Screening of Critically Acclaimed Briciole Sul Mare and Concert Planned in Celebration of Italian-American Heritage Month
October 18, 2016
Stars Align for Italian Film Premiere and Music Gala at Chicago’s Athenaeum Theatre on Oct. 18
Screening of Critically Acclaimed Briciole Sul Mare and Concert Planned in Celebration of Italian-American Heritage Month
WHAT: Rocambolesco-Spectaculare! An Evening Celebration of Joy, Family and Tradition!, is the U.S. and Canadian 12-city tour featuring the premiere screenings of the critically acclaimed Italian motion picture comedy-drama Briciole Sul Mare (subtitled in English). The screenings are sponsored by Studio Chirco – Edizione Musicali e Cinema – Crema Italy in cooperation with the Balboni Communications Group, LLC under the auspices of the Consulate General of Italy. The events will coincide with the celebration of Italian-American heritage month in October here in the United States.
WHO: The film screening will be followed by a musical celebration with live performances by:
- American Rock & Roll, Vocal Group and Grammy Halls of Fame international recording artist, The Platters. The historic music group will welcome:
- Italian recording artist and Briciole film star Walter Nestola with Paola Gruppuso from Italy’s RAI-TV’s The Voice (Nestola and Gruppuso will perform their songs from the official motion picture soundtrack);
- and, the U.S. debut of Italy’s hottest new musical sensation Amato Scarpellino to join in the celebration.
WHEN:
Oct. 18, 2016
6 p.m. — VIP Meet and Greet/Reception: 6 p.m.
7 p.m. — Premiere Screening of Briciole Sul Mare
Concerts (The Platters, Nestola, Gruppuso and Scarpellino) to follow the screening
WHERE:
Athenaeum Theatre
2936 N. Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
TICKETS:
Tickets to Rocambolesco-Spectaculare! An Evening Celebration of Joy, Family and Tradition! are now available at www.bsmpremiere.com. Ticket options include:
Dante Alighieri VIP Tickets: $150.00 — Includes meet and greet and photo with all artists, a special reception catered by rising Italian American culinary TV personality Mike Fucci and premium seating.
Michelangelo Reserved Seating Tickets: $75.00 — Includes reserved seating and after concert reception catered by Dana Gallo Strayton (The Princess of Prince Street) of the Prince Street Cafe and Bakery in Bedford, Massachusetts, as featured on Buddy Valastro’s Bakery Rescue series on the TLC Television Network and as a contributor on CBS.
Maria Montessori Special Student/Senior Tickets: $25.00 — Includes same benefits as the Michelangelo Reserved Seating Tickets, but at a special price. (Student ID/Photo ID Required)
Proceeds will benefit, in part, Attività Scolastiche Italiane (C.A.S.IT., Inc.) — a non-profit educational and professional organization, proposed by the Consulate General of Italy in Boston for the promotion of Italian language and culture in public and private schools throughout New England. They also will benefit the Infant Jesus Hospital in Rome and Gaslini Hospital in Genoa — both medical facilities dedicated to the care of critically ill children.
In addition to Chicago, the tour will make stops in the following cities: Boston (10/9), Providence, Rhode Island (10/10); Hartford (10/11); New York City (10/12); Philadelphia (10/13); Pittsburgh (10/14); St. Louis (10/16); Cleveland (10/20); Buffalo, New York (10/21); Toronto, Ontario, Canada (10/23); and Montreal, Quebec, Canada (10/25).
About Briciole Sul Mare
Briciole Sul Mare tells the story of a fisherman living in the south of Italy whose regular fishing trip takes an unexpected turn when he falls asleep. During his slumber, he drifts south to the waters of beautiful, sunny Sicily. There, he meets many new people, including Salvo, a young man who finds himself in a whirlwind of romance, family drama and legal trouble — all which could completely alter his future. The film is full of dramatic and comical waves that rise and fall so unexpectedly that any avid roller coaster rider would be envious.
For more information, please contact:
Gina DeRossi
T: +1 518 786 6488
C: +1 518 332-4988
gina.derossi@soteryx.com