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Festa Italiana 2011 Entertainment Schedule

Friday Aug 5th 2011 at: 5:15 p.m.

Joe Scalissi and the Dry Martini’s

Madison, Wisconsin's very own Joe Scalissi comes back as Dean Martin...Joe last played Festa Italiana in 2008, and with the Rat Pack in 2009. Joe is said to be the most authentic Dean Martin Tribute Artist worldwide!

Friday Aug 5th 2011 at: 6:25 p.m.

Amici Italiani Adult Folk Dance Troupe

Amici Italiani performs traditional Italian Folk Dances in full costume.

Friday Aug 5th 2011 at: 6:50 p.m.

Opening Ceremonies

Opening Ceremonies

Friday Aug 5th 2011 at: 7:45 p.m.

SOCO 7

This amazing Italian/pop band from Chicago is an act you don’t want to miss! The 7 Piece band plays songs from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and today! Their high energy, polished entertainment will create an event that will be most memorable!

Friday Aug 5th 2011 at: 9:30 p.m.

The Sensations

featuring Holland Zander. This multi award winning RAMI act headlines Friday evening. This Rockford based band plays a mixture of classic rock songs to current hits. Check them out!

Saturday Aug 6th 2011 at: 12:00 a.m.

GPM Emerging Artist Competition

Guzzardo Performance Music is hosting the Fourth Annual “Emerging Artist Competition” where bands of all genres compete at local area festivals throughout the summer with the finals being held at On the Waterfront.

Saturday Aug 6th 2011 at: 2:30 p.m.

Amici Italiani Youth Folk Dance Troupe

Amici Italiani Youth Folk Dancing Troupe performs traditonal dances passed down through generations of Italians.

Saturday Aug 6th 2011 at: 3:05 p.m.

Amici Italiani Adult Folk Dance Troupe

Amici Italiani performs traditional Italian Folk Dances in full costume

Saturday Aug 6th 2011 at: 4:15 p.m.

Chris Colletti

His fresh approach to the music of the Big Band Era leaves his audience in awe. Whether he croons "Time after Time" or belts out "New York, New York", he offers that elusive quality of class.

Saturday Aug 6th 2011 at: 5:45 p.m.

Denny Diamond and The Family Jewels

It has been a few years since we last had Denny Diamond on stage. This year we were able to make his busy schedule work with our festival dates and bring him back. We are asked every year if we can bring him back!

Saturday Aug 6th 2011 at: 7:45 p.m.

Diamanti

Fun, exciting, entertaining, versatile, these are the adjectives that best describe Diamanti.

Saturday Aug 6th 2011 at: 9:30 p.m.

Your Villain My Hero

In October 2009, Your Villain My Hero was conceived with a simple, yet powerful, idea in mind: To truly entertain an audience by infusing the songs the crowd wants to hear along side of their dance/pop originals.

Sunday Aug 7th 2011 at: 1:15 p.m.

Amici Italiani Youth Folk Dance Troupe

Amici Italiani Youth Folk Dancing Troupe performs traditonal dances passed down through generations of Italians.

Sunday Aug 7th 2011 at: 2:00 p.m.

Amici Italiani Adult Folk Dance Troupe

Amici Italiani performs traditional Italian Folk Dances in full costume.

Sunday Aug 7th 2011 at: 3:15 p.m.

Vince Amore

He has performed, professionally, for years and has had the honor to share the stage with a vast variety of accomplished artists ranging from Frankie Avalon to Luciano Pavarotti.

Sunday Aug 7th 2011 at: 5:15 p.m.

TRaSh 80's

TRaSh 80’s what is it? It’s a computer (TRS 80) and a band from Northern Illinois. The band has played over 200 shows since 2003.

Sunday Aug 7th 2011 at: 7:00 p.m.

Dot Dot Dot

Formed in 2007, the band’s original music might be described as a thrilling union of rock elements cloaked in dance beats with synthy frills. Adam (vocals/guitar) is charming on record and frantic on stage, full of the spirited presence that makes for an