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.

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December 16, 2014

Presepi

There is definitely an air of Christmas in Parma with all the lights and decorations  lining the streets. A beautiful backdrop for the Christmas Aperitivo! 






 If you are out Christmas shopping, visiting Father Christmas or sightseeing, it is also worth the while to make your way to Chiostro della Chiesa della SS.Annunziata in Via Massimo D'Azeglio to see the 'Mostra dei Presepi'.



The exhibition has been on since the 7th December and will run until 6th January.



 While you are in Via D'Azeglio, near the arcades of the Old Hospital, the beautiful Oratorio di S. Ilario also has a  very lovely presepio on display.




December 5, 2014

Reminder

All state museums, monuments, gardens and archeological sites are open and free this Sunday - enjoy!

Plans for the New Year? Christmas present idea?

Although September 2015 may seem far away at the moment,  some of you may be very interested to hear that U2  are doing a European Tour with two dates in Turin.
U2 return to Italy after five years.  In September in Turin

Sept. 4th, Turin, Italy , Pala Alpitour 
Sept. 5th, Turin, Italy, Pala Alpitour 


Tickets go on sale from December 8, ( December 4 to 6 as an exclusive presale for members of the Official Fan Club.)

December 3, 2014

November Porc celebrates Christmas

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/

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

December 2, 2014

Mercatini di natale



MERCATINI DI NATALE


It is Christmas in the heart
 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!
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, 2015
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
-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.

-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
-Mid to late Oct: Sagra del Tortellino, Ferrara
-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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September 1, 2014

September 2014 in Parma

Welcome Back! Hope you had a great summer. Below you'll find a list of events and things to do in & around Parma for the month of September and beyond. As always, we welcome your ideas, comments and event listings for both Facebook postings and our blog. Please feel free to email us at: parmamia@gmail.com. Also, remember to like us on Facebook and share us with your friends!

Below: Special Events, Art, Cinema, Courses, English & Other Language Connections, Gastronomic Adventures, Music, Outdoors, Children's Art, Music, Theatre, and Elsewhere


Special events:
* 2 September - Romeo & Juliet in Piazza Garibaldi (click for tickets)
* 5-6 September - Beer Festival, Fontanellato
* 5-7 September - Tutti Matti Per Colorno (Colorful Street Fair), Colorno
* 5-7 September - Lambrusco Festival, Comune di Gualtieri
* 5-9 September - Prosciutto Festival, Langhirano & Parma
* 5 - 21 September - Teatro del Sogno - Cultural/Artistic events for adults & children, Casa nel Parco
* 6 September - Notte Bianche a Fidenza (80s revival). (Stores open late) Fidenza
* 6 Septmber - Notte Bianca and Dinner under the stars, (Stores open late) Bussetto
* 6 - 7 September - Rural Festival (Bio & Local Agriculture), Rivalti di Lesignano De' Bagni
* 6 - 7 September - Polenta Festival, Noceto
* 7-9 September - Palio di Parma - See Parma in it's traditional colors (Main event on Sept 21 starting at the Duomo), Parma
* 9 Septmber - Luna Park Closes with Fireworks, Traversetolo
* 9 September - 50 years of "Buon Ricordi" restaurants (reservation required)
* 13 September - Candlelight in the Castle, Fontanellato
* 13-14 September - Cariparma Running (Run through Parma 10k, half-marathon, la Duchessa)
* 13-21 September - Camper Show Fiere di Parma
* 14 September - Jewish Culture Day, Temples in Soragna, Modena, Ferrara
* 19 -21 September - Start up weekend in Reggio for students and entrepreneurs
* 20 September - Fright Night, Bardi Castle
*20-21, 27-28 - Mushroom Festival, Borgotaro
* 27-28 September - Old Car Show/Race, Parma - Berceto

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, English dates TBA
Cinema Astra also offers some interesting films but most are in Italian
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 September 9
English Reading Club on September 17
Stendhal Lecture Group (French) on September 3
Spanish Group Lectures on September 24

