20,000 COPIES ello April 2015 hmilano City Map Contact Hello Milano and Useful (Mon-Fri 9,30-18,00), Information The complete, free guide to getting the most out of Milan. Tel. (+39) 02.2952.0570 updated ! Mobile (+39) 348.600.6297 [email protected] Tourist Assistance for getting the most out of Milan. More information on ARTIDEA pag 12. www.artidea.co.uk www.friendinmilan.co.uk translations • graphics • free press www.hellomilano.it Countdownhello to Savour the World The official countdown has begun! With curtains culture of wine. Many countries will also be host- due to rise on the most highly anticipated show ing culturalhello events. This is the first time China in town at 10:00 on May 1st you may be ask- has been involved in an International exhibition, ing yourself, what exactly is Expo? Hello Milano and is planning detailed presentations and talks brings you the insider guide. along with theatre and shows from across its vast For many countries Expo2015 will be an oppor- and varied territory. Switzerland is highlighting tunity to exhibit and celebrate contemporary and the interdependence of global food production traditional culinary inventiveness; others are by filling its pavilion with four gigantic container- more focused on the politics of figuring out how towers with essential produce: water, salt, coffee we will be able to feed a global population of 9 and apples. Visitors can take a lift to the top of billion by 2050 without destroying the environ- the tower where they can help themselves, but ment. as the food begins to run out the platforms on Representatives of 145 countries are expected, which the towers rest will be lowered, changing with 98 of these creating their own super artistic the structure of the pavilion itself over time. The pop-up pavilions, such as the British beehive or idea is to demonstrate how personal responsibil- the Thai lotus flowers; and the rest participat- ity and consumer behaviour will determine how ing in thematic exhibitions known as Clusters. much food remains for those who come after us, Some of the largest NGOs will be present at the and for how long. Cascina Triuliza, a massive onsite renovated There will also be nine Cluster pavilions grouping farming complex, including Oxfam, Save the together produce such as Fruit and Vegetables, Children and the World Wildlife Fund. The UN Rice, Spice and Chocolate and Cocoa. These and the EU will have pavilions dedicated to ex- will provide a space for high-level networking plaining their role in helping feed the planet, and between members of the food-chain for each a third International Organization, the Caribbean product; producer-country farmers, packers, Community (CARICOM) which represents 17 is- processors and distributors; and for telling their lands and archipelagos will also be presenting, multi-faceted stories to the public. The Clusters along with corporates ranging from American are a way of celebrating different countries’ food manufacturers of canned drinks to Chinese tech- heritage, their vastly differing cultures and tradi- The Countdowm Watch by Swatch nological giants. tions, and unique stories around the origins of near the Expo Gate The gates will open every day from 10:00 to their goods. There will be bars for tastings, seats 23:00 from May 1st to October 31st. Many pavil- for relaxing and reading, a play area for children, ect called Feeding Knowledge. This is a scien- ions will have restaurant and café spaces where and a theatre which is expected to host a daily tific network created for the event but designed visitors can sample local specialties prepared round of talk shows – for example in the Cocoa to be useful long afterwards, which brings to- by top chefs jetted in specially for the event. It and Chocolate Cluster, there will be pastry chefs, gether more than 2500 experts including scien- would be a mistake to have a big breakfast be- chocolatiers, food bloggers and ice-cream spe- tists, researchers, technicians around five main fore heading down there. There will be interactive cialists preparing and talking about yummy ways themes: the sustainable management of natu- displays and demonstrations focused on sourc- to cook and eat chocolate; book launches, tra- ral resources; improvement in the quantity and es of local pride; this could be apples (Poland), ditional musical performances and drama. This quality of agricultural production; socio-econom- mineral water (Hungary) or forests and unpol- promises to be armchair travelling par-excel- ic dynamics and global markets; sustainable de- luted air (Austria). Some countries are provid- lence. velopment of small rural communities in mar- ing orchards (Spain), crops for harvest (USA), or The Expo also offers a great opportunity for re- ginal areas; and food consumption habits: diet, simply love for people and nature (S*LOVE*nia). searchers and practitioners to discuss nutrition, environment, society, economy