I can tell I'm going to be molto, molto occupata, very busy, for the next few weeks just keeping you apprised of all the summer events taking place in Stresa. Here are three more; anyone with plans to be here soon, get out your calendars now.

Stresa Jazz: The interest in jazz here continues to grow. Note these dates, from July 3 to July 14, 2009, during which there will be five outstanding jazz performances in Stresa, at four different locations. Check the website www.stresajazz.it for the entire program and information; tickets are necessary for these performances; they range in price from 10 Euro to 15 Euro.


Solar Challenge: The Lago Maggiore 2009 Solar Challenge takes place over the weekend of July 11 and 12. This fun and very timely event is an international competition for small boats powered with solar clean and reusable energy sources. The boats will be judged based on their speed, agility, endurance, and design. In several of the port cities where the boats stop there will be a variety of other events as well. Here's more information about Solar Challenge.

Fireworks: Child at heart that I am, I love, love, love fireworks. And this is no ordinary fireworks exhibition. This is a series of six different fireworks displays, between July 26 and August 30, 2009, in five different towns surrounding Stresa. Each display is organized by a different fireworks company, representing six of the top from around the world -- China, Venezuela, Australia, Canada, Austria, and Italy will be the featured stars this year. Here's the schedule below... I wish I were in town for all six.

July 26, Sunday; 10 pm; Cascata del Toce
August 1; Saturday; 9:30 pm; Mergozzo
August 8; Saturday; 11 pm; Arona
August 14; Friday; 9:30 pm and 11 pm; Santa Maria Maggiore
August 23; Sunday; 9:30 pm; Omegna
August 30; 9:30 pm; Omegna