Week 5 2018

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…

Enjoy your pancakes and whatever you do this week in the Gironde and Dordogne regions – have a great week.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 5 2018

Monday 29 January

Tuesday 30 January

Wednesday 31 January

Thursday 1 February

1 February 13h45 : The Pentagon Papers is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
Defense worker Daniel Ellsberg seeks to publish a series of classified government documents detailing the true nature of America's involvement in the Vietnam War.  Starring James Spader, Claire Forlani and Paul Gilmatti

1 February 19h25 : Wonder Wheel is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
On Coney Island in the 1950s, a lifeguard tells the story of a middle-aged carousel operator, his beleaguered wife, and the visitor who turns their lives upside-down.   Starring Jim Belushi, Juno Temple and Justin Timberlake

Friday 2 February

2 February 18h30 : Vernissage for the art exhibition featuring L'association Arts Croises at L'espace Tourism et Vin by the Grand Pineuilh Leclerc

2 February 19h30 : Starting this week, head over to Montcaret and join in the Line Dancing, all welcome, boots and hat not necessary!

2 February 19h30 : Karaoke and a curry at Le Cafe de la Gare in Ste Foy la Grande

2 February : Le Grand Cafe holds their monthly Soiree with dinner and a concert, this time featuring Moonlight - Duo wint Jazz.

2 February 20h30 : The Lions Club host a theatre performance in Castillon, proceeds to children in need.

2 - 3 - 4 February : Festival de la Lumiere in Libourne at the Eglise Saint Jean Baptiste.

2 - 3 - 4 February : 12th Virus Vocal Festival in Ste Foy, a weekend of singing.  19 choirs, over 450 voices and free concerts throughout the weekend, there's even a class you can join on the Saturday morning.  For more information call 05 57 46 32 24

Saturday 3 February

3 February : Vide Grenier in Libourne at the Salle des Charruauds

3 February : Truffle Market in St Emilion

3 February : Les Broc'a Puces in Velines at La Charrette Bleue

3 February : A day workshop by Cicadance

3 February 19h : Be Witness in Concert at the Eglise St Jean Baptiste in Libourne

3 February 19h : Start your Chandeleur here: Crepes at the Salle des Fetes in Landerrouat

3 February 19h : Soiree Mantrat in Ste Foy la Grande

3 February 20h : Soiree Couscous in Mauriac

3 February 20h : Back by popular demand - Live Musical comedy in Gornac ' Pas d'panique aux Urgences' by Les Guyennos. Find out more here

3 February 20h30 : Theatre night at the Salle Cascante in Castillon.

3 February 20h45 : Bignol Pocket in Concert in Ste Foy at the Salle Clarisse Brian

3 February 20h30 : First of 2 performances this weekend to celebrate 30 years of Josem at the Espace Culturel in Creon. €10/adult €7/reduced tarif

3 - 8 February : Benjamin Bynx exhibits his portraits and figures at the Troubadours, 31 Av du General de Gaulle in Libourne.

Sunday 4 February

4 February : Vide ta chambre in Pineuilh at the Salle des Fetes

4 February : Weekly Flea market in Rauzan

4 February : Dancing class in St Sulplice de Faleyrans.  

4 February :12h : Dinner dance in Listrac-de-Dureze - all things pork to eat.

4 February 16h : A performance to celebrate 30 years of Josem at the Espace Culturel in Creon. €10/adult €7/reduced tarif

4 February 18h15 : Wonder Wheel is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

4  February 20h30 : The Pentagon Papers is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne 

Coming up...

5 February 15h : The Greatest Showman is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
Celebrates the birth of show business, and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.  Starring Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams and Zac Efron

5 February 17h45 : Wonder Wheel is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

5 February 17h45 : The Pentagon Papers is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

5 February 18h : The Commuter (The Passenger) is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy la
Grande
A businessman is caught up in a criminal conspiracy during his daily commute home.Starring Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson

6 February 15h : Wonder Wheel is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

6 February 15h : The Pentagon Papers is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

6 February 17h45 : The Greatest Showman is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

And finally... 

Fancy having a go at making chocolates?