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Palm Sunday by Courtney Kamm
Palm Sunday is a Christian tradition celebrated every year on the Sunday before Easter, and commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The holiday is associated in many churches with the blessing and procession of palm leaves and is celebrated this year on April 10, 2022. Although the first date of observance is uncertain, a detailed description of a palm processional celebration was recorded as early as the 4th century in Jerusalem. The ceremony was not introduced into the West until much later in the 9th century. Sometimes called Passion Sunday, it marks the first day of Holy Week which then concludes on Easter Sunday, the most important holiday in Christianity.
Good Friday by Courtney Kamm
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, His death, and His rising from the dead. It is observed during Holy Week, and this year falls on April 15, the same day as Passover. Special prayer services are usually held on this day with readings from the Gospel accounts of the events leading up to the crucifixion. Major Christian churches say that Christ’s crucifixion was a voluntary act, which He did for everyone who believed in Him, and also one, by which, together with resurrection on the third day, death itself was crushed.
Passover by Courtney Kamm
Passover is a major Jewish holiday that celebrates the major departure of Israelities from slavery in Egypt. This year, Passover begins the evening of Friday, April 15 and ends the evening of Saturday, April 23. In Israel, Passover is the seven-day holiday of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, with the first and last days observed as legal holidays and holy days. During those days, observant Jews don’t attend work or school, holiday candles are lit at night, and extravagant meals are enjoyed. Traditional dishes include matzo ball soup, gefilte fish, beef brisket, potato kugel, and tzimmes, a stew of carrots and prunes.
Easter by Courtney Kamm
Easter, also called Resurrection Day, is the last day of Holy Week as well as considered the most important holiday in Christianity. Among the Christian church, it is a celebration of Jesus Christ being raised from the dead. This year, Easter falls on April 17, 2022. Currently, all Christian churches agree on how the date is calculated: Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon which occurs on or after March 21st. This means it can occur as early as March 22 and as late as April 25. Most of the modern ways that Easter is celebrated in the United States (Easter eggs, greeting cards, gift baskets, etc.) have nothing to do with the Christian meaning
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of the holiday. The modern celebrations are more related to the pagan festivities of ancient Germany. Here are a few interesting facts about Easter you might not know: 1. Pretzels are associated with Easter: a pretzel resembles arms folded in prayer. 2. The tradition of wearing new clothes on Easter came from a superstition that said if someone wore new clothes, they would have good luck for the rest of the year. 3. Decorating eggs, a way to call out to the gods and goddesses of health and fertility, has been a custom in Ukraine for centuries. 4. Every year, Americans spend $1.5 billion on Easter candy, 70% of which is chocolate.
Tax Day by Courtney Kamm
Federal Tax returns are due on April 18, 2022, but they weren’t always due on this date. In 1913, taxes were due on March 1 and then in 1918 it moved to March 15 until the current tax day was established in 1954. Here are a few other Tax Day facts to lighten up your tax season: 1. Before World War II, only 1.1% of working-age people filed a return. 2. The average refund is worth about $2,900 3. Albert Einstein found taxes impossible to interpret and once said, “The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax.” 4. Seven states have no income tax. Do you know which ones they are? (Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Continued on page 6
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April Fools’ Day by Courtney Kamm
Although April Fools’ Day has been celebrated on April 1 every year for several centuries and by several different cultures, the exact origins for the holiday remain a mystery. Some historians speculate that the origins of this day date all the way back to 1582 when France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar which switched the start of the year from around April 1 to January 1. Some people were slow to recognize the change of the new year and became the butt of jokes and were called “April Fools” — this seems like a good hypothesis, if you ask me! Today people go to great lengths to create over-the-top April Fools’ pranks; even some radio stations, TV shows, and businesses take part in the silly traditions. Have you ever pulled a really great April Fools’ prank or gotten pranked yourself? We want to hear about it! Email us with your best April 1st stories at courtney@ilpensiero.net.
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Every year on April 22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day to help raise awareness and protect the planet from things like pollution and deforestation. Just by taking part in simple activities like picking up trash or planting a tree, we are making our world a happier, healthier place to live. The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, when a United States senator from Wisconsin organized a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues. By 1990, Earth Day was an event celebrated by more than 140 countries around the globe.
