December is an important month for every Orthodox church or monastery but to Sihastria Monastery this month is something more because this is the time of year when they also celebrate Father Cleopa. This year there are 14 years from his departure in that other world and when the time came to commemorate that many pilgrims were present in this holly place.
The peaceful atmosphere of the cemetery with its crosses hidden under the heavy snow welcomes you with a certain type of sorrow and peace. The trails made by pilgrims …

Between December 6 2012 and January 15 2013 the Artists Union from Romania Neamt County and Neamt County Museum complex invite you to visit the exhibition “Salonul de iarna” (“The winter saloon”) that will take place at Lascar Vorel  Galleries from Piatra Neamt. The exhibition unites art works of paintings, graphics and aquarelle made by local artists.
Some of the most representative artists that will participate at this exhibition are: Mihai Agape, Dumitru Bezem, Dumitru Bostan, Monica Carp, Mircea Cacaru, Catalin Grigoras, Stefan Iauta, Stefan Potop, George Romila, Mircea Romanescu, Stefan …

Starting with December 6 at the History and Archeology Museum from Piatra Neamt you can visit the exhibition “Obiceiuri populare de iarna” (“Traditional winter customs”). The exhibition contains about 100 pieces that illustrate old rituals like Plugusorul (The Plow), dances with masks like The Goat and The Bear.
The traditional artisan Neculai Popa from Tarpesti (1919 – 2010) was the most well known figure from this area that kept not only these traditions alive but also created and collected an impressive amount of masks and artifacts connected to these winter traditions. …

Between November 15 and November 30 2012 art lover had the chance of visiting Lascar Vorel Galleries and see the exhibition of the artist Mircea Titus Romanescu. The painter was born in Piatra Neamt on August 16 1950. He graduated the Technical Institute from Bucharest and the Art Faculty from Timisoara.
The artist from Piatra Neamt considers that painting is a tool to research the world, a way of being in the world. Through his works exhibited in this exhibition he constructs a world that comes to life through rhythm, color …

Events December 17 – 28 2012
December 17
Stories of Santa Claus, 17:00
Location: Room “Teatrul de Joaca” from Neamt County Library
Gong at … Harlequin!, 19:00
Location: Room “Teatrul de Joaca” from Neamt County Library
Repetition
December 18
Children and the joys of the theater, 15:00
Location: Room “Teatrul de Joaca” from Neamt County Library
Chirstmas, 17:00
Location: Room “Cupola” from Neamt County Library
English Club, 17:30
Location: Neamt County Library
An event designated to improve your English skills
December 19
Joys of winter, 15:00
Location: Room “Teatrul de Joaca” from Neamt County Library
Gong at … Harlequin!, 17:00, 18:00
Location: Room “Teatrul de Joaca” from Neamt County …

Events December 10 – 21 2012
December 10
Gong at … Harlequin!, 11:00, 17:00
Location: Room “Teatrul de Joaca” from Neamt County Library
Repetition
Human rights in the contemporary world, 13:00
Location: Room “Atelier” from Neamt County Library
December 11
Musical ABC, 11:00
Location: Room “Cupola” from Neamt County Library
Gong at … Harlequin!, 17:00
Location: Room “Teatrul de Joaca” from Neamt County Library
Repetition
English Club, 17:30
Location: Neamt County Library
An event designated to improve your English skills
December 12
Gong at … Harlequin!, 11:00, 17:00
Location: Room “Teatrul de Joaca” from Neamt County Library
Repetition
Carols, carols …, 12:00
Location: Social Center Pietricica
December 13
Winter joys, 17:00
Location: Room “Teatrul …

Events December 3 – 14 2012
December 3
Gong at … Harlequin!, 11:00, 17:00
Location: Room “Teatrul de Joaca” from Neamt County Library
Repetition
Concert with the occasion of winter holidays, 12:00
Location: Doraly Foundation
December 4
Musical evening, 17:00
Location: Room “Cupola” from Neamt County Library
English Club, 17:30
Location: Neamt County Library
An event designated to improve your English skills
December 5
Gong at … Harlequin!, 11:00, 17:00
Location: Room “Teatrul de Joaca” from Neamt County Library
Repetition
December 6
How to become better parents?, 16:30
Location: Room “Info-Club” from Neamt County Library
Gong at … Harlequin!, 17:00
Location: Room “Teatrul de Joaca” from Neamt County Library
Repetition
December 7
The European …