FROM VENICE WITH LOVE:

Italian pop artist Giada Valenti to perform benefit concert for Piazza Nuova Lodge

Published: Saturday, August 30, 2014

NEWTOWN - The Piazza Nuova Lodge No. 2665, Order Sons of Italy in America, will sponsor Concert 2014 "From Venice With Love" featuring Italian pop artist Giada Valenti.

Valenti recently reached an agreement with PBS Television to perform a PBS special of this same show scheduled for airing in December on PBS New York and on National PBS in 2015.

The concert takes place on Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Gateway Theatre, Bucks County Community College, Newtown, beginning at 3 p.m.

“For the past several years, Giada has wowed us with her beautiful voice and warm personality and we are thrilled that she and her band have agreed to a return engagement,” said organizers.

Harpist Gloria Galante will join Giada in providing the musical journey.

The Lodge promotes the Italian heritage of members and continues to support the local community by contributing to many local, state and national charities including:

• Bucks County Community College, which has received college endowments for the Italian Collection of books, videos, and CDs, which are also available through the Bucks County Library System.

• A yearly scholarship for students enrolled in Italian Language Studies as well as the Chef Apprenticeship and Culinary Arts programs at the college.

• Yearly educational scholarships to local high school seniors of Italian descent, this year totaling nearly $6,000.

Tickets to the concert are $30 or $25 each (Family Rate of four or more). They are available by calling  800-838-3006 (brownpapertickets Event #819153) or visiting www.brownpapertickets.com/event/819153

For information, contact John Oliano, President, Piazza Nuova Lodge #2665, Order Sons of Italy in America, PO Box 281, Yardley 19067. For Lodge Membership information, call 215-493-4120.

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