Week 22 2014

Hello!

If you want to do something traditional this weekend then head off in the direction of Pineuilh for the 13^th Annual Bandas.  Held at the Sports field opposite the big Leclerc, four or five different Bandas will entertain you.  Go prepared to join in with the entertainment as the Bandas are often seen marching along the table tops as they encourage everyone to participate.  Buy your food, choose your drinks from the stands and have a great evening.

Have a great week whatever you do this weekend in the Gironde and Dordogne regions,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

 

Week 22 2014

24 May – 8 June : Painting and Sculpture Exhibition by Philippe Froger at the Salle Cascante in Castillon.

Monday 26 May

26 May 14h15 : Maps to the Stars is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

A tour into the heart of a Hollywood family chasing celebrity, one another and the relentless ghosts of their pasts. Starring Robert Pattinson, Carrie Fisher and Julianna Moore.

Tuesday 27 May

27 May 20h30 : Concert at Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot featuring Ferenc Vizi, piano Schubert, Liszt.

Wednesday 28 May

28 May 21h45 : Maps to the Stars is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Thursday 29 May

29 May : L’Ascention. The public holiday was established in 1801 by the signature of the Concordat between Napoleon and Pope Pie VII.  It’s a religious day and is always 40 days after Easter. Shops, schools and businesses will be closed.

29 May 19h30 : Maps to the Stars is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

29 May 21h45 : The Homesman is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

A claim jumper and a pioneer woman team up to escort three insane women from Nebraska to Iowa.  Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Hilary Swank and Maryl Streep.

Friday 30 May

30 May 13h50 : Maps to the Stars is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

30 May 16h : The Homesman is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

30 May 18h15 : State of Grace is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy la Gande.

Terry Noonan returns home to New York's Hells Kitchen after a ten year absence. He soon hooks up with childhood pal Jackie who is involved in the Irish mob run by his brother Frankie. Terry also rekindles an old flame with Jackie's sister Kathleen. Soon, however, Terry is torn between his loyalty to his friends and his loyalties to others.  Starring Sean Penn, Ed Harris and Gary Oldman

 

30 May : Chai Pascal in St Emilion is having an evening of Jazz and French songs with the duo Sophie Bourgeois and Thierry Lujan on guitar.  Go, sample the new Tapas menu and listen to the live music – entrance €5 http://www.chai-pascal.com/index.php?p=act

30 – 31 May – 1 June : National Garden Day.  Throughout the country, private gardens are opened to the public.  If you know of any please let me know. 

Franc Lafleur at St Magne de Castillon is a prticipating garden.

Saturday 31 May

31 May : Fete La Biere in Saint Leon 

 

31 May 21h : Gala and Soiree dansante in Branne.

31 May : 13 Annual Bandas in Pineuil at the Sports ground.

31 May  - 23 July : Exhibition by Cuban artist Hans Christian Vergara at La Cave Dourthe on the road between Libourne and St Emilion. See more about the artist http://www.hansvergara.com/

Sunday 1 June

1 June : Foire a tout at Montcaret.

1 June : Vide-Greniers at Cabara

1 June : Vide greniers at Saint Seurin sur L’Isle

1 June : Vide Grenier Brocante in Mouliets et Villemartin 

1 June : Repas de Quartier de Capitourlan

1 June 18h15 : The Homesman is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

1 June 18h15 : Wrong Cops is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

A group of bad cops look to dispose of a body that one of them accidentally shot.  Starring Mark Burnham, Eric Judor and Steve Little.

1 June 20h30 : Maps to the Stars is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Coming up…

And finally…

It’s true – there really is a cork tree!  But which garden in St Emilion can you find these unusual trees?  We went there last weekend for a visit and a tasting, and very nice it was too!

Clue : When the cork pops out make a wish... if it stays in the tree, then you wish will come true!