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Radio International Events Calendar
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Villefranche-sur-Mer
Festimago 2008
To: Tuesday, July 15, 2008
The International Festival of Digital Images and Photography
(Festival International de l'Image et de la Photographie Numérique)
continues in Villefranche-sur-Mer. There will be exhibitions,
workshops and meetings every day from 10:00-6:30 in the Citadelle.
The event will run through July 15th.
Fayence
70 Antiquaires
From: Friday, July 11, 2008 To: Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Starting July 11th, there will be 70 antique dealers at
the Grand Jardin in Fayence. There will be statues from the
Han Dynasty, African art, ceramics, terracotta and glass work
and high quality fruitwood furniture. Take the A8 motorway to
exit 39 "Les Adrets" to Fayence. The fair runs through
July 22nd.
Antibes
& Juan-les-Pins
Miss Liberty
To: Sunday, September 28, 2008
Postcards dating from the beginning of the 20th century -- all
related to the Statue of Liberty - will appear in an exhibition
entitled "Miss Liberty"… At the Musée
de la Carte Postale, 4 Avenue Tornelli in Antibes. Hours are
2 to 6PM daily except Mondays.
St-Jean
Cap-Ferrat
Fashion Show
On: Saturday, July 05, 2008
In St-Jean Cap-Ferrat on July 5th, there will be a Lara Quarto
fashion show on the Place Georges Clémenceau at 9:30.
For details tel: 04 93 76 17 61.
Villeneuve
Loubet
Mediaeval Fortress
To: Sunday, August 31, 2008
In Villeneuve Loubet every Tuesday morning at 10:00, there are
guided tours, in English, of the mediaeval fortress in the old
town. Tel: 04 92 02 66 16.
Vence
A La Rencontre des Templiers
To: Monday, December 15, 2008
In Vence, the Château Saint-Martin pay tribute to the
Knights Templars with an exhibition recounting the history of
this medieval Christian military order. The Château Saint-Martin
is located in Vence on Avenue des Templiers. It's open every
day and admission is free. The exhibition runs through December
15th.
Villeneuve
Loubet
Une Etoile, Un Mythe
To: Friday, October 31, 2008
At the Musée Escoffier de l'Art Culinaire in Villeneuve
Loubet there is a tribute to the three star Michelin chef Bernard
Loiseau, from the Côte d'Or restaurant in Burgundy. There
are exhibitions and demonstrations daily except Saturdays and
everyday in July and August. Details are available on line at
www.fondation-escoffier.org
Monaco
Les Glaces Polaires
To: December 31, 2008
At the Monaco Oceanographic Museum there is an exhibition
entitled "The Polar Icecaps for Future Generations".
The show is dedicated to the Arctic and Antarctic regions and
highlights the importance of research in the roles of the Poles
in determining the future of the planet. Hours are 10 to 6 daily.
Sanremo
Villa Nobel
Open Year Round
In Sanremo you can visit Villa Nobel…a Moorish-style building
that was the home of the famous Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel
from 1890 to 1896. It was there that he decided to establish
the famous "Nobel Prizes". Nowadays the villa houses
a permanent museum of Nobel memorabilia as well as a gallery
of Nobel Prize winners. The exterior of the villa is designed
to resemble a woven tapestry and it has only recently been beautifully
and painstakingly restored. Guests are also invited to stroll
the villa's well-manicured grounds that contain many exotic
plants. The villa is open Tuesday through Sunday and entry is
free. www.villanobel.provincia.imperia.it
Cannes
Eveil Athletique & Capoeira
Every Sat
On Saturday mornings in Cannes there is an introduction to athletics
for children aged 6 to 8, from 10:30 to 11:30, then in the afternoon
you can experience the Brazilian art of Capoeira (kapo wera),
a mixture of athletics, martial arts, dance and folklore starting
at 4PM. Both activities take place at the MJC Picaud Tel: 04
93 06 29 90.
Nice
Guided Tours
Every Saturday
Every Saturday guided tours of Old Nice depart from the Nice Tourist
office at 9:30. Learn interesting things about Old Nice including
its history, its baroque churches, the markets and galleries. Reservations
are necessary and fees are €12 per adult, €6 for the ages
5 to 10 and free, free for under 5. Tel: 08 92 70 74 07.
Vence
Guided walks
Every Thursday
There are guided walks (in French) every Thursday in the Vence Countryside
from 09:00 to 12:00. €8 per person. Bookings at the Vence tourist
office, tel: 04 93 58 06 38
Villefranche-sur-Mer
Guided Tour of Villefranche
To: Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Every Friday, there are guided tours of the town of Villefranche-sur-Mer
conducted in English, Italian, German and French. Tours leave the
Tourist Office located in the Jardin Francois Binon at 10:00. The
fee is €5 per person, and children under 12 years old are admitted
for free. Tel: 04 93 01 73 68.
