The Associated Italian American Charities of MD (AIAC) and Columbus Celebrations, Inc. launches the first Madonnari Arts Festival 2015: Italian Street Painting October 1 – 4, 2015 in conjunction with Baltimore’s 125th Columbus Day Parade and Commemoration on October 4. with this special cabaret performance by the exciting Italian American tenor, Aaron Caruso, who will accompany himself on the baby grand in an unforgettable evening. Tickets are $25 for the performance which is a tax deductible donation to AIAC which contributes to the funding of the Columbus Day festivities.

Think: “Pavarotti meets the Rat-Pack”.

Caruso presents a unique show that will mesmerize you with the beauty and power of an operatic voice singing marvelous Italian songs like they should be sung in a fun entertaining way.

Aaron has created a truly entertaining show, taking the audience on a romantic journey to Italy with such favorites as "Volare" and "Mamma". Aaron will also take you to Broadway with The Phantom, and even sings the up-tempo songs of Tom Jones. Although happy for his Italian heritage, Aaron is also proud to be an American and always includes a song for our Veterans.

Caruso was chosen by film producer Sonny Grosso and 15-time Grammy winner, Phil Ramone to sing the role of Mario Lanza, which fulfills a lifelong dream: Lanza played Caruso, now Caruso will play Lanza! He has recently performed to a sold-out audience at Carnegie Hall in a tribute to Mario Lanza and on the Red Carpet event for NBC at the Columbus Day Parade in New York City. He sang to a crowd of 10,000 people in Lawrence, MA at the “Feast of the 3 Saints”. He also performed at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, many casinos in Reno, NV, Atlantic City and Connecticut. Caruso has headlined hundreds of Italian Festivals across the country from San Diego to Boston and everything in between.

This show is a crowd-pleaser, both entertaining and moving and truly has something for everyone to enjoy. There is a piano solo, lots of music and laughter, and always a great time. Often ending with Bocelli’s Con Te Partiro or Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma”, this show is filled with spontaneous standing ovations from beginning to end.

"You sing like Mario Lanza; I want to see you in the movies.." - Tony Bennett

"This kid’s amazing!" - Jerry Vale

“He embodies a vanishing species: the good natured, good looking, pull-out all the stops showman from the same mold that spawned Dean Martin and Danny Kaye ...” –Cabaret Scenes, John Hoglund