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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November 2, 2016

November 2016 in Parma

And let the fog roll in... 
Anything to add? Please let us know via email or on Facebook. Thanks!


SPECIAL EVENTS

Nov 4-8: Merano Wine Festival (usually packed, beware!)
Nov 5: Dance the night away at Campus Music Industry
Nov 5 - Visit to/hike at the Veleia Romana
Nov 5/6, 12/13: November Wine in Bacedasco Basso di Vernasca (Piacenza)
Nov 5/6: Autumn Mushroom Course at the Corte di Giarola
Nov 6- 27: ParmaJazz Frontier Festival
Nov 7 - 29: Corso di meditazione at the Lab. Famiglia il Portico
Nov 11-20: GOTHA, top level antiques fair
Nov 12 - 20: French Market La Belle Epoque
Nov 19: Rifugio Lagdei, night under the stars
Nov weekends: November Porc 2016

Also Reggio Emilia, Modena and Parma English Meetup is organizing several get togethers
over the next couple months,remember to check them out on website if you're interested!

In late November the Christmas Markets start in Trentino-Alto Adige, in particular the one in Merano. Lots of traffic but a super festive atmosphere. Driving up the A22, you can stop at the MART museum in Rovereto or the MUSE in Trento to add a cultural touch to your trip.

For more event listings: www.nonsoloeventiparma.it/ 
http://turismo.parma.it/
http://www.emiliaromagnaturismo.it/it/eventi/parma/
http://parma.repubblica.it/agenda?where=PR parma today 
http://www.cultura.comune.parma.it/it-it/eventi/listaeventi.aspx
also Castelli del Ducato
For children, please check out the fantastic www.parmakids.it website for updated events
__________________________________________________________________________
Art
-Fondazione Magnani Rocca Italia POP exhibition, beautiful grounds:
-Palazzo del Governatore
-Palazzo Bossi Bocchi  Food, Art and History in the Cariparma collection
-Museo Bocchi (Monte di Parma)
-Palazzo Pigorini - War photographer, Robert Capa through 15 January
-Labirinto Della Masone di Franco Maria Ricci Sergio Hernandez Tres Pasiones
-Art listings
For a list of the Museums In and Around Parma Click Here

Cinema in original version (mostly English):
Parma Film Festival until Dec 1
The original ones at Cinema D'Azeglio 
Cinema Astra also offers some interesting films but most are in Italian;
Cinema Edison Panorama;
CAI has three evenings dedicated to mountaineering films in November
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 Nov 22
English Reading Club on Nov 23
Stendhal Lecture Group (French Group) on Nov 10
Spanish Group Lectures  on Nov 3
Moms' Club English Language Group Reading & Project for Kids at the Biblioteca Ilaria Alpi

Internations (Register in the Parma sub-section) for info about monthly aperitivos and more
Reggio-Emilia English Expat Group (Reggio, Parma,Modena) Also on Facebook at -Reggio Emilia, Modena and Parma English Meetup (English language dinners in Parma-active group)

Also Facebook:
-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
_________________________________________________

Gastronomic Adventures
A few new restaurants to check out + the new nacho chip shop!
-Bread in Via Sauro, 18 for sandwiches
-Toastamore in Strada Cavour, 31 for big "toast" sandwiches
-Officina Alimentare Dedicata in Via Maestri is a new Osteria
-Viva Nachos in Via Farini for nachos
First two weekends of Nov: 26 edition of the Fiera del Tartufo (Fragno, Calestano)

-For a comprehensive list of restaurants and trattoria in the area, click here;

Music:
-Teatro Regio and the Festival Verdi from 1 October
-Traettorie: Sept - Nov (Modern and Contemporary Music)
-Barezzi Live Jazz Festival: November

Sports & Outdoors:
Fencing, Swimming, Soccer, Rubgy, Baseball, American Football, Gymnastics, Acrobatics, Cheerleading (Starlight)
If you need additional info about enrollment, please send us an email or a message on FB
UISP Parma - Sports, Hikes and Courses for 2016
CUS Parma - Sport and Courses on/off Campus for 2016
CAI Parma - Hiking, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Family trips and more
You can also check out Parma Calcio games as well as rugby Parma Zebre or American Football with the Parma Panthers

