Week 36 2012

Hello!

Vintage Motorbikes in Castillon

There were some interesting bikes on parade as part of the Tour de France by French motorcyclists (Ancients) as they prepared for an overnight stop in Castillon on Monday evening. Mid-50s BSAs and Triumphs rubbed shoulders with pre-war Terrots, Norton and BMWs, etc. A feast for the motorbike enthusiasts.

Later in the week took me to the Arts and Crafts Exhibition in Ste Foy where a beautiful pair of earrings hand made by http://www.belerionbijoux.com/ made it into my collection.

Arts and Crafts in Ste Foy la Grande

It may be back to school time and the leaves may be changing colour, but there’s still plenty to do in the Gironde and Dordogne region.

Have a good week,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

PS -  Welcome to Mirambeau Nanci!

Week 36

2 - 8 September : Mozart’s Musical Magic in Aquitane

Music lovers in the region are in for a very special treat when Harry Ogg brings his Sinfonia d’Amici again to Aquitaine. Harry, has just graduated from Cambridge University and already has assistant conductor positions at Glyndebourne and Covent Garden for next year. The Sinfonia d’Amici is a highly talented orchestra of young musicians and with a superb cast of singers and the local Sottovoce choir they will perform one of the world’s greatest operas, Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” in three concert performances.

The concerts are organised by Ian Christians of the well- known Orpheus & Bacchus organization, and those of you who attended either last year’s Sinfonia d’Amici concerts or July’s Cambridge University Chamber Orchestra concerts will readily testify to experiencing breathtaking music. 

Monday 3 September

 

20h10 and 22h10 : Jane Eyre is in VO at Libourne Grandecran.

Tuesday 4 September

4 September 16h10 : Last chance to see Jane Eyre in VO at Libourne Grandecran.

4 – 11 September : Painting Exhibition by Gilles Olivier Giron at the Salle Cascante in Castillon.   

Vernissage at 18h30

4 September 20h30: Don Giovanni is being performed in Italian by Sinfonia d'Amici
Choeur S'otto Voce with Harry Ogg, chef d'orchestre at the Eglise collégiale, St Emilion

Wednesday 5 September

5 septembre 20h30 : Concert Dana Ciocarlie, piano Schumann

At Château Siaurac, Les Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion .  For the full programme go to http://www.grandesheuresdesaintemilion.fr/Programme.html

5 septembre 18.00 : Chambre Music concerts at Domaine de Faure (2km south of Gensac on the D16 to Pellegrue) given by members of the orchestra.  €10 with aperitif. 

Dohnanyi: Serenade pour trio à chords, Poulenc: Sextette pour piano et vents

 

5 September : Night Market at Monsegur

Thursday 6 September

6 September – 11 November : Exhibition of images called Saint Emilion in Winter is on display at the Tourist Office in St Emilion. For further information http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/fr/agenda.html?m=09&id=650

6 September at 20h30 :  Don Giovanni is being performed in Italian by Sinfonia d'Amici
Choeur S'otto Voce with  Harry Ogg, chef d'orchestre at the Eglise de Notre Dame, Bergerac

6 September : Last Night Market in Duras, this one has George Smith performing pop, rock and folk music.

6 September 21h : Lay the Favorite (Lady Vegas - Les Mémoires d'une joueuse) is showing in VO at the Eden Cinema in Monsegur.

A drama/comedy centered on a thirtysomething woman who becomes involved with a group of geeky fiftyish men who have found a way to work the sportsbook system in Las Vegas to their advantage. Starring Bruce Willis, Rebecca Hall, Vince Vaughn and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Friday 7 September

7 septembre 17.00 : Chambre Music concerts at Domaine de Faure (2km south of Gensac on the D16 to Pellegrue) given by members of the orchestra.  €10 with aperitif.

Vivaldi: Concerto pour 4 violons en bémol mineur, Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no.5

7 septembre 20h30 : Concert - Naaman Sluchin, violon, Dana Ciocarlie, piano Stravinski, Schubert, Schumann, Fauré

Château Ad Francos, Les Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion .  For the full programme go to http://www.grandesheuresdesaintemilion.fr/Programme.html

7 September 21h : Pierre Offret, the organist from Bordeaux cathedral is playing at the Eglise Notre Dame in Creon.  Free Entry, donations welcome.

7 – 8 – 9 September : Festival Ouvre la Voix with concerts in Creon and the surrounding towns and villages along the cycle path including Sauveterre, Espiet and Frontenac.  To see the full programme go to http://www.rockschool-barbey.com/ouvre-la-voix/test-article-2/

 

7 – 8 – 9 September : Festival ryt’m et acoustic at the Salle des Fetes, Ste Foy la Grande. 3 days of free music events including concerts and other events (what is a Troc en Ryt’m…???)

Saturday 8 September

8 September 10h – 17h30 : Branne is holding a day to discover the Associations in the area.  Visit to find out the clubs and groups in the Branne area.  More info at http://www.cdc-brannais.fr/

8 September : Brocante Vide-greniers et Marché des Vendanges at Saint Genes de Castillon 33350.

8 September : Vide Greniers at the Base nautique Chandos, Montpon Menesterol.

8 September Festival ‘Le Bruit de Château’ at Château de Pujols, live music by Sofin Mustang and My Ant and a Marche Nocturne. €5 Entrance.

8 – 9 September : If Skateboarding’s your thing head over to Libourne for 2 days of skateboarding and concerts. More info at http://libslide.fr/

8 – 9 September : On the other hand if you are more into 80’s music then Libourne is also offering 2 days of 80’s themed activities including music and fashion.  More info at http://www.fetedesannees80.com/

Sunday 9 September

9 September : Brocante Vide Greniers at Pineuilh 33220

9 September : Vide Greniers at Pomerol.

9 September : Brocante Foire a tout at Saint Pey D’Armens 33330

9 September : Brocante and Vide grenier at Frontenac 33760.

9 September : Vide Grenier des Vendanges at Sainte Florence 33350

 

9 September : Golf Grand Prix at Golf Club St Meard.  For more details go to http://saintmeardgolfclub.com/saintmeardgolfclub.com/Competitions.html

9 September Pessac Market has been cancelled.

Coming up…

13 – 14 – 15 September : MADS presents a production of Shirley Valentine at Chateau Issigeac.
http://www.mads-theatre.org/MADS/Home.html 

And finally... 

Do you recognise this spot?

Walls have ears... here!