Connie Francis Gala Weekend

Join Co-Chairs - Tommy DeVito, Four Seasons Founder, Phil Cuzzi, Major League Baseball Umpire and the Belleville Education Foundation in celebrating Connie Francis, legendary international singer and illustrious Belleville High School graduate!

Weekend events celebrating Connie Francis:

Friday, October 23, 2009

1:00PM: The "Connie Francis Theatre at Belleville High School" Dedication Ceremony and induction onto the Belleville High School Wall of Recognition

Saturday, October 24, 2009

2:00PM: "Connie Francis Court" dedicated at the corner of Greylock Parkway and Forest Street
6:00PM: Reception for Connie Francis at Belleville Public Library

Sunday, October 25, 2009

4:30PM: Private Reception at Nanina's in the Park
6:00PM: Gala Celebration at Nanina's in the Park

How to Participate:

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(973) 751-2588

Other Special Invited Guests at the Sunday Gala at Nanina's:

Frankie Valli and Tommie DeVito of The Four Seasons
Joe Pesci, Belleville 's Academy Award Winner
Bob Crewe, BHS '48, Songwriters' Hall of Fame
Joe Grano, Executive Producer, "Jersey Boys"
The Delicates, Belleville's own, and Murray The K's favorite intro to his legendary radio shows of the fifties and sixties.
Clay Cole, popular doo wop and rock 'n' roll Master of Ceremonies and author of the times.
Jersey Sound, with Phil Bruno, BHS grad.
Marty DeRose, beloved crooner from the times he opened for many Connie appearances.
Uncle Floyd.
Governor Jon Corzine.

This wonderful weekend is sponsored by the Belleville Education Foundation with all profits going to enhance the achievement of students of the Belleville School District.

All Proceeds Benefit the Students of the Belleville School District