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)
-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
 *5-9 September - Prosciutto Festival, Langhirano & Parma
* 5-7 September - Lambrusco Festival, Comune di Gualtieri
* 6 - 7 September - Rural Festival (Bio & Local Agriculture), Rivalti di Lesignano De' Bagni
* 6 - 7 September - Polenta Festival, Noceto
* 9 September - 50 years of "Buon Ricordi" restaurants (reservation required)
*20-21, 27-28 - Mushroom Festival, Borgotaro

-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 in Parma: http://www.mycousinemilia.com/

Music:
Casa della Musica - Mozart Series April 11 - June 15
Concerti Aperitivi - Fondazione Toscanini to May 2014;
Teatro RegioVerdi Festival Oct 10 - Nov 21

Sports & Outdoors:
Cariparma Running - September 13/14
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

Children:
Art and Classes for Children
-Moms' Club: not yet available
-Libri & Formiche: new address is v Mistrali 2/B - three events this month!
-Laboratorio Famiglia al Portico: Events TBA

Film & Theater for Children
-Teatro delle Briciole: not yet available
-Teatro del Cerchio: not yet available
-Europa Teatri: not yet available
-Il Regio (Opera): The Verdi Festival for Children mid-to-late November
-Casa della Musica: not yet available

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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!

Buon divertimento!



June 3, 2014

June in Parma, 2014

Welcome to our June addition! We will be on hiatus in July and August but are happy to post any individual events that you forward to us during that time. Also, don't forget to visit our facebook page "Parma Mia" for additional updates and last minute info! If you are not on FB and would like these events to be forwarded directly to your email, please let us know parmamia@gmail.com.

Please note that many places are closed during August. If you're staying in Parma, be sure to check pharmacy listings, store opening hours, museum times, etc. The pharmacy in V.le Dei Mille, 52/b, COMUNALE MILLE, should be open 24/7.  Check our health section for tips.

Take care and enjoy: Italy is at its finest during this season.
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JUNE EVENTS
Helpful Sites, Special Events, Art & Theater, Cinema, Courses, English & Other Language Connections, Gastronomic Adventures, Music, Outdoors, Children's Summer Camps, Art, Music, Theatre and Elsewhere in Italy

Helpful local event sites:
-Parma Tourism Website (ENG)
-Nonsoloeventi (ITA), a detailed list of events.
-Events and hikes in the Appenine and Po (ENG)
-Parma & Piacenza castles, click here.
Other sites are listed on our website.


Special events:
-Activities on the farm for kids 2-5;
-May 30 - June 22, Luna Park at the Cittadella;
-June 5 - Magic & Sounds Farnese Theater (charity);
-June 6-8, Parma Ethical Living Festival;
-June 6 -8, I Primi di Rolo, Food and Art in Rolo (RE);
-June 8, Great food fun in Modena. Stuzzicagente 2014 You can buy tickets in advance to taste your way around the city. Four food trails offered (one is vegetarian);
-June 6 -15, Cherry Festival in Villanova Val D'Arda;
-June 8 "Gastronomic Hike" Walk & Taste in Montecavalo (Reggio);
-June 7, Dogs Welcome, guided tour of Parma;
-June 7 "Notte Bianca" in Fidenza, Music, shopping and theatre all night long;
-June 7, 8  "Festival of Children" at Bardi with hiking, games and more;
-June 8 "Festival of Nirano" a day for children at Salse di Nirano (mud volcanos near Modena);
-June 14 "La Notte Celeste" Emilia-Romagna Terme are open all night. Treat yourself;
-June 14 "Taking Care of Yourself With Flowers" Event in Italian, but speaker knows English
-June 14 - 21 "Children's Festival" in the Adriatic Riviera;
-June 20 - 22 Vernasca Silver Flag - Car race and celebration;
-June 21-22, 52nd Verdi Voice Contest in Bussetto;
-June 26, Festa d'Estate di Monadi, Maiatico; Yoga, Dinner et al
-June 27-28, Parma Taste of the Future;
-June 27-28, Rootsway Blues & Food Festival, Soragna;