Please check out the Nature section on our website

Theater:
-Europa Teatri Adult workshops - dates online, theatrical season not yet listed for adults
--Fondazione Teatro Due  Season starts 19 October
-Teatro del Cerchio, Season starts 16 October
-Teatro Pezzani: New season listings
-Teatro delle Briciole: New season listings online
-Teatro Reggio Tutti a Teatro Nov 8 - Feb, 2017

Children:
Art and Classes for Children
-Moms' Club: Monday, October 5 at the Biblioteca Ilaria Alpi
-Biblioteca Alice: Prestorrechio 4th and 5th graders
-Libri & Formiche: Bookstore with lots of events listed
-Laboratorio Famiglia al Portico: New program not yet posted
-Laboratorio Famiglia San Martino e San Leonardo on Facebook
-Orso Ludo: Toy store in the Center of Parma which offers projects & events (also Orso Ludo on FB)
-Il Club dell'Orsetto Lavoratore: Baby parking and much more

For older children, there are many courses and sports classes offered around Parma. Polisport (Campus), The "circoli" (Mariano, Castellazzo), SportsCenter, Palazzetto dello Sport.
If you need assistance, please email us.

Film & Theater for Children
-Europa Teatri: Children's workshop starting Oct 25; Children's shows starting Dec 11
-Casa della Musica: not yet available
-Il Regio (Opera): RegioYoung for Families
-VerdiYoung
-Teatro delle Briciole: Currently available school performances program
-Teatro del Cerchio: 2016 season performances online + Workshops for children
____________________________________________________________________________

Elsewhere
In Bologna this month: Find your way around Bologna in English.
In Florence this month: Movies in English, concerts and more
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 and the new Fondazione Prada. This month important Japanese print exhibition at the Palazzo Reale.
In Milan this month (Eventful): Tickets for upcoming concerts, festivals, etc. Buy tickets now for The Who and The Flaming Lips.
Milano for Kids (pdf file)
Modena in English;
Reggio in Italian: In November there will be an comprehensive Liberty exhibition
Torino in English: Lots to visit here - Eataly, The Cinema Museum, the Egyptian Museum. Buy tickets now for Green Day and Red Hot Chili Peppers
Events in Ligura

October 6, 2016

October 2016 in Parma

Take advantage of the good weather and wealth of events before the fog sets in! Enjoy!
Anything to add? Please let us know via email or on Facebook. Thanks!

SPECIAL EVENTS
Oct 1 -31: Ottobre Africano a month of cultural events
Oct 1 - 9: Mercanteinfiera - Renowned Parma Modernism and Antiques Fair
Oct 1 - 23: Chiesuole, Taro Park, Collechio
Oct 7 - 9: OctoBeer, beer and music in Parma
Oct 8: Cycling Day, Fognano, PR
Oct 8 - 9: Tortel Dols Festival in Colorno, PR
Oct 9: Donne in Corsa (the walk for women) PR
Oct 9: Autumn Festival in Langhirano, PR
Oct 9: Festival of chestnuts in Borgotaro, PR (also in Varano Marchese and the Welcome Center in Monte Prinzera) on the same day

Middle weekends of Oct: Sagra del Tortellino, Reno Centese, Ferrara
Oct 8 - 15 Nov: 86th tartufo festival in Alba (Piemonte)
Oct 9 - 13 Nov (weekends only): Black tartufo of Fragno (Calestano, Parma)
Oct 9, 16, 23: Castello di Gropparello - On Sundays, "Fairytale Park for Kids," reservation needed (also a Halloween party on oct 31)
Oct 9: Young photographers and filmmakers at Parco Sigurta' (Verona)
Oct 15 -23: Festival della Storia, Parma and Bologna
Oct 22-24: Cioccolandia, Medesano, Parma (chocolate land)
Oct 30- 31 - Castello di Bardi - Halloween!

