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Thursday, August 23, 2007

08/23/07 - "They do a schtick together," said Pete Lucia, the festival's chairman, talking about how John LaBarca and Ange Rubino improvise on stage.


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MONROE — The summery sweet aroma of fresh fried dough coated with melting powdered sugar hung in the air like an invitation.


An invitation to eat.


"I love the fried dough with the sugar on it," said Sonja Macri, of Monroe, as she strolled with her husband, Vinny, through the grounds of St. Jude Roman Catholic Church for the 17th annual St. Jude Italian Festival.


It was opening night Wednesday. The festival at the junction of Routes 110 and 111 is one of the town's major events and continues through Saturday night, offering steaming plates of freshly prepared Italian foods, as well as rides and games.


Macri recommends the cavitelli with broccoli, before taking a shot at the games.
"It's seasoned with garlic and it has olive oil," Macri said, talking about the pasta dish with great admiration.


Food isn't the only attraction. Italian singer Angie Rubino, 76, of Port Chester, N.Y., lulled the crowd with his resonant vocals on Italian songs, some of which appeared to be from long ago.........


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Publication Date: August 23, 2007


Reporter: TONY SPINELLI tspinelli@ctpost.com


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