Gianmarco Castronovo

Baseball Books to Read in 2023
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Was yourNew Year’s Resolution to read more in 2023? If you still haven’t picked up a book yet, don’t worry. MLB superfan Gianmarco Castronovo has the book recommendations for you!
Prophet of the Sandlots by Mark Winegardner
Winegardner shares the journeys of Tony Lucadello, the baseball scout who scouted Mike Schmidt and countless other pro players.
A Day In The Bleachers by Arnold Hano
A long magaz...

Fall may have only just begun. But let’s face it: winter is on its way! As the warmer days fade away, music fans say farewell to large outdoor festivals. Right? …..nope! Music writer Gianmarco Castronovo shares the top winter music festivals that bring the heat during the colder months:
MIRA Digital Arts Festival
November 11 & 12 — Barcelona, Spain
Think Burning Man. But indoors and centered around digital arts. That’s MIRA! More than music, MIRA centers around the promotion and creation of a...

Do you have plans for Labor Day? If you’re in Georgia, you won’t want to miss Atlanta’s R&B Picnic on The Water Labor Day Celebration! Music Blogger Gianmarco Castronovo shares the details:
On Saturday, September 2 from 2 PM to 10 PM, Atlanta will be hosting its iconic R&B Picnic on The Water! There will be plenty of music, food, games and vibes to be shared and enjoyed. The location is a hidden gem in itself. Located just minutes from Camp Creek Marketplace, WestEnd Slalom is a gorgeous natu...

Baseball Writer and Sports Commentator Gianmarco Castronovo has featured the latest releases in baseball video games in the past. This time, the MLB fan shares her all-time favorites:
MVP Baseball 2005
By far, the MVP Baseball video game series from EA Sports (released 2003–2007) is one of Gianmarco Castronovo’s all-time favorite collections of games. The successor to the Triple Play game series, MVP Baseball features both major and minor league teams. Manny Ramirez, Boston Red Sox left field...

Baseball Writer and Sports Commentator Gianmarco Castronovo has featured the latest releases in baseball video games in the past. This time, the MLB fan shares her all-time favorites:
MVP Baseball 2005
By far, the MVP Baseball video game series from EA Sports (released 2003–2007) is one of Gianmarco Castronovo’s all-time favorite collections of games. The successor to the Triple Play game series, MVP Baseball features both major and minor league teams. Manny Ramirez, Boston Red Sox left field...

Welcome to what music festival aficionado Gianmarco Castronovo calls the sweet spot of major music events. And if you’re a country music fan, then you’re in for quite the treat! Castronovo is excited to shine the spotlight on Outlaw Music Festival 2023 in this edition of his festival feature series! Outlaw Tour, features an all-star lineup of country rockstars fit to share a stage with Willie Nelson… including Willie Nelson himself! Leg 1 of the tour took off at the start of June. But Castron...

The legendary Newport Jazz Festival is back for another summer of the greatest acts in modern jazz! Music Blogger Gianmarco Castronovo shares the lineup of acts scheduled for August 4-6, 2023:
Newport Jazz Festival is back again! Gianmarco Castronovo is excited to see the greatest musicians in modern jazz at the event. On Friday, August 4, 2023, Newport Jazz will kick off with headline performances by Joe Russo’s Almost Dead with Branford Masalis, followed by sets by DJ Pee Wee (Anderson Paak...

Finally, the 2023 Topps Chrome Baseball sports card set is here! Baseball Writer and Sports Card Collector Gianmarco Castronovo could not be more excited to share the full checklist of baseball legends and sports stars featured in this series:
The 2023 Topps Chrome Baseball sports card set is now available! Loaded up with plenty of legendary baseball players, this series is one for any collector’s book. Gianmarco Castronovo is particularly excited about the 20 veteran stars and rising rookies...

Local coffee shop, Common Ground Cafe is set to host a unique event aiming to empower the residents of the area: Community Uplift.
Community Uplift is a weekend event set for July 22nd at Common Ground Cafe in Haverhill. Focused on empowering the community through food and music, this one-of-a-kind event will include live music performances, free food and a plethora of community information and resources shared. That’s right: free food! There will be hamburgers and hot dogs served at Communit...

Derek Ham, a Virtual Reality (VR) designer and Associate Professor in N.C.SU Department of Design, has created a truly unique VR experience. The game features a Negro Leagues baseball game: the too often forgotten historic league of the 1940s. Gianmarco Castronovo, Sports Writer, discusses the game:
During segregation, black and white baseball players were sanctioned to their own leagues. For Black Americans, that league was the Negro League. We are all well aware of Jackie Robinson’s impact ...

Runaway Music and Kickstart Kingsland present Runaway Derailed: a two-night acoustic event featuring performances by local independent music artists in the Kingsland, Arkansas community. Music Blogger and indie artist supporter Gianmarco Castronovo features the upcoming weekend event:
Support your local musicians! Gianmarco Castronovo, music writer and fan of independent music acts, will be the first to tell you that it is so important to support your local music scene. That’s why every month...

Sports card collectors and memorabilia enthusiasts in northern New England: this one’s for you! Sports writer and card collector Gianmarco Castronovo features the largest card show in the area this year: Northeast Sports Card Expo.
In Portland, Maine on the weekend of September 23 and 24, 2023, Northeast Sports Card Expo will welcome card collectors and memorabilia enthusiasts to the largest show of its kind in this part of the region! Featuring both sports and non-sports cards (including Tra...

Make Music Platteville is a one day, citywide showcase of local talent in Platteville, Wisconsin. Music Blogger Gianmarco Castronovo features the unique event, including DIY (Do-It-Yourself) opportunities and much more:
On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 9 AM to 9 PM, Platteville, WI will be bringing the music — all across town! All day long, venues in Platteville are set to host free music events and shows. There will also be loads of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) opportunities and activities, which a...

Austin Terror Fest is back with a new name: Oblivion Access Festival. This year, the underground music and culture festival will take place across four days at Red River Cultural District in Austin, Texas. An adventure all its own, Music Writer Gianmarco Castronovo can’t wait to attend this event!
Oblivion Access is a celebration of underground music and culture, hosted by musicians who aim to create an experience with their music and performances. Going beyond music, the artists of Oblivion ...