November Porc “recupera”
la “tappa” di Polesine Parmense.
"Christmas" Friday 12th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December
Just in case you missed the "November Porc" Festivities, there will be another opportunity to take part.
Some of the events that should have taken place in Polesine were cancelled due flooding of the Po on the third week of November.
Go along for live music, good food and plenty of entertainment, and even some Christmas Shopping.
http://www.novemberporc.it/
ALL ABOUT PARMA - IN ENGLISH!
Parma mia! is a blog for ex-pats and English-language speakers in Parma as well as for tourists who want to learn more. We've got lots of tips and tidbits to share: where to buy your foreign foods, favorite restaurants, what's on for kids during the weekends, local agricultural fairs, where you can find a babysitter or chiropractor and hints on how to make it through the bureaucratic maze that is Italy (see tabs below). This forum is for you: please share your ideas/events with us at parmamia@gmail.com or on FB at Parma Mia.
And remember to like Parma Mia on Facebook for weekly updates. Buon divertimento!
December 3, 2014
Day Trip to Piacenza
Day-trip idea: Piacenza.
1) Small historical city center is worth a look!
2) The surrounding hills are beautiful and filled with excellent Trattorie at which to eat "Tortelli con la coda"! We personally love Locanda Cacciatori.
3) Tiger just opened a small store there in Corso V Emanuel - lots of Christmas present ideas, art & craft supplies, housewares at cheap prices
4) A Lebanese restaurant (not excellent, but not bad either:-))
5) Wax Museum in Rivalta
1) Small historical city center is worth a look!
2) The surrounding hills are beautiful and filled with excellent Trattorie at which to eat "Tortelli con la coda"! We personally love Locanda Cacciatori.
3) Tiger just opened a small store there in Corso V Emanuel - lots of Christmas present ideas, art & craft supplies, housewares at cheap prices
4) A Lebanese restaurant (not excellent, but not bad either:-))
5) Wax Museum in Rivalta
December 2, 2014
Mercatini di natale
MERCATINI DI NATALE
that puts Christmas in the air. ~W.T. Ellis

The decorations are already being put up all around Parma to get us into the festive spirit.
This weekend there will be the first of many Mercatini Natale in Parma.
When:
07.12.2014,
08.12.2014,
14.12.2014,
12.21.2014
Opening hours: from 9:00 to 19:00
Admission: Free
There are many "Mercatini di Natale" all over Italy this month.
A website dedicated to Christmas Markets advertises well over 100 markets throughout the whole of Italy.
http://www.mercatini-natale.com/category/italia/
It is easy to use and find a Christmas Market for your next 'day trip'.
Here is a link to an article from Italy Magazine's top ten Italian Christmas Markets.
http://www.italymagazine.com/featured-story/top-ten-christmas-markets-italy
December 1, 2014
December in Parma, 2014
Welcome to our December 2014 edition! We are working to update our website and are looking for a special background "Parma" photo to use beneath our logo. Do you have one you'd like to see on our site? Please send it in parmamia@gmail.com
Merry Christmas; Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Gaaten-sai and New Year's to All!
December, 2014
So many lovely things to do and enjoy around Italy this time of year. We hope you enjoy our suggestions and please feel free to send us some of yours parmamia@gmail.com
We will be putting out a special "Mercantini" posting shortly too!
Below You'll Find Info On:
Special Events - Art - Cinema - Connections - Courses - Gastronomic Adventures - Music - Sports & Outdoors - Theater - Children's Section
Special Events
Nov 15 - Dec 28: Under the arches in Piazza Garibaldi, exhibition dedicated to Bertolucci
Nov 22 - Jan 6: Barilla Center, visit Santa Claus;
Dec 2: Patty Smith in Concert - Teatro Regio
Dec 5 - 8 Festival "like it once was - biodiversity" in Piazza Garibaldi and Christmas Stands
Dec 6 - Dec 20: Waiting for Christmas - reading festival for kids at the library
Dec 7 - Merenda with Santa Claus at the Fontanellato Castle
Dec 7, 8, 14, 21, Mercatini di Natale in Piazza Ghaia
Noi Per Loro: Fundraising campaign for children in the pediatric hospital, various dates
It's always a party in Compiano - various dates with Christmas related events
Dec 12 - 14 Hats & Cats Parma Swing Music Festival
Dec 13 - Santa Lucia in Piazza Garibaldi (Casa dei Bimbi)
Dec 14 - Children prepare Christmas cookies in Colorno;
Dec 14 - Borgotaro WWF Oasi - Looking for the animals' prints
Mercantini di Natale a Borgotaro and Compiano;
Ice skating rink at Euro Torri open until mid-February - performance dates still TBA;
Ice skating rink at Campus (Conad) open until mid-Ferbuary;
Dec 31 - New Year's Eve in a castle!