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Here are a few ways you can celebrate Earth Day this year and in turn, make the world a little bit happier: 1. Think of ways you can recycle or repurpose something before throwing it away. (Did you know it can take over 450 years for a plastic bottle to break down?) 2. Plant a tree because it is estimated that roughly 15 billion trees are cut down each year. 3. Turn off the lights and only use the electricity you need. 4. Volunteer to pick up trash at a local park or just around your neighborhood. Not only is it better for the environment, but it also makes your surroundings look a lot better.
Estate of the Late U.S. Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Endows Heritage Travel Program with $2 million Gift
The contribution from the estate of the Michigan philanthropist will double program in 2023 The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is proud to announce that the estate of the late U.S. Ambassador Peter F. Secchia, who formerly served in Italy, has committed an additional $2 million to endow the Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery Program, an all-expenses paid first-time travel to Italy program for young Americans of Italian descent. “The Secchia Estate’s $2 million gift is an extraordinary contribution, and his third donation since he helped NIAF establish the program in 2000. It is also a reflection of the success of this program connecting young people to their Italian heritage and learning about Italy’s contribution to the world,” said NIAF Board Chairman Bob E. Carlucci. “His legacy will live on benefitting current and future generations,” added Carlucci. Ambassador Secchia had a longstanding relationship with NIAF. He served on the NIAF Board from 1994 to 2000 and wanted to serve longer, but the travel from Michigan to Washington, D.C., was difficult. In the mid-1990s, the ambassador was alarmed at the size of the NIAF Headquarters’ mortgage, so he paid it off. The NIAF Headquarters building is now Continued on page 8
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Continued from page 6 named the Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Building in his honor. In addition to his public service, the ambassador, a longtime resident of East Grand Rapids, Michigan., was known for his philanthropic and charitable activities, especially at his beloved Michigan State University. While serving as the United States Ambassador to Italy from 1989 to 1993, Ambassador Peter F. Secchia came in contact with countless college students who were traveling to Italy for their first time. Witnessing their reactions, he was deeply moved by the look that he saw on so many young Italian American students’ faces when they first experienced the wonder that Italy has to offer. Recognizing the lifelong impact that a trip to Italy has on these students’ identities, in 1999 Ambassador Secchia proposed that the NIAF create a program to send young Italian American students on their first trip to Italy so they could truly explore their heritage and experience the land of their ancestors. In 2000, NIAF, with the financial support of Ambassador Secchia, launched the Ambassador Peter F. Secchia “Gift of Discovery” Program. The program was later renamed the “Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery.” The purpose of the program is to strengthen the Italian American identity by bonding young Italian Americans to the country and the culture of Italy, and to help them gain an understanding of their heritage and a pride in carrying on that heritage. The program is one of NIAF’s most important initiatives, having sent thousands of students on their first trip to Italy since the program’s beginning. “With the Ambassador’s third generous gift, NIAF will be able to double the number of students accepted into the program for 2023,” said NIAF Special Program Director Gabriella Mileti. The Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery Program takes place in NIAF’s Region of Honor, which is chosen annually and sends these college students on an all-expenses paid trip. Mileti added, “The Voyage of Discovery uniquely immerses young Italian Americans into modern Italy and provides a transformative experience that shapes the students’ sense of identity for years to come.” In 2019, to celebrate the 20th anniversary since the Voyage of Discovery’s inception, Ambassador Secchia generously began a yearly contribution of $100,000 over five years to ensure the programs future longevity. A special celebration in honor of the Voyage of Discovery’s 20th anniversary took place during the 44th Anniversary Gala Weekend, which Ambassador Secchia attended in Washington, D.C. and received a lifetime achievement award in philanthropy. Before the Gala, NIAF hosted a reception where nearly 100 alumni from the program were able to meet and personally thank Ambassador Secchia, who made their first trip to Italy possible. Ambassador Secchia passed away on October 21, 2020.
