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Festa Italiana Announces $7 for 7 Days Spring Fever Ticket Deal April 19-25
Festa Unveils Sneak Peek of Entertainment Headliners and New Responsive Website; Your ticket to
Italian Entertainment, Flavor, Fun and Culture!
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April 13, 2015… Festa Italiana is encouraging festivalgoers to purchase their
ticket to Italian entertainment, food, culture and fun April 19 – 25, 2015 as part of its Spring Fever Ticket
Deal. As we look forward to the best of Italy on Milwaukee’s lakefront, the festival is offering a special “$7
for 7 Days” Spring Fever Ticket Deal online only at http://festaitaliana.com/tickets, in conjunction with its
Taste of Italy event which is taking place Sunday, April 19 at the Italian Community Center.
Attendees can also take advantage of the “$7 for 7 Days” Spring Fever Ticket Deal May 18-24 and June
15-21, 2015. Excluding other special promotions, advance tickets are now on sale for $10 online or at the
Italian Community Center until July 16 or $13 per person at the gate. The 38th annual Festa Italiana will
take place Friday, July 17 – Sunday, July 19, at Henry W. Maier Festival Park (Summerfest
grounds).
“Festa Italiana 2015 is shaping up to be one you don’t want to miss. We are encompassing all things
Italian at this year’s festival, and are really focusing on providing an authentic Italian experience for
attendees,” said Joe Vella, Italian Community Center president and chairperson of Festa Italiana. “This
year, we are excited to bring a replica of the famous Trevi Fountain found in Rome to the grounds as we
celebrate the Italian region of Lazio. Festivalgoers will enjoy our classic Italian fare and regional wines, as
well as a variety of entertainment from opera, jazz, swing and rock, including Dove c'è Musica directly
from Italy. In addition to welcoming back many of our popular attractions such as bocce ball and gondola
rides, we are also really excited to bring a free carnival with a variety of great rides to the North end of the
grounds this year.”
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Organizers also announced today some of the highly anticipated entertainment acts that will
headline the festival July 17-19. For stage information and performance times, please visit
www.festaitaliana.com.
Headliners:
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Dove c'è Musica – Tribute to Eros Ramazzotti: Experience all the excitement of an Eros
Ramazzotti show with Dove c'è Musica’s tribute performance at Festa Italiana! Direct from Italy and
named after one of Eros’ top-selling albums, Dove c'è Musica (“Where There is Music”) promises
to make audiences feel like they are in the stands at one of Eros’ amazing world tours. As Eros
embarks on the “Eros Ramazzotti World Tour” in 2015, fans don’t have to travel to Europe to see
his show, Dove c'è Musica brings the best of Eros Ramazzotti right to Milwaukee! Enjoy Eros’
greatest chart-topping hits that have filled amphitheaters around the world, including “Adesso Tu,”
“Una Storia Importante,” “Terra Promessa” and “Un Angelo Disteso Al Sole.” With extraordinary
similarity to a real Eros show, Dove c'è Musica will also perform some of Eros’ most famous duets,
including “Cose Della Vita” with Tina Turner and “I Belong to You” recorded with Anastacia.
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Henry Prego Sings Frank Sinatra: Celebrating Sinatra’s 100th birthday in 2015, Henry Prego
creates a perfect blend of the classics, introducing a new generation to Sinatra’s timeless music
while appealing to long-time listeners. Experience vintage Sinatra charm with timeless hits,
including “Come Fly With Me,” “Strangers in the Night,” “New York, New York” and “My Way.”
Capturing the same poise, elegance and comedic persona that Sinatra was well known for, Henry
Prego has starred in all of the most critically acclaimed Rat Pack productions around the world,
including Las Vegas and London’s West End. Accompanied by a 12-piece orchestra lending fullblown back-up, Prego not only resembles the late singer with his bright-eyed, tuxedo-clad
appearance, his vocal talent and mannerisms are spot on. An ambassador for the Sinatra
songbook, the Grammy-nominated Prego is a true talent in his own right and his performance is
one not-to-be-missed at Festa Italiana!
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Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses: Previous Festa favorite and hailed as “The new crown prince
of swing,” Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses are bringing Prima music into the 21 st century. Less
concerned about reliving the past than creating a future for it, Louis Prima Jr. and the band bring
new energy and a current attitude to the masses with The Wildest Show this side of the ‘60s!
Energetic and over-the-top, Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses continue the ever-changing musical
journey that Prima Sr. began in the ‘30s.