Monaco
International Organ Festival
To: Sunday, September 07, 2008
Third edition of the Monaco International Organ Festival continues
with concerts at 5:00 every Sunday in the Cathédrale de Monaco.
The theme for this year's festival commemorates the 100th anniversary
of the birth of composer Olivier Messiaen. The featured organist
this Sunday will be Lionel Rogg from Switzerland. The festival runs
through September 7th and entry is free.
Villefranche-sur-Mer
Les Moments Musicaux de la Citadelle
To: Thursday, July 17, 2008
In Villefranche-sur-Mer, Thursday evenings, there is a series of
classical music concerts featuring prize winners from regional conservatories
and music schools. Concerts will be at 9PM at the Citadelle through
July 17th.
Antibes
Music at the Heart of Antibes
To: Friday, July 11, 2008
The
20th edition of Music at the Heart of Antibes (Musiques au Coeur),
an opera festival at the Villa Eilenroc on the Cap d'Antibes. Directed
by Eve Ruggieri the festival also includes Verdi's Rigoletti with
the Nice Philharmonic Orchestra on July 5th and 7th. For full details
of the festival log on to www.antibesjuanlespins.com,
the festival runs through July 11th.
Beaulieu-sur-Mer
Les Nuits Guitares
From: Thursday, July 03, 2008 To: Saturday, July 05, 2008
The
9th edition of the Guitar Nights Festival begins on July 3rd featuring
Lucky Peterson. The concerts will be in the Jardin de l'Olivaie
in Beaulieu-sur-Mer at 8:30 through Saturday. Tickets are €20.
Tel: 04 93 01 02 21.
St-Paul-de-Vence
Nuits de la Courtine
From: Thursday, July 03, 2008 To: Saturday, July 26, 2008
Starting July 3rd in St. Paul-de-Vence there will be a festival
entitled Nuits de la Courtine with live music, opera and theatre
performances on the Place de la Courtine. Tickets are available
from the Tourist Office, tel: 04 93 32 86 95. The festival runs
through July 26th.
Sospel
Les Baroquiales
From: Friday, July 04, 2008 To: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
In Sospel starting July 4th there will be a Festival of Baroque
Art with concerts, theatre and street entertainment. Events will
take place at the Cathédrale Saint Michel, Chapelle Sainte
Croix and in the Salle Multimédia. Tickets are €8. The
festival runs through July 8th. Tel: 04 93 04 15 80.
Nice
Zorba le Grec
From: Friday, July 04, 2008 To: Sunday, July 06, 2008
In Nice there will be 3 performances of Zorba the Greek with the
Ballet de l'Opéra de Nice at the Théâtre de
Verdure, at 8PM pm July 4th, 5th and 6th. Tel: 04 93 13 98 55.
St-Raphaël
International Jazz New Orleans Competition
From: Friday, July 04, 2008 To: Sunday, July 06, 2008
In St. Raphael the 28th International New Orleans Jazz Competition
runs from Friday July 4th to Sunday July 6th with concerts at Place
Coullet at 7PM on Friday and Saturday and at the Palais des Congrès
also at 7PM. Entry is free.
Juan-les-Pins
Jazz à Juan 2008
From: Friday, July 11, 2008 To: Sunday, July 20, 2008
The 48th Annual international jazz festival "Jazz a Juan"
will begin on July 11th, with top quality musicians from all around
the world performing live. This year's line-up includes Solomon
Burke, James Blunt, Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings. Evening concerts
at the Pinède Gould in Juan-les-Pins through July 20th. Book
online www.antibesjuanlespins.com
Art
Exhibitions:
Cagnes-sur-Mer
Renoir et les Familiers de Collettes
To: Monday, September 08, 2008
There is an exhibition of archives and photographs, at the Château
Musée Grimaldi, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Renoir's
arrival in Cagnes-sur-Mer. Also, at the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer,
paintings, drawings and other objects will be on display. Both museums
are open from 10:00-12:00 and 2:00-5:00 daily except Tuesdays. Entry
fee is €3, but there is free entry on the first Sunday of each
month at both. The exhibits run through September 8th.
Nice
Represents
To: Monday, September 29, 2008
In Nice in the gardens of the Asian Art Museum there is an exhibition
of sculptures by Shim Moon-Seup. Open from 10:00-6:00 daily except
Tuesdays. Entry is free.
Villefranche-sur-Mer
Nall Exhibition
To: Friday, September 26, 2008
In Villefranche-sur-Mer, there is an exhibition of paintings by
Nall, entitled "Violated Peace" (Violata Pax) at the Chapelle
Saint Elme in the Citadelle. Hours are 8:00-noon and 1:00 to 4:30
Monday through Friday. The exhibition runs through September and
entry is free.