Parma New Year's Events (for a younger crowd!);
Art - For a list of the Museums In and Around Parma Click Here
Nov 29 - Dec 20: Senegalese artist - Lo Kounda Exhibition
-Fondazione Magnani Rocca Manzu'/Marino exhibition, beautiful grounds:
-Palazzo Bossi Bocchi (Cariparma) - 28 settembre 2014 - 25 gennaio 2015, La Collezione Renato Bruson. Boldini, Fattori, Lega, Segantini, Signorini e i vedutisti veneti dell’Ottocento
-Museo Bocchi (Monte di Parma)
Cinema in original version (mostly English):
The Original Ones at Cinema D'Azeglio until mid-December
Cinema Astra also offers some interesting films but most are in Italian;
Cinema Edison Offers an original and interesting selection of films in Italian;
There is also an original language movie theatre in Reggio and several in Milan
Connections (English & Other Languages) - Also check out our Connections page for other ideas!
German Reading Group on Dec 16
English Reading Club on Dec 3
Stendhal Lecture Group (French) on Dec 14
Spanish Group Lectures on Dec 17
Courses- Community courses can be found here "In Programma"
For athletic courses see "Sports"
Gastronomic Adventures - For a comprehensive list of restaurants and trattoria: click here & check out our Dining Page!
Dec 31 - New Year's Eve Dinner in a castle!
Music
Concerto di Natale - Rocca SanVitale a Sala Baganza Dec 23
Sports & Outdoors - Please check out the Nature Page
UISP Parma - Sports and Courses for 2014
CUS Parma - Sport and Courses on/off Campus for 2014
Sports in the Appenine
CAI Parma - Hiking, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Family trips and more
It's also soccer/football season, check out Parma Calcio as well as the Parma Rugby Teams
Theater:
-Europa Teatri - Presentation of courses on Oct 8
-Festival Vietato ai Maggiori dei 12 anni in Fidenza. Theatre and courses dedicated to children 3 to 12 years old. 2014/2015 events will be posted early in October.
--Fondazione Teatro Due, season opens November 4.
-Teatro del Cerchio, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 21:00.
-Teatro del Vicolo/Campagna & Citta', season opening not yet listed.
Children's Section:
Remember to check out the new fantastic website www.parmakids.it
Art and Classes for Children
Nov 22 - Dec 8 Minimondi - a fantastic program, children's literature and illustrations
-Moms' Club: Monday, December 1 at the Biblioteca Ilaria Alpi
-Libri & Formiche: Book shop with workshops for kids
-Laboratorio Famiglia al Portico: Events October to December
-Orso Ludo: Toy store in the Center of Parma which offers great projects & events
-Il Club dell'Orsetto - Workshops and baby-parking in Zona San Lazzaro
-Christmas events in and around Parma for Children
Film & Theater for Children
-Europa Teatri: several weekend performances for kids
-Teatro delle Briciole: Currently available program of performances for the schools
-Teatro del Cerchio: Sunday afternoons at 17:00. Theater courses also available for children aged 6+
-Festival Vietato ai Maggiori in Fidenza until February, 2015 - literature and theater for children
-Castello dei Buratini Marionette shows for children until Dec 28
Elsewhere
Fiera of the Obei Obei (Oh beautiful, Oh beautiful!) Milan
In Milan this month (Eventful): Tickets for upcoming concerts, festivals, etc.
In Milan this month (CiaoMilano): Find your way around Milan in English. Great exhibitions, concerts, flower shows, et al. Many museum exhibits offer "children's tours" for which you need to reserve in advance. Check out the aquarium, planetarium, and Natural History Museum as well.
For the more design-oriented, there's are often great exhibitions going on at the Triennale as well as installations at Hangar Biccoca.
Milano for Kids (pdf file)
In Florence this month: Movies in English, concerts and more
In Bologna this month: Concerts, exhibitions and more
In Bologna this month: Find your way around Bologna in English
Modena in English;
Torino in English: Lots to visit here - Eataly, The Cinema Museum, the Egyptian Museum.