Towards the end of June, Parma celebrates its famous Tortelli with the "Tortellata di San Giovanni'. Here's a list of the many places you can go, although the 2014 times and dates have yet to be published. One of the most well-known "tortellate" takes place at the Castello di Montechiaruglo, but make sure to arrive super early!
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Art & Theater
-Fondazione Magnani Rocca Beautiful Campigli exhibition, beautiful grounds;
-Palazzo del Governatore until June 15: The imaginary food. Italy at the table 1950-1970;
-New Vernizzi Museum (together with Amadeo Bocchi) Free weekly guided tours until June 15;
-Museo di Arte Contemporanea  (MAGra) - in Valmozzola

For a list of the Museums In and Around Parma Click Here
For a list of Theaters in Parma Click Here

Cinema in original language:
None listed at this time

There are also original language movie theatres in Reggio and in Milan

Cinema:
-Every Tuesday evening at the Barilla Center until mid-June, a non-commercial film will be screened (in Italian)

Courses & Volunteer Work
-http://formazione.parma.it/
-Interested in learning where you can volunteer in Parma? Try the Forum Soliderieta'

English & Other Language Connections
-German Reading Group on June 17
-English Reading Club on June 24
-Stendhal Lecture Group (French) Not yet posted
-Spanish Group Lectures on June 25

"Like" the following pages on Facebook for more info on "international" events in Parma:
-Parma Internazionale
-Cours de français Happy Hour Parma

-ENGLISH EVENTS Inglese PARMA MODENA (weekly drinks & games) or click here
-English Encounters Parma - Keep Calm and Learn English
-INTERNATIONAL Happy Hour PARMA MODENA MEETUP
-Reggio Emilia, Modena and Parma English Meetup (English language dinners in Parma)
Also:
-Register on Internations (Parma sub-section) for info about monthly drinks and more

Gastronomic Adventures
-June 6 -8, I Primi di Rolo, Food and Art in Rolo (Reggio)
-June 6 -15, Cherry Festival in Villanova Val D'Arda
-June 7-8, 29th edition of the Culatello Festival, Zibello
-June 7-8, Important Cherry Festival in Vignola
-June 8, Great food fun in Modena. Stuzzicagente 2014 You can buy tickets in advance to taste your way around the city. Four food trails offered (one is vegetarian).
-End of June - Tortellata di San Giovanni (see above)

-There's a good list of local festivals on Nonsoloeventi as well as in "4. Fiere e Sagre2014.pdf" found on this page.;
-For a comprehensive list of restaurants and trattorie in the area, click here;
-"Like" Bar Teatro Via Bixio 62A on Facebook for invites to "ethnic dinners" in Parma;
-Check out this lovely service "foodie" guide service (and more), run by an American in Parma: http://www.mycousinemilia.com/

Music:
Casa della Musica - Mozart Series April 11 - June 15
June Program - Shakespeare Live Cafe'
Campus Industry - Disco Club
Concerts in Bussetto this summer

Sports & Outdoors:
Slow Spring 2014: explore the Po Delta from March to June 22;
June - August "Walking is good for you; together it's more fun"; Urban trekking
Please check out this list for more group hikes in the area this summer
Panthers' Home Schedule (American Football Team);
UISP Parma
CUS Parma - Enroll now for the CariParma Run, September 2014
Sports in the Appenine
Oasis Ghirardi WWF

Please check out the Nature section on our website

Children:
Summer Camps - It's Time to Enroll!
-GioCampus;
-Sporty Club Summer Camp;
-Parma City Camp!;
-Soccer Camps;
-English language summer camp at an agriturismo;
-English language summer camp at an agriturismo;
-The Tennis Club of Mariano as well as the Circolo di Castellazzo offer summer programs;
-Schools such as Pink Panther (day-care and nursery) and Mary Poppins (also elementary) offer programs in July and for part of August.