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The program allows each affiliate organization to send a student on an all-expenses paid trip to Italy
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has implemented an Affiliate Organization Program to offer support and strengthen ties to the Italian American community nationwide. Organizations that become affiliates of NIAF for an annual fee of only $1,500 receive discounted NIAF membership for their individual members, invitations to special opportunities, and access to private events. Additionally, NIAF and its Affiliate Organizations will help to promote each other’s events and programs. Most importantly, each Affiliate Organization has the right to nominate a local Italian American college student to participate in the Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery program, which comprises a two-week, all expenses-paid, summer trip to Italy where participants learn about their heritage (a $3,000+ value). “The NIAF Affiliate Program allows like-minded Italian American organizations across the country to send a student from within their network on a life changing trip to Italy. This benefit alone constitutes an exceptional value to our affiliates,” stated NIAF Chairman Robert Carlucci. “Other benefits include discounts on a wide range of Italian related products and services, including travel to Italy through our partnership with Perillo Tours and Italian culinary items through our partnership with Eataly.” “Given NIAF’s mission to serve as a voice for the Italian American community in our nation’s capital, it is imperative that we have the means to listen and understand the needs and desires of organizations across the country, and our affiliate organization program gives us the mechanism to do so,” said NIAF President Robert Allegrini. The NIAF Affiliate Organization Program will afford its participants vital links to the national Foundation and its network of political, civic and diplomatic connections in both the United States and Italy. Though the program was just launched in January, NIAF has already had a dozen organizations become affiliates from seven states plus the District of Columbia. The program will be limited to the first 50 organizations to become affiliates. To learn more about the NIAF Affiliate Program, contact NIAF Director of Public Affairs and Development Anthony O’Boyle at aoboyle@niaf.org. The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to preserving, promoting and protecting the Italian American heritage and culture. Based in Washington, D.C., it is the major advocate for nearly 25 million Italian Americans, the nation’s fifth largest ethnic group. To learn more about the Foundation and to become a member, visit niaf.org.
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Spring Holiday Traditions Are in Bloom at Casa Don Alfonso
Celebrate Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day with an Expanded Breakfast Buffet Service
Join Casa Don Alfonso for an extended breakfast buffet service to celebrate Easter Sunday (April 17th) and Mother’s Day (May 8th). Casa Don Alfonso will feature a menu of Mediterranean dishes beloved by the Iaccarino family in addition to elevated breakfast staples. Guests may upgrade their experience with endless Bellinis or Bloody Marys or enjoy inspired cocktail creations from the Casa Don Alfonso beverage team. The expansive dining room, set underneath the flowering wisteria glass chandelier, is the perfect setting for creating cherished memories with family and loved ones alike. Inspired by regional Italian spring holiday traditions, guests are invited to indulge in dishes like La Classica Lasagna Napoletana, Roasted Leg of Lamb with Rosemary Lamb Jus, and Roasted Artichokes, Rosemary Potatoes and Onions. “Lasagna Napoletana is a special recipe for our family, like a memory of childhood, when the grandmothers were still preparing Sunday lunch. The smell of the tomato, the flavor of the pasta, the kids running around the kitchen, it all reminds us of our most important relationships and enjoying these moments of joy with one another,” says Mario Iaccarino. In addition to an abundant display of desserts and chocolate confections, guests will be treated to the Iaccarino family’s recipe for Ricotta and Candied Fruit Pastiera. This staple spring tart that has been a beloved tradition in Neapolitan homes for centuries was said to be an offering from the wives of Neapolitan fisherman, featuring the season’s best eggs, ricotta and candied fruit, to bring their husbands home safely. Reservations for both holiday breakfast services are highly recommended and available from 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. for $65 per person excluding tax and gratuity. Endless Bellinis and Bloody Marys are $50 per person, in addition to the price of the breakfast buffet service. To reserve, please call (314) 719-1496 or visit the website, casadonalfonsostl.com . ABOUT CASA DON ALFONSO | ST. LOUIS, MO From renowned Italian restaurateur Mario Iaccarino and The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis comes the first official United States venture, inspired by southern Italian landmark restaurant Don Alfonso 1890. As if being welcomed into the Iaccarino home, Casa Don Alfonso invites guests and their loved ones to share and create memories, while experiencing the flavors of Italy’s Sorrento Coast. A family with four generations in the hospitality industry, the Iaccarinos opened Don Alfonso 1890 in the heart of southern Italy’s Sant’ Agata, creating what is today an internationally recognized and beloved restaurant with iterations all over the world. The two Continued on page 10