Trentino-Alto Adige: Famous and beautiful Christmas Mercantini (Local Christmas Markets)
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Merry Christmas; Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Gaaten-sai and New Year's to All!
December, 2014
So many lovely things to do and enjoy around Italy this time of year. We hope you enjoy our suggestions and please feel free to send us some of yours parmamia@gmail.com
We will be putting out a special "Mercantini" posting shortly too!
Below You'll Find Info On:
Special Events - Art - Cinema - Connections - Courses - Gastronomic Adventures - Music - Sports & Outdoors - Theater - Children's Section
Special Events
Nov 15 - Dec 28: Under the arches in Piazza Garibaldi, exhibition dedicated to Bertolucci
Nov 22 - Jan 6: Barilla Center, visit Santa Claus;
Dec 2: Patty Smith in Concert - Teatro Regio
Dec 5 - 8 Festival "like it once was - biodiversity" in Piazza Garibaldi and Christmas Stands
Dec 6 - Dec 20: Waiting for Christmas - reading festival for kids at the library
Dec 7 - Merenda with Santa Claus at the Fontanellato Castle
Dec 7, 8, 14, 21, Mercatini di Natale in Piazza Ghaia
Noi Per Loro: Fundraising campaign for children in the pediatric hospital, various dates
It's always a party in Compiano - various dates with Christmas related events
Dec 12 - 14 Hats & Cats Parma Swing Music Festival
Dec 13 - Santa Lucia in Piazza Garibaldi (Casa dei Bimbi)
Dec 14 - Children prepare Christmas cookies in Colorno;
Dec 14 - Borgotaro WWF Oasi - Looking for the animals' prints
Mercantini di Natale a Borgotaro and Compiano;
Ice skating rink at Euro Torri open until mid-February - performance dates still TBA;
Ice skating rink at Campus (Conad) open until mid-Ferbuary;
Dec 31 - New Year's Eve in a castle!
Parma New Year's Events (for a younger crowd!);
Art - For a list of the Museums In and Around Parma Click Here
Nov 29 - Dec 20: Senegalese artist - Lo Kounda Exhibition
-Fondazione Magnani Rocca Manzu'/Marino exhibition, beautiful grounds:
-Palazzo Bossi Bocchi (Cariparma) - 28 settembre 2014 - 25 gennaio 2015, La Collezione Renato Bruson. Boldini, Fattori, Lega, Segantini, Signorini e i vedutisti veneti dell’Ottocento
-Museo Bocchi (Monte di Parma)
Cinema in original version (mostly English):
The Original Ones at Cinema D'Azeglio until mid-December
Cinema Astra also offers some interesting films but most are in Italian;
Cinema Edison Offers an original and interesting selection of films in Italian;
There is also an original language movie theatre in Reggio and several in Milan
Connections (English & Other Languages) - Also check out our Connections page for other ideas!
German Reading Group on Dec 16
English Reading Club on Dec 3
Stendhal Lecture Group (French) on Dec 14
Spanish Group Lectures on Dec 17
For athletic courses see "Sports"
Gastronomic Adventures - For a comprehensive list of restaurants and trattoria: click here & check out our Dining Page!
Dec 31 - New Year's Eve Dinner in a castle!
See the various Mercantini di Natale listed above and below
Music
Nuove Atmosfere, a series of 20 concerts from November to May 2013;
Concerti aperitivo - Al Ridotto del Regio November - April, 2015Concerto di Natale - Rocca SanVitale a Sala Baganza Dec 23
Sports & Outdoors - Please check out the Nature Page
UISP Parma - Sports and Courses for 2014
CUS Parma - Sport and Courses on/off Campus for 2014
Sports in the Appenine
CAI Parma - Hiking, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Family trips and more
It's also soccer/football season, check out Parma Calcio as well as the Parma Rugby Teams
Theater:
-Europa Teatri - Presentation of courses on Oct 8
-Festival Vietato ai Maggiori dei 12 anni in Fidenza. Theatre and courses dedicated to children 3 to 12 years old. 2014/2015 events will be posted early in October.
--Fondazione Teatro Due, season opens November 4.
-Teatro del Cerchio, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 21:00.
-Teatro del Vicolo/Campagna & Citta', season opening not yet listed.
