Town Events
TRADE FAIRS & EXPOSITIONS
From 21 April 2012 to 22 April 2012
PIACENZA TELERADIO - MONDOELETTRONICA.NET
@ PiacenzaExpo
Market fair dedicated to the world of electronics, informatics and radio devices. An area is dedicated to radio lovers' market.
From 19 May 2012 to 20 May 2012
PIACENZA AUTO&MOTO
@ PiacenzaExpo
Exhibition of vintage historic cars and motorcycles.
From 26 May 2012 to 27 May 2012
FRANCHISING NORD
@ PiacenzaExpo
With franchising you leverage the know-how and brand strength of successful companies to start their own business
EXHIBITIONS
From 7 April 2012 to 1 May 2012
TABLES LAID FOR A PARTY IN THE MAGNIFICENT COUNT ORAZIO'S MANSION
@ Castel of Rivalta (Province of Piacenza)
A fascinating journey through history. Among the glories and traditions of an ancient local family and its noble tables.
Count Orazio Zanardi Landi, president of the Association of Castles Parma and Piacenza’s Duchy as well as owner of one of the jewels of this association, the castle of Rivalta, invites you to the  exhibition called "The tables of an ancient local family ". Eight rooms of the magnificent mansion will be set with precious outfits always belonged to the Castle and its noble dynasty. Tassels, organza, lace, silver, crystal and rare porcelain will adorn different kind of tables with a special theme: of honor, of the hunting, of the children, of the tea, of the coffee, in a faithful historical reconstruction that comes from the eighteenth to the early decades of the twentieth century. Waiters in livery will serve you with original uniforms according to the fashion of the period. The exhibition opens from April 8 to May 2 2012 as part of the visit of the castle.

Visits:
Saturadays guided tours at 11 am, 3.20 pm and 6 pm
Sundays and holidays guided tours at 10.30 am, noon, 3.20 pm and 6 pm. During week days reservation is required.
The visit lasts approximately 2 hrs.

Entrance is euro 8,00 per adult, euro 6,00 per child (from 6 to 12 years old) or per group member.

Info: Castello di Rivalta: 0523.978104 - 339.2987892
www.castellodirivalta.it
www.castellorivalta.blogspot.com
SPORT
4 May 2012
15° PLACENTIA MARATHON FOR UNICEF - STRAPIACENZA
@ Piacenza
Athletes in the running for a race of solidarity.
A race that Piacenza has now become a tradition.
2 September 2012
GRAN FONDO COLNAGO
@ Departure from PiacenzaExpo
Ciclofondo international amateur cycling event.
THEATER
From 1 November 2011 to 30 April 2012
MUNICIPAL THEATRE - PROSA SEASON 2011 - 2012
@ Municipal Theatre
The Municipal Theatre in Piacenza has a theater season from winter to spring, entertaining the audience with the most famous and prestigious shows of the Italian scene.
From 1 November 2011 to 30 April 2012
MUNICIPAL THEATRE - SEASON ALTRI PERCORSI 2011 2012
@ Municipal Theatre
"Teatro Gioco Vita" beside the classical season prose, reconfirms "Altri Percorsi", the bill more experimental, to give the public the widest range of choice in the cultura of Piacenza.
From 27 December 2011 to 22 April 2012
MUNICIPAL THEATRE - DANCE SEASON 2011 - 2012
@ Municipal Theatre
The season of dance's most important area, including big names and evocative choreography to the music of the soul of the ancient historical town theater audience.
8 April 2012
EASTER AT CASTLE OF RIVALTA
@ Castel of Rivalta (Province of Piacenza)
A picturesque location to spend Easter with your children.
The castle of Rivalta (Province of Piacenza) organizes a fantastic event for kids who will be the protagonists of the day. A special guided tours together with a great  "Eggs hunting " (children with their parents will be attended by a guide who will wear medieval style dresses. The guide will  tell fables, legends and will award the winners with fabulous prizes ) will animate the whole day. Be ready for a lot of music, games and sweets!

Program:
- Music & games with animators (in the village or by the guesthouse of the castle in case of rain). In case of rain program will start at 10.30 am
- Lunch
- Guided tour with animation “Ghost’s eggs hunting” (for children from 8 years old up) and “the stolen secret in the haunted manor” (for children from 4 to 8 years old)
Games, music and sweets 
- 5pm: Puppet show! by Niemen brothers

Rates:
- Adults: euro 12,00
- Chlldren: euro 8,00 (4-12 years old)
Rates include animation, musics, games, guided tour of the castle (hunting inclusive) and the puppet show. This event will take place regardless the rain as activities will be held indoor.

Info: Castello di Rivalta: 0523.978104 - 339.2987892
www.castellodirivalta.it
www.castellorivalta.blogspot.com