August 16 , 2008   Noted Soprano Cristina Fontanelli to perform in concert in NYC’S Little Italy on Saturday, August 16, 2008, at 3:00 PM
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August 2 , 2008   2nd Annual Little Italy Clam Shucking Competition
In front of Original Vincent’s Restaurant at 119 Mott Street between Mott and Mulberry Sts. Clam shuckers from local restaurants will try to win a handsome trophy and cash prize of $100.
   
         
July 26, 2008   3rd Annual Little Italy Sopranos Competition
Approximately one dozen professional sopranos will compete in a vocal competition at the corner of Mulberry and Hester Streets. The singers will perform operatic arias and Broadway melodies with the winner receiving a cash prize of $750 and the first runner-up will be awarded $250.
   
         
July 6, 2008   6th Annual Little Italy Pasta Eating Competition Contest Results    
         
June 30 , 2007   Last Year’s Upset Winner, Victor Hugo Quintuna, of Caffe Sorrento,Expected to Defend His Title Against 8 to 10 Other Local Big Eaters
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May 12, 2007   Sorrento Cheese Summer in Little Italy Begins May 12, 2007 with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Little Italy Wall of Fame Induction of Actor / Singer Gianni Russo
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December 16, 2006   Parade with Colorful Holiday Floats and Santa Claus

Tenor Patric Hale, Soprano Christina Luna Sorrento Cheese Carolers

Cathedral H.S. Marching Band & Red Mike Festival Band

Route: Mulberry Street from Canal to Houston Street
   
         
December 15, 2006   Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Host: WOR Radio Personality Joey Reynolds
Tenor Dominic Mantuano, Sopranos Jacqueline Thompson and Laura Zupa D’Avella


Sorrento Cheese Christmas Carolers, Red Mike Festival Band

Outdoor Patio of Most Precious Blood Church
   
         
December 9, 2006   Parade with Colorful Holiday Floats and Santa Claus

Tenor Dominic Mantuano, Soprano Regina Kachkoff

Sorrento Cheese Christmas Carolers

Boys Scouts Marching Band & Red Mike Festival Band


Route: Mulberry Street from Canal to Houston Street
   
         
December 8, 2006   Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Host: Sirius Satellite Radio Personality Bruce (Cousin Brucie) Morrow

Sopranos Jennifer Graf and Cheryl Warfield

Sorrento Cheese Christmas Carolers, Red Mike Festival Band
   
         
December 3, 2006   5th Annual Little Italy Man of the Year Awards Dinner Honoring Actor Tony Lo Bianco, singer/actor Gianni Russo

WOR Radio Personality Joey Reynolds

Sal Anthony’s S.P.Q.R. Restaurant, 133 Mulberry Street
   
         
December 2, 2006   Parade with Colorful Holiday Floats and Santa Claus

Grand Marshal: Joe Piscopo

Tenor Aaron Caruso, Soprano Jennifer Piacenti

Sorrento Cheese Christmas Carolers

Cathedral H.S. Marching Band and Red Mike Festival Band

Route: Mulberry Street from Canal to Houston Streets
   
         
December 1, 2006   Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Host: Actor/Singer Joe Piscopo

Featuring: Soprano, Melanie Long, Tenor Patric Hale, Sorrento Cheese Carolers, Red Mike Festival Band


Most Precious Blood Church Patio (between Canal and Hester Sts)
   
         
September 2, 2006   Zoppe Italian Family Theater; 1st Annual Wise Guys Meatball Eating Competition; Cigar Rolling Demo and Cigars Giveaway
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August 12, 2006   Melanie Long Wins 1st Annual Little Italy Sopranos Vocal Copetition at Sorrento Cheese Summer in Little Italy
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July 29, 2006  

Tenor Michael Fabiano of New Jersey wins 3rd Annual Sorrento Cheese Mario Lanza Vocal Competion in Little Italy
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July 1, 2006   Victor Hugo Quintuna of Caffe Sorrento in Little Italy Captures 4th Annual Tuttorosso Pasta Eating Competition at Sorrento Cheese Summer in Little Italy
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June 10, 2006   Trio of Opera Stars Perform At Sorrento Cheese Summer in Little Italy
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May 29, 2006   Free Outdoor Concert by Frank Sinatra Jr. on Memorial Day Kicked Off 2006 Sorrento Cheese Summer in Little Italy
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May 28, 2006   Frank Sinatra, Jr. Selected to Be the First Inductee to the Little Italy Wall of Fame
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May 27, 2006   Shucker from Original Vincent's Restaurant Wins Bolla Wines Little Italy Oyster Shucking Competition for 2nd Consecutive Year to Kick Off 2006 Sorrento Cheese Summer in Little Italy
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