"Prima Notte" is the 10th Annual Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro LA Opening Night Fundraising Gala!  It's a night filled with amazing performers, a live and silent auction, admission to the "Taste of San Gennaro" and so much more.  "Hooray for Hollywood! Prima Notte 2011" will pay tribute to Italian American Entertainers in Hollywood and Frank Mancuso Sr., former CEO of Paramount and MGM Studios.  Master of Ceremonies Mark DeCarlo will introduce special tributes and performances throughout the evening, including a live auction with Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla, a musical video presentation saluting Italian American Hollywood and a late night performance featuring comedian Mike Marino, music with Joey Gian and other special guests.

All proceeds from "Prima Notte" and the Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro LA benefit The San Gennaro Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization, established to aid families and children in need in Los Angeles.  Since 2002, due to the generosity of our community and the hard work of our volunteers, we have donated over $750,000 in funds and benefits to local charities, such as: homeless feeding programs, children and family shelters, adopt a school programs, offering financial assistance and emotional support for underprivileged youth, and providing scholarships to exceptional students in need of financial assistance. It is also very important for us to support programs that enrich the community and perpetuate the Italian culture. Tax ID #26-0063614