Pasquale Esposito performs at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center Saturday, Oct. 19. If you don’t have your tickets yet, you best get moving. Esposito lends his voice in concert to benefit the Bear Valley Community Healthcare Foundation. Tickets were still available at press time and can be purchased online at www.citybigbearlake.com. Search under city departments for the Performing Arts Center.

Growing up in Naples, Italy, Esposito began his career at the age of 10. He sang serenades under balconies, hired by men to sing to girlfriends. While touring in the United States Esposito fell in love with America. When he received his green card, it was like winning the lottery, he says. Esposito is now an American citizen and loves his country, he says.