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My Modenese Hit List – by Maria Ortega Villanueva
After joining some IWA Modena meetings and getting to know some of you, I have realized that many members came to Modena not long ago and in several cases, such as mine, came from a big city and were shocked by the change… especially during winter, when it is cold...
Il Borgetto – the little known secret by Arpita Pandya D’Amico
I don’t know about you but we’re always having to look for something to do at the weekend with guests who’ve flown in to experience our “bella vita”. Something typically Italian that reaffirms the grass-is-always-greener feeling one often gets when one is on holiday...
Learning to cook like a Modenese
An appetite, a willingness to try something new and a desire to cook like a Modenese (comfortable shoes are a plus too!) are all you needed for the fun filled night of cooking at the Scuola di Cucina Girasole in Modena’s historic city center. 12 IWA Modena women...
Water, Water, Water! – by Juli Madacey
Did you know that the human body is made up of more than two-thirds water? Every cell in your body requires water. Just a few of the benefits of drinking enough water are: Clear, smooth skin Proper kidney function Clear thinking Blood pressure regulation Properly...
An insight into the legal aspects of life in Italy
The IWA Modena women who attended the Lawyer’s Aperitivo at Mon Café in Modena’s Centro on Wednesday June 3 at 7:30 pm were certainly glad they did because of the helpful “real life” information they learned. Expert advice was provided by Pier Luigi Guidastri,...
Expo Milano 2015 – by Kathrin Gövert
This May I took my children (aged 10, 7 & 4) out of school to have a glimpse of the Expo Milano. On a pretty hot day we arrived at the world trade show, filled with anticipation at what we were going to see. Oscar, the youngest, first had to overcome the shock...
30 May – 2 June: Feed your mind and body
Four days dedicated to useful ideas for leading and living a life full of energy and for a sustainable future. In Parco Giovanni Amendola in Modena from Saturday 30 May, there will be workshops, conferences, shows and activities for little ones on the theme of...
IWA Modena Family Day
On Sunday, May 17 from 11am to 4pm the first IWA Modena Family Day took place at Club Meridiana in Casinalbo. This was the first family event of the Association, since its foundation in December 2014, and a joyful occasion for the families to spend together some...
23 May: Book Launch – La Germania guarda a est
Fancy a little culture this Saturday morning? From 10:30 till 12:30 in the Galleria Europa Palazzo Comunale in Piazza Grande, Giampaolo Fantuzzi's book "La Germania guarda a est, ieri, oggi, domani", will be launched. This may be of particular interest to our germanic...
21-25 May: Theatre in English
Four plays in English performed by English speakers starting this Thursday night presented by Modena Theatre Workshop. A chance to grab a few friends and have a night out. The next best thing to the West End. 21 May - The Island of Doom - the musical. An Agatha...
16 May: Notte Bianca – the Night that No-one Sleeps!
On the evening of 16 May, all of Modena will be open into the night. Open museums, exhibitions, free tours, live music, observations of the sky through a telescope, artistic itineraries, performances by choirs in churches, ethnic music, readings, activities for...
Spring into Health! – by Juli Madacey
In springtime many of us look at our state of health and fitness and decide it’s time to make some changes - to “spring clean” our bodies and our routines, in a manner of speaking. A question I’m frequently asked is, “What is the easiest and fastest way to improve my...