For more event listings: www.nonsoloeventiparma.it/ 
http://turismo.parma.it/
http://www.emiliaromagnaturismo.it/it/eventi/parma/
http://parma.repubblica.it/agenda?where=PR parma today 
http://www.cultura.comune.parma.it/it-it/eventi/listaeventi.aspx
also Castelli del Ducato
For children, please check out the fantastic www.parmakids.it website for updated events
__________________________________________________________________________
Art
-Fondazione Magnani Rocca Italia POP exhibition, beautiful grounds:
-Palazzo del Governatore
-Palazzo Bossi Bocchi  Food, Art and History in the Cariparma collection
-Museo Bocchi (Monte di Parma)
-Palazzo Pigorini - War photographer, Robert Capa through 15 January
-Art listings
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 Original language films until end of October
Cinema Astra also offers some interesting films but most are in Italian;
Cinema Edison Panorama;
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 Oct 25
English Reading Club on Oct 27 (Olive Kitteridge)
Stendhal Lecture Group (French Group) on Oct 12
Spanish Group Lectures  on Nov 3
Moms' Club English Language Group Reading & Project for Kids at the Biblioteca Ilaria Alpi

Internations (Register in the Parma sub-section) for info about monthly aperitivos and more
Reggio-Emilia English Expat Group (Reggio, Parma,Modena) Also on Facebook at -Reggio Emilia, Modena and Parma English Meetup (English language dinners in Parma-active group)

Also Facebook:
-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
_________________________________________________

Gastronomic Adventures
Oct 7 - 9: OctoBeer, beer and music in Parma
Oct 8 - 9: Tortel Dols Festival in Colorno
Mid to late Oct: Sagra del Tortellino, Reno Centese, Ferrara
Oct 8 - 15 Nov: 86th tartufo festival in Alba (Piemonte)
Oct 9 - 13 Nov (weekends only): Black tartufo of Fragno (Calestano, Parma)
Oct 22 - 24: Cioccolandia, Medesano, Parma (chocolate land)

-For a comprehensive list of restaurants and trattoria in the area, click here;


Music:
-Teatro Regio and the Festival Verdi from 1 October
-Traettorie: Sept - Nov (Modern and Contemporary Music)
-Barezzi Live Jazz Festival: November

Sports & Outdoors:
Fencing, Swimming, Soccer, Rubgy, Baseball, American Football, Gymnastics, Acrobatics, Cheerleading (Starlight)
If you need additional info about enrollment, please send us an email or a message on FB
UISP Parma - Sports, Hikes and Courses for 2016
CUS Parma - Sport and Courses on/off Campus for 2016
CAI Parma - Hiking, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Family trips and more
You can also check out Parma Calcio games as well as rugby Parma Zebre or American Football with the Parma Panthers

Please check out the Nature section on our website

Theater:
-Europa Teatri Adult workshops - dates online, theatrical season not yet listed
--Fondazione Teatro Due  Season starts 19 October
-Teatro del Cerchio, Season starts 16 October
-Teatro Pezzani: New season listings
-Teatro delle Briciole: New season listings online

Children:
Art and Classes for Children
-Moms' Club: Monday, October 5 at the Biblioteca Ilaria Alpi
-Biblioteca Alice: Prestorrechio 4th and 5th graders
-Libri & Formiche: Bookstore with lots of events listed
-Laboratorio Famiglia al Portico: New program not yet posted
-Laboratorio Famiglia San Martino e San Leonardo on Facebook
-Orso Ludo: Toy store in the Center of Parma which offers projects & events (also Orso Ludo on FB)
-Il Club dell'Orsetto Lavoratore: Baby parking and much more

For older children, there are many courses and sports classes offered around Parma. Polisport (Campus), The "circoli" (Mariano, Castellazzo), SportsCenter, Palazzetto dello Sport.
If you need assistance, please email us.

Film & Theater for Children
-Europa Teatri: Children's workshop starting Oct 25
-Casa della Musica: not yet available
-Il Regio (Opera): RegioYoung for Families
-VerdiYoung
-Teatro delle Briciole: Currently available program of performances for the schools
-Teatro del Cerchio: 2016 season performances online + Workshops for children
____________________________________________________________________________

Elsewhere
In Bologna this month: Find your way around Bologna in English.
In Florence this month: Movies in English, concerts and more
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 and the new Fondazione Prada.
In Milan this month (Eventful): Tickets for upcoming concerts, festivals, etc. Buy tickets now for The Who and The Flaming Lips.
Milano for Kids (pdf file)
Modena in English;
Reggio in Italian: In November there will be an comprehensive Liberty exhibition
Torino in English: Lots to visit here - Eataly, The Cinema Museum, the Egyptian Museum. Buy tickets now for Green Day and Red Hot Chili Peppers
Events in Ligura

____________________________________________________________________________


September 15, 2016

September in Parma - 2016!

