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What to see and do in Monaco - October 2008



BE SURE TO CATCH

The Ballet of the Parisian Opera 's "Giselle"

An impossible love
between a prince and a young country girl
turns into supernatural revenge
From October 17th to 19th, 2008
GRIMALDI FORUM
- Tel. 99 99 30 00
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Sea raid (from 30 September to 5 October 2008) From Tuesday 30th September to Sunday 5th October, Principality of Monaco: Inter Army Raid.

Musical Evening (1 October 2008) Wednesday 1st October at 9pm Moods: Folk-rock evening with Suzanne Vega - Tel. 98 06 2008.

Magic (from 1 to 5 October 2008) From Wednesday 1st to Sunday 5th October Princess Grace Theatre: Monte-Carlo Magic Stars - Tel. 93 25 32 27.

Concert (3 October 2008) Friday 3rd October at 8.30pm Auditorium Rainier III: Symphony concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Walter Weller with Janine Jansen, violin. Programme: Beethoven - Tel. 98 06 28 28.

Morgan Car Meeting (from 3 to 5 October 2008) Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th October: 10th Annual Morgan Car Meeting and Morgan Elegance Competition organised by the Monaco Morgan Club - Car exhibition on the Casino Square and Avenue de Monte-Carlo, Saturday 4th October, from 4pm to midnight and Sunday 5th October, Quai Antoine Ier, from 12.30pm to 3pm - Tel. 06 07 93 16 62.

Film (6 October 2008) Monday 6th October at 8.30pm, Théâtre des Variétés: Screening of the file "La tête contre les murs" [The Keepers] by Georges Franju by the Audiovisual Archives of Monaco, organised by the Prince Pierre Foundation of Monaco – Tel: 98 98 85 15.

Prince Pierre of Monaco Foundation (7 October 2008) Tuesday 7th October, at 8pm Salle Garnier: Awards ceremony for the Prince Pierre of Monaco Foundation Prizes (Literature, Discovery Scholarship, Musical and Artistic) - Tel. 98 98 85 15.

Musical Evening (7 October 2008) Tuesday 7th October at 9pm Moods: Jazz evening with Rosario Giuliani Groupe - Tel. 98 06 2008.

Slide Show (8 October 2008) Wednesday 8th October at 6.30pm, Théâtre des Variétés: “Opening of the Monaco Aide et Présence School in Nepal”, slide show and film presented by Marie-Cécile Proust and Jean-Marc Nowak – Tel: 93 15 28 21.

Musical Evenings (from 8 to 9 October 2008) Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th October at 9pm Moods: Soulfunk evenings with La Tribu - Tel. 98 06 2008.

Concert (10 October 2008) Friday 10th October at 8.30pm, Theatre des Variétés: "Duo Miscellaneous", concert with Céline Barcaroli, soprano and Tristan Manoukian, guitar, organised by the Crescendo Association. The program features Opera arias, French, Italian and Spanish tunes, pieces for guitar and more - Tel: 93 15 98 96.

Musical Evenings (from 10 to 11 October 2008) Friday 10th and Saturday 11th October at 9pm Moods: Rock evenings with Louis Bertignac Trio - Tel. 98 06 2008.

Forum (from 11 to 12 October 2008) Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th October from 1pm to 7pm Auditorium Rainier III: Forum of Cultural Associations organized by the Cultural Affairs Direction of the Principality of Monaco - Tel. 92 16 61 16.

International trade fair (from 11 to 19 October 2008) Saturday 11th to Sunday 19th October, Espace Fontvieille: 20th Monaco International Trade Fair. The meeting place for bargains and fun entertainment organised by the Promocom Group - Tel. 97 98 50 00.

Concert (12 October 2008) Sunday 12th October at 11am and 5pm Salle Garnier: "Les Matinées Classiques" [Classic Matinees] symphony concerts by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Michel Corboz and the Radio Bavaroise Choir conducted by Peter Dijkstra. Soloists: Lisa Larsson, soprano, Judith Schmid, alto, Christian Elsner, tenor and David Wilson-Johnson, bass. The program features Bach, Mozart and Haydn - Tel. 98 06 28 28.

Cinema (14 October 2008) Tuesday 14th October at 8.30pm, Théâtre des Variétés: Cinema Tuesdays, on the theme “Travellers and Conquerors” screening of “Down by Law” by Jim Jarmusch, organised by the Audiovisual Archives of Monaco – Tel: 97 98 43 26.

Musical Evenings (from 14 to 18 October 2008) From Tuesday 14th to Saturday 18th October at 9pm Moods: Swing evenings with The Puppini Sisters - Tel. 98 06 2008.

Lyric concert (15 October 2008) Wednesday 15th October at 8.30pm, Théâtre des Variétés: Lyric concert, new voices in association with the Opéraction Association run by Elisabeth Vidal and André Cognet organised by the Ars Antonina Association- Tel. 06 03 44 20 66.