Nice
Cérémonies du Thé
Sundays
In Nice, at the Asian Art Museum, traditional Japanese tea ceremonies
are held every Sunday at 3pm and 4pm. The museum is located at 405
Promenade des Anglais. Reservations must be made a minimum of one
week in advance. Tel number is 04 92 29 37 02 and entrance to the
museum is included.
Church
Activities:
Nice
Children's Corner
Every Sunday
The Children's Corner at Holy Trinity Church in Nice meets each
Sunday in the church hall at 10:50 until about 11:40 when the children
are accompanied to the church to join their parents. All children
are welcome but the activities -- including a story, play-acting,
hand-crafts and coloring. are especially suited for those between
3 and 8 years old. Holy Trinity Church of Nice is located at 11
rue de la Buffa.
Cannes
Holy Trinity Children's Church Club
The Holy Trinity Church In Cannes features "The Children's
Club" as part of their weekly Sunday service. For details Tel:
04 93 94 54 61.
Cannes
Holy Trinity Church Youth Group
Every 3rd Friday
The Holy Trinity Church in Cannes is having a get-together for teens
and '20-ish' people every 3rd Friday. The emphasis will be on fun;
playing darts, table tennis, watching movies, etc. There will be
a meal and drinks served. Meet at 7PM at the at the church hall
in Cannes. All teenagers and 20 something's are invited. Contact
either Holy Trinity Church at 04 93 94 54 61 or John at 06 09 51
10 95.
Clubs
& Organizations:
Monaco
Monaco USA and the American Club of the Riviera
On: Friday, July 4, 2008
This year Monaco USA and the American Club of the Riviera are joining
to celebrate the 4th of July at "La Spiaggia" on the Larvotto
beach in Monaco. This year's event will include a DJ for entertainment,
an aperitif, pizza and non alcoholic drinks. Monaco-USA T shirts
will be for sale. The fee is 25 euros for members -- 35 euros for
non members. The party starts at 8pm. RSVP before June 30th at 06
07 93 26 18, between the hour of 10 am and noon.
Les
Adrets
Annual SAFI Summer Party
On: Saturday, July 05, 2008
The
South African International Association of the Riviera is having
their annual summer party on Saturday July 5th. The master of ceremonies
will be DJ Mark Dezzani. The evening includes a three course dinner,
cocktails, wine and coffee for the price of €40 for guest and
€35 for members. The event starts at 6:30 and the dress is
casual-elegant. Book by sending an e-mail to safiriviera@wanadoo.fr
or calling 04 93 86 04 77.
Mougins
Afro-Asian Exotica
On: Sunday, July 06, 2008
The International Club of the Riviera is holding a summer celebration
of the food, culture and music of Asia and Africa. The event will
include a special welcome cocktail, African finger food, followed
by an Indian dinner buffet and a show with oriental dancer, Djamila.
The cost is €20 for members, €15 for member's guests and
€25 for non-members. To book tel: 04 93 72 11 89 or e-mail
reservations@internationalclub.fr
Châteauneuf-Grasse
French/English Conversation Group
Every Thursday
In Chateauneuf-Grasse every Thursday morning from 9:30 to 11:30
there is a French/English conversation group meeting held at the
Médiatheque. Everyone interested in improving their skills
in these languages are welcome to attend. Tel: 04 93 42 41 71.
IWCV Coffee
Mornings
Weekly
The International Women's Club of the Var is providing some coffee
mornings to present an opportunity to meet members and learn more
about the club and the benefits of membership. Meetings are held
in Bargemon and Lorgues. For details for Bargemon tel: 04 94 76
72 89 or e-mail marion.maguire@iwc-var.org;
for Lorgues tel: 04 94 76 00 56 or e-mail judy.sykes@iwc-var.org.
Villeneuve
Loubet
French for Foreigners
French lessons are being offered in Villeneuve Loubet every Tuesday
afternoon. For details Tel: 04 93 73 08 82.
Mougins
Scottish Dance Classes
There are Scottish Country Dance classes every Wednesday at 8PM
at Mougins International School. People of all ages and nationalities
are invited to attend. Participants are asked to bring soft-soled
shoes. Tel: 04 93 42 72 95.
Valbonne
Book Groups
To: Monday, June 30, 2008
In Valbonne there are Book discussion groups meeting on Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday. For details Tel: 04 93 12 21 42.
Mougins
Netball Club
Every Sat
There is a netball club for all levels that meets every Saturday
morning at Mougins International School, 615 ave Docteur Maurice
Donat. Anyone over 14 is welcome to join. Call Carla on 04 93 49
78 37.
