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10:00 am

CITY HALL - Jean-Piggot Italian Week Opening Ceremony Reception to follow

5:00 pm

VILLA MARCONI Senior’s Feast of St. Anthony

3:00 pm

VILLA MARCONI Books & Biscotti

2:00 pm

VILLA MARCONI Parolissima Art Exhibition Opening Ceremony

7:30 pm

THE GLADSTONE Maestro (Theatre)

7:30 pm

THE GLADSTONE Maestro (Theatre)

8:30 pm

YUK YUKS Frank Spadone

8:30 pm

YUK YUKS Frank Spadone

6:00 pm

RIDEAU CARLETON RACEWAY Italian Night at the Races

7:00 pm

DA SANTINO PaintNite – Spot of Red

7:00 pm

DA SANTINO PaintNite – Gondola

2:00 pm

ST. ANTHONY’S HALL PaintNite – Isla Bonita

7:30 pm

THE GLADSTONE Maestro (Theatre)

7:30 pm

THE GLADSTONE Maestro (Theatre)

St. Anthony’s Feast Weekend ST. ANTHONY’S CHURCH

6:00–9:00 pm

Pasta & Meatballs BBQ

6:30–7:30 pm

Local musical artists

7:30–11:30 pm

Dancing under the stars with the Tequila Band

10:30–11:30 pm

Outdoor Mass (Italian)

11:30–12:30 pm

Procession in Little Italy

12:00–2:00 pm

Pasta & Meatballs BBQ

6:00–6:30 pm

Local musical artists

6:30–10:30 pm

Music by “Fiesta”

5:00–10:00 pm

ST. ANTHONY’S HALL Taste of Italy Assaggi

MC Joe Cacchione

7:00 pm

Rio & the Rockabilly Revival

8:30 pm

Enrico Capuano-TRock

10:00 pm

DJ Momentum

12:00–8:00 pm

Kids Zone

3:00 pm

Mr. Chris & the Gassy Bubbles

MC Joe Cacchione

7:00 pm

Micheal Castaldo

8:30 pm

Marco Calliari

10:00 pm

DJ Momentum

12:00–8:00 pm

Kids Zone

3:00 pm

Mr. Chris & the Gassy Bubbles

6:00 pm

Jessica Leung Tuk & Co.

7:00 pm

Youth X Andrew Cassara Youth X Stefani Fedra Youth X 4PointPanic Youth X Malinda Aiello

9:00 pm

Disco Inferno

6:00pm–12:00am

ST. ANTHONY’S HALL Gala Dinner (Entertainment: The Grand Show Band)

GRAND FINALE WEEKEND | GRAND FINALE WEEKEND | GRAND FINALE WEEKEND

MAIN STAGE TENT - CITY OF OTTAWA PARKING LOT

At-A-Glance Italian Week Festival 2017

Italian Night at the Races

Join us for Italian Night at the Races! The evening will include live entertainment provided by Tequila Band, a delicious Italian Buffet and Harness Racing.

Admission: $35 per person (taxes and gratuity extra). Families are welcome.

Maestro Comedic Play

A comedy about the off-stage antics at the NAC Orchestra by Claude Montminy. The NAC Orchestra’s principal second violin is gunning to be concertmaster, and invites her eccentric new conductor to her home to convince him to promote her, but the Maestro has something else in mind. To make matters worse, her ex-boyfriend composer shows up and insists on making himself a third wheel for the tête-à-tête. How low will they stoop to conquer the Maestro?

Admission: $38 Adults | $34 Seniors | $22 Students

Italian Week Ottawa Opening Ceremony

Join the Italian Week Ottawa Executive Committee and special guests for the raising of the Italian flag at City Hall to officially launch Italian Week Ottawa 2017! Enjoy a performance by the Ottawa Fire Services Band. A small reception catered by Di Rienzo’s to follow.

Admission: FREE

Senior’s Feast of St. Anthony

The residents of Villa Marconi and their families are invited to celebrate the Feast of St. Anthony together with a pasta dinner.

Admission: Please contact the Activities Department at 613.727.6201 x5030 before June 1 to reserve a spot and pick-up your dinner tickets.

Comedian Frank Spadone is back!

Italian-Canadian funny-man and comedian Frank Spadone is back in Ottawa for Italian Week 2017.

Admission: $7 - Call to reserve your spot!

Italian Week Ottawa Gala

The Italian Week Ottawa Executive Committee requests the pleasure of your company to officially launch Ottawa’s 2017 Italian Week festival. Join the Committee and special guests for a traditional Italian party, including a five-course Italian meal and entertainment by The Grand Show Band.

Christina and Johnny Capobianco – Father & Daughter duo form The Grand Show Band.

Admission: $85 per person

St. Anthony’s Feast Weekend

Outdoor mass on the steps of St. Anthony’s Church followed by the St. Anthony procession through the streets of Little Italy, accompanied by marching bands. On both days there will be food, kids’ activities and music and entertainment.

Admission: FREE

Books & Biscotti

Repeat performance. Italian writers read excerpts from their writings. Appear courtesy of the Quebec Writer’s Union and the Canada Council for the Arts.

