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Prima Notte - 2009

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Hosts
Jimmy Kimmel & Adam Carolla
Jimmy Kimmel Live
http://www.adamcarolla.comJimmy Kimmel & Adam Carolla

Master of Ceremonies
Mark DeCarlo

www.markdecarlo.com
Mark DeCarlo

Special Performances by:

Bobby Barron
Bobby Barron

Jacqueline Becker

Jacqueline Becker

Natascha Corrigan

Natascha Corrigan

Joey Gian

Joey Gian

Mark Giovi

Mark Giovi

Autumn Scarlett

Autumn Scarlett

Tre Bella

Tre Bella

Cristina Fontanelli
www.cristinafontanelli.com
cfortellini

Alfio
www.alfiomusic.com
Alfio


Frankie Randall
www.frankierandall.com
Frankie Randall

The Pat Longo Orchestra
www.patlongobigband.com
the Pat Longo Orchestra

San Gennaro Foundation Humanitarian Award:
Sharon Papa, Assistant Chief
Los Angeles Police Department
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Sharon Papa

Prima Notte Schedule

GALA NIGHT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

5:00pm-6:00pm Red Carpet | Restaurant Row | Rides & Games | Silent Auction

6:00pm-6:30pm Mark DeCarlo Welcome | Father Antonio Invocation | Joey Gian performs American Anthem | Cristina Fontanelli performs Italian Anthem

6:30pm-7:00pm Frankie Competelli President’s Address | Sponsor Recognition | Miss San Gennaro | Charity & Scholarship Presentation

7:00pm-7:30pm SHARON PAPA honored with: San Gennaro Foundation Humanitarian Award

7:30pm-8:00pm Jimmy Kimmel & Adam Carolla host Live Auction

8:00pm-9:00pm Dance to the hits from the 1950’s & 60’s ITALIAN AMERICAN BANDSTAND Celebrating the music of: Frankie Avalon, James Darren, Fabian, Connie Francis, Bobby Rydell…plus much more!

9:00pm-10:00pm TRE BELLA performance JoAnn Robertozzi, Lorraine Ferro & Rosie De Sanctis

Schedule may be subject to change


2009 LIVE & SILENT AUCTION LIST

(partial list and subject to availability)

The following items will be available for purchase during the Live & Silent Auction on Thursday September 24, 2009:

All Proceeds Benefit The San Gennaro Foundation, a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization Established to Aid Children & Families in Need in L.A.

  • Italy Luxury Vacation Getaway for (2)
  • London/Paris Luxury Vacation Getaway for (2)
  • Hawaii Luxury Vacation Getaway for (2)
  • Mexico Luxury Vacation Getaway for (2)
  • Choice of the 2009 or 2010 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade - (6) VIP Grandstand Seats in Central Park.
  • "Oprah Winfrey” Show Seats for (2), including luxury hotel accommodations in the heart of Chicago's "Magnificent Mile" Shopping and Fashion District, a (Two hour) "Odyssey Entertainment Lunch Cruise" from famous, "Navy Pier" on Lake Michigan, and Tickets for a performance of "Blue Man Group."
  • A framed “Lakers” Jersey autographed by “Kobe Bryant” - 2009 NBA Championship Finals MVP, 2008 NBA-MVP, and 2008 Olympic Champion Gold Medalist in Bejing, China.
  • An Authentic “Pittsburgh Steelers” Pro-line Helmet, autographed by
    "Ben Roethlisberger”, 2-Time Super Bowl Champion (2006, 2009) and “Terry Branshaw”, 4-Time Super Bowl Champion (1974, 1975, 1978, 1979) & NFL Hall Of Famer.
  • A framed and autographed “Eagles” Guitar
  • A framed and autographed “Aerosmith” Guitar
  • A Sunset Gondola Cruise for (10) through Naples Island, Long Beach CA.
  • Dinner for (10) at the Los Angeles Fire Department Hollywood Station.
  • “Jimmy Kimmel Live” VIP Tickets and Greenroom for (6)
  • “Dancing with the Stars” VIP Tickets for (2) and autographed Poster
  • Encased Boxing Glove autographed by “George Foreman”, 2-Time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion & Olympic Gold Medalist.
  • Tennis Shoes autographed by “Chris Paul”, New Orlean Hornets & 2008 Olympic Champion Gold Medalist in Bejing, China.
  • A framed and autographed “Justin Timberlake” Poster
  • A “Precious Cheese” Gift Basket
  • Framed and autographed Movie Posters -
    “The Godfather”, “Good Fellas”, “Scarface”, “Tombstone”, “Million Dollar Baby”, “Pirates of the Carribean”
  • Various Theatre Tickets, Certificates, Gift Baskets and much more!

