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This Month in Milan | June 2013

Editor F — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 02:12:29 +0000

SATURDAY 1

OPERA: The Arena di Verona (just 2 hours from Milan) will kick off its Centennial Festival 2013 opera season.

SUNDAY 2

TASTE: Taste of Milano, offering foodies a glimpse into the world of haute cuisine and featuring the specialities of Milanese starred chefs, ends today (Superstudio Più)

MONDAY 3

ROCK: Bruce Springsteen and The E-Street Band will enthral audiences at San Siro Stadium with a medley of their greatest hits.

TUESDAY 4

PHOTOGRAPHY: One of Europe’s foremost collections of photography at Palazzo Reale. Over 1,000 items from Stockholm’s Moderna Museet (until September).

WEDNESDAY 5

EXHIBITION: “Da Gerusalemme a Milano” in the crypt of the church of S. Maurizio – in discovery of the birth of Christianity organized by the Museo Archeologico (until December).

THURSDAY 6

LEONARDO: a few days left to admire the precious pages of Leonardo ’s Codex Atlanticus, at the Biblioteca Ambrosiana and at the Sacrestia del Bramante (until 9 June).

FRIDAY 7

PHOTOGRAPHY: Palazzo Reale hosts an exhibition of works by artist and photographer Francesco Jodice from the project “What We Want” (until September).

SATURDAY 8

PETS: pet lovers should head to Parco Esposizioni Novegro to visit “Quattro zampe in fiera”, two days dedicated to our four-legged friends.

SUNDAY 9

CONTEMPORARY ART: last day to visit the first Italian solo exhibition by Canadian artist Jeff Wall at PAC – Padiglione d’Arte Contemporanea.

MONDAY 10

FABRICS: at the Sala del Tesoro of Castello Sforzesco’s Biblioteca Trivulziana, learn about coptic fabrics , from 4th to 7th century A.D. (until 30 September).

TUESDAY 11

DESIGN: Triennale Design Museum pays tribute to well-known designer and architect Gae Aulenti with a selection of her most iconic objects (until 8 September).

WEDNESDAY 12

ROCK: get into the groove at Milan’s Ippodromo del Galoppo where American rock band “The Killers” will entertain audiences with some great live music.

THURSDAY 13

ARCHITECTURE: head to Palazzo Morando Costume Moda Immagine to see Patrizia Mussa’s “Ville Nouvelle”, the new city designed by Jean Balladur in Montpellier.

FRIDAY 14

MUSIC: enjoy the strains of “Cavalleria Rusticana” by the Giuseppe Verdi Symphonic Orchestra of Milan, conducted by Zhang Xian at Auditorium di Milano.

SATURDAY 15

“MINI” ART: at Pinacoteca di Brera (until September), “Zavattini e i Maestri del Novecento”, a truly unique exhibition featuring the “Autoritratti minimi” series.

SUNDAY 16

ANNIVERSARY: Philippine Independence Day, the115th Commemoration of the Independence and the 65th Anniversary of Philippines-Italy Diplomatic Relations at Idroscalo Park.

MONDAY 17

OPERA: Wagner’s opera Das Rheingold (Der Ring des Nibelungen) premiers at the Teatro alla Scala. Next date 24 June.

TUESDAY 18

METAL: only Milan date for historic metal band Kiss at Mediolanum Forum, Assago.

WEDNESDAY 19

POP ART: the Museo del Novecento presents the exhibition Andy Warhol’s Stardust featuring several of the artist’s most famous prints (until 8 September).

THURSDAY 20

ART: for the first time in Italy, a display of works from the Jonas Netter collection “Modigliani e la Scuola di Parigi” at Palazzo Reale, until 8 September.

FRIDAY 21

JAZZ: the annual JazzAscona event returns to Ascona (Switzerland), 1 hour 30 min from Milan. A star-studded festival featuring Italian and international musicians (until 29 June).

SATURDAY 22

FASHION: step into the men’s world of glamour at the Milano Moda Uomo fashion week featuring a preview of the 2014 Spring/Summer collections, until 26 June.

SUNDAY 23

FLIGHT: at Volandia – Parco e Museo del Volo di Malpensa (30 min. from Milan), a rich summer events calendar with creative workshops for children including Superluna, the History of Air Balloons and guided tours. Ask your concierge. www.volandia.it

MONDAY 24

EXHIBITION: don’t miss “Agua: percorsi fluttuanti” a study on the multiple manifestations of water on display at the Acquario Civico (until 30 June).

TUESDAY 25

OUT OF TOWN: “La città nuova” featuring the works of Italian and international artists will be on display at Villa Olmo in Como, 45 min. from Milan (until 14 July).

WEDNESDAY 26

COMICS: until 21 July, Rotonda della Besana will host the Milano Manga Festival, the largest anthological exhibition ever mounted in Italy.