Festival (from 16 to 18 October 2008) Thursday 16th, Friday 17th and Saturday 18th October at 8.30pm, Salle du Canton, Espace Polyvalent: 6th Monaco Live Festival - Tel. 93 10 12 10.

Theatre (from 16 to 19 October 2008) Thursday 16th, Friday 17th and Saturday 18th October at 9pm and Sunday 19th October at 3pm Princess Grace Theatre: "Les riches reprennent Confiance" - Tel. 93 25 32 27.

Ballets (from 17 to 19 October 2008) Friday 17th, Saturday 18th October, at 8.30pm and Sunday 19th October, at 3pm Salle des Princes du Grimaldi Forum Monaco : "Giselle", choreographic performances by the Ballets the "Opéra de Paris" - Tel. 99 99 30 00.

Lecture-slide show on (17 October 2008) Friday 17th October, at 7.30pm Maison de l'Amérique Latine: Lecture-slide show on "Fabuleuse Californie" presented by Charles Tinelli, Senior Lecturer - Tel. 93 25 17 51.

Karting (from 17 to 19 October 2008) Friday 17th, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October, Quai Albert Ier and access route at the Stade Nautique Rainier III: 10th Monaco Kart Cup organised by the Monaco Automobile Club - Tel. 93 15 26 24.

Football (18 October 2008) Saturday 18th October, at 8 pm Louis II Stadium: French Football Premiere League : Monaco - Nice - Tel. 92 05 37 54.

Conference (20 October 2008) Monday 20th October at 6.30pm Théâtre des Variétés: Talk on the theme "Matisse et la Chapelle de Vence" by Père Lion, organised by the by the Espace Culturel Fra Angelico - Tél. 92 05 36 99.

Trade show (from 20 to 23 October 2008) Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd October at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco: Sportel'2008: 19th International sport, television and new media meeting - Tel. 93 30 20 32.

Musical Evening (21 October 2008) Tuesday 21st October at 9pm Moods: Jazz evening with Biréli Lagrène Electric Side - Tel. 98 06 2008.

Concert (22 October 2008) Wednesday 22nd October at 12.30pm, Théâtre des Variétés: “Les Midis Musicaux” [Musical Lunch Breaks] concert by the group "Artis" with B. Bratoev and E. Thoreux, violins, S. Sperry, alto, S. Todorov, cello and Maki Belkin, piano. Programme: Dohnányi, Schubnel et Martinu - Tel. 98 06 28 28.

Concert (22 October 2008) Wednesday 22nd October at 4pm Rainier III Auditorium: Symphony concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra meeting a young audience conducted by Simon Gaudenz with Timo Schüssel, narrator. The program features music from the movies (Batman, Superman, Star Trek and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) – Tel: 98 06 28 28.

Conference (22 October 2008) Wednesday 22nd October at 6.30pm, Salon Belle Epoque at the Hotel Hermitage: Lecture organised by the Monaco Mediterranean Foundation – Cycle: Politics and Religion on the subject “Religion in 20th century politics” by Mrs Danièle Hervieu-Léger, Director of Studies at the école des Hautes études en Sciences Sociales – Tel: 97 77 61 16.

Concert (22 October 2008) Wednesday 22nd October at 8.30pm, Grimaldi Forum Monaco: concert by the group "Five Peace Band" with John McLaughlin, guitar and Chick Corea, piano, in aid of the Humanitarian Association of "Caap Afrika" - Tel. 99 99 30 00.

Musical Evening (24 October 2008) Friday 24th October at 9pm Moods: Blues evening with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers - Tel. 98 06 2008.

Theatre (from 24 to 25 October 2008) Friday 24th and Saturday 25th October at 8.30pm, Théâtre des Variétés: Theatrical performances "Burlingue" by Gérard Levoyer performed by the “Les Farfadets” Company – Tel: 06 63 20 00 74.

Fun Fair (from 25 October to 19 November 2008) From Saturday 25th October to Wednesday 19th November, Quai Albert Ier: Fun fair organised by the Monaco Town Hall - Tel. 93 15 28 63.

Concert (26 October 2008) Sunday 26th October at 6pm Salle Garnier: Symphony concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Lawrence Foster. Soloists : Stephen Kovacevic, piano Thierry Amadi, cello and Cyrille Mercier, alto. Programme : Montsalvatge, Mozart and Strauss - Tel. 98 06 28 28.

Lecture and film (27 October 2008) Monday 27th October at 8.30pm, Théâtre des Variétés: Lecture and film “The Highest Peaks in the two Americas” presented by Jean - Marc Nowak – Tel: 93 15 28 21

Cinema (28 October 2008) Tuesday 28th October at 8.30pm, Théâtre des Variétés: "Cinema Tuesdays", Film projection organised by the Audiovisual Archives of Monaco - Tel. 97 98 43 26.

