ADVISORY/Jimmy Kimmel Kicks Off 2nd Annual ``Feast of San Gennaro'' with ``Prima Notte,'' Star-Studded Charity Gala at Hollywood & Vine

Business Wire, Sept 15, 2003

Entertainment Editors/City Desks/Assignment Desks

ADVISORY...for Thursday (Sept. 18)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHO:         Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Carolla, Tommy Lasorda

WHAT:        Host "Prima Notte," the star-studded preview to the
             Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro Los Angeles
             presented by Ralphs. "Prima Notte" is an invitation-only,
             celebrity-studded VIP preview of the Feast of San Gennaro
             which raises thousands of dollars for local charities.
             This year's Prima Notte, hosted by comedian Mike Marino,
             features live music from Bill Conti's orchestra, a
             tribute to Dean Martin, Italian cuisine from 25 of LA's
             top Italian restaurants, surprise guests, rides and gift
             bags.

WHEN:        Thursday, September 18, 2003, 7 p.m.-midnight

WHERE:       1749 N. Vine Street, Hollywood (across from Capitol
             Records)

PERFORMING:  Scheduled to appear/perform at Prima Notte will be:

             --  Intros by: Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Carolla, Tommy Lasorda,
                 Joe Mantegna
             --  Special words from Councilmembers Eric Garcetti and
                 Tom LaBonge
             --  Lou Rawls
             --  Tony Danza
             --  Jimmy Darren
             --  Deana Martin (Dean Martin's daughter)
             --  Frank Stallone
             --  Bill Conti
             --  Michael Amante
             --  Mike Marino (comedian)
             --  Joey Gian
             --  Frank Tenaglia (tenor)
             --  Tom Dreesen (comedian)

ATTENDING:   Scheduled to attend:

             --  Ray Romano
             --  Debi Mazar
             --  Kathy Griffin
             --  John Enos
             --  Bobby Costanzo ("Alex & Emma")
             --  Dom DeLuise
             --  Laura San Giacomo ("Just Shoot Me")
             --  Joe Pantoliano
             --  Aida Turturro, Federico Castelluccio, Steve Schirripa
                 ("The Sopranos")
             --  Fred Travalena (comedian)
             --  Johnny "Roast Beef" William ("Goodfellas")
             --  Ruth Buzzi ("Laugh In," "Freaky Friday")
             --  Mario Macaluso ("The Handler")
             --  Robert Davi ("The Profiler")
             --  Lou Ferrigno
             --  Jack Scalia

PHOTO OPS:   Red carpet arrivals for photographers. Escorted camera
             crews will be allowed inside the event.

MEDIA
CHECK-IN:    Media check-in is on Vine Street, next to the Palace
             Theatre. RSVP by 6:00 p.m., September 17. You must be
             credentialed by Urban Legend PR prior to the event or you
             will not be admitted.

PARKING:     Parking for the event is available at the Grant parking
             lot next to Capitol Records on Vine.

RSVP:        Kim Sudhalter or Jaclyn Carlson, Urban Legend PR,
             323-466-1268. kim.sudhalter@urbanlegendpr.com /
             jaclyn.carlson@urbanlegendpr.com

ADDL. PHOTO
OPS DURING
FEAST:       In addition to Prima Notte, there are several celebrity
             appearances and great photo ops taking place throughout
             the Feast, including:

             Friday, September 19th
             COOKING STAGE:
             --  5-6 p.m.: Federico Castelluccio ("The Sopranos")
             --  6:30-7:30 p.m.: Johnny "Roast Beef" ("Goodfellas")
             --  8:00-9:30 p.m.: Dom DeLuise (Celebrity Chef)
             MAIN STAGE:
             --  9:15-10:00 p.m.: Victor recording star Michael Amante

             Saturday, September 20th
             PROCESSIONAL:
             --  10:00 a.m.: Procession of the Saint from Christ the
                 King Church at Melrose & Vine to the Feast
             COOKING STAGE:
             --  6-7 p.m.: Federico Castelluccio ("The Sopranos")
             --  7-8 p.m.: Ronnie Marmo ("Deuces Wild") and the 68
                 Cent Theater Company
             MAIN STAGE:
             --  9-9:45 p.m.: Jimmy Darren
             --  10-11:00 p.m.: Cleto Escobedo and the Jimmy Kimmel
                 House Band

             Sunday, September 21st
             MAIN STAGE:
             --  1:45-2:45 p.m.: Roman Holiday (perform traditional
                 Italian Wedding, songs and performance)