THURSDAY 27

LEONARDO: interactive exhibition “Leonardo3 – Il Museo di Leonardo”, piazza della Scala, entrance Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Le Sale del Re (until 31 July).

FRIDAY 28

ARCHITECTURE: Head to Fondazione Arnaldo Pomodoro’s new exhibition space in via Vigevano to see “A Disconcerting Form of Writing” (until 30 June).

SATURDAY 29

ROCK: eagerly awaited return of the Bon Jovi rock group at the San Siro Stadium for their only unmissable Italian date.

SUNDAY 30

ANNIVERSARY: last day to visit “Kennedy, the American Dream 1963-2013”, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of J.F.K. at the Museo del Risorgimento.

Summer Concerts

Editor F — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 02:00:12 +0000

This month many international artists will brighten the Milanese summer nights and the city will act as a backdrop for several 2013 world tours.

3 JUNE – Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

19 AND 20 JUNE – Lorenzo Jovanotti

29 JUNE – Bon Jovi AT SAN SIRO STADIUM

4 JUNE – Lindsay Stirling

8 JUNE – Blue AT MAGAZZINI GENERALI

10 JUNE – Paramore

18 JUNE – Bad Religion AT ALCATRAZ

11 JUNE – Fun

12 JUNE – The Killers

14 JUNE – Mario Biondi

20 JUNE – Toto AT IPPODROMO DEL GALOPPO

18 JUNE – Kiss

24 JUNE - Zucchero AT MEDIOLANUM FORUM ASSAGO

20 JUNE – Burt Bacharach AT FESTIVAL DI MEZZA ESTATE, CREMONA (1 hour from Milan)

Vanilla Bakery A Doll House Pastry Shop

admin — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 02:50:35 +0000

This new modern-vintage bakery has become a cult destination thanks to its homemade cupcakes in a myriad of colours, decorations and flavours, designed to make you fall in love at first bite. These creations (3 € maxi, 1.50 € mini) are prepared using only fresh high-quality ingredients based on traditional Anglosaxon and American recipes with a savvy touch of Italian flair. Owner Cristina Bernascone Raffoul (see photo) explains: “All of our cupcakes are filled with a cream. The most iconic is ‘Vanilla’: a soft vanilla dough base with a surprise nutella filling.” They bake all varieties of cakes including carrot cake, cheesecake, red velvet and tripple chocolate, to mention a few, and can be customized to suit all types of celebrations. Other unmissables include the Sunday Brunch and the Lunch Menu based on mouth watering American recipes. For information and orders write to:

Via San Siro, 2.
M1 Buonarroti.
T: +39 0248102542.
www.vanilla-bakery.com
info@vanilla-bakery.com.

Scent of You

Editor F — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 02:22:19 +0000

The Escentric Molecules fragrance collection by Geza Schoen, minimalist Berlin-based perfumier, is now also available in Milan. The most original is Molecule 01: a unisex perfume, based on just one molecule which is highly sensitive to body chemistry and twists and turns as it evolves so that it smells different on everyone for an intriguing effect which, it’s owner swear, acts directly on its wearer’s pheromones.

Excelsior Milano G Floor.
Galleria del Corso, 4.
T: +39 02 76307301.
M1 San Babila.
www.excelsiormilano.com

Why Knot?

Editor F — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 02:12:03 +0000

If your look is formal and impeccable year-round, then try adding a touch of colour to your wardrobe: E. Marinella, the Italian brand famed throughout the world for its exclusive neckties, offers a range of vibrant shades that are ideal for the summer season. Complete your outfit with their easy-to carry, butter soft colonial leather document holder that can be tucked under your arm.

Via Santa Maria alla Porta, 5
T: +39 02 86467036
M1 Cordusio, M1 Cairoli
www.marinellanapoli.it

La Verdi | June 2013

Editor F — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 02:10:06 +0000

This month will see the conclusion of the intense program of the 2012-2013 season of Milan’s “Giuseppe Verdi” Symphonic Orchestra; all concerts on the calendar will be held at Milan’s Largo Mahler-based Auditorium di Milano Fondazione Cariplo. www.laverdi.org

Symphony Season

2 June
Mario Shirai Grigolato, cello
Aldo Ceccato, conductor
Music by Antonin Dvořàk

6, 7, 9 June
Gaetano d’Espinosa, conductor
Music by Felix Mendelssohn and Paul Hindemith

13, 14, 16 June
Zhang Xian, conductor
Music by Pietro Mascagni: “Cavalleria Rusticana”

”Sunday Morning with laVerdi”

9 June – “Šostakovič”
Alessandro Caruana, trumpet
Giuseppe Grazioli, conductor
Music by Aram Khachaturian, Alexander Arutiunian and Dmitrij Šostakovič

