XVII CICLO DE CINE ESPAÑOL EN GINEBRA

For Spanish people or anyone learning the language, my friend Tobi has sent me the information regarding the Ciclo de Cine Español in Geneva for end 2014/2015. Basically… Spanish movies in Spanish, of course!

Check the movies and dates here.

Enjoy!

La nuit des bains

On September 18 and for the third and last time this year, we all can enjoy the Nuit des Bains, a night where art galleries and cultural institutions around the Bains area open their doors from 6pm to encourage modern art.

Don't miss it!

Caveman

From today until September 5 you can watch at Salle Centrale de la Madelaine this play at 8.30pm for Sfr 35.-. Today it is in French and tomorrow and Friday in English. The theme… a timeless one! The differences between men and women!

If you want to laugh, don't miss the show!

Rigoletto at the Grand Théâtre

If you've never stepped into the Grand Théatre in Geneva, this is your chance! From September 3 until September 14 you can see one of Verdi's materpeieces! Prices go from Sfr 58.- to Sfr 236.- and can be bought here. Don't miss this opportunity!

Fort de l'Écluse

From June 15 until September 14 you can visit at Léaz, France, the Fort l'Ecluse. It is only a 30min drive from Geneva, and it is the natural entrance to France from Switzerland. It was founded by a Duke of Savoy and nowadays you can climb its 1.165 handmade steps to be amazed by a stunning view. During the summer you can also enjoy art shows and concerts.

Visit the website… and visit the Fort!

ICV Tandem Coffee again!

Tomorrow May 31 the ICVolunteers association is organizing another Language Café in Geneva. Their idea is to have tandems of different languages, while people enjoy some drinks and food. They will also be doing these tandems all through summer every pther week, so there's no excuse now to practice your no-native language!

Drop by on Saturday and check it out!

Address:
ICV Arcade
Rue de Carouge 106

Time:
From 1pm to 4pm

Rooftop Day

Last year, Ronorp organized the first Rooftop Day at Zurich, Basel and Lucern. This year it will also be organized in Geneva on June 28!!!

The idea is simple: those lucky enough to have a garden, balcony or rooftop terrace and who want to host an event, can e-mail geneve@ronorp.net until May 31. It can be a little party, a bbq, a yoga class, an art exhibition, a game... You name it! And Ron will be kind enough to offer the beers!

Open gardens!

On Saturday May 24 and Saturday June 14, anonymous families in Geneva are opening their beautiful houses to the public. All the funds collected will go to help the people in need in the area.

Check the agenda and the gardens that are open to the public here.

Have fun!

Humanizing war?

At the Musée Rath you can find from April 30 to July 20 an exhibition due to ICRC's 150 years of humanitarian action.

With the title Humanizing war?, the Musée Rath will lead you through ICRC's history since 1863, and the historical events that ended with the foundation of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Ethnopalms

At Geneva's botanical garden (which of course I expect all of you to have already visited!) you can find from from May 14 until October 19 a curious presentation of palmtrees relationship with human beings and the use which we give them: medicines, food, building, weaving, etc.

An interesting exhibition you shouldn't miss and, of course, for free!

Concert at Madeleine's church

On Sunday May 18 and Wednesday May 21, the Ensemble Vocal Orphée will proudly act at the Madeleine church at Geneva's Old Town. They will play three works from Zelenka and will be accompanied by the Orchestre Baroque du Léman.

The entry is free!

Language Café - ICVolunteers

On May 10 the ICVolunteers association is organizing a Language Café in Geneva. Their idea is to have tandems of different languages, while people enjoy some drinks and food.

Drop by on Saturday and check it out!

Address:
ICV Arcade
Rue de Carouge 106

Time:
From 1pm to 4pm

CATS by the Geneva Amateur Operatic Society

From May 16 to May 24 you can enjoy at Nyon the amazing musical show CATS, with music by the all-times-famous composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on the Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot. Special mention to the outstanding performance of Rumpleteazer… keep an eye on that cat!

Tickets are already available at Theatre in English for Sfr 36.-.

Don't miss the show!

CATS
Aula de Myon-Marens
Route du Stand 5
Nyon

Horse Show

If you are a horse lover, drop by Fnac to buy tickets for Sacha Houcke's show La magie du cheval, which you can enjoy at Onex until April 21. The Houcke circus was founded in 1834 and since then, six generations have been working in the family business. In this show, 16 horses, trainers, comedians and acrobats share the stage so that you can enjoy a show unlike any other!

Tickets:
From Sfr. 30.- to Sfr 49.-

Address:
Chapiteau d'Onex
Place du 150ème
Onex

The Vagina Monologues

Eve Ensler, Tony Award winning playwright, performer and activist, is the author of The Vagina Monologues, which has been translated to more than 48 languages and performed in over 140 countries.

On March 28 and 29, 2014 you can enjoy this fun play at the Théatre des Grottes, where all income will be sent to a women's association.

Opening hours:
Friday at 7.30pm
Saturday at 2.30pm and at 7pm

Entrance fee:
Sfr 15.-