Nice
English Classes
Every Mon, Tue
The Association France - Grande Bretagne conducts English classes
on Mondays and Tuesdays. Classes are held in Holy Trinity Church
Hall, 11 rue de la Buffa. For information contact Mary Perès
on 06 78 59 16 04 or mary.peres@wanadoo.fr
Nice
French Classes
Every Thursday
The Association France - Grande Bretagne conducts French classes
every Thursday in Nice at Holy Trinity Church Hall, 11 rue de la
Buffa. For information contact Mary Perès on 06 78 59 16
04 or mary.peres@wanadoo.fr
Hash House Harrier - The Riviera Branch
Every Second Sunday
The Riviera Branch of the international running and walking club
meets every second Sunday at various venues throughout the region.
Hash House Harrier events, are very social, and definitely non-competitive,
and offer an opportunity for people from all walks of life and nationalities
to meet for fun afternoons, and occasionally, away weekends. For
details telephone 04 9312 1623 or log on to www.rivierahhh.com
Monaco
Monaco USA
On: First Tuesday Each Month
Monaco USA has a monthly "Get Together
" on the first Tuesday of each month. For details telephone
06 24 45 56 17 or visit their website www.monaco-usa.net
email:
info@monaco-usa.net
Monaco
Al-anon
On: Every Friday
There is an open Al-Anon meeting for women only -- in English --
every Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 in the library under St Paul's Anglican
Church, 22 avenue de Grande Bretagne in Monaco. Women AA members
are welcome as well.
The Anglo-Ligurian
Club
Every Thursday
The Anglo-Ligurian Club meets every Thursday at 4:00 at the Hotel
Parigi in Bordighera for tea and conversation in Italian and English.
The club is now in its twentieth year and extends a welcome to all.
Contact Barbara at +39 0184 38 450 or email beebee_B@libro.it
Mougins
Riviera International Singers
On: Thursdays
Riviera International Singers, an amateur choir meets Thursday evenings
at Mougins School to prepare for twice yearly concerts. For further
information contact Pattie Andrews at 04 93 77 99 59.
Monaco
Bereavement Group
On: 2nd Friday each month
There is a bereavement group (English speaking) meeting the second
Friday of each month in Monaco, at 9:30AM. Everyone is welcome to
attend, contact Candida at 06 80 86 95 37 or email candida@monaco.mc.
Vence
International Mother-Baby Group
Every Tuesday
There is weekly meeting of the local international mother-baby group
in Vence every Tuesday 09.30-11.00. For information contact Val
at val.price@wanadoo.fr
Sophia Antipolis
Sophia Professional Women's Network Meeting
On: First Tuesday each month
The meeting is open to members and non-members and there is
a € 3 fee. The Sophia Professional Women's Network, founded
in 1999, provides professional development and networking for women
in the Sophia Antipolis area. Details are available on the web at
www.spwn.net.
Monaco
British Association of Monaco
Happy Hour Meeting
On: Second and fourth Thursday each month (Excluding August)
The British Association of Monaco meets in Monaco for their Happy
Hour from 6:30 to 8:00. This is an informal event where new and
prospective members are encouraged to attend so you may go alone
or bring along a partner. Beer and soft drinks are priced at €
3.00 and wine and spirits etc. at € 5.50. For full details:
telephone +377 93 50 19 52 (voice mail) or email bam@monaco.mc.
Scottish
Country Dancing
Riviera/Côte d'Azur
The Scottish Country Dancing clubs of Mougins, Monaco and Imperia
have regular weekly meetings, informal dances and special occasion
events such as St. Andrew's Night and Burns' Night. They conduct
teaching workshops and guests are always welcome.
- The Mougins Group meets every Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Mougins
International School and more information is available on their
website - scottishdanceriviera.free.fr
or telephone Angela at +33 4 93 42 72 95 (answerphone).
- The Monaco Group meets every Monday from 7:15 p.m. at "Tous
En Scène", by the new railway station in Monaco and
their website is - scottishdanceriviera.free.fr
or telephone Yvonne at +377 93 25 18 49 (evenings or answerphone).
- The Imperia group meets on Saturday afternoons at "Mistral
Club", Via Caboto 43/A, Imperia. Telephone Lesley at +39 0183
29 77 92.
Sophia Antipolis
Adapt In France Workshops
The organization Adapt In France has workshops covering various
subjects from French business culture and French Public Transport
to workshops on French expressions and even French jokes. For details
Tel: 04 93 65 33 79.
Antiques,
Vide Greniers, Craft Sales
Cannes
Art Fair
Every Sun
Every Sunday in Cannes there is an artist fair at Les Allées
de la Liberté.
La Colle
sur Loup
Car-Boot Sale
Every Sunday (weather permitting) there is a brocante, bric-a-brac,
car boot sale at Ludipark on the outskirts of La Colle sur Loup.
Valbonne
Antiques Market
On: First Sunday of the month
There is an antiques market in Valbonne, the first Sunday of each
month in the village.
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