Children's Section:
Remember to check out the new fantastic website www.parmakids.it
Art and Classes for Children
Nov 22 - Dec 8 Minimondi - a fantastic program, children's literature and illustrations
-Moms' Club: Monday, December 1 at the Biblioteca Ilaria Alpi
-Libri & Formiche: Book shop with workshops for kids
-Laboratorio Famiglia al Portico: Events October to December
-Orso Ludo: Toy store in the Center of Parma which offers great projects & events
-Il Club dell'Orsetto - Workshops and baby-parking in Zona San Lazzaro
-Santa Lucia is coming! In Parma, children are given gifts for Santa Lucia and the holiday is quite important and there are many events including the Casa dei Bimbi in Piazza Garibaldi on Dec 13
-Incontri d'Autunno - Alice Library-Christmas events in and around Parma for Children
Film & Theater for Children
-Europa Teatri: several weekend performances for kids
-Teatro delle Briciole: Currently available program of performances for the schools
-Teatro del Cerchio: Sunday afternoons at 17:00. Theater courses also available for children aged 6+
-Festival Vietato ai Maggiori in Fidenza until February, 2015 - literature and theater for children
-Castello dei Buratini Marionette shows for children until Dec 28
Elsewhere
Fiera of the Obei Obei (Oh beautiful, Oh beautiful!) Milan
In Milan this month (Eventful): Tickets for upcoming concerts, festivals, etc.
In Milan this month (CiaoMilano): Find your way around Milan in English. Great exhibitions, concerts, flower shows, et al. Many museum exhibits offer "children's tours" for which you need to reserve in advance. Check out the aquarium, planetarium, and Natural History Museum as well.
For the more design-oriented, there's are often great exhibitions going on at the Triennale as well as installations at Hangar Biccoca.
Milano for Kids (pdf file)
In Florence this month: Movies in English, concerts and more
In Bologna this month: Concerts, exhibitions and more
In Bologna this month: Find your way around Bologna in English
Modena in English;
Torino in English: Lots to visit here - Eataly, The Cinema Museum, the Egyptian Museum.
Trentino-Alto Adige: Famous and beautiful Christmas Mercantini (Local Christmas Markets)
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October 3, 2014
October 2014 in Parma
October is here. 'Tis the season to eat lots of Tortelli di Zucca and you're in the right place to do so... Enjoy the fall and Happy Halloween to all!
As always, we welcome your comments, thoughts about living in Parma and any event listings for both Facebook postings and our website. Please feel free to email us at: parmamia@gmail.com. Also, remember to like us on Facebook and share us with your friends!
On a serious note, Parma is offering free mammograms for those who have not had them for the month of Breast Cancer Prevention Awareness.
Below: Special Events, Art, Cinema, Courses, English & Other Language Connections, Gastronomic Adventures, Music, Outdoors, Children's Art, Music, Theatre, and Elsewhere
Special Events: There are many local events this month including local sagras in Borgo Valtaro, Berceto, etc. Make sure to check out the links below our listing for more info!
Oct 1 -31: Ottobre Africano -, a month of cultural events (cinema, literature, exhibitions, music), conferences, kids activities, etc
Oct 4 - 12: Mercanteinfiera - Renowned Parma Modernism and Antiques Fair
Oct 4 - Vivilverde, Orto Botanico, Via Farini, Parma
Oct 4: Palazzo San Vitale is open to visitors
Oct 4: EuroBirdWatch, Oasis Torrile e TreCasali
Oct 4: Festa della Storia, Parma
Oct 4 - 5: Cheese factories open for visitors
Oct 4 - 5: Festa del Vino, Fontanellato
Oct 4: Moonlight at night, Lagdei, Appenino
Oct 5: Nel Giardino delle Meraviglie, Colorno
Oct 5: Bike Ride Michelin for children, Parma
Oct 5; Castello di Scipione, Lord of the Rings, event for children
Oct 9: Anolini Party, Ballo liscio, Torta Fritta, Parma Club, Fidenza
Mid to late Oct: Sagra del Tortellino, Ferrara
Oct 12: World Alimentation Day, Wine Museum, Sala Baganza
Oct 19: Enjoying autumn foliage, Autumn in the Appenino
Oct 31: Halloween for adults, Fontanellato
Oct 31 and Nov 1 - Castello di Bardi - Halloween!
For more events, we recommend checking: www.nonsoloeventiparma.it/ http://turismo.parma.it/ http://www.emiliaromagnaturismo.it/it/eventi/parma/ http://parma.repubblica.it/agenda?where=PR
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Art
-Fondazione Magnani Rocca Manzu'/Marino exhibition, beautiful grounds:
Check out the exhibition, walk around and then go for lunch at The Gelso Agriturismo or for Sardinian food right near by.