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Stayin’ Alive – The World’s #1 Tribute to the Bee Gees: Hailed as The World’s #1 Tribute to the
Bee Gees, Stayin’ Alive truly bring the Bee Gees experience to life. Taking the audience on a
journey from traditional Bee Gees’ songs like “To Love Somebody,” to the disco era with hits
including “Stayin’ Alive,” the authentic look and falsetto vocals of this world-class production re-live
the memories of the ‘70s. The vocal match of Todd Sharman, Tony Mattina and Joseph Janisse to
the Gibb brothers creates all the magic of seeing the Bee Gees live and in concert. Stayin’ Alive
captures a full history of Bee Gees’ music, including “Night Fever,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” “You
Should Be Dancing,” “I Started a Joke,” “Fanny (Be Tender with My Love)” and many other great
hits.
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The Bronx Wanderers: A father and two sons living the American rock ‘n’ roll dream. Captivating
fans across the country, this returning Festa favorite delivers the best of America’s rock ‘n’ roll
songbook, from the first generation right through the music of today. One part “oldies,” two parts
rock ‘n’ roll, The Bronx Wanderers effortlessly create the perfect level of synergy between the
generations of the music, the family and the rockin’ band that pulls it all together. When the 20year-olds in the crowd are jumping right alongside the 70-year-olds, you know it’s no ordinary
concert!
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Ray Massa’s EuroRhythms: One of the most consistently sought after musical variety acts, Ray
Massa’s EuroRhythms have dazzled audiences from coast to coast in the U.S., Canada and many
cities in Italy. A premier Italian-American show band, the group has been acclaimed for its unique
ability to captivate both the younger “pop culture” audience, as well as traditional fans of Italian and
swing music. Led by Ray Massa, EuroRhythms is comprised of six vocalists, all of Italian heritage,
and complimented by the rhythms of the accordion, organ, trombone, trumpet, guitar, keyboard,
percussions and more.
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U2Zoo: A tribute to the super band U2, Milwaukee-based U2Zoo has headlined many of the
largest festivals and corporate events around the world. The band’s high energy and professional
focus bring to life the complete U2 concert catalogue from rare fan favorites to world-famous hits,
including “Pride (In the Name of Love),” “With or Without You,” and “Mysterious Ways.”
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“In our 38th year, our traditional mass has always been a significant element of Festa. This year we are
honored to welcome Father Domenic J. Roscioli as this year’s Celebrant on Sunday, July 19. Mass will
once again take place in the Marcus Amphitheater at 11 a.m. and will be followed by a procession of
societies and patron saints, concluded with benediction on the festival grounds. And the best and loudest
Italian-style fireworks provided by Bartolotta will go off every evening at 10:15 p.m.! As we enter spring,
we encourage everyone to purchase their ticket to Italy in advance beginning April 19 for only $7,” added
Vella.
New Website and Mobile App
Festa Italiana recently unveiled a new mobile- responsive website (www.festaitaliana.com), easily
accessed for all screen sizes and tablets. The newly branded website includes a modernized look and
feel and easy navigation. The festival will also bring back its “FestaMKE” mobile app for iPhone and
ANDROID, allowing festivalgoers to access all that Festa has to offer right at their fingertips.
Announcements on additional entertainment acts, admission deals, new food items, attractions and
cultural exhibits will be released in the upcoming weeks.
$7 for 7 Days spring fever tickets are available April 19 – 25, May 18-24 and June 15-21 for
purchase online only at http://www.festaitaliana.com. For ticket questions, please call 414-2232808.
About Festa Italiana
The 38th annual Festa Italiana takes place at Henry W. Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds) on
Milwaukee’s lakefront. The festival runs Friday, July 17, to Sunday, July 19.
Festa Italiana is the largest Italian event of its kind in America today. The Festival began in 1978 for the
purpose of reuniting an Italian community torn apart by urban renewal projects and was the first ethnic
festival in Milwaukee. Today, several ethic festivals are celebrated on Milwaukee’s lakefront and the city is
now widely known as the City of Festivals. Through the dedication of more than 2,000 volunteers, the
annual Festa Italiana has become a favorite family event to Milwaukee and surrounding areas.
Please follow Festa Italiana on Twitter @FestaMKE and become a fan of Festa Italiana on
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Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/festaitalianamilwaukee. For more information on the
festival, please visit www.FestaItaliana.com or call 414-223-2808.
Festa Italiana is sponsored in part by Calypso Lemonade, MillerCoors, PyraMax Bank, Sendiks,
Catholic Financial Life, Gruber Law Offices, Red Gold Tomato Products and Harley-Davidson
Motor Company.
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