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Continued from page 8 Michelin star restaurateur brings his family’s flagship and passion for hospitality in a more relaxed setting to St. Louis with Casa Don Alfonso. His vision, inspired by the hills, waters, tastes, colors and philosophy of Italy, is found in every aspect of the guest experience. Mario’s brother, chef Ernesto Iaccarino, created the menu which features beloved southern Italian dishes that honor the family’s culinary heritage, while showcasing regional ingredients. The color palette, inspired by lavender fields in Sant’Agata, sets a romantic tone for the restaurant where the light purple motif is featured in the cascading wisteria chandelier, hand painted tile in the open kitchen, and even the servers’ uniforms. As a nod to the most iconic monument in St. Louis, arches and curves can be seen throughout the space, signifying a gateway from old to new. The focal points of Casa Don Alfonso invites diners’ eyes to dance through the interior, leading guests on a curated, visual experience like the twists and turns of the city’s converging rivers. Overall, the intimate, yet approachable, space acts as a canvas for the food it presents, evoking a sense of whimsy and possibility from guests’ first steps inside. ABOUT THE RITZ-CARLTON, ST. LOUIS | ST. LOUIS, MO With an unwavering commitment to service, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis is widely recognized as the gold standard in hospitality. Already one of the city’s most luxurious destinations, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis has elevated its experience with extensive renovations across the hotel. The Club Level, members-only Cigar Club, and a variety of meeting rooms now feature a fusion of contemporary and classic styles, a reflection of the hotel’s location in downtown Clayton. The perfect backdrop for guests’ special events, The Solarium is a breathtaking garden terrace that draws its influence from thriving greenery and extravagant charm. Aside from the spacious guest rooms and its state-of-theart fitness and massage center, the iconic property is also home to Casa Don Alfonso, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant that opened in early 2021. The Forbes Four Star/AAA Four Diamond luxury hotel is located in the heart of the business and shopping enclave of Clayton, just minutes from downtown and in close proximity to the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. An upscale, highly-walkable neighborhood surrounded by beautifully-landscaped parks, Clayton is a charming oasis in the city that boasts more than 80 shops, restaurants, and boutiques within an easy stroll of the hotel. For more information on the 299-room, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, visit ritzcarlton.com/stlouis or call 1-800-241-3333 to reserve.
Search for St. Louis’ Hidden Treasures. The Field House Museum is proud to welcome the renowned tour director and author to share her experiences as a St. Louis guide. Dea will guide attendees on where to find some of the smallest and greatest marvels of St. Louis while exploring some of the 17 neighborhoods featured in her book! This program is free with limited availability in person and on Zoom. Reservations must be made in advance through Eventbrite, by calling the Museum at 314-421-4689, or emailing info@fieldhousemuseum.org.
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This program is a continuation of the Field House Museum’s Author Talks “The man who wrote, ‘Little Boy Blue’ grew up in this house, it’s true!” is just one of the many clues you will find in Dea Hoover’s STL Scavenger: The Ultimate
About the Speaker As a veteran tour director, Dea Hoover is accustomed to hearing the familiar mantra, “Are We There Yet?” - thus the name of her full-service tour operation in the city of St. Louis. In 2008, Are We There Yet?, LLC expanded its operations with the acquisition of St. Louis’ first local receptive tour operation Discover St. Louis, LLC, founded in 1975. Dea is past president of the Professional Tour Guide Association of Metropolitan St. Louis and previously served on the board of the Missouri Travel Association. Other tourism memberships include the American Bus Association and Explore St. Louis. Dea teaches classes on travel and tour conducting at St. Louis Community College, in addition to being a guest speaker for corporations and private organizations. About the Field House Museum The Field House Museum is a dynamic museum and historic site focused on the Field family. The historic house was once the home of Roswell Field, noted St. Louis