-Palazzo del Governatore - July through November, Exhibition dedicated to Hitchcock
-Palazzo Bossi Bocchi (Cariparma) - 28 settembre 2014 - 25 gennaio 2015, La Collezione Renato Bruson. Boldini, Fattori, Lega, Segantini, Signorini e i vedutisti veneti dell’Ottocento
-Museo Bocchi (Monte di Parma)
For a list of the Museums In and Around Parma Click Here
Cinema in original version (mostly English):
The original ones at Cinema D'Azeglio
Cinema Astra also offers some interesting films but most are in Italian;
Cinema Edison Panorama - Films in Original Language every Tuesday Sept 16 - Oct 21
There is also an original language movie theatre in Reggio and several in Milan
Courses
For athletic courses see "Sports"
Look for courses offered by the various communities here under "In Programma"
English & Other International Language Connections
German Reading Group on October 7
English Reading Club on October 22
Stendhal Lecture Group (French) on November 5
Spanish Group Lectures on October 27
Also remember to "Like" the following pages on Facebook if you want to meet other English/International speakers in Parma:
-Cours de français Happy Hour Parma
-ENGLISH EVENTS Inglese PARMA MODENA (drinks and games in English once a week)
-INTERNATIONAL Happy Hour PARMA MODENA MEETUP
-Reggio Emilia, Modena and Parma English Meetup (English language dinners in Parma-active group!)
-Register on Internations (Parma sub-section) for info about monthly aperitivos and more
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Also remember to like our "International Friends" here on FB:
Parma Panthers (American Football)
Le Jardine de Delphine (Flowers!)
BLV Chiropractica (Chiropractic studio in Parma)
Antiche Varieta' (Award-Winning Tomatoes)
Ohani Nunu Felt (Beautiful Felt Clothing and Gifts)
Chantal Dee (Jewelry)
Gastronomic Adventures
If you're looking for "foreign" products remember to check out the Hello Market, the several North African and Chinese markets behind via D'Azeglio (oltretorrente). Also, we've recently learned you can make real Brown Sugar at home - just pick up your molasses at the Ceres Bio Store!
Also, check out our dining page for more hints.
We've heard good things about the new restaurant Borgo20 in the center.
-For a comprehensive list of restaurants and trattoria in the area, click here;
-"Like" Bar Teatro Via Bixio 62A on Facebook for weekly invites to "ethnic dinners" in Parma;
-Check out this lovely service "foodie" guide service (and more), run by an American friend in Parma: http://www.mycousinemilia.com/
Music:
-Teatro Regio: Oct 10 - Nov 21/ Festival Verdi Oct 10 - Nov 4
-Traiettorie, Festival of Modern and Contemporary music 2014 from Sept 20 - Nov 22 at the Casa del Suono/Casa della Musica.
-Barezzi Live Jazz Festival: Nov 6 -10
Sports & Outdoors:
UISP Parma - Sports and Courses for 2014
CUS Parma - Sport and Courses on/off Campus for 2014
Sports in the Appenine
CAI Parma - Hiking, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Family trips and more
It's also soccer/football season, check out Parma Calcio as well as the Parma Rugby Teams
Please check out the Nature section on our website
Theater:
-Europa Teatri - Presentation of courses on Oct 8
-Festival Vietato ai Maggiori dei 12 anni in Fidenza. Theatre and courses dedicated to children 3 to 12 years old. 2014/2015 events will be posted early in October.
--Fondazione Teatro Due, season opens November 4. There will be two English Language Performances on Nov 8 and 9 of Shakespeare's Villians!
-Teatro del Cerchio, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 21:00.
-Teatro del Vicolo/Campagna & Citta', season opening not yet listed.
Children:
Art and Classes for Children
-Moms' Club: Monday, October 6 at the Biblioteca Ilaria Alpi
-Libri & Formiche: new address is v Mistrali 2/B - three events this month!
-Laboratorio Famiglia al Portico: Events October to December
-Orso Ludo: Toy store in the Center of Parma which offers projects & events
-SMILE Reading & a project on "Brazil" at the Bibloteca Ilaria Alpi
Film & Theater for Children
-Europa Teatri: not yet available
-Casa della Musica: not yet available
-Teatro del Cerchio: Sunday afternoons at 17:00. Theater courses also available for children aged 6+.
