Archive for Thursday, September 27, 2007
Just imagine all the cannoli
Brooklyn-born television star Jimmy Kimmel and his one-time “Man Show” accomplice, Adam Carolla, will host Los Angeles’ sixth annual Feast of San Gennaro. Based on the old New York “Little Italy” tradition, the “feast” celebrates Italian culture with nonstop live music, food, “bada” bingo, bocce, food, carnival games and rides, food, children’s activities and cooking demonstrations. Several L.A. Italian restaurants, including Frankies on Melrose, Taste Chicago, Rocco’s Italian Kitchen, Taninos, Trastevere and Albano’s Pizza, will be participating.
Earlier, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Frankie Valli of the Four Seasons will be performing at the Prima Notte, the fest’s annual fundraising gala dinner slated for tonight. Part of those festivities will be broadcast tonight on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on ABC.
Feast of San Gennaro, 1651 Highland Ave., Hollywood. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. $5; 11 and younger, free. (818) 508-0082.
* Also 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
* Prima Notte gala dinner, 6 tonight. Adult tickets start at $100; $50 children.
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