We are back! The heat is fading and as our (sniff!) memories of the sea and mountains.
Thankfully, Parma has a lot to offer in September. Here is just a taste of what you can expect.
And please do let us know if you have any events to promote or announcements to make as we are happy to include them on Parma Mia! on Facebook.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

Sept 10 - 18 Campers at the Fiere di Parma
Sept 15 5th Pumpkin (Squash) Festival in Casalmaggiore
Sept 15 - Dec 31 200 Years of Maria-Luigia in Parma
Sept 16 - Oct 15 Sarah Moon Qui e Ora Photo Exhibit
Sept 16 - 18 ArtRock Festival in Fontevivo for kids and adults
Sept 17 The Moon Hike at Lagdei (6+)
Sept 17 Silent Party Dj at WOPA
Sept 17 -18 Parma Retail Dance and Sport
Sept 17 -18 Parma Palio
Sept 17  CSAC Jazz in Abbazia 
Sept 17 - 18 Ortoculturo Festival and Market, Bussetto
Sept 17 - 18 Modena Nerd (Videogames, Comic Books)
Sept 17 -18 - 24 -25 41st Mushroom Festival in BorgoTaro
Sept 17 - 25 National Bone Marrow Match Week
Sept 17 - 25 Grape Festival in Castelvetro (MO)
Sept 18 Horses and Carriages in Parma
Sept 19 - 25 Parma International Music Festival 
Sept 24 Nico Cerca Un Amica Theater for kids (3+)

If you need info regarding sports/extracurricular kids' activities, please read through the website or send us a message on gmail or Facebook.

For more info and events:
www.nonsoloeventiparma.it/ 
http://turismo.parma.it/
http://www.emiliaromagnaturismo.it/it/eventi/parma/
http://parma.repubblica.it/agenda?where=PR parma today 
http://www.emilialive.it/
http://www.cultura.comune.parma.it/it-it/eventi/listaeventi.aspx
www.parmakids.it 
______________________________________________

-Fondazione Magnani Rocca ITALIA POP exhibition
-Palazzo del Governatore
-Palazzo Bossi Bocchi  
-Museo Bocchi (Monte di Parma)
-Art listings

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 Film in Viaggio this month
Cinema Astra also offers some interesting films but most are in Italian;
Cinema Edison Panorama;
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 Sept 27
English Reading Club on Sept 20
Stendhal Lecture Group (French Group) on Oct 12
Spanish Group Lectures  on Sept 22
Moms' Club English Language Group Reading & Project for Kids at the Biblioteca Ilaria Alpi
Internations (Register in the Parma sub-section) for info about monthly aperitivos and more
Reggio-Emilia English Expat Group (Reggio, Parma,Modena) Also on Facebook at -Reggio Emilia, Modena and Parma English Meetup (English language dinners in Parma-active group)

Also Facebook:
-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
___________________________________________

Gastronomic Adventures
New American Diner in Via Emilia Ovest 46/A
Sept 15 5th Pumpkin (Squash) Festival in Casalmaggiore
Sept 17 - 25 Grape Festival in Castelvetro (MO)
Sept 17 -18 - 24 -25 41st Mushroom Festival in BorgoTaro

-For a comprehensive list of restaurants and trattoria in the area, click here;

Music:
-Parma International Music Festival from 19 Sept - 25 Sept
-Teatro Regio and the Festival Verdi from 1 October
-Traettorie: Sept - Nov (Modern and Contemporary Music)


Sports & Outdoors:
Fencing, Swimming, Soccer, Rubgy, Baseball, American Football, Gymnastics, Acrobatics, Cheerleading (Starlight)
If you need additional info about enrollment, please send us an email or a message on FB
UISP Parma - Sports, Hikes and Courses for 2016
CUS Parma - Sport and Courses on/off Campus for 2016
CAI Parma - Hiking, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Family trips and more
You can also check out Parma Calcio games as well as rugby Parma Zebre or American Football with the Parma Panthers