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Elsewhere
In Milan this month (Eventful): Tickets for upcoming concerts, festivals, etc.
In Milan this month (CiaoMilano): Find your way around Milan in English. Great exhibitions, concerts, flower shows, et al. Many museum exhibits offer "children's tours" for which you need to reserve in advance. Check out the aquarium, planetarium, and Natural History Museum as well.
For the more design-oriented, there's are often great exhibitions going on at the Triennale as well as installations at Hangar Biccoca.
Milano for Kids (pdf file)
In Florence this month: Movies in English, concerts and more
In Bologna this month: Concerts, exhibitions and more
In Bologna this month: Find your way around Bologna in English
Modena in English;
Torino in English: Lots to visit here - Eataly, The Cinema Museum, the Egyptian Museum...
Events in Ligura; Make your summer last longer!
As always, we welcome your comments, thoughts about living in Parma and any event listings for both Facebook postings and our website. Please feel free to email us at: parmamia@gmail.com. Also, remember to like us on Facebook and share us with your friends!
On a serious note, Parma is offering free mammograms for those who have not had them for the month of Breast Cancer Prevention Awareness.
Below: Special Events, Art, Cinema, Courses, English & Other Language Connections, Gastronomic Adventures, Music, Outdoors, Children's Art, Music, Theatre, and Elsewhere
Special Events: There are many local events this month including local sagras in Borgo Valtaro, Berceto, etc. Make sure to check out the links below our listing for more info!
Oct 1 -31: Ottobre Africano -, a month of cultural events (cinema, literature, exhibitions, music), conferences, kids activities, etc
Oct 4 - 12: Mercanteinfiera - Renowned Parma Modernism and Antiques Fair
Oct 4 - Vivilverde, Orto Botanico, Via Farini, Parma
Oct 4: Palazzo San Vitale is open to visitors
Oct 4: EuroBirdWatch, Oasis Torrile e TreCasali
Oct 4: Festa della Storia, Parma
Oct 4 - 5: Cheese factories open for visitors
Oct 4 - 5: Festa del Vino, Fontanellato
Oct 4: Moonlight at night, Lagdei, Appenino
Oct 5: Nel Giardino delle Meraviglie, Colorno
Oct 5: Bike Ride Michelin for children, Parma
Oct 5; Castello di Scipione, Lord of the Rings, event for children
Oct 9: Anolini Party, Ballo liscio, Torta Fritta, Parma Club, Fidenza
Mid to late Oct: Sagra del Tortellino, Ferrara
Oct 12: World Alimentation Day, Wine Museum, Sala Baganza
Oct 19: Enjoying autumn foliage, Autumn in the Appenino
Oct 31: Halloween for adults, Fontanellato
Oct 31 and Nov 1 - Castello di Bardi - Halloween!
For more events, we recommend checking: www.nonsoloeventiparma.it/ http://turismo.parma.it/ http://www.emiliaromagnaturismo.it/it/eventi/parma/ http://parma.repubblica.it/agenda?where=PR
__________________________________________________________________________
Art
-Fondazione Magnani Rocca Manzu'/Marino exhibition, beautiful grounds:
Check out the exhibition, walk around and then go for lunch at The Gelso Agriturismo or for Sardinian food right near by.
-Palazzo del Governatore - July through November, Exhibition dedicated to Hitchcock
-Palazzo Bossi Bocchi (Cariparma) - 28 settembre 2014 - 25 gennaio 2015, La Collezione Renato Bruson. Boldini, Fattori, Lega, Segantini, Signorini e i vedutisti veneti dell’Ottocento
-Museo Bocchi (Monte di Parma)
Cinema in original version (mostly English):
The original ones at Cinema D'Azeglio
Cinema Astra also offers some interesting films but most are in Italian;
Cinema Edison Panorama - Films in Original Language every Tuesday Sept 16 - Oct 21
There is also an original language movie theatre in Reggio and several in Milan
Courses
For athletic courses see "Sports"
Look for courses offered by the various communities here under "In Programma"
English & Other International Language Connections
German Reading Group on October 7
English Reading Club on October 22
Stendhal Lecture Group (French) on November 5
Spanish Group Lectures on October 27
Also remember to "Like" the following pages on Facebook if you want to meet other English/International speakers in Parma:
-Cours de français Happy Hour Parma
-ENGLISH EVENTS Inglese PARMA MODENA (drinks and games in English once a week)
-INTERNATIONAL Happy Hour PARMA MODENA MEETUP
-Reggio Emilia, Modena and Parma English Meetup (English language dinners in Parma-active group!)
