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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June 24, 2013

Job offer

We are informed that JacLe Roi srl is currently enrolling a junior social media manager. 
He/she will work on food related projects deployed in the US, thus he/she has to be a native English speaker (better American though due to the market).
  

A short description has been published here: http://www.linkedin.com/company/823439?trk=tyah


Please contact the company directly (not us!!) at

June 3, 2013

June in Parma

Special events:
Aerobatic show at Parma's airport, June 9.

Festa della Musica, June 21, in various places of the city.
Festa multiculturale, June 28-30, July 5-7 in Collecchio.
A rich programme of events at Biblioteca Internationale.
Bonjour la France, French market piazza Garibaldi, June 13-16.

2013 is the bicentenary of Verdi's birth, and a myriad of events is scheduled this year. 
Concerts in Busseto, his native town.
Festival in Fidenza.
Concert in Colorno.
Exhibitions at Casa della Musica and Pilotta.

And naturally the Festival Verdi, to take place in September and October. New subscriptions will go on sale June 6-8.

Cinema
The original ones at Cinema D'Azeglio: "Silver lining playbook", June 4.

Music 
A series of concerts at San Benedetto.
Celtic harp at Teatro Regio, June 21.

Kids
Luna park at Parco Cittadella, June 7-23.


Art
Fondazione Magnani Rocca: "Il Surrealismo di Paul Delvaux" until June 30. 
"Italian style 1900-1930" in Colorno until June 15. 



Consult our 'Nature' page for great outdoor activites. Download here the programme of hikes and treks to take place from May 2013 to April 2014.



May 19, 2013

We have a friend looking to start a cycling group here in Parma, if you or anybody you
know may be interested, please email us at parmamia@gmail.com!

April 28, 2013

May in Parma

Don't forget to visit our facebook page for additional updates and last minute information, and please share the page to help us increase our audience!

Special events

May 4, open doors at EFSA.

May 5, 12, 19, Fattorie aperte: farms open their doors to the public.
Activities at the farm for kids aged 2-5 organized by the city of Parma. Booking necessary, click on link.

May 9-16, Festa del Cinema, all the movies at only EUR 3. 

May 12, two bike related events: Bicincittà (9.15 am) and Bimbimbici (3 pm).

May 12, Festa della Mamma. 

May 18, Fascination of Plants day at Botanic Garden, via Farini 90.

May 18, Notte dei Musei (museums open till late).

May 19, festa WWF at the Oasi dei Ghirardi, Borgotaro.

May 26 Cantine Aperte, vineyards open their doors... and their cellars. Visit the website for updates.

Guided tours at the Archeological Museum for kids aged 4+. Booking necessary: percorsi.artificio@gmail.com or call 366 2405842 Tue-Thu 12:30 pm - 2 pm.

Cinema
The original ones every Tuesday until June 4.

Music
Concerti Aperitivo, Sunday May 5 and 12 at 11 am at the Teatro Regio.
Concerto-aperitivo in the castle of Colorno, Sundays until June 15.
Nuove Atmosfere, a series of concerts until May 2013.
Malika Ayane, May 15, Teatro Regio.

Dance
ParmaDanza festival at Teatro Regio, tickets still available.

Art 
Ongoing:
In Casalmaggiore (20-ish kms), an exhibition dedicated to jewels made of Venitian glass beads, from Africa to America until May 12.

Fondazione Magnani Rocca: "Il Surrealismo di Paul Delvaux" until June 30.
"Italian style 1900-1930" in Colorno until June 15.
"Storie della prima Parma" at the Archeological Museum (Pilotta), the origins of Parma seen through the latest findings from Etruscan and Roman times until June 2.
Costumes and stage sets at Teatro Regio until May 31.
In Milan an exhibition dedicated to the famous French photographer Robert Doisneau until May 5.

March 25, 2013

April in Parma

Spring! at the Botanic Garden


Updates: 
Nipponsai, Japanese Day in Sorbolo, April 28.
Festa dei Fiori April 21, via Farini
In Colorno "Nel Segno del Giglio" gardening fair April 26-28 in the castle's park.
Cinema: The original ones every Tuesday until June 4.
English Reading Club at Biblioteca Internazionale, April 24.
Groupe de lecture en français, le 23 avril.
Spring Party at the Eco Baby Bar (Parco Ducale) on April 14 (10 am-6 pm).

Don't forget to visit our facebook page for additional updates and last minute information, and please share the page on your profile to help us increase our audience!

Kids:
Festival Minimondi (book festival), April 13-28.
Theater:  EuropaTeatri (children 11+), Corte di Giarola (Collecchio), Europa teatri (children 3+).
Biblioteca Internazionale, workshop on April 6. Date tba, meeting of the Moms Club for kids aged 0-6 and their moms.
Children's Corner at Casa della Musica: April 7, 14. Classical music for children aged 6+.
 Guided tours at the Archeological Museum for kids aged 4+ in April-May. First two dates are free of charge, 3 next are Eur 5 each. Booking necessary: percorsi.artificio@gmail.com or call 366 2405842 Tue-Thu 12:30 pm - 2 pm.

Special events: 
Parma Color Viola
Monterosso Val d'Arda Wine Festival, April 20-21. Located in and near Castell Arquato - a beautiful village a little more than halfway between Parma & Piacenza (site in English).
Vivicittà on April 7: a competitive run (12 km) and a non competitive walk (4 km).
'Giardini aperti' offers the opportunity to visit private gardens, usually closed to the public.Programme tba.

Music:
New:
Concerto-aperitivo in the castle of Colorno, Sundays until June 15.
Festival Internazionale della Chitarra April 24-30, concerts, master calsses, exhibition of instruments, etc.
Giovanni Allevi, April 16, Teatro Regio. 
Raphael Gualazzi, April 20, Teatro Regio.

Ongoing: 
Concerti della Casa della Musica, 31 January-20 April.
Concerti Aperitivo, Sundays at 11 am at the Teatro Regio.
Nuove Atmosfere, a series of concerts until May 2013.

Estri Armonici, Feb 15-Apr 30 at Teatro al Parco.

Upcoming concerts (tickets already on sale):
Malika Ayane, May 15, Teatro Regio.

Dance:
ParmaDanza festival will take place in May, tickets still available..

Art:
New:
In Casalmaggiore (20-ish kms), an exhibition dedicated to jewels made of Venitian glass beads, from Africa to America.

Ongoing:
Opening March 23 at Fondazione Magnani Rocca: "Il Surrealismo di Paul Delvaux" until June 30.
"Italian style 1900-1930" in Colorno until June 15.
"Storie della prima Parma" at the Archeological Museum (Pilotta), the origins of Parma seen through the latest findings from Etruscan and Roman times.
Costumes and stage sets at Teatro Regio until 31st May.

Until April 1, paintings by Picasso will be visible in Reggio Emilia. These works belong to the Barilla private collection and are usually not visible to the public.

In Milan an exhibition dedicated to the famous French photographer Robert Doisneau opening Feb. 20, until May 5.
Meanwhile in Bologna an exhibition dedicated to the famous Italian photographer Nino Migliori until April 28.