Art and Classes for Children
-Biblioteca Ilaria Alpi "SMILE" project returns with a focus on Algeria (reading + project), June 7
-Summer at the Library: 4 "international" weeks at the Ilaria Alpi International Library
-Moms' Club: Date TBA
-Courses on local farms (agriturismi) for children. Please book in advance.
-Laboratorio Famiglia al Portico: Aprile-May-June program

Summer Day Trips for Children
Gardaland, Verona
Parco Sigurta', Verona
Parco Cerwood Adventure Tree Park
Mirabilandia, Ravenna Safari Park
Parco Natura Viva, Verona Safari Park

Film & Theater for Children
No listings at this time
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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, flower shows, et al. Many 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.
Buy tickets for June concerts: Ligabue, Linkin Park, Pearl Jam...
Milano for Kids (pdf file in English)
Useful site to find what's open in Milan in August
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: This month in addition to the wonderful Cinema Museum, Eataly, and Egyptian Museum there is a special pre-Raphaelite exhibition going on with paintings by Waterhouse et al. as well as the Torino Jazz Festival.
Events in Ligura

Buon divertimento!

April 28, 2014

May 2014 in Parma

Don't forget to visit our facebook page "Parma Mia" for additional updates and last minute information! Also, check out the new and improved English version of the Parma Tourism Website (ENG) as well as Nonsoloeventi (ITA) for a detailed list of local events. For events at the Parma & Piacenza castles, click here. They have many great initiatives!


In other news, congratulations to the Parma Panthers for their continued success and to Roberta Mell for her prize at Colorno this weekend for her "Antiche Varietà di Pomodoro" (take a look)!

Below: Special Events, Art, Cinema, Courses, English & Other Language Connections, Gastronomic Adventures, Music, Outdoors, Children's Summer Camps, Art, Music, Theatre, and Elsewhere

Special events:
Activities on the farm for kids aged 2-5 organized by the city of Parma. Booking necessary, click on link.
-May 1, Live music around Italy
-May 3-4, Parma Vintage, Sala Baganza
-May 5- 8 Cibus 2014 at the Fiere di Parma (Food Fair)
-May 8-15, Festa del Cinema, movies cost Eur 3 (Eur 5 for 3D films). 
-May 9, Medel Run in the evening, Cittadella
-May 11, Bicincittà (9.15 am) 130 cities in Italy celebrate biking!
-May 10-11, StraBologna - Run or walk through Bologna  (3,5 to 10,5 k)
-May 11, Festa della Mamma
-May 15-17, Day of the Family & Against Homophobia
-May 17, Notte dei Musei (museums open till late).
-May 18, 25  Fattorie aperte: local farms open their doors to the public.
-May 24 - 25,  Cantine Aperte, vineyards open their doors... and their cellars.
-June 6-8, Parma Ethical Living Festival
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Art
-Fondazione Magnani Rocca Beautiful Campigli exhibition, beautiful grounds;
-Reggio di Colorno March 29 - June 2 From Giuseppe Verdi to Andy Warhol photography exhibit;
-Palazzo del Governatore until June 15: The imaginary food. Italy at the table 1950-1970;

 For a list of the Museums In and Around Parma Click Here

Cinema in original language:
-Aprile 29 - The original ones at Cinema D'Azeglio, Still Life (check listings for updates)
-French Films (Godard, Truffaut et al.) at Cinema D'Azeglio, Thursdays at 21:00 until the end of May

There is also an original language movie theatre in Reggio and several in Milan

Cinema:
-Every Tuesday evening at the Barilla Center until mid-June, a non-commercial film will be screened (in Italian)

Courses & Volunteer Work
-http://formazione.parma.it/
-Interested in learning where you can volunteer in Parma? You can find out here with the Forum Soliderieta' (Assisting immigrants, elderly, children et al.).




