Hello!
Did you know that the Catholic holiday of Candlemas, on 2
February, is a feast to commemorate the purification of the Virgin Mary and the
presentation of baby Jesus. In
France, this holiday is called la Chandeleur, Fête de la Lumière, or jour des
crêpes.
Not only do the French eat a lot of crêpes on Chandeleur, but they also do a bit of fortune telling while making them. It is traditional to hold a coin in your writing hand and a crêpe pan in the other, and flip the crêpe into the air. If you manage to catch the crêpe in the pan, your family will be prosperous for the rest of the year. There is also a train of thought that suggests you should keep this well flipped pancake on the top of the wardrobe for the year to doubly ensure good fortune…
Not only do the French eat a lot of crêpes on Chandeleur, but they also do a bit of fortune telling while making them. It is traditional to hold a coin in your writing hand and a crêpe pan in the other, and flip the crêpe into the air. If you manage to catch the crêpe in the pan, your family will be prosperous for the rest of the year. There is also a train of thought that suggests you should keep this well flipped pancake on the top of the wardrobe for the year to doubly ensure good fortune…
Enjoy your pancakes and whatever you do this week in the
Gironde and Dordogne regions – have a great week.
Best wishes,
Helen
Week 6 2016
Monday 1 February
1 February 16h15 & 17h45 : 45 Years is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.
A married couple preparing to celebrate their wedding
anniversary receive shattering news that promises to forever change the course
of their lives. Starring Charlotte Rampling, Tom Courtney and Geraldine James
1 – 29 February : Art Exhibition at L’Espace Tourism at Vin
at Grand Pineuilh . Featuring Daniel
Mullie and Anna Djerwo.
Tuesday 2 February
2 February 15h, 17h45 & 20h30 : 45 Years is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.
2 February 17h45 : Spotlight
is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
The true
story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child
molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the
entire Catholic Church to its core. Starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton and
Rachel McAdams
2 – 6 February : Operation Special Chandelieur at Terroire
Vins et Decouvertes in Leves, Villefranche de Longchat and Flaujagues. It looks to me like there may be some
sparkling wine left!
Wednesday 3 February
3 February 13h45 & 19h30 : Carol is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.
In an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's seminal novel The
Price of Salt, CAROL follows two women from very different backgrounds who find
themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. Starring Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara and Kyle
Chandler.
3 February 16h15 : 45
Years is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.
Thursday 4 February
4 February : Fete des Boeufs Gras de Bazas. Bazas is famous for the beef and today they
celebrate it. Find out more here
4 February 13h45 & 19h30 : Carol is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.
4 February 16h15 : 45
Years is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.
4 February 21h45 : Spotlight
is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
Friday 5 February
5 February 13h45 & 19h30 : Carol is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.
5 February 16h15 : 45 Years is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.
5 February 18h : Invitiation to
the opening of the Art Exhibition at La Vitrine at the Grande Pineuilh Leclerc.
5 February 20h30 : La Cenerentola, (Cinderella, or Goodness Triumphant)
is an operatic dramma giocoso in two acts by Gioachino Rossini. Playing as part of the live opera series in VO
at the Grandecran in
Libourne.
5 February 21h : Live music at La
Cave des Chevaliers in Villefranche de Longchet with Big Ed in concert.
5 - 6 - 7 February :Virus Vocal Festival in Ste Foy la Grande. 3 days of concerts including choirs, ensembles and orchestras. Find out more here. All the concerts are free.
Saturday 6 February
6 February 13h45 & 19h30 : Carol is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.
6 February 16h15 : 45
Years is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
6 February 17h15 : The
Hateful Eight is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy..
In the dead of a Wyoming winter, a bounty hunter and his prisoner
find shelter in a cabin currently inhabited by a collection of nefarious
characters. Starring Samuel L Jackson, Kurt Russel and Jennifer Jason
6 February 20h : Apero Concert on the Rocks at Espace
Cedrus, by the train station in Castillon.
6 February : 19h30 : Soiree Creole at the Salle des Fetes in
Pineuilh. More information and
reservations 07 83 45 42 91/06 79 89 36 46
Sunday 7 February
7 February : Weekly Flea Market in Rauzan – there were
plenty of linens to choose from last time I was there.
7 February : Brocante and flea market at Cadillac.
7 February : Brocante in the centre ville Place Gambetta in
Bergerac.(1st Sunday of every month)
7 February 10h30, 13h45, 18h15 & 20h30 : Carol is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.
7 February 16h15 & 18h15: 45 Years is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.
7 February 18h15 : Amy
is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy.
The story of Amy Winehouse in her own words, featuring
unseen archival footage and unheard tracks.
7 February 20h30 : The
Hateful Eight is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy..
Coming up…
8 February 15h, 17h45 & 20h30 : Carol is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.
8 February 17h15 : 45
Years is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.
9 February 15h, 17h45 & 20h30 : Carol is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.
9 February 15h & 17h45 : 45 Years is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.
And finally…
Known in the UK as ‘Yarn Bombing’ here are the ‘Nannas
Knitting’ outside in Sauveterre!
Congrats to those who knew where it was, and yes, they are Christmas
decorations.
Read all about it :
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