Special Concert

18 June
John Axelrod, conductor
Music by Johannes Brahms and Ludwig van Beethoven

Miki House, innovation for more comfort and style

Editor F — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 02:08:48 +0000

WHO – Miki House is the most famous Japanese luxury brand for children.
WHAT – A fashionable short-sleeve T-shirt with transfer printing! The fake print pattern makes it look as if the child is wearing a gingham shirt over the T-shirt. Hand printing is done 11 times on each side to create subtle shades and color variations. In addition to its transfer print, its unique embroidery features MIKI HOUSE’s special technology! Countless detailed embroidery motif patches appear on the shirt, including the bear and his friends, plus the colorful buttons.
WHERE – In the Quadrilatero della Moda, featuring the sensational creations of renowned luxury designer brands.

Miki House
Via Montenapoleone 8 (entrance from Via Sant’Andrea 2) 20121 Milano
Tel : +39 02 76011448
www.mikihouse.co.jp

Five star flavours

admin — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 02:06:00 +0000

The top restaurants of five star hotels in Milan

At Acanto (Hotel Principe di Savoia), the cuisine of Executive Head Chef Fabrizio Cadei takes centre stage with menus that stylishly update the classics of Italian cuisine featuring a light, innovative touch which is also expressed in the presentation of his dishes. www.hotelprincipedisavoia.com

Delectable and eccentric, the Oltremare restaurant (Hotel Boscolo Exedra) expresses an innovative concept of contemporary luxury melding subtle decor with the tastes and flavours that exude from the evocative open-plan kitchen and exclusive VIP dining room which only seats 16 guests. milano.boscolohotels.com

A combination of style, elegance and sophistication, the Armani/Ristorante perfectly mirrors the style that distinguishes all the creations of this world-renowned designer. milan.armanihotels.com

Blending the old with the new, Il Baretto al Baglioni (Carlton Hotel Baglioni) has always been a landmark feature of Italian history. Today, in keeping with the fast evolving trends of this modern-day metropolis, it is indubitably the perfect venue for business meetings, but not only. www.baglionihotels.com

Surrounded by a magnificent garden, the luxurious, minimalist ambience of Ristorante Bulgari (Bulgari Hotel Milano) serves as the ideal backdrop for a highly sought-after tasting experience based on the creative cuisine of Head Chef Andrea Ferrero. www.bulgarihotels.com

L’Opéra (Hotel De la Ville) offers a modern take on traditional cuisine that delights diners with a number of innovative, unexpected touches. The kitchen stays open until late at night, thus making it an ideal spot for post-theatre dining. www.sinahotels.com

Tradition, innovation and creativity are the underlying hallmark features of the culinary specialities prepared by Executive Chef Sergio Mei at La Veranda (Four Seasons Hotel Milano). A highly appealing location which can be enjoyed at all times during the day thanks to its numerous themed initiatives. Chef Sergio Mei and his team of 28 staff offer diners Mediterranean cuisine with a twist, prepared with the best selection of fresh, seasonal ingredient. www.fourseasons.com/milan

If nostalgia is your thing, then you should definitely try Il Caruso (Grand Hotel et de Milan), a cosy, open-space location enhanced by a winter garden. At the new Caruso Fuori space, guests can dine at tables set up inside a charming veranda area. www.grandhoteletdemilan.it

Another of the hotel’s culinary reference destinations is Don Carlos, boasting exquisite food skilfully prepared by renowned Chef Angelo Gangemi. www.ristorantedoncarlos.it

In perfect keeping with the style and design of the hotel, the all black decor of Le Noir (The Gray) is a post-modern oasis featuring classic Mediterranean fare updated with a contemporary twist. www.hotelthegray.it

The restaurant at Milan’s Park Hyatt hotel is called Vun and carries the signature of starred chef Andrea Apea – a sophisticated gastronomic experience that will surprise diners on account of its seasonal classics upgraded with an inventive twist. milano.park.hyatt.com

Milano Hotel Scala’s Primadonna restaurant is an innovative, elegant venue offering confident renditions of traditional Milanese and Lombardy cuisine with an underlying philosophy of sourcing wholly organic ingredients, carefully selected for their freshness and quality. www.hotelmilanoscala.it

One of the most renowned restaurants in the city, the Casanova (The Westin Palace) offers a skilful blend of traditional Lombard, Piedmont and Ligurian dishes embracing all the simplicity and lightness of authentic Italian food. www.casanova-restaurant-milan.com

The Manzoni Restaurant, set within the eponymous hotel, offers diners an intimate, elegant ambience and fine food complemented by an excellent selection of fine wines. www.hotelmanzoni.com