Please check out the Nature section on our website

Theater:
-Europa Teatri TBA
--Fondazione Teatro Due TBA
-Teatro del Cerchio, TBA
-Teatro Pezzani: TBA

Children:
Art and Classes for Children
-Moms' Club: Monday, October 5 at the Biblioteca Ilaria Alpi
-Biblioteca Alice: Art and Narration workshops
-Libri & Formiche: Events here
-Laboratorio Famiglia al Portico: New program not yet posted
-Orso Ludo: Toy store in the Center of Parma which offers projects & events
-Il Club dell'Orsetto Lavoratore: Baby parking and much more

For older children, there are many courses and sports classes offered around Parma. Polisport, The "circoli" (Mariano, Castellazzo), SportsCenter, Palazzetto dello Sport.
If you need assistance, please email us.

Film, Music & Theater for Children
-Il Regio (Opera): Verdi Young for Families, Kids, And Young Adults
-Europa Teatri: not yet available
-Casa della Musica: not yet available
-Teatro delle Briciole: not yet available
-Teatro del Cerchio: not yet available
____________________________________________________________________________

Elsewhere
In Bologna this month: Find your way around Bologna in English This September there is Design Week, a Barbie Doll exhibition and more!
In Florence this month: Movies in English, concerts and more
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 and the new Fondazione Prada.
In Milan this month (Eventful): Tickets for upcoming concerts, festivals, etc. Buy tickets now for The Who and The Flaming Lips.
Milano for Kids (pdf file)
Modena in English;
Reggio in Italian: In November there will be an comprehensive Liberty exhibition
Torino in English: Lots to visit here - Eataly, The Cinema Museum, the Egyptian Museum. Buy tickets now for Green Day and Red Hot Chili Peppers
Events in Ligura

September in Parma - 2016!

We are back! The heat is fading and as our (sniff!) memories of the sea and mountains.
Thankfully, Parma has a lot to offer in September. Here is just a taste of what you can expect.
And please do let us know if you have any events to promote or announcements to make as we are happy to include them on Parma Mia! on Facebook.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

Sept 10 - 18 Campers at the Fiere di Parma
Sept 15 5th Pumpkin (Squash) Festival in Casalmaggiore
Sept 15 - Dec 31 200 Years of Maria-Luigia in Parma
Sept 16 - Oct 15 Sarah Moon Qui e Ora Photo Exhibit
Sept 16 - 18 ArtRock Festival in Fontevivo for kids and adults
Sept 17 The Moon Hike at Lagdei (6+)
Sept 17 Silent Party Dj at WOPA
Sept 17 -18 Parma Retail Dance and Sport
Sept 17 -18 Parma Palio
Sept 17  CSAC Jazz in Abbazia 
Sept 17 - 18 Ortoculturo Festival and Market, Bussetto
Sept 17 - 18 Modena Nerd (Videogames, Comic Books)
Sept 17 -18 - 24 -25 41st Mushroom Festival in BorgoTaro
Sept 17 - 25 National Bone Marrow Match Week
Sept 17 - 25 Grape Festival in Castelvetro (MO)
Sept 18 Horses and Carriages in Parma
Sept 19 - 25 Parma International Music Festival 
Sept 24 Nico Cerca Un Amica Theater for kids (3+)

If you need info regarding sports/extracurricular kids' activities, please read through the website or send us a message on gmail or Facebook.

For more info and events:
www.nonsoloeventiparma.it/ 
http://turismo.parma.it/
http://www.emiliaromagnaturismo.it/it/eventi/parma/
http://parma.repubblica.it/agenda?where=PR parma today 
http://www.emilialive.it/
http://www.cultura.comune.parma.it/it-it/eventi/listaeventi.aspx
www.parmakids.it 
______________________________________________

-Fondazione Magnani Rocca ITALIA POP exhibition
-Palazzo del Governatore
-Palazzo Bossi Bocchi  
-Museo Bocchi (Monte di Parma)
-Art listings