Show (29 October 2008) Wednesday 29th October at 3pm, Théâtre des Variétés: "Freddy Zucchet", children's show organised by the Caroline Library - Tel: 98 98 80 01.

Football (29 October 2008) Wednesday 29th October, at 8 pm Louis II Stadium: French Football Premiere League : Monaco - Nancy - Tel. 92 05 37 54.

Concert (31 October 2008) Friday 31 October at 8.30pm Auditorium Rainier III: Symphony concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Lawrence Foster. Soloists : Renaud Capucon, violin and Truls Mørk, cello. Programme: Bach/Webern, Brahms and Schumann - Tel. 98 06 28 28.

Theatre - Film (31 October 2008) Friday 31st October at 8pm, Théâtre des Variétés: "Détournements" [Diversions] featuring "Peggo & Pierry" in the first half and "Fanfan la Tulipe vs Pépé le Moko" in the second half organised by the Logoscope – Tel: 06 60 53 41 04.

Show (31 October 2008) Friday 31st October at 9pm Théâtre Princesse Grace : One Man- Show by François-Xavier Demaison - Tel. 93 25 32 27.

Exhibitions


Exhibition (from 21 February to 31 Décember 2008) Thursday 21st February to Wednesday 31st December, from 10am to 7pm at the Monaco Oceanographic Museum: Exhibition "The Polar Icecaps for Future Generations" - Tel: 93 15 36 00.

Exhibition (from 17 September to 4 October 2008) From Wednesday 17th September to Saturday 4th October, from 3pm to 8pm at the Maison de l'Amérique Latine, (except on Sundays and public holidays): Exhibition of paintings by Maria Elid Fuentes - Tel. 93 25 17 51.

Exhibition (from 26 September to 26 October 2008) Friday 26th September to Sunday 26th October at the Exotic Garden, daily from 9am to 6pm : As part of the 75th anniversary of the Exotic Garden, an exhibition of sculptures, installations, paintings, drawings and photographs by twenty five artists on the theme "Animal", organised by the Terres Méditerranéennes Association in partnership with the Monaco Town Hall and supported by the Monaco-Italy Association - Tel: 93 15 29 80.

Exhibition (from 26 September to 2 November 2008) From Friday 26th September to Sunday 2nd November from 10am to 6pm at the New National Museum of Monaco, Villa Sauber: Exhibition on the theme "Faire surface" by Alexandre Ponomarev - Tel. 98 98 91 26.

Exhibition (from 30 September to 4 October 2008) From Tuesday 30th September to Saturday 4th October, (except Sundays and public holidays) from 3pm to 8pm Maison de l'Amérique Latine: Exhibition of the collection of furs from the 'Michat' House. Tuesday 30th September, 6.30pm: Fashion show in aid of the Oeuvre de Soeur Marie – Tel - 93 25 17 51.

Exhibition (from 6 to 31 October 2008) From Monday 6th to Friday 31st October at 9am to 7pm Galerie Gildo Pastor Center: Paintings exhibition by Geneviève - Tel. 93 50 93 78.

Exhibition (from 8 to 25 October 2008) From Wednesday 8th to Saturday 25th October from 3pm to 8pm at the Maison de l'Amérique Latine, (except on Sundays and public holidays): Exhibition of paintings by Mauricio Stella - Tel. 93 25 17 51.

Exhibition (from 8 October to 16 November 2008) Wednesday 8th October to Sunday 16th November, from 1pm to 7pm (every day except Mondays) Salle d'Exposition at Quai Antoine Ier: Exhibition of the 42nd Monte-Carlo International Contemporary Art Prize organised by the Prince Pierre Foundation - Tel. 98 98 85 15.

Exhibition (from 14 October to 13 November 2008) Tuesday 14th October to Thursday 13th November Jardins des Boulingrins, Jardins de la petite Afrique, Casino Atrium: Group photographic exhibition "Sport is Art" - Tel: 01 72 74 10 60.

Exhibition (from 23 to 25 October 2008) Thursday 23rd, Friday 24th and Saturday 25th October, from 9.30am to 8pm Salons Beaumarchais and Bosio at the Hotel de Paris: As part of the 25th Anniversary of the “De Fil en Aiguille” Association, retrospective exhibition of hand embroidered works – Tel: 97 98 25 58.

Exhibition (from 29 October to 15 November 2008) From Wednesday 29th October to Saturday 15th November, from 3pm to 8pm at the Maison de l'Amérique Latine, (except on Sundays and public holidays): Exhibition of paintings by Bedri Bayka - Tel. 93 25 17 51.