attorney, and the birthplace of his son, Eugene Field, the “Poet of Childhood.” While living in the home, Roswell Field became the key attorney in the Dred & Harriet Scott Freedom Suit when he formulated the legal strategy that propelled the case to federal court. The house is designated a National Historic Landmark and has an attached museum featuring the Field House Museum’s many collections and traveling exhibits. Visitor Information Admission: Adults: $10.00, children 7-16: $5.00, members and children 6 & under: free Museum Hours: Wednesday–Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday noon-4 p.m. For general information, call 314-421-4689, email us at info@fieldhousemuseum.org or visit our website at fieldhousemuseum.org. Program: Author Talk: STL Scavenger Venue: Field House Museum, 634 South Broadway, Saint Louis, MO 63102 Date: Friday, April 8, 1 p.m. Cost: Free, Reservations Required
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The Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP), in partnership with Forest ReLeaf of Missouri and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), will host a Callery pear “buy-back” program in locations around the state on April 26. Participants must register with EventBrite by visiting moinvasives. org/2022/03/10/callery-pear-buy-backevent-4-26-22/, choose their location, select a replacement tree species, and upload at least one photo of each Callery pear tree they cut down. Free replacement trees will be provided to registered participants at the selected location on the day of the event, April 26, from 3–6 p.m. (Note: Kansas City has two event dates.) Native to China, Callery pear trees (Pyrus calleryana) include 26 cultivars that present significant ecological concerns in Missouri. Some of the most common cultivars offered commercially include Aristocrat, Autumn Blaze, Bradford, Capital, Cleveland, Chanticleer, Red-spire, and Whitehouse. Callery pear limbs generally grow vertically, forming a pyramid or egg shape. Typically in early April, very dense clusters of white flowers cover the tree before leaves form. In maturity, they reach heights of 30 to 40 feet. Property owners should cut trees during spring, when they are easy to identify, as a means to reduce populations from spreading in unwanted areas. Individual cultivars generally do not produce fertile seeds on their own. However, insect pollination of flowers with other cultivars on nearby properties can produce fertile seeds, carried by birds, that sprout and establish wherever they are dispersed. Each year, older trees in urban landscapes produce viable seeds that contribute to growing infestations. Breaking this cycle begins with choosing native/noninvasive alternatives for future plantings and controlling existing invasive populations. “Many people have enjoyed Callery pear trees for years,” said MoIP member and MDC Community Forester Ann Koenig. “However, besides the fact that these trees often break apart in storms, and that they have foul-smelling flowers, it turns out these trees are spreading throughout fields and forests, causing problems in more natural areas, along roadsides, commercial areas, private landowner property, and other locations. We are excited to work with our partners to provide great, native trees to those who are ready to replace them.” Participants will receive potted replacement trees, donated by Forest ReLeaf and Forrest Keeling Nursery, in 3-gallon containers that stand between 4and 5-feet tall. To be eligible for a free replacement tree, participants must submit a photo of themselves next to their cut-down Callery pear at moinvasives.org/pear-photo-submission/. For more information about this event, including a full list of replacement-tree species offered, visit moinvasives.org/2022/03/10/ callery-pear-buy-back-event-4-26-22/,or contact MoIP Coordinator Emily Render, info@moinvasives.org, (573) 569-8659. The Missouri Invasive Plant Council Continued on page 12
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italcons.chicago@esteri.it con.chicago@cert.esteri.it Hours: (open to public) Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Onorario D’Italia/Honorary Vice Consul Joseph Colagiovanni Office: 314-275-0351 Mobile: 314-705-2413 saintlouis.onorario@esteri.it italianconsulstl@gmail.com VISTI/VISAS visti.chicago@esteri.it 312-995-5487 PASSAPORTI/DOCUMENTI VIAGGIO/ NAVIGAZIONE/ PASSPORTS/ TRAVEL DOCUMENTS passaporti.chicago@esteri.it 312-995-5485 AIRE/ anagrafe.chicago@esteri.it 312-995-5485 ELETTORALE/ ELECTORAL elettorale.chicago@esteri.it 312-995-5485 STATO CIVILE E CITTADINANZA/ VITAL RECORDS AND CITIZENSHIP cittadinanza.chicago@esteri.it 312-995-5484 UFFICIO STUDENTI/CODICI FISCALI/ EQUIPOLLENZA TITOLI DI STUDIO/ COMMERCIALE/ STUDENT OFFICE/ FISCAL I.D./EQUIVALENCY OF DEGREES AND PROFESSIONAL TITLES/ COMMERCIAL commerciale.chicago@esteri.it 312-995-5486 NOTARILE/NOTARY legale.chicago@esteri.it 312-995-5483 UFFICIO SCUOLA/ EDUCATION OFFICE scuola.chicago@esteri.it 312-995-5489 Italian Trade Agency 401 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1720 Chicago, Illinois 60611 chicago@ice.it 312-670-4360 website:ice.it/it Agenzia Nazionale del Turismo/ Italian Government Tourist Office 500 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2240, Chicago, IL 60611 312-644-0990
Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Chicago Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago 500 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1450 Chicago, IL 60611 phone: 312-822-9545 fax: 312-822-9622 email:iicchicago@esteri.it website:iicchicago.esteri.it Dott. Luca Di Vito, Director
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Attention All Thrill Seekers & FunLoving Families
Open for the season, soar through The City sky during Spring Ride Days, an event for families who want to welcome the new season during spring break with over 40 rides and attractions. The internationallyawarded, 1880s-style theme park opens the season each year with this special festival, featuring live music and family-fun entertainment. Families can brave the tallest drop in the western hemisphere on Mystic River Falls, an epic rafting journey winding through the mysterious Mystic River. Take a step back in time on Time Traveler, the world’s fastest, steepest & tallest spinning coaster, or catch a wild ride through the Ozark Mountains on Outlaw Run, the Guinness World Record holder for 2015’s steepest drop on a wood coaster. In addition to the park’s five other coasters, families can also make memories at Fireman’s Landing with its 10 unique family attractions designed for the littles. Additional attractions include 10 family rides in the Grand Exposition, the high-flying Giant Swing, Frisco Silver Dollar
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Line Steam Train, Marvel Cave—the park’s original and nethermost attraction—and much more. “Spring Ride Days is the best time to really become immersed in all of the attractions we have here at the park,” says Mike Brown, Director of Attractions. “We offer something for everyone here, whether it’s daring, speedy coasters or relaxing rides through the hills, we have plenty of options for the entire family,” he added. There’s plenty of live entertainment during Spring Ride Days, with the agile Perondi’s Stunt Dog, Bluegrass and Gospel group Lindley Creek, Indie-folk singers Dawson Hollow and magician-comedian Mike Bliss performing throughout the event. Still to come this season at Silver Dollar City, Street Fest, an eclectic festival featuring daring acrobats, world-famous performers, lively entertainment and specialty foods from around the globe. Street Fest begins April 14-May 1 About Silver Dollar City: Silver Dollar City, the 1880s-style theme park nestled in the Ozark Mountains near Branson, is internationally awarded for excellence in theme, presentation and operations. The picturesque, tree-lined “City” was founded atop the massive National Landmark, the great Marvel Cave, and offers 40 rides & attractions, a demonstrating crafts colony 100 artisans strong and hosts 10 world-class festivals and events featuring a variety of entertainment plus live concerts. Home to several roller coasters with record-setting footprints, home-style foods are in high demand with keen emphasis on specialty items and famous cinnamon breads. For more information and a complete schedule of park hours, days of operation and festivals, visit silverdollarcity.com or call 417-336-7100. Spring Ride Days is presented by Humana®.
Silver Dollar City Nominated #1 Amusement Park in America
Aprile 2022 Silver Dollar City Asks Fans to Vote through April 25th
Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri is nominated for the 2022 #1 Amusement Park in America by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The opportunity to win lies in the hands of loyal fans & guests and the excitement is mounting as the voting kicks off, encouraging avid fans to vote every day – through April 25th - on every device: SilverDollarCity.com/Vote Every Day, Every Device through April 25th “We appreciate our Silver Dollar City citizens, guests and loyal fans,” stated Brad Thomas, President of Silver Dollar City Attractions. “Your input for the past 62 years has shaped us into a destination that folks choose to visit with their family and friends. Our citizens are proud and excited to be included in a national competition for the Best Theme Park in America. The voting process allows voters to vote once a day all the way through the voting period,” said Thomas. “This nomination highlights the worldclass stature of Silver Dollar City, now in our ‘Biggest Entertainment Year Ever’ with a slate of new and exciting entertainment, along with legendary favorites,” concluded Thomas. Summer announcements include high-wire adventure in the new Nik Wallenda Zirkus, interactive play in the new Chuggington Adventure Depot, a Summer Concert Series, shows on park stages and 40 rides & attractions. The City also offers home-style foods, a demonstrating crafts colony, 10 festivals and events and a variety of family fun. The park was chosen as a nominee by a national panel of amusement & theme park experts of USA TODAY 10Best editors and additional influencers from around the country. For a full list of Nominees: 10best.com/awards/travel