Mediterranean mania.September is the month for the L.A. Greek Fest 2004 and the Feast of San Gennaro The Feast of San Gennaro, originally a one-day religious commemoration, is now an 11-day street fair beginning on the second Thursday in September in the Little Italy area of Manhattan as an annual celebration of Italian culture and the Italian-American community. L.A. The Greek Fest takes place at the Saint Sophia Saint Sophia: see Hagia Sophia. Cathedral in the city's Latino--Byzantine quarter. The party starts on Sept. 10 with "Zorba Night." Another component of the event is "Conversations with the Ancients," which offers a glimpse of Greek history and culture. In homage to the Latino contingent, the Greek Fest features "Margaritaville," a section of the celebrations dedicated to South-of-the-Border fare and flair. The Italian celebration, modeled after both the original in Sicily and its American cousin in Manhattan's Little Italy
Little Italy is a general name for an ethnic enclave populated primarily by Italians or people of Italian ancestry, usually in an urban neighborhood. . was launched by Jimmy Kimmel James Christian "Jimmy" Kimmel (born November 13, 1967) is an American comedian, writer, talk show host, game show host, and producer. Biography Kimmel was born in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, to a German father and Italian mother. and his Italian-American pals. Doug DeLuca, Adam Carolla and Tommy Lasorda in 2002. The event took place in Hollywood its first two years but will move to the Grove next month, kicking off with a charity gala on Sept. 23 and continuing the 24th and 25th. |
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