The American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) presents the 9th Annual Afternoon of Music, Food, and Fun at the Magnanini Farm Winery in Wallkill, NY on Sunday, March 27, 2011- 12 noon until 5:PM to benefit the Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Fund for the advancement of promising young accordionists.

Carmen Carrozza’s 90th birthday will be celebrated at this time! Join us to honor and acknowledge the career and accomplishments of the great distinguished accordionist, Carmen Carrozza. Carmen will enjoy seeing all of his wonderful friends on this special day.

Traditional “Valtaro” music will be featured at the Carrozza Scholarship Dinner along with guest artists: Mario Tacca, Frank Toscano, Emilio Magnotta, Frank Carozza, Ray Oreggia, Beverly Roberts Curnow, Lenny Feldmann, Chris Gorton, Fabio & Fabio, Anita and Bob Siarkowski, The Connecticut Accordion Orchestra, Mary Mancini (international vocal artist) and others to be announced.

The event begins at 12 Noon with wine tasting, 1:PM Dinner followed by entertainment. It will be a fun and entertaining afternoon with great food, dancing, and accordion friends! Reserve early! In the past, the event has sold out!

For more information, visit the AAA web site: www.ameraccord.com or email: drjciccone@aol.com. Phone: (914) 238 – 0041