampus.org)
Planning a Kentucky Derby party and lookingforafunfoodidea? Tryyourhandat acharcuterieboard. PennsWoodsWinery hosts a Kentucky Derby Charcuterie Work- shop with Crumb & Cow. Wear your best Derby hat for a chance to win a Crumb & Cow gift card! (May 4, Penns Woods Winery, 124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, Pa., shop.pennswoodswinery.com/ res-435104/Kentucky-Derby-Charcuterie- Workshop.html)
Comedian Vic DiBitetto says what you are thinking but are afraid to say out loud. Currently a cast member of the Amazon Prime TV Series “Gravesend,” he has created many viral video characters such as Uncle Vic’s Garage, Tony Gaga, That Guy, Frankie Pentangelli, Scarface, Rocky, Fool by the Pool, and Ticked Off Vic. (May 5, presented by Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del., thegrandwilmington.org/productions/7589- vic-dibitetto)
The Societa’ da Vinci, a nonprofit organization consisting of Italian-American businessmen from the greater Wilmington area, hosts A Night at the Latin Casino – Dinner Show/Fundraiser.
The Smooth Sounds of Steve Silicato will take you on a trip into the past when the Latin Casino was the largest Supper Club on theEastCoast. (May10,Ballroomatthe Phoenix, 1661 Mill Road, Boothwyn, Pa., facebook.com/Societadavinci)
The Uncle Louie Variety Show is composed of two hilarious Italian-American comedians, Carlo Russo and Lou Greco. Their monologues, songs and sketches highlight what it was like to grow up Italian. (May 12, Kathedral Event Center, 499 S. Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton, N.J., kathedral.com)
The Temptations and the Four Tops bring their soulful sounds to the Scottish Rite Auditorium. The Temptations were named one of the “125 Greatest of All Time Artists” by Billboard magazine and one of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time” by Rolling Stone.
Equally impressive are the Four Tops, whose lead vocals by Levi Stubbs and exquisite harmonies produced a string of hits with the writing-producing trio Holland-Dozier-Holland. (May 12, Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, N.J., scottishriteauditorium.com/event/the- temptations-the-four-tops)
Delaware Today and 302Health are excited to present the 11th Annual Excellence in Nursing Awards, presented by ChristianaCare. Award recipients will also be featured in
the May 2023 issue of Delaware Today. (May 17, White Clay Creek Country Club, 879 Delaware Park Blvd., Wilmington, delawaretoday.com/nursing)
Everyone is Italian when the nation’s oldest outdoor market celebrates its annual Italian Market Festival. The South 9th Street Italian Market Festival is a family-friendly event that features live musical entertainment, arts and crafts, grease pole contest, halfball tournament, the traditional procession of saints, and lots of delicious food. Don’t miss the Tribute to Jerry Blavat by DJ Eric Bartello! Plus, new this year, the Cornhole Open Tournament! (May 20- 21, Ninth Street and Montrose Piazza and surrounding blocks, italianmarketfestival.com)
Known for his original hidden camera magic series, “The Carbonaro Effect” on truTV, Michael Carbonaro has been seen on television in shows such as “Happily Divorced,” “30 Rock,” “Gray’s Anatomy,” “CSI Miami,” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” Whether posing as a coffee shop barista or store clerk, Carbonaro’s illusions – along with his absurd, matter-of-fact explanations – leave people bewildered and laughing out loud. (May 20, Keswick Theatre, 291 Keswick Ave., Glenside, Pa., keswicktheatre.com)
Actor, filmmaker, and playwriter, Chazz Palminteri will tell his story of the famous 1988 play “A Bronx Tale” at Bally’s Dover Casino Resort. Chazz was born in the Bronx, New York, where he began pursuing his career at the Actor’s Studio. In 1988 he wrote a play for himself, which depicted
his childhood bringing all 18 characters to
life in a one-man stage commentary. (June 23, Bally’s Dover Casino Resort, 1131 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, Del., ticketweb.com/ event/a-bronx-tale-with-chazz-rollins-center- ballys-dover-tickets/12932655)
Looking ahead to summer - This year is the 75th anniversary of the Tram Car operating on the Wildwoods Boardwalk. Visit dooww.com for more information on the Wildwoods Boardwalk and the Tram Car’s opening day.
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By Jeanne Outlaw-Cannavo Bourbons which has left a diverse legacy my husband’s family and to explore the past September. are just a few names bestowed on the beautiful island in the Mediterranean Sea. It Sicily, Persephone and Trinacria. These for today’s Sicilians. I was excited to meet homeland of his ancestors. I never imagined mid-September, I looked out the window As we prepared to land in Catania in was Persephone I was thinking of as I saw it would become my second home and such an integral part of my life. for the imposing sight of Mount Etna. The the island rise from the sea during my first highest and most active volcano in Europe is visit in 1996 as our traghetto (ferry) crossed visible from well over half of the island on a the strait of Messina. Sicily has been forged on the island and tried to return every few We spent numerous summers living clear day and this year I was determined to by the cultures of Greek, Roman, Byzan- tine, Arab, Norman, German and Spanish years. After our last visit in 2018 we could not wait to return. When travel restrictions see it up close in person. began to ease, we made plans to return this On the ride to Graniti I noticed how See SICILY - page 4 Visit to ancestral home was ‘life-changing,’ so she kept going back By Ken Mammarella 2,000 members of Società Bell’Italia, a her life story, two themes recur: her Italian heritage and the importance of her large and When Virginia (Ginger) DiGalbo tells Facebook group she founded. “I’m very proud that I finally learned Italian, and I am goes back to 1525 – reminded her of the 1950s very proud to say I could travel around Italy in Mount Laurel, N.J., her lifelong home. Her next trip will be this coming summer, welcoming family. Italian heritage, and I made that a priority,” “I’ve always been very proud of my by myself.” with 10 relatives, for the wedding of a fourth and daughter – was to meet her mother’s cousin. In between were 15 trips in which she she said. She shares that pride with the relatives for the first time. And time in the Her first trip – in 1988, with her parents hamlet of Ferrari di Serino – where her family and her husband used all their vacation – at See DIGALBO - page 6
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