italfestMTL’s virtual experience is back

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MONTREAL, July 30, 2021 – italfestMTL’s virtual experience is back with a renewed and overflowing programming, complemented by a special in-person event. The festival, formerly known as Montreal’s Italian Week, will enhance the summer of all Montrealers in the name of the Italian culture. This rebranded 28^th edition, presented by Mastro^MD & San Daniele^MD, spokesperson, Alexandra Cosentino and together with ambassadors Sicilianudimontreal and Nonna Maria will entertain us on social media with humorous videos.

The festival will brighten up your summer days from August 6 to 22, 2021. Tune in for concert performances featuring Manny Blu, Daniela Fiorentino, Anna Liani, Gianni Bodo, Mike Melino, Rose Bouche, Charles V. Rox Vaccaro & Friends, Brigitte Pace and Marco Bocchicchio.

Be sure not to miss the comedy stylings of Franco Taddeo, Guido Grassoand Joe Cacchione – their shows will make you laugh out loud.

On Sunday mornings, enjoy culinary capsules showcasing some delicious Italian recipes by some local chefs of the Italian-Canadian community Davide Bazzali, Sandro Mauro, and Danny Smiles.

The festival will also offer you a magnificent opera evening presenting Rigoletto and a fashion show featuring the collections of several Italian-Canadian designers. Storytime for children is a must-see event every Saturday morning with a special reading and live interpretation of some Italian children’s books.

This year, italfestMTL has organized a new event to offer our festivalgoers a chance to get out of their homes. The festival invites you to its first ever drive-in event. Join us in Kirkland in the comfort of your car for a two-night movie presentation.

Many more activities enriching the program are available to you: exhibitions, workshops, movie nights, conferences and guided tours.