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 Film in Viaggio this month
Cinema Astra also offers some interesting films but most are in Italian;
Cinema Edison Panorama;
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 Sept 27
English Reading Club on Sept 20
Stendhal Lecture Group (French Group) on Oct 12
Spanish Group Lectures  on Sept 22
Moms' Club English Language Group Reading & Project for Kids at the Biblioteca Ilaria Alpi
Internations (Register in the Parma sub-section) for info about monthly aperitivos and more
Reggio-Emilia English Expat Group (Reggio, Parma,Modena) Also on Facebook at -Reggio Emilia, Modena and Parma English Meetup (English language dinners in Parma-active group)

Also Facebook:
-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
___________________________________________

Gastronomic Adventures
New American Diner in Via Emilia Ovest 46/A
Sept 15 5th Pumpkin (Squash) Festival in Casalmaggiore
Sept 17 - 25 Grape Festival in Castelvetro (MO)
Sept 17 -18 - 24 -25 41st Mushroom Festival in BorgoTaro

-For a comprehensive list of restaurants and trattoria in the area, click here;

Music:
-Parma International Music Festival from 19 Sept - 25 Sept
-Teatro Regio and the Festival Verdi from 1 October
-Traettorie: Sept - Nov (Modern and Contemporary Music)


Sports & Outdoors:
Fencing, Swimming, Soccer, Rubgy, Baseball, American Football, Gymnastics, Acrobatics, Cheerleading (Starlight)
If you need additional info about enrollment, please send us an email or a message on FB
UISP Parma - Sports, Hikes and Courses for 2016
CUS Parma - Sport and Courses on/off Campus for 2016
CAI Parma - Hiking, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Family trips and more
You can also check out Parma Calcio games as well as rugby Parma Zebre or American Football with the Parma Panthers

Please check out the Nature section on our website

Theater:
-Europa Teatri TBA
--Fondazione Teatro Due TBA
-Teatro del Cerchio, TBA
-Teatro Pezzani: TBA

Children:
Art and Classes for Children
-Moms' Club: Monday, October 5 at the Biblioteca Ilaria Alpi
-Biblioteca Alice: Art and Narration workshops
-Libri & Formiche: Events here
-Laboratorio Famiglia al Portico: New program not yet posted
-Orso Ludo: Toy store in the Center of Parma which offers projects & events
-Il Club dell'Orsetto Lavoratore: Baby parking and much more

For older children, there are many courses and sports classes offered around Parma. Polisport, The "circoli" (Mariano, Castellazzo), SportsCenter, Palazzetto dello Sport.
If you need assistance, please email us.

Film, Music & Theater for Children
-Il Regio (Opera): Verdi Young for Families, Kids, And Young Adults
-Europa Teatri: not yet available
-Casa della Musica: not yet available
-Teatro delle Briciole: not yet available
-Teatro del Cerchio: not yet available
____________________________________________________________________________

Elsewhere
In Bologna this month: Find your way around Bologna in English This September there is Design Week, a Barbie Doll exhibition and more!
In Florence this month: Movies in English, concerts and more
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 and the new Fondazione Prada.
In Milan this month (Eventful): Tickets for upcoming concerts, festivals, etc. Buy tickets now for The Who and The Flaming Lips.
Milano for Kids (pdf file)
Modena in English;
Reggio in Italian: In November there will be an comprehensive Liberty exhibition
Torino in English: Lots to visit here - Eataly, The Cinema Museum, the Egyptian Museum. Buy tickets now for Green Day and Red Hot Chili Peppers
Events in Ligura

May 2, 2016

May 2016 in Parma!

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Suggestion for a day-trip: Head to Corchia, Berceto (but beware the winding road!) for a fantastic pizza and a hike. It's a beautiful old hamlet lost in the Appenine Mountains.
Just make sure to reserve your table in advance: they're always booked in the nice weather!

For those of you interested in enrolling your children in summer camp, ParmaKids has done a great job this year of putting together a list. Check it out here. Many local country clubs (Mariano, Castellazzo, President's Club) offer programs as well.