A special thank you to Prima Notte auction items provided by Avery Roberts, Auction Producer.

 

Prima Notte - 2008

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Hosts
Jimmy Kimmel & Adam Carolla
Jimmy Kimmel Live
http://www.adamcarolla.comJimmy Kimmel & Adam Carolla

Master of Ceremonies
Mark DeCarlo

www.markdecarlo.com
Mark DeCarlo

Special Performances by:

Deana Martin
www.deanamartin.com
Deana Martin

Tony O
Tony O

Joey Gian
www.joeygian.com
Joey Gian

Cristina Fontanelli
www.cristinafontanelli.com
cfortellini

Alfio
www.alfiomusic.com
Alfio

Frankie Randall
www.frankierandall.com
Frankie Randall

The Pat Longo Orchestra
www.patlongobigband.com
the Pat Longo Orchestra

San Gennaro Foundation Italian Heritage Award:
Jerry Vale
Legendary Singer & Entertainer

website
Jerry Vale

San Gennaro Foundation Humanitarian Award:
Robert Barbera
Publisher of L'Italo-Americano Newspaper
www.italoamericano.com
Robert Barbera
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Jerry Vale - Italian Heritage Award Robert Barbera - Humanitarian Award

Prima Notte Schedule

Prima Notte - 2007

Frankie Vallie
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Frankie Vallie - Romancing the 60's

Marvelous Wonderettes
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The Marvelous Wonderettes

 

Frankie Valli
Italian Heritage Award
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Frankie Valli

Originally a solo singer, Frankie joined the Variatones in 1954.  They made their first records as the Four Lovers but achieved lasting success when they became the Four Seasons in 1962.  Valli also had a solo recording career with a million-seller "Can't Take My Eyes Off You."  His first solo number one in 1975 was "My Eyes Adored You."  Frankie subsequently rejoined the Four Seasons and enjoyed further success with "Big Girls Don't Cry. In 1990, the Four Seasone were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His legacy of music is a gift that we all take pleasure in, and leads us to award Frankie Valli with the San Gennaro Foundation Italian Heritage Award.


John Paul DeJoria
Humanitarian Award.

John Paul DeJoria

John Paul DeJoria has come a long way from the early days of growing up in the concrete jungles of East Los Angeles from overcoming homelessness, to building from scratch his own true life version of the American Dream.  Through hard work and persistence, DeJoria, CEO and co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems, has built the company into a hair care empire with sales approaching $800 million per year.  It is an unbelievable story that gives us hope that one day our wildest dreams may come true. By extending tremendous time and generosity to many humanitarian global causes, it gives us great honor to bestow John Paul DeJoria with the San Gennaro Humanitarian Award.


Danny DeVito & Mario Batali will be the special guests on Jimmy Kimmel Live (Thurs. 9/27)

Mario Batali

Danny DeVito

 


Prima Notte - 2006

  • Anita Baker
  • Justin Guarini
  • Jimmy Kimmel & Adam Carolla (Hosts)
  • Mike Marino (Master of Ceremonies)
  • Frank Sinatra
  • Jon Montegna
  • Joe Cerrell
  • Eric Garcetti
  • Diego Brasioli

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