Carnevale in Italy originated in Venice over 1,000 years ago. It is the last festival before Lent. In some places it is called Mardi Gras. Party goers wear elaborate costumes and masks.
In Florence, Italy, there are some shops that sell masks designed by artists who sign their work. We visited such a workshop in Florence, near the Ponte Vecchio. That area has one jewelry store after another, but this shop specialized in masks and puppets.
Florence, Italy. Mask and puppet atelier. By Paul Goldfinger © Click.
KERMIT RUFFINS. In the spirit of New Orleans Mardi Gras we present a selection from “We Partyin’ Traditional Style.”
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Good song, Paul.” I guess I’ll get the papers and go home”, a Louis Armstrong standard. I’ll get Vince to play it on Monday night. Brings back memories of waiting at the newsstand for the Daily News Night Owl edition to be delivered.
* Vince refers to Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks—-old favorites of the Waterseller.
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