Week 2 2017

Hello!
This week brings the start of the national Soldes (Sales) in France. The sales last for 6 weeks and include both High Street and On-line shops.  Happy Shopping!

Whatever you do in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a great week... and enjoy the shops!

Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 2 2017

Plenty of films out there in VO (version original) this week... and a fun dress-up option on Friday!

Monday 9 January

Tuesday 10 January

Wednesday 11 January

Milly's 67 Rue Victor Hugo St Foy la Grande

11 January : First day of the National Sales.

11 January : I'm Milly and have a shop in St Foy La Grande selling local and international artisan products, including fashion, perfumes, bags etc.
Suitable for all : 67 Rue Victor Hugo, St Foy la Grande

11 January 19h25 & 21h45 : The Birth of a Nation is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
Set against the antebellum South, The Birth of a Nation follows Nat Turner, a literate slave and preacher, whose financially strained owner, Samuel Turner, accepts an offer to use Nat's preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities - against himself and his fellow slaves - Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom. Starring Nate Parker, Armie Hammer and Penelope Ann Miller

11 January 20h30 : Rogue One : A Star Wars Story is showing in VO at the Eden Cinema in Monsegur.
The Rebel Alliance makes a risky move to steal the plans for the Death Star, setting up the epic saga to follow.Starring Felicity Jones, Diego Luna and Alan Tudyk.

Thursday 12 January

12 January 13h45 : The last Face is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
 A director  of an international aid agency in Africa meets a relief aid doctor amidst a political/social revolution, and together face tough choices surrounding humanitarianism and life through civil unrest. Starring Charlize Theron, Javier Bardem and Jared Harris

12 January 19h20 : The Birth of a Nation is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Friday 13 January

13 January 19h25 : The Birth of a Nation is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

13 January 20h : Les Soirees de l'hypnose.  Find out all about hypnoses here in Pineuilh.

13 January : The Rocky Horror Picture show is showing in VO at the Eden Cinema in Monsegur.
Reduced entrance fee for those 'dressed to impress'!
It's the weird and wonderful as newly engaged couple Brad and Janet encounter a problem when their car halts in the rain. They both look for contact, only to find themselves at the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite. A place to stay is offered, but will Brad and Janet want to remain there? Especially when a large group of Transylvanians dance to the 'Time Warp', Dr. Frank-N-Furter builds his own man and a whole host of participation for the audience to enjoy.  Starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Richard O'Brien.

Saturday 14 January

14 January 17h30 : Les Samedis de Cabara host their regular conversation salon, this time they explore the question of misogyny and the discrimination of women. Free entry and all welcome.

14 January 19h25 : The Birth of a Nation is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Sunday 15 January

15 January : Weekly Flea market in Rauzan.

15 January 16h : Concert du Josem at the church in Allemand du Dropt.  Entrance €5

15 January 20h30 : The Birth of a Nation is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

15 January 20h30 : The last Face is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

15 January 20h30 : Rogue One : A Star Wars Story is showing in VO at the Eden Cinema in Monsegur.

Coming up...

16 January 15h & 17h45 : The Birth of a Nation is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
16 January 17h45 : Paterson is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
Paterson is a bus driver in the city of Paterson, New Jersey - they share the name. Every day, Paterson adheres to a simple routine: he drives his daily route, he writes poetry into a notebook; he stops in a bar and drinks exactly one beer; he goes home to his wife, Laura. By contrast, Laura's world is ever changing. New dreams come to her almost daily. The film quietly observes the triumphs and defeats of daily life, along with the poetry evident in its smallest details. Starring Adam Driver, Goldsmith Farahani and Nellie the dog

17 January 15h : The last Face is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
17 January 17h45 : The Birth of a Nation is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
17 January 17h45 & 20h15: Paterson is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

And finally...

If you think that the weather is a little miserable today, cast your mind back to this time last year when the rain didn't stop falling and the river was frighteningly high!

Castillon - January 2016