Free entrance. Location: Espace Ami Lullin, Geneva Library, Promenade des Bastions 1, 1204 Genève www.ville-ge.ch/bge/ Date: Until 11 October Geneva Library preserves the collective memory of the canton through the Legal Deposit, the official library. For the past 500 years, every publication printed in Geneva, from books, to posters has been stored there. Visit […]
Ceramics of Islam: The Ariana selects from its storerooms
Prices: CHF 8.00, Concessions: CHF 6.00 Location: Musée Ariana, Avenue de la Paix 10, 1202 Genève www.ville-ge.ch/ariana Date: Until 31 August, Tuesday to Sunday: 10h to 18h0 After holding a successful exhibition of Italian pottery in 2006, the Ariana Museum is showing to the public “Ceramics of Islam”, the second part of its collection. […]
Johann Sebastian Bach Recital
Reservation required, recommended donation CHF 25.00 Location: Espace De Andrés-Missirlian, Place du Bourg 5, 1323 Romainmôtier www.espacedam.ch/ Date: 16 May, 20h30 A recital of the works of J. S. Bach for harpsicord will be given by Patrick Montan-Missirlian at the Espace De Andrés-Missirlan in the picturesque medieval village of Romainmôtier. Pieces to be performed […]
Cyclotour du Léman
Free. Booking required Location: Departure schedule: Lausanne: 6h15, Evian: 7h45, Genève: 9h30 www.cyclotour.ch Date: 18 May Cycle around Lac Léman. One lake, two countries, three different itineraries: Lake tour (180 km), Evian-Lausanne (110 km), Geneva-Lausanne (60km). Superb scenery makes the effort more than worthwhile.
The Choir of the University of Geneva
Prices: CHF 21.00 to CHF 40.00 Location: Victoria Hall, Rue du Général-Dufour 14, 1204 Genève http://a-c.ch/ Date: 18 May, 17h The University Choir will be accompanied by The Chamber orchestra of Geneva as well as soloists Charlotte Müller Perrier (soprano), Catherine Pillonel Bacchetta (viola), Valerio Contaldo (tenor) and Gilles Cachemaille (bass). Directed by Sebastien […]
Jazz concert. Colin Vallon Trio
Price: CHF 20.00, Concessions: CHF 15.00 Location: AMR-Sud des Alpes , 10 Rue des Alpes, 1201 Geneva www.amr-geneve.ch/ Date: 17 May, 21h30 As part of the launch of its new album “Le Vent”, published by prestigious recording label, ECM, the ever popular Colin Vallon trio (Colin Vallon: piano, Patrice Moret: double bass and Julian […]
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BERN With the planned 18 May referendum to decide whether Switzerland should purchase 22 Swedish Gripen fighter aircraft, how transparent is Bern with regard to cost and feasibility? Both the Swiss Federal Council and the Department of Defence are pushing a plane that the Norwegian government rejected five years ago based on two studies because […]
Baby steps
Ever since we arrived in Switzerland my husband and I have been fantasizing about the outdoor adventures we could have, if only our children would walk. In true Johannesburg-child fashion, they seem to believe that feet are things meant for pressing accelerator pedals. Not that they’re lazy. They’ll run around in the park forever, bounce […]
Delightful boat cruises on Swiss lakes
SPRING-SUMMER-AUTUMN As summer moves into gear, why not take to the water to unwind and enjoy a calmer pace. No one living in the region can be unmoved by the beauty of Lake Léman, Western Europe’s largest lake. Taking one of the six Belle Epoque boats is a wonderful way to get a new perspective […]
