Week 37 2012

Don Giovanni

Hello!

A super week of concerts last week, Don Giovanni was a great success and thanks to RV for the lovely photo from the Eglise Collegiale in St Emilion.

The brocantes show no signs of stopping; I was spoilt for choice on Sunday and was rewarded with this super photo opportunity.  (And I finally found a cake stand handle without the plates – no prizes for guessing what I’ll make in my next pottery class!)

Bicycles made for two!

Have a great week, it’s still sunny and there’s plenty to do.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 37

The upcoming week is packed with things to do and places to visit in the Gironde and Dordogne region, we’re spoilt for choice. There is the Fete du Mascaret at Saint Pardon.  The Mascaret is the big wave that comes upriver into the Gironde estuary and then along the Dordogne caused by the unusually high tide.  People come from all around the world to catch the wave and surf upstream.  With water the colour of chocolate milk it’s a keen surfer who takes his chances with the tide!  To get a taste of the event visit http://www.mascaret.asso.fr/

This weekend also celebrates European Heritage with many places opening up their historical monuments for people to visit, Bordeaux has an extensive programme on offer.  To find out more go to http://www.bordeaux.fr/ebx/portals/ebx.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pgFicheEvt&classofcontent=evenement&id=5993

Monday 10 September

Tuesday 11 September

Wednesday 12 September

12 September : Vide Grenier and Onion festival in Guitres.  Last year it was a really nice little event.

12 September 20h30 : Jane Eyre is showing in VO at La Breche Cinema in Ste Foy la Grande.
It is also playing in VO at Le Lascaux, Montpon at 20h45
A mousy governess who softens the heart of her employer soon discovers that he's hiding a terrible secret.Starring Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender and Jamie Bell.

Thursday 13 September

 

13 September 14h30 – 18h30 : Tea Dance at Lac de La Cadie, Mouliets et Villemartin with music by Pierre Sander.  For further information go to http://www.lacdelacadie.com/

13 – 14 – 15 September : Mads present their production of Shirley Valentine  at Chateau Issigeac.  For more information call 05 53 24 56 11 or go to http://www.mads-theatre.org/MADS/Home.html 

Friday 14 September

14 – 20 September : Les Artistes Pourpres Exhibition at Salle Paul Broca in Ste Foy la Grande.  Vernisage at 18h30.  http://www.artaquitaine.com/

14 September 20h : Mads production of Shirley Valentine at Chateau Issegeac €10

Saturday 15 September

15 September : Fete des Associations in Castillon at the Esplinade J Boyer Andrivet (opposite the Hotel Voyageurs).  A great opportunity to discover the associations and clubs in and around Castillon.  Including sporting activities as well as other leisure activites.

15 September : Vide grenier at Doulezon, followed by Marche Gourmand featuring the accordionist Michael Vigneau (he can really bring a crowd to life, we saw him in action at St Jean de Blaignac).

15 September 17h : Recital Joseph Calleja Organisé par le Conseil des Vins de Saint-Emilion.
Récital de Jospeh CALLEJA, ténor et Vahan MARDIROSSIAN, piano.
Tarifs : 30€ et 60€

15 September : Dinner Dance with entertainment from Valerie Bella at Lac de La Cadie, Mouliets et Villemartin.  Reservations and further information at http://www.lacdelacadie.com/

15 September 19h30 : Mads Gala production of Shirley Valentine at Chateau Issegeac €12

15 September 20h30 : Concert at the church in St Magne de Castillon with l’Harmonie Castionnaise and chanteuse Soprano Marine Stride and pianist Isabelle Diaz

 

15 – 16 September : Journee et Nuit du Patrimoine (Heritage Day and Night – sounds prettier in French!) 2 days of cultural events in St Emilion including free access to the monolithic church and a magnificent firework display.  For the full programme go to http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/fr/agenda.html?m=9&id=552

15 September 20h : Jazz & Wine concert at Chateau Franc Mayne, Saint Emilion with pianist Richie Beirach celebrating the end of the Jazz & Wine Festival. Après le concert, une dégustation du grand cru classé sera proposée.
http://www.jazzandwine.org/ 

15 – 16 September : Chateau de Rauzan is also celebrating Les Journees European du Patrimoine.

15 - 16 September : Eymet has celebrations for les Journees du Patrimoine incuding a night walk and a painting course and exhibition.

15 - 16 September  : Fete du Mascaret in St Pardon.  For more information and even a video go to http://www.mascaret.asso.fr/

Sunday 16 September

16 September : Brocante Vide Grenier at Baron 33750

16 September : Vide Grenier des basilics at La Sauve 33670

16 September : Brocante Vide Grenier at Sauveterre de Guyenne 33540

16 September 12h : Sardinade at the salle behind the Mairie at St Magne de Castillon. Repas €12.

 

16 September 20h45 : Jane Eyre is showing in VO at La Breche Cinema in Ste Foy la Grande.
It is also playing in VO at Le Lascaux in Montponat 20h45.
A mousy governess who softens the heart of her employer soon discovers that he's hiding a terrible secret.Starring Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender and Jamie Bell.

Coming up…

Monday 17 September : Helen Franklin will be in St Méard de Gurçon outside the church between 10.30 and 11.30 if you needed any top ups of sustenance, sausages, bacon or lamb. If you want to take a look at their website before you go visit http://franklinfarm.fr/

18 - 24 September10h30 à 13h - 14 à 19h : Painting Exhibition (Oils and watercolours) by Jacques Grosjean at Logis de Malet, Saint Emilion.  Free Entry

And finally…

A message from the MADS Music and Drama Society:

We are always looking for new ways of spreading information about of MADS productions and events. We are also looking to increase the membership and furthermore looking for those who might like 'to tread the boards' or help with set construction , help backstage or just get involved in some small way. We are in the process of developing short courses for new actors, directors and those who would like to get involved in theatrical events. We are also developing a program to involve French school children in a small way in some form of English theatre.

If I can give you any further information on MADS please don’t hesitate to get in touch

Regards,

David Shepherd  http://www.mads-theatre.org/MADS/Home.html