Malcolm Russell will travel through the crowd with his unexpected magical performances.

​The Choir is celebrating over a quarter-century of musical excellence, we invite you to experience the blend of familiar Italian melodies that has become their signature. The choir is not just a group of voices; it is a family that represents the vibrant spirit of Italy right here in the heart of our community.

Gli Azzurri, established in 1987, has been a pillar of Italian dance, enchanting audiences in Calgary, throughout Canada, and on international platforms. Their performances are a vibrant celebration of Italian culture, expressed through the timeless language of dance.

The Calgary Opera's performances will feature two singers and a pianist who will grace the stage. Fun and familiar Italian opera selections with a twist of folk music woven in will be sure to delight listeners.

Contestants will be given an equal amount of grapes. The contestants will have 2 minutes to stomp as many of the grapes as possible (with their bare feet)! Whoever has the most juice in the barrel wins.

"KISS Karaoke & DJ Services” is known today as  “KISS Productions” to incorporate even more diversity in their services – karaoke, gear rental, DJ & Pro Audio. End of the day on a high note with some classic Italian Karaoke! 

Introductions!

We will have a brief welcoming address. Arrive early for some tasty Italian cookies, pastries with coffee, or a delicious lunch.​

Greg Rumpel began playing the accordion as a youth in Regina, Saskatchewan.  For the last 30 years, he has been performing accordion music in Calgary as a soloist and also as a member of many groups.  He has played in many bands covering varied styles of music such as Italian, German, French, klezmer, old-style country, mariachi, etc.  For “Taste of Italy”, Greg can be heard playing familiar Italian melodies such as That’s Amore, Funiculi Funicula, Santa Lucia, etc. 

Contestants will be served equal amounts of pasta. The first contestant to eat every noodle on their plate without using their hands or any utensils wins!

Contestants will be given an equal amount of pizza dough. Contestants must make a 12-inch pizza crust with no holes. Points will be awarded based on the closest crust to 12 inches and there will be bonus points for style!

An Italian inspired fashion show curated by Brilliant Events & Celebrations

Grazie a tutti! Make sure to stick around to the end to see if you're a prize winner and to grab some last-minute good eats before heading home to get ready for the week!