Celebrate Valentine's Day Italian style with singer Vanessa Racci

January 3, 2025
Publicity photo of singer Vanessa Racci
Jazz singer Vanessa Racci

The Center for Italian Culture at Fitchburg State University invites you to celebrate Valentine’s Day Italian Style with a performance by celebrated jazz singer Vanessa Racci. The concert will be given at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, in Weston Auditorium on the Fitchburg State campus.

Vanessa Racci is a professional vocalist and touring artist of Italian descent with a passion for retro jazz and music made famous by Italian Americans. She puts a fresh claim on classic pop and jazz tunes with intoxicating vocals and presence that leave every audience member feeling nostalgic, enchanted and like family. 

Tickets are $25 for the public; and $15 for Fitchburg State students, faculty and staff with OneCard and may be purchased online at fitchburgstate.edu/cic.

Racci, who will perform with a three-piece band, has been acclaimed for her rich and enthusiastic voice in both English and Italian, reinterpreting classic songs with sass and swing. 

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of fresh new arrangements of timeless classics and heartfelt passion in a tribute to music and love.

Learn more about the Center for Italian Culture at fitchburgstate.edu/cic.