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John E. Barry

CEO

John believes meaningful change always begins at the grassroots level and that engaged citizens working together can accomplish extraordinary things. As a festival expert with 30 years of experience, he knows how to achieve the clients’ goals while building communities for a better tomorrow.

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Michelle Krage

President

Michelle’s expertise includes event production and management, logistical support, marketing, sales and public relations. Michelle develops and maintains impeccable relationships with our clients, colleagues and vendors. Her leadership and drive help her understand the vision and objectives for their event.

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JESSICA Smith

VICE PRESIDENT

Jessica understands all aspects of an event with a focus on operations. After 2 years in New York as the Director of Special Events at a downtown venue, Jessica brings Sales and Client Management skills to StarEvents. She loves working with clients and producing events in the city she calls home.

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Molly Callinan
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ERIN HESCH
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RANDY RILEY
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FESTIVAL FINANCES

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We’re ending Festa Italiana in a high note! Come We’re ending Festa Italiana in a high note! Come see us 12pm-8pm!🇮🇹🎸🦩

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Do you think you can eat 10 meatballs in 3 minutes Do you think you can eat 10 meatballs in 3 minutes? 🍴

Join us for the Meatball Eating Competition by @rosebud_naperville happening at Festa Italiana at 3 pm TODAY! 🇮🇹🌹

The winner gets a prize valued up to $200! So, don’t miss out on this opportunity and sign up to participate!
Festa Italiana day 2 means even more amazing live Festa Italiana day 2 means even more amazing live music! Gates open at 12pm!🎸🎶

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We’re kicking off Festa Italiana right with the We’re kicking off Festa Italiana right with the Wayne Messmer Big Band and headliners Sixteen Candles! Friday, August 5 on the Main Stage!🎶🎸

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Come fly with us at the Flamingo Lounge this weeke Come fly with us at the Flamingo Lounge this weekend! The music will have you flying to the moon, Las Vegas, and to the Italian Canal all at once. Indulge on Tuscan wine and your favorite Italian meal in the NEW Flamingo Lounge. Enjoy live music each night of Festa Italiana 2022 under the stars. Just follow the pink flamingos🦩🎶

Cheers,
@starevents 

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We had a BLAST at the inaugural Pizza City Fest! H We had a BLAST at the inaugural Pizza City Fest! Here are just some of the highlights from an awesome weekend! 🍕🧡

🎥: Mint Media Works

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@starevents
Festa Italiana is BACK and better than ever! This Festa Italiana is BACK and better than ever! This is a weekend jam packed with live music from artists you won’t want to miss🎶🇮🇹

Get your tickets today!

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Happy Friday everyone! 😆 Rest up this weekend t Happy Friday everyone! 😆
Rest up this weekend to get ready for two weekends of amazing events! 
🦩Festa Italiana: August 5-7 (Naperville)
🎶 Retro on Roscoe: August 12-15 (Roscoe Village) 

Cheers,
@starevents
We heard it was #nationalinternday 😏 Thank you We heard it was #nationalinternday 😏

Thank you to these ladies for their hard work and dedication this festival season!💙👏🏻

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August 12, 2022
Retro on Roscoe
Roscoe Village
A Blast From The Past
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