Season 1 of WVIA’s popular digital documentary series, PIZZA!, has come to a close, and that means it’s time to party! Join us on November 19th for a special WVIA Fundraising Event celebrating Season 1 of Pizza!

You won’t want to miss out on this exciting pizza-themed event that’s sure to stir up some nostalgia, teach you some tips and tricks from the pros, and of course, expand your pizza-loving pallet with samples from some of the region’s BEST pizzerias. For NON-WVIA members, your gift of $60 will not only get you one ticket to the Pizza Party but you will also receive all of the WVIA Member Benefits. Current WVIA members can attend for a gift of $25 per person.

The hottest (and sauciest!) ticket in town to WVIA’s Pizza Party! will include:

Giveaways and Pizza Demonstrations and Live Music and Photo Booth

PLUS...

In Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania little is more of a hot-button topic than pizza; our DNA oozes with the stuff, the traditions built around it and the memories made from enjoying your favorite cut or slice with your family and friends.

The Delicious Details

Date: November 19th, 2023

Time: 5pm - 7pm

Location: WVIA Studios in Pittston, Pa.

Non-Member Cost: $60 per person (this also gets you a WVIA membership!*)

WVIA Member Cost: $25

*Click here to view all of the WVIA Membership benefits!

Round, square, sweet sauce, fried dough. There are nearly as many different types of pizzas as shops that bake them.

Come on out on November 19 to experience a fun and flavorful celebration of everyone's favorite comfort food, the people who have made it possible all of these years, and your favorite public media station, WVIA.

In Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania little is more of a hot-button topic than pizza; our DNA oozes with the stuff and traditions built around it. Round, square, sweet sauce, fried dough. There are nearly as many different types of pizzas as shops that bake them.

Over the course of 10 digital short documentaries, we’ll explore what makes this food so quintessential by exploring the stories of small mom-and-pop pizza parlors, the communities that they serve, and the history of pizza in our region.

Whether it’s the square tray made famous by weary Old Forge coal miners dusting off a night of grueling work, the time-honored tradition of “Pizza Fridays” after an early spring little league game, or the Lenten pilgrimage to the choice pizza parlor of practicing Catholics - this series is a celebration of the food we love and of the place we call home.

Season 1 Release Schedule

Date Pizzeria
July 21 Sicilian Bella Festa
July 28 La Casa de Pizza
August 4 Senapes Tavern
August 11 Here and Now Brewing
August 18 New Columbus Pizza Co
August 25 Cebula's
September 1 Mary Lou's
September 8 Sabatinis
September 15 Rosario's Clarks Summit
September 22 Pizza Perfect
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Join WVIA's Pizza Party!

Sunday, November 19th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at WVIA