Admission: FREE

7:30 pm

THE GLADSTONE Maestro (Theatre)

8:30 pm

YUK YUKS Frank Spadone

8:30 pm

ABSOLUTE COMEDY Guido Cocomello

8:30 pm

ABSOLUTE COMEDY Guido Cocomello

8:30 pm

ABSOLUTE COMEDY Guido Cocomello

8:30 pm

ABSOLUTE COMEDY Guido Cocomello

6:00 pm

PRESTON STREETFerrari Demo Zone

6:30 pm

PRESTON STREET

Pop-Up Fashion Show

6:30 pm

PRESTON STREET

Pop-Up Fashion Show

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

PRESTON STREET

Little Italy Art Tour5:00 - 7:00 pm

PRESTON STREET

Little Italy Art Tour

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

PRESTON STREET

Little Italy Art Tour

1:00–2:00 pm

PRESTON STREET Vintage Italian Car Parade

2:30 pm & 6:00 pmPRESTON STREETFerrari Demo Zone Ferrari Display

8:30 pm

ABSOLUTE COMEDY Guido Cocomello

8:30 pm

ABSOLUTE COMEDY Guido Cocomello

8:30 pm

ABSOLUTE COMEDY Guido Cocomello

5:30–9:30 pm

STONEFACE DOLLY’S Learn how to sculpt with Maria Saracino

11:00am–6:00 pm

VILLA MARCONI Parolissima Art Exhibition

11:00 am–3:00 pm

VILLA MARCONI Parolissima Art Exhibition

12:00 am–2:00 pm

VILLA MARCONI Parolissima Art Exhibition

FATHER’S DAY

10:00 am

PRESTON STREET Ottawa Cycling Criterium

A Taste of Italy, Assaggi

Experience the food, culture and lifestyle of the Mediterranean.

Admission: $30 in advance or $35 at the door

Parolissima Exhibition

Children’s Art Contest exhibition on display at the Italian Canadian Historical Centre. Contest theme was “Un ricordo nella vita dei nonni – Souvenirs of my grandparents”. Drawing contest was open to children ages 4 to 13 and video contest was open to all children ages 9 to 13.

Admission: FREE

Italian Sculpting Class

Learn how to sculpt a face with Italian-Canadian sculptor and award winning figurative artist, Maria Saracino. Maria’s one-of-a-kind sculptures have been recognized by leading international publications. Her work has won several awards as well as being included in special exhibits at museums and galleries across Canada and the United States.

Admission: $40 per person (all supplies included)

Comedian Guido Cocomello

Guido Cocomello is one of the most sought after up and coming comics who performs across Canada.

Admission: $10 - Call to reserve your spot!

Little Italy Art Tour

Tour some of the art expositions taking place at various locations and times on and around Preston Street on June 17 and 18. Admission: FREE

Italian-Themed PaintNites

No experience required! Just follow along while an official PaintNite instructor guides you step-by-step through the featured painting in about two hours. Events are for adults, 19+ only

Admission: Use discount code “ItalianFest” for 30% off ticket price.

Fashion Show

Vasto presents a Pop-up Fashion Show June 16 and 17 on Preston Street between Balsam St. and Larch St. 6:30 - 7:30. Admission: FREE

Ferrari Race Car Display & Demo ZoneCars will be parked along the street for public viewing pleasure. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Italian Week and sample the many fine restaurants along the closed “Corso Italia”. Remember to take photos and selfies with these sought-after vehicles and post them to your preferred social media channels.#ItalianWeek #ItalianWeekOttawa #Ferrari Admission: FREE

Kids’ Zone

Look for the Kids’ Zone behind the big tent

for fun rides and games.

June 17 & 18 from 12:00 to 8:00 pm

Events are brought to you by:

Settimana Italiana

The Gladstone

PaintNite

Villa Marconi

St. Anthony’s Church

Yuk Yuk’s | Absolute Comedy

Maria Saracino

Italian Canadians

Vasto

Preston Street BIA

Little Italy Art Tour

Quebec Writers’ Union & Canada Council for the Arts

SCHEDULE OF EVENTSJUNE 2017Little Italy Preston Street

OTTAWAITALIAN WEEKFESTIVAL

Come volunteer with us!• Join Ottawa Italian Week festival June 8-18, 2017• Spend some time in Little Italy with us, soaking up the sun, the culture, the people, the food and drinks and so much more!• You will receive an event T-shirt to wear during your shifts, delicious food and a little surprise! • We are looking for people of all ages interested in offering their time. • The success of the festival depends on you and we are grateful for your time!

www.ItalianWeekOttawa.ca/Volunteer

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Welcome to Ottawa’s 2017 Italian Week Festival At-A-Glance

Celebrating Italian Heritage Month in June is what the Italian Week Festival is all about! Here is the schedule of planned events during the festival. Many organizers are involved in bringing all that is Italian to you.

The Preston Street Business Improvement Association (BIA), brings you the Ferrari Festival, the Vintage Italian Car Parade and the Preston Street Criterium Bike Race all during the Grand Finale Weekend from June 16 to 18.

The Settimana Italiana Committee brings you the Grand Finale Weekend entertainment under the tent in the City of Ottawa Parking Lot at 301 Preston St. Join us for some rockin’ Italian and English singers to dance the night away! Earlier in the month, we also bring you an Italian Night at the Races, Opening Ceremony and a Gala Dinner to kick off the activities from June 8 to 18.

We also work with many other organizations to bring this Festival to you. More details inside. If you want more details on any of the events, visit our website at www.ItalianWeekOttawa.ca and follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on the latest Festival news!

See you on Preston! - Ci vediamo a presto sul Corso Italia!

www.ItalianWeekOttawa.ca