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Stanley Theatre Series

Torrie Zito he appeared on the Stanley stage and went on to be a widely known string
Torrie Zito was raised and educated in Utica, NY. An accomplished pianist,

1933 - 2009 arranger, collaborating with some of the biggest stars in the music industry,

Pianist, Composer, Arranger including John Lennon, arranging his hit album “Imagine”. Included in the
long list of luminaries with whom Zito had a musical affiliation are Perry
Como, Tony Bennett, Liza Minnelli, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and many
others.
The Utican composed jingles, perhaps his most popular being the jingle for
Maxwell House Coffee.
As a composer, he is said to have had a special liking and a similar style to
renowned Russian Composer Dimitri Shostakovich.
Malio Cardarelli
Over the next several months, From a local point of view, Torrie appeared on the Stanley Theater stage when
we would like to share some of he conducted the Utica Symphony Pops concert in his younger days. And in
Malio Cardarelli’s descriptions keeping with the musical core of the Zito family, a family of musicians, it is
of artists who have appeared important to note that Torries father, Fred Zito, who played bass and piano,
at the Stanley Theater. was on the Stanley Stage at its opening in September 1928 as part of the twelve-
member Stanley Theater Orchestra, conducted by Utican Nicholas Gualillo.
The elder Zito played at several Utica theaters during the days of silent films.

Help Fill the Mailbag

Your questions on anything antique or collectible will
be answered in this column. If we don’t know the answer
we will find someone who does. The information for
submitting your questions is below. I look forward to
hearing from you!

It Won’t Be Long-Antique Week
Is Coming!

August 12-18, 2024 are the dates for the iconic
Madison-Bouckville Antique Week. Here more than Strike Out Cancer
Victor Fariello Jr. 2,000 dealers display antiques and collectibles of every Enjoy a fun night at the ballpark while helping to
size and description. The hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. strike out cancer! Tickets are being sold for a bus trip
Antique tAlk for this show as well. You will definitely want to plan to the Thursday, July 11, 2024 Syracuse Mets baseball
more than one day for this outstanding event. For more game when they take on the Wilkes-Barre Scranton
Entry Deadline July 15 for information visit Madison-bouckville.com. Railriders (the Triple A affiliate of the New York
Reader Challenge Yankees) at 6:35pm.
The deluxe motorcoach will depart from the Remsen
Our Reader Challenge to help us find the “Best Support Your NH Historical VFW, 10526 Steuben Street at 4:30pm, and the Utica
Find of the Season” is ending soon. Tell us about an Society DOT Commuter Park and Ride lot, 10 Harbor Lock
interesting, unique or special item that you find in your Supporting the NH Historical Society is important to Road West at 5:00pm.
travels and yours just might be selected as a winner! preserving our local history. The cost of membership
Winning entries will be featured in the September 2024 is $15 for an individual, $20 for a family and $5 for The $50.00 per person cost includes transportation,
installment of Antique Talk. students. Make your check payable to ‘NH Historical reserved game ticket in Section 115 along the 3rd base
line, and a $5.00 food and beverage voucher at the
Readers should submit a photo and brief description Society’ and mail to PO Box 238, New Hartford, NY stadium. There are discounted prices at the games on
of the item. The item must be purchased between May 13413. All donations are tax deductible. Your support “Dollar Thursdays” for soda, beer and hot dogs! Please
1 and June 30, 2024. Entries must be received no later is needed and appreciated. note that the stadium is “cashless” and credit/debit
than July 15, 2024. You can mail your entry to Antique cards will be needed for all onsite purchases.
Talk, PO Box 194, Washington Mills, NY 13479 or Victor J. Fariello Jr. is a lifelong resident of New Hartford
Seats are limited, reserve today. Pay by cash, check
email it to vjfariello@gmail.com. Tell me why you think and has been a collector and dealer of antiques for payable to American Cancer Society, credit/debit card,
your item is the “Best Find of the Season.” many years. He is a past officer and member of the New or Paypal. Contact Carol at 315-831-3052 or carol@
And there are prizes: FIRST PLACE: $50 Gift Card to Hartford Historical Society and is the President of the J. toursbydesign.org Reservations may not be available
Olive Garden and a 1-year subscription to The Magazine Schoolcraft Sherman Chapter #1519 of The Questers, an after July 3.
Antiques. SECOND PLACE: 1-Year Subscription International organization for people who love antiques
to Antique Trader Magazine. THIRD PLACE: 2024 and have a commitment to preservation. Questions on This event is offered by the team Penguin Platoon for
Kovel’s Price Guide anything related to antiques can be sent to him at PO Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and all proceeds
benefit the American Cancer Society. Thank you to our
Looking forward to your entry! Box 194, Washington Mills, NY 13479 or by email to sponsors Hale Transportation and Tours By Design for
Happy Collecting! vjfariello@gmail.com. Any photos submitted will be making this event possible.
returned upon request.