The Roses restaurant (Starhotel Rosa Grand) never disappoints and is the perfect spot for a delicious dinner, a quick lunch or a mouth watering snack; right next to it, overlooking Piazza Fontana, is Tar.Tar, a “showroom” of taste featuring an array of different dishes that can be savoured throughout the day – from breakfast to an after-dinner snack. rosagrand.starhotels.com

To make your visit to Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II even more enjoyable, we suggest visiting La Sinfonia (Seven Stars Galleria), a luxury location dedicated to excellence. This discreet restaurant offers a selection of various traditional dishes and can also be reserved for special events or celebratory dinners. www.sevenstarsgalleria.com

The cuisine of Straf Hotel & Bar offers a combination of traditional, international and fusion fare. Presentation, cooking and superb service all make it the ideal spot for a business lunch. www.straf.it

The Rubacuori Restaurant at Milan’s Hotel Château Monfort combines taste with the sophisticated décor of its rooms, where diners will be treated to delicious inventive dishes featuring classics cooked with an ingenious, innovative twist. www.hotelchateaumonfort.com

The Restaurant “al V piano” (Grand Visconti Palace) offers spectacular views of the city, accompanied by chef Matteo Torretta’s multifaceted culinary creations. www.extrohotels.com

The AlaCena restaurant at Milan’s Hotel Meliá offers a fusion of authentic Mediterranean, Spanish and Italian fare featuring an unparalleled selection of meat and fish dishes. www.melia-milano.com

Located in the heart of the city, the Petit Pierre (Pierre Milano Hotel) offers a sublime array of only the finest Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Nestling in the Milan’s quaint Brera district, the Style Lounge Bar & Restaurant (Hotel Milano Style) offers an attractive space where old red brickwork, dating back to the 1840s, melds with modern gold leaf coated interiors for an uber-sophisticated dining experience. www.stylehotel.eu

A Note from the Publisher

Editor F — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 02:01:59 +0000

“Milano Loves You” is on its way to becoming a reality … especially thanks to its two main partners “Where Milan” and “Le Chiavi d’Oro”.
While you’re leafing through these pages, MLY is in the process of creating a network of services for guests designed to offer visitors to Milan a series of exclusive benefits which you, our reader, will most certainly be able to use to full advantage during your next trip to our city!

To stay updated, subscribe to our free MLY newsletter at www.milanolovesyou.com.
And don’t forget to vote for your favourite Milanese Concierge on www.wheremilan.com: the winner will receive the most highly sought award for hospitality professionals, namely the Concierge Award 2013.

– ANDREA JARACH
Publisher, Where Milan

La Rinascente, Summer in Style

Editor F — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 02:00:59 +0000

In the heart of Milan, just a stone’s throw from Duomo cathedral, la Rinascente has hosted its most prestigious and avant-garde department store ever since 1917. Ten floorsfeaturing an elegant and contemporary flair, with a wide selection of products ranging from fashion(for men, women and children), to accessories, from beauty to houseware and lingerie. The offer also includes a whole floor devoted to design, with more than 200 brands, and a food hall with a food market and a spectacular view. A true institution in Milan’s shopping, for residents and visitors alike, it is the place where you can find the best Italian and international brands, exclusive products and new ideas.

Summer is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about giving your wardrobe an update with the latest styles of the season. At la Rinascente the best men’s and women’s beachwear collections offer endless ideas for the perfect look at all times of the day.

First and foremost, get ready for some fun in the sun by investing in some new swimsuits. Once you’ve seen la Rinascente’s collection for women, you’ll discover a stellar line with a wide range of highly creative refreshing designs ranging from the fantasy of mixed prints, featuring graphic motifs and different textures, to the energy of pure colour, boasting a plethora of vibrant, fluorescent shades.

Conversely, for him, in addition to timeless classics there are also more trendy designs featuring unusual patterns and surprising shades.
Designs are not limited to sassy bikinis or classic men’s trunks but include chic, brightly coloured cover-ups, caftans,shorts, bermudas, T-shirts and loads of accessories that wear wonderfully on hot summer (or vacation) days, whether refined, trendy, classical or simply casual and sporty. Make sure not to leave without first stocking up on sun creams and lotions. la Rinascente boasts an entire floor dedicated to beauty products where you will most definitely be spoilt for choice. Check out our wide range of sun care products designed to protect, soothe, bronze or boost your tan with the added plus of having prodigious cosmetic effects.

Services for a more pleasent shopping experience
la Rinascente offers a wide range of prestigious services where you can find the best fashion collections, accessories, lingerie and underwear, beauty, homeware, design and gourmet products together with extended shopping hours and special benefits for international guests shopping at our department store, including Tax Free refund: non-EU residents can convert refundable cash into a shopping voucher, to which la Rinascente is happy to add 10% of the overall amount.