Sipping limoncello and sangria in a country-like setting, listening to live performances on an open mic, nibbling on cheese and olives — I was whiling away a summer evening at Sunday’s Italian Night at the Rose Hip Barn in Thornton. Hosted by “Ciao Bella Living Italian Style,” the event was a perfect way to cap a weekend!

When I received an invitation to the Italian-themed event, I jumped at the chance to visit Rose Hip Barn because I always wanted to check it out. Sometimes I get so caught up in all the fun stuff going on in the heart of Delco, I forget about all the cool stuff sitting right on the fringe.