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sat/sun 11 am to 1O pm september 1

monday 11 am to 9 pm

celebrating 39 years

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mohegan sun main stagesaturday 10:00 James R. Minicozzi Memorial Race/Walk 11:30 Opening Ceremonies 11:45 Ron Leas Orchestra 1:00 Picture Perfect 2:30 University of Scranton Jazz Band 3:45 Arabesque Dance Academy 4:00 Ray Massa’s EuroRhythms Ohio 5:30 Turi Dance Studio 6:00 Ray Massa’s EuroRhythms Ohio 7:30 Chris Macchio - NYC Italian Tenor 9:00 Deano Noto - Tribute to Billy Joel !sunday 10:00 Mass in Italian St. Peter’s Cathedral 11:30 King Henry and The Original Showmen 1:00 Al Grout, Juggler 1:30 Magics 2:30 Al Grout, Juggler 3:00 Old Friends 4:00 Ballet Theatre of Scranton 4:30 Elio Scaccio Featured Italian Vocalist 5:30 “Uncle Floyd” Vivino Famous NJ Comedian 6:30 Chris DiMattio’s Tribute to Sinatra Featuring Nikki Rasmus 8:15 The Poets- La Festa Premier Band 9:45 Fireworks-Sponsored By PriceChopper !monday Noon Gene Dempsey Orchestra 1:30 Gerard Mayer Show Band 3:30 The Exact Change Band 5:00 Damian the Magician 5:30 Los Vega, NY Italian Show 7:30 Toast to DEAN MARTIN & MARILYN MONROE Las Vegas Style Show Featuring Andy DiMino & Susan Griffiths

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Large Tent- Picnic Area N.Washington Ave. !saturday Noon Jimmy C & Hippie Pizza Pie 2:00 Janice Gambo 4:00 Paramounts 6:00 Sarah Marie and Joseph !sunday 1:00 Elio Scaccio- Featured Italian Vocalist 2:00 JohnKoza,Executive Chef Mohegan Sun Mozzarella Demo 3:00 Italian Continentals Featuring Mike Lanzo 5:00 The Fortunes !monday Noon Primavera- Italian American Music 2:00 The Wanabees 3:30 Primavera-

wayne bank stage Adams Avenue !saturday Noon “Two for the Road” with Bob Mecca 2:00 Take Three with Tony Bouselli 4:00 East Coast Trio !sunday Noon Blush 2:00 Bill and Donna Arnold 4:00 The Third Nut !monday Noon Binky and Jack 2:00 The Fab III 4:00 Danny Rosato & Katrina !linden street stage Adams Avenue MOCK TURTLE Marionette Theatre From appearances at the Kennedy and Lincoln Centers to Scranton! !Juggler Rob Smith

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Scranton Chapter

Lackawanna Steamtown Railfest’14 Hosted by nearby Steamtown NationalHistoric Site. Aug.30-31. Shuttle transportation provided between LaFesta & Steamtown. www.nps.gov/stea.

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The “Electric City” Sign will be shining bright once again, Saturday, August 30, 8:30 PM thanks to La Festa Italiana who paid to repair the sign.

NIKKI RASMUS

THE POETS

UNCLE FLOYD

JOHN KOZA- EX. CHEF MOHEGAN SUN

PRESIDENT: Christopher DiMattio VICE-PRESIDENT: Joseph Guido SECRETARY: Debra Meila TREASURER: Sam Prudente CHAPLAIN: Rev. David P. Cappelloni

Chaplain Emeritus: Msgr. Constantine V. Siconolfi

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north washington avenue Sponsored by Bill’s Shop Rite !

A. MOHEGAN SUN CASINO STAGE La Festa’a Cappuccino Tent 1. Instant Bingo-INFO./LOST & FOUND Espresso Stage & Lawn Bocce2. Royal Bakery 10. Mr. P’s Potato Pancakes3. Cinelli’s 11. Nice’s Nuts4. UNICO Scranton Porketta 12. Buona Pizza Restaurant5. La Rosa Italiana 13. Pasquale’s Italian Pastries6. Arcaro & Genell’s, Old Forge 14. Electric City Pizza7. Dominick’s Jewelry 15. Sabatelle’s Market8. Zina’s Homemade Fudge 15a. Metro PCS9. Snack Shack 16. Nerium

spruce street Sponsored by Metro PCS !

17. Dom Guzzi Gemstones & Silver 27. Goldsack’s Art18. Phyl Your Bags 27a. The Big Game Company19. DeFilippi’s Bakery 28. White House Hoagies20. Diana’s Pizza 29. Wood Grille21. Chan Concessions 31. Lou’s Concessions22. Tony Thomas’ Deli 32. 3 Cousins from Brooklyn23. Luigi’s Pizza 33. Lisa’s Speidies & Smoothies24. Crazy Cow Ice Cream 34. Brooklyn’s Best Pastry25. Norman’s Concessions 35. Villa Maria Restaurant26. Colarusso’s Pizza & Pasta 36 & 30 Carmella’s Rest./Dunmore!REST ROOMS & SANITARY SINKS (D) Port-o-Lavs !NO PARKING is enforced on both sides of the streets surrounding Square Vehicles will be fined and/or towed at owner’s expense!

