Kelly Music for Life brings the tastes and traditions of Italy as well as the Italian life in Havertown and the surrounding areas to the 1st HaverTalian Festival, on two days: Sat Oct 13th from Noon until 9:30 and Sun Oct 14th from Noon until 6 PM. The lot of Cardinal John Foley School in Havertown will be transformed into a festive Italian town square filled with the sights, sounds, and tastes of Italy, the old world.

The HaverTalian Festival features performances by some of the area’s best-known performers of iconic Italian music and crooners from yesterday and today. From Sinatra and his ring-a-ding-ding to the sounds of the string bands and the dances of Italy, the day will be filled with music and joy all day long.

TWO DAYS. Sat, Oct 13th from Noon until 9:30 // Sun, Oct 14th from Noon until 6:00 PM. In the Cardinal John Foley School Lot, 300 E. Eagle Rd, Havertown PA. Produced by Kelly Music for Life. Free admission both days. A donation is requested at the entrance to benefit the Kelly Center for Music Arts and Community opening at 4 E. Eagle Rd in Havertown PA later in 2018. Limited parking available in the St. Denis Church lot. SEPTA’s Norristown High-Speed Line runs often during the day and stops 1 ½ blocks from the HaverTalian Festival.

Performers include: Chico’s Vibe, Del’s Groove, Rich DeSimone, Fulvio Ranni, Nick Desiderio, Brooke Falls, Dancers from “Vivaci Ballerini e Voci D’Italia” and many more.

The Norristown Bocce League will be setting up a court and holding demonstrations and matches throughout the weekend. There will also be more dance and performance groups, string bands, Italian games and many other surprises to make your day as close to traveling to Italy as possible. The best area Italian restaurants and markets will have the old-world tastes from Italy and the Italian food traditions from South Philly through Delaware County including a pig roast from Rocky’s Catering, fresh pizza from The Pizza Cruiser, and the amazing creations from Carlino’s Market in Ardmore.

Tom Kelly, Executive Director of Kelly Music for Life said “We were delighted when St. Denis offered to host the HaverTalian Festival. As we build the Kelly Center that will be home to many forms of music and art for the community, festival goers, sponsors and volunteers will welcome the opportunity to enjoy the event while at the same time supporting an important community cause.” Added Fr. Kevin Gallagher, Pastor, St. Denis Church “Especially now, different cultures need to understand and embrace one another. We are blessed to have a significant Italian population in Haverford Township. Celebrating Italian culture along with neighbors will bring us all closer as a
community.”

Learn more about the soon to premiere Kelly Center for Music, Arts, and Community, a year-round performance space offering stages and display events to highlight the talent and creativity of Havertown and the surrounding area from children to seniors. In the evening, it will be a state of the art and the environment stage for professional performances. Full details are available at http://www.havertalianfestival.com/ . Follow the event on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/2032767227033493/