April - 15 May: Parma 360 Creative Festival 
6 May: Medel Run at the Cittadella
6-8 May: DeGustibus
6-15 May: "Private" Sale at Fidenza Outlets
8 May: WOPA Concert and aperitivo
8 May: Bicincitta'
8 May: Festa della Mamma
15 May: StraBologna Running
15 May: Via Farini Flower Show
22, 29 May - 5 June: Fattorie Aperte (Farm Visits around PR)
22, 29 May, 5 June: Cantine Aperte in Emilia Romagna
Saturdays in May: Take a shuttle bus to check out the new Labirinto in Fontanellato
Weekends in May: Animated events at the Parma and Piacenza Ducal Castles
1-5 June: Zibello Culatello Festival
2/3/4/5: Parma Ethical Living Festival

You can also check out local websites for summer events like: http://www.valgotrabaganza.it/wordpress/?cat=22; http://www.valgotrabaganza.it/wordpress/?cat=22 (Borgotaro, Calestano, Sala Baganza, Fontanellato)

We have pool listings as well as some great seaside spots to visit on our website: http://parmamia.blogspot.it/p/me-time.html.

For late nights out: https://www.facebook.com/campusindustrymusic

Feel free to send in your recs!

Check out www.nonsoloeventiparma.it,
http://www.emiliaromagnaturismo.it/,
http://www.emilialive.it/
and other Parma Tourism websites listed on our website
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Art - For a list of the Museums In and Around Parma Click Here
-Fondazione Magnani Rocca Severini plus beautiful grounds and peacocks!
-Palazzo del Governatore - Giappone Segreto (Secret Japan) until June 6
-Studio Museo del Pittore Matteoli
-Palazzo Bossi Bocchi 
-Museo Bocchi (Monte di Parma)

Cinema in original version (mostly English):
Cinema D'Azeglio - UK Cinema "Masterpieces" most in English with Italian subtitles
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, including Internations Parma; Reggio Emilia, Modena and Parma Meet-Up for monthly dinner; and other events in English

German Reading Group May 17
English Reading Club May 12
Stendhal Lecture Group (French) May 11
Spanish Group Lectures May 3

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!

Another great new fish restaurant to recommend: Meltemi in P.zzle Carbone (in addition to F.I.S.H. and Operaviva)

6-8 May: DeGustibus
8 May: Salame and Torta d'Erba in Borgotaro
1-5 June: Zibello Culatello Festival
 Fattorie Aperte (Farm Visits around PR)
30, 31 May: Cantine Aperte in Emilia Romagna


Music and Dance
Teatro Regio: Parma Danza

Sports & Outdoors - Please check out the Nature section on our website
Afternoon out suggestion: visit to Barboj Park in Lesignano dei Bagni...there are some trails, lovely local restaurants, and a couple "mud volcanoes".

6 May: Celadrin Run at the Cittadella
8 May: Bicincitta'
17 May: StraBologna Running

Panthers' Home Schedule (American Football Team)
Sports in the Appenine (Golfing, Hiking, Biking, Watersports)
UISP Parma - Sports and Courses for 2016
CUS Parma - Sport and Courses on/off Campus for 2016
CAI Parma - Hiking, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Family trips and more

Children:
For the most comprehensive listing of kids' events in Parma, we recommend the fantastic www.parmakids.it website. Also on FB.

Art and Classes for Children
-Moms' Club: May 2 at the Biblioteca Ilaria Alpi at 5 pm (Book in English + craft project)
-Courses on local farms for children. Please book in advance.
-Libri & FormicheMonthly events
-Laboratorio Famiglia al Portico
-Il Club Orsetto Lavatore: May events

Camps for the Summer - It's Time to Enroll!
-GioCampus;
-Sporty Club Summer Camp;
-Sport Center (CAMPUS);
-Parma City Camp!;
-Parco Bizzozero - Lega Ambiente
-Soccer Camps;
-English language summer camp at an agriturismo;
-Various English Summer Camps offered here
-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

Film & Theater for Children
-Teatro delle Briciole: You can reserve for the fall shows
-Il Regio (Opera) Per I Piu' Piccoli: Opera for children until the end of May

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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.
Liguria: What's On Guide

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March 5, 2016

A Few New Restaurants

F.I.S.H in via Maestri: the word is fresh!

TEN in via N Sauri/Borgo San Vitale: the word is continental. Nice menu with some "alternative" choices.

Ristorante Operaviva in strada inzani (oltretorrente): Lots of fish dishes, good reviews. Try their desserts too!

Also, if you don't know about WOPA, you should! A non-profit organization revitalizing our city. Lots of interesting events.