English & Other Language Connections
-German Reading Group on May 13
-English Reading Club on May 21
-Stendhal Lecture Group (French) Not yet posted
-Spanish Group Lectures on May 22
-Window on Japan Series of 6 lectures at Ilaria Alpi International Library
-Modern Veggie "Go Green" Party in English (in Modena, I believe), May 1 20:00 Via Taglio, 12 - for info contact Kami at 334-84-61-513 (or go to International Happy Hour Parma Modena Meetup on FB).

"Like" the following pages on Facebook for more info on international events in Parma:
-Parma Internazionale
-Cours de français Happy Hour Parma

-ENGLISH EVENTS Inglese PARMA MODENA (weekly drinks and games in English)
-INTERNATIONAL Happy Hour PARMA MODENA MEETUP
-Reggio Emilia, Modena and Parma English Meetup (English language dinners in Parma)
Also:
-Register on Internations (Parma sub-section) for info about monthly aperitivos and more

Gastronomic Adventures
-De Gustibus, May 9 -11;
-Inauguration of the Museo della Pasta, May 10;
-Inauguration of the cantina of the Food Museum, May 17-18;
-Whodunit "Mystery" Dinner at Bardi Castle, May 17
-Suggestioni Sensorialia, Rocca del Fontanellato, May 10 -13;

There's a good list of local sagre on Nonsoloeventi as well as in "4. Fiere e Sagre2014.pdf" found on this page.

-For a comprehensive list of restaurants and trattorie 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 in Parma: http://www.mycousinemilia.com/

Music:
Auditorium Paganini Tutti Per Uno classical music series beginning Dec 13 - May 31;
Nuove Atmosfere, a series of 20 concerts from November to May 2014;
Casa della Musica - Mozart Series April 11 - June 15
Concerti Aperitivi - Fondazione Toscanini to May 2014;
Teatro Regio: Parma Danza in May

Sports & Outdoors:
Panthers' Home Schedule (American Football Team);
UISP Parma - Bicincitta et al.
CUS Parma - Enroll now for the CariParma Run, September 2014
Slow Spring 2014: explore the Po Delta from March to June 22;
Sports in the Appenine
Oasis Ghirardi WWF

Please check out the Nature section on our website

Children:
Summer Camps - It's Time to Enroll!
-GioCampus;
-Sporty Club Summer Camp;
-Parma City Camp!;
-Soccer Camps;
-English language summer camp at an agriturismo;
-English language summer camp at an agriturismo;
-We've also heard that the Tennis Club of Mariano will be offering a summer program but there is not info currently listed on their site;
-Schools such as Pink Panther (day-care and nursery) and Mary Poppins (also elementary) offer programs in July and for part of August.

Art and Classes for Children
-Summer at the Library: 4 "international" weeks at the Ilaria Alpi International Library
-Moms' Club: Date TBA
-Courses on local farms (agriturismi) for children. Please book in advance.
-Libri & Formiche: Moving! Thanks to the support of the community, they'll be more courses to come!
-Laboratorio Famiglia al Portico: Aprile-May-June program

Film & Theater for Children
-Il Regio (Opera) Per I Piu' Piccoli, May 20
-Beatles for Children in Salsomaggiore, May 4

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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, flower shows, et al. Many exhibits offer "children's tours" for which you need to reserve in advance.
Check out the acquarium, 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.
Buy tickets for June concerts: Ligabue, Linkin Park, Pearl Jam...
In Florence this month: Movies in English, concerts and more
In Bologna this month: Jazz concerts, exhibitions and more
In Bologna this month: Find your way around Bologna in English
Modena in English;
Torino in English: This month in addition to the wonderful Cinema Museum, Eataly, and Egyptian Museum there is a special pre-Raphaelite exhibition going on with paintings by Waterhouse et al. as well as the Torino Jazz Festival.

And being that it's almost summer, check out Events in Ligura

Buon divertimento!