-Register on Internations (Parma sub-section) for info about monthly aperitivos and more
_________________________________________________
Also remember to like our "International Friends" here on FB:
Parma Panthers (American Football)
Le Jardine de Delphine (Flowers!)
BLV Chiropractica (Chiropractic studio in Parma)
Antiche Varieta' (Award-Winning Tomatoes)
Ohani Nunu Felt (Beautiful Felt Clothing and Gifts)
Chantal Dee (Jewelry)
Gastronomic Adventures
If you're looking for "foreign" products remember to check out the Hello Market, the several North African and Chinese markets behind via D'Azeglio (oltretorrente). Also, we've recently learned you can make real Brown Sugar at home - just pick up your molasses at the Ceres Bio Store!
Also, check out our dining page for more hints.
We've heard good things about the new restaurant Borgo20 in the center.
-Festa del Tortel Dols: October 11-12 in Colorno.
-Festa della Castagna (Chestnut Festival) in Varano Marchesi: October 12 and 19.
-Sagra della Castagna in Borgo Val di Taro: October 12
-National Black Truffle Of Fragno Fair October 19 - November16 on Sundays, Calestano.
-For a comprehensive list of restaurants and trattoria in the area, click here;
-"Like" Bar Teatro Via Bixio 62A on Facebook for weekly invites to "ethnic dinners" in Parma;
-Check out this lovely service "foodie" guide service (and more), run by an American friend in Parma: http://www.mycousinemilia.com/
Music:
-Teatro Regio: Oct 10 - Nov 21/ Festival Verdi Oct 10 - Nov 4
-Traiettorie, Festival of Modern and Contemporary music 2014 from Sept 20 - Nov 22 at the Casa del Suono/Casa della Musica.
-Barezzi Live Jazz Festival: Nov 6 -10
Sports & Outdoors:
UISP Parma - Sports and Courses for 2014
CUS Parma - Sport and Courses on/off Campus for 2014
Sports in the Appenine
CAI Parma - Hiking, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Family trips and more
It's also soccer/football season, check out Parma Calcio as well as the Parma Rugby Teams
Please check out the Nature section on our website
Theater:
-Europa Teatri - Presentation of courses on Oct 8
-Festival Vietato ai Maggiori dei 12 anni in Fidenza. Theatre and courses dedicated to children 3 to 12 years old. 2014/2015 events will be posted early in October.
--Fondazione Teatro Due, season opens November 4. There will be two English Language Performances on Nov 8 and 9 of Shakespeare's Villians!
-Teatro del Cerchio, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 21:00.
-Teatro del Vicolo/Campagna & Citta', season opening not yet listed.
Children:
Art and Classes for Children
-Moms' Club: Monday, October 6 at the Biblioteca Ilaria Alpi
-Libri & Formiche: new address is v Mistrali 2/B - three events this month!
-Laboratorio Famiglia al Portico: Events October to December
-Orso Ludo: Toy store in the Center of Parma which offers projects & events
-SMILE Reading & a project on "Brazil" at the Bibloteca Ilaria Alpi
Film & Theater for Children
-Europa Teatri: not yet available
-Casa della Musica: not yet available
-Il Regio (Opera): The Verdi Festival for Children mid-to-late November
-Teatro delle Briciole: Currently available program of performances for the schools-Teatro del Cerchio: Sunday afternoons at 17:00. Theater courses also available for children aged 6+.
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Elsewhere
In Milan this month (Eventful): Tickets for upcoming concerts, festivals, etc.
In Milan this month (CiaoMilano): Find your way around Milan in English. Great exhibitions, concerts, flower shows, et al. Many museum exhibits offer "children's tours" for which you need to reserve in advance. Check out the aquarium, planetarium, and Natural History Museum as well.
For the more design-oriented, there's are often great exhibitions going on at the Triennale as well as installations at Hangar Biccoca.
Milano for Kids (pdf file)
In Florence this month: Movies in English, concerts and more
In Bologna this month: Concerts, exhibitions and more
In Bologna this month: Find your way around Bologna in English
Modena in English;
Torino in English: Lots to visit here - Eataly, The Cinema Museum, the Egyptian Museum...
Events in Ligura; Make your summer last longer!
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