and health. They This will be the first Universal Expostion to have food science and sustainability, so there will be have developed a database of more than 800 a pavilion entirely dedicated to the history, and a week dedicated to the best practices proj- articles and scientific papers, and 3400 organi- zations and institutions have registered online. Awards are expected for the very best contribu- tions to the debate. continued on last page Events 20.00: Ballet premiere. “Giselle” Music by Adolphe From 10th to 12th April, open Fri-Sat. 12.00- Adam, performed by Ballet Company and Orchestra what’s on 19.00; Sun. 11.00-19.00. “MiArt” is an exhibition of the Teatro alla Scala; Svetlana Zakharova and showing modern and contemporary art that meditates Roberto Bolle, étoiles. €11/127. Teatro alla Scala, on the continuity between past and present, and Piazza della Scala • M1/3 Duomo ello page 2 experiments with alternative strategies for the future. 22.00: Djset. Music selection: All the best made in h April 2015 €15. Fieramilano City, Gate 5, Pav. 3 • M1 Amendola UK. Admission free with annual membership card. Arci milano Fiera Magnolia, Via Circonvallazione Idroscalo 41. Segrate From 11th to 13th April. “MIA Fair” is a photographic (MI) • Bus 73 San Babila M1-Linate Aerop.-S.Felicino. April highlights exhibition which hosts specialist reviewers, including important collectors, curators of corporate collections, 3rd April 2015: Friday managers of the photography department of famous Holy Easter Triduum; Good Friday ATM, public transport app auction houses and art-advisors. The guest of honour 10.00: Guided tour in Italian. The antique “Palazzo for 2015 is Lisa K. Erf, manager of the JP Morgan A free ATM Mobile app -available for Android, Isimbardi” once seat of Milan’s Province and now Chase Art Collection, New York. The Mall, Porta Nuova BlackBerry, iPhone, Nokia and Windows Mobile- seat of the new broader “Città Metropolitana di • M2 Garibaldi, M3 Repubblica. will help you find your way around Milan. And Milano” will present its treasures. Admission free, From 14th to 18th April. “Fuorisalone” is a series of now it also enables you to buy all types of ATM booking requested 0288455555. Palazzo Isimbardi, events organized in different areas of Milan at the same tickets. Corso Monforte 35 • M1 Porta Venezia + tram 9, 23, time as the “Salone Internazionale del Mobile” and Until 6th January an annual BikeMi card €4 is or M1 San Babila the “International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition”, available at the Metro newspaper kiosks. The 15.00: Via Crucis. Duomo, Piazza Duomo • M1/3 which are held in Rho Fair. These three world class card can be activated online at www.bikemi.it at Duomo events are an absolute must for all design addicts. a discounted price of €25. After January 6th the 17.30: Celebration of the Passion and Deposition The Fuorisalone is not a fair, it doesn’t have a central price will be €32. of the Lord. Vespertine Eucharist presided over by organisation, but every year gathers together private the Cardinal Archbishop. Music sung by the Scholae events in the following city districts: Brera; Tortona; BikeMi transports Cantorum Cathedral choir. Duomo, Piazza Duomo • Lambrate, Ventura; San Babila Durini, Monforte, M1/3 Duomo To help Expo tourists enjoy Milan at its best, Quadrilatero; 5vie; Porta Venezia; Sant’Ambrogio. 19.00: Oratorio. Music by Bach, St Matthew’s Passion 1000 new electrical booster bikes and 3740 new If your aim is a different evening, then you should BWV244, performed by La Verdi trebles choir, with normal bikes are being provided. A total of 750 stroll along the streets and take a look inside the choir master Maria Teresa Tramontin; and by the Coro new bicycle stands will be installed not only in fascinating locations. Sinfonico di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, with choir master the city centre but even in the outskirts, and 44 Erina Gambarini. €15/40. Auditorium di Milano, Largo along the way from the city center to Rho Expo. Gustav Mahler 1 (Corso San Gottardo) • M1 Duomo + From May, Milan will be the first city in the world tram 3; M2 Porta Genova + bus 59 with a bike-sharing integrated system with a 20.00: Ballet. “Giselle” Music by Adolphe Adam, total of 8.000 bikes. performed by Ballet Company and Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala. €11/127. Teatro alla Scala, Piazza CorriMi 2015 della Scala • M1/3 Duomo There are already 6 nature trails for runners 21.30: Live jazz. Pepe Ragonese Organ Trio and inside these parks: Sempione, Montanelli, Friends, with Pepe Ragonese, trumpet; Alberto Trenno, Forlanini, Lambro and the so called San Gurrisi, organ; Alessandro Minetto, drums; Pancho Siro “Montagnetta” from 5.00 to 10.00 Km long. Ragonese, synt bass, wurlitzer; Alessandro Usai, This year a 7th trail will shortly be opened inside guitar; Michele Monestiroli: sax.