Adams Avenue Sponsored by Lackawanna County Arts Engage

37. Rita’s Italian Ice 47. Mendicino’s Italian Deli 38. J & J Kettle Korn 48. Mendicino’s Clams39. Nico’s Pizza 49. Mendicino’s Pizza40. Plumpy’s Pierogies 50. Down Home-Home Made Pudding 41. M & M Concessions 51. Ronald McDonald House42. Yogi’s Ethnic Food 52. Saint Ubaldo Society43. Notis the Gyro King 53. Dunmore Little League43a EJK’s Orange Drinks 54. Arancini NYC44. Barry’s BBQ 55. Joe’s Mini Donuts45. New York’s Finest Italian Pastries 56. Jonathan’s Harbor46. Jaycees-Greater Scranton 57. SodaliciousWayne Bank Stage 58. Sundance Vacations !

Linden Street Sponsored by Lackawanna Ambulance !

59. AmberDonia Bakery 70. Michael’s London Broil60. La Trattoria Restaurant 71. Sal’s Pizza61. Al Mia Amore Flat Pizza 72. Joey’s Hot & Sweet Sausage62. Thick & Thin Catering 73. Bindi Desserts63. Thick & Thin Pizza 74. Popcorn Fantasy 64. Rosanne’s Pizza 75. Rosati’s Italian Ice 65. Rachel’s Cheesteaks 76. La Festa Boutique/Pango 66. Dan Figura’s Concessions 77. American Cancer Society67. The Original Scala Pastry 78. Festa Kiddie Rides68. Rice’s Concessions The NEW La Festa Novelties 69. Giovanni’s on the Go and Souvenirs Tent ! KEEP THE SQUARE CLEAN

!Diane Alberigi Jack Costanzi, Jr. Mary Marrara Frank T. Blasi, Esq. Andre’ DiMino Tony Nicosia Brian Cali, Esq. Mike Dudziec Peggy Pettinato Frank Castellano, Esq. William R. Genello Peter Agnone Ruane, Esq. Karen Clifford Frank Gervasi Michael Semian Lou Cossa David Kontz Frank Zazzera

honorary members Robert W. Pettinato Nicholas Scandale !

Honorary Chairs. . Robert W. and Peggy Pettinato, Co-Founders General Chairman . . . . Chris DiMattio Vendor Coordinators . . Joe Guido, Chris DiMattio, Co-Chairs Grounds . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joe DiMattio, Mike Dudziec, Dave Kontz, Co-Chairs Steve Andrichak, Frank Blasi, Carlo Celli, Gary Greco, Frank Santoriello, Tom Tulaney, II, John Costanzi, Sr., Lou DiMattio, Bob Montalbano, Richard Suraci, Joe Castrogiovanni, Ron Quattrone, Dan Santaniello Publicity. . . . . . . William R. Genello, Elizabeth F. DePhillips Co-Chairs, Andre’ DiMino Security & Safety . . . . . Frank Castellano, Chair, Jamie Kane Entertainment . . . . . . . .Frank Gervasi and Lou Cossa, Co-Chairs Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris DiMattio, Jim Brogna, Lisa Kerr Cappuccino Tent . . . . . Diane Alberigi, Chair, Mike Semian, Co-Chair Ann DiMattio, Theresa Andrichak, Jack Costanzi, Scranton UNICO Ladies Souvenirs . . . . . Debra Meila, Karen Clifford, Peggy Pettinato, Peter Ruane, Bill Buckley Money Tree/Flowers . . .Mary and Phil Marrara Bocce Supervisor . . . . .Danny Lovaglio Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sam Prudente, Frank J. Blasi, Frank Zazzera, Brian Cali Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . .John Kearney, Paul Casparro, Damond Capwell

Gino Arcurie, Rich Schraeder. I.B.E.W. Local 81 Mass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. David Cappelloni, Joseph Moffitt, Linda Houck, Jim Baress

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AA acknowledgements

LACKAWANNA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Corey D. O’Brien, Jim Wansacz, Patrick M. O’Malley !

insurance & risk management Richard Jones !

department of arts & culture Maureen McGuigan !

dept. of public works - dept. of parks & recreation Chester Lenceski - Bill Davis !

sheriff’s department Sheriff Mark McAndrew, Dep. Jim Boland !lACKAWANNA HERITAGE VALLEY

Natalie Gelb !lACKAWANNA COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

Susan Estler – Jim Rodway !CITY OF SCRANTON

Mayor William L. Courtright !dept. of police - fire - public works

dept. & parks, recreation Chief Carl Graziano Chief Pat DeSarno

Dennis Gallagher-Tom Lynch !bureau of licenses Pat Hinton, Gloria Walsh !

scranton parking authority Mike Washo !

International brotherhood electrical workers Local # 81 !

denaples auto parts lackawanna Ambulance

p & m cabinet refacing arcaro & genell’s restaurant

St. Peter’s Cathedral john p. kearney & assoc. electrical contractors !

dunmore appliance outlet Nck Gillette !

Revenue stream group Richard Suraci !nico’s pizza Dom Buonsante !

scranton label Jack DeLeo !

powell’s equipment rentals Ken Powell !

Official Media Sponsor: times shamrock

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C E L E B R AT I N G 3 9 Y E A R S

P in memoriam

CO FOUNDERS: PATRICK FRICCHIONE, SR.

PATRICK F. “BUCKY” GUIDO !Ruth Castellano Tony Costa Mary Coviello Russell Preno

Jennie Nicosia Dominic Panzara Ann Schaetzle Don Strubeck Phyllis Tenti Rev. Santino Fanucci

Harold “Kip” Hagen, Steamtown Superintendent