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BSCC Business Luncheon in Geneva
BSCC Business Luncheon in Geneva
On: 20 May 2008At: Hotel Bristol, Geneva
BSCC Business Luncheon in Geneva in association with the American International Club of Geneva 11:45 Apéritifs 12:15 Luncheon Michael Oreskes Executive Editor, The...
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Interior Design Workshop
Interior Design Workshop
At: 8 rue du Belvédère, Geneva
INTERIOR DESIGN WORKSHOPA Philosophy of Interior DesignTopics:How to give sense to an interior design project? How to define a unique concept? How to combine fabrics,...
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» Click here for local Geneva markets taking place today
GE Carouge» website
Exhibitions & Art
» Verres A Boire, Verres A Voir
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 To: Sunday, August 31, 2008
An exhibition of drinking glasses either hand-blown or pressed, for everyday use or for special occasions. At the Musée de Carouge, 2 Place de Sardaigne. Open from 14:00-18:00, free entry. Tel: +41 (0)22 342 33 83.
GE Geneva» website
Antiques & Vide Greniers
» Secondhand Clothes Sale
On: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Bourse aux vetements in the basement of the Ecole du Pré-du-Camp in Plan-les-Ouates. From 09:00-11:00.
Business Networking
» BSCC Monthly Meeting
Every Tue
Monthly informal meeting organised by the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce. On the first Tuesday of the month from 18:30-20:00 at Café Papon, in the Vieille Ville. Tel: +41 (0)22 776 75 20 or e-mail michael.mckay@bscc.co.uk.
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Community & Social
» Geneva Stitch 'n Bitch
Every day
Social knitting group meeting weekly at Starbucks, on the Quai des Berges. From 19-00-21:00. New members welcome.
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» Beginners French Conversation
Every Tue
Conversation classes for beginners organised by the American International Women's Club of Geneva. From 10:00-11:30 in the AIWC clubrooms, 11 Route de Chêne. Tel: +41 (0)22 732 41 23.
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» Baby Talk
Every Tue
Mother and baby group meeting every Tuesday at 10:00 in the AIWC Clubrooms, 11 Route de Chêne. Expectant mothers also welcome. Tel: +41 (0)22 734 93 22 or +41 (0)22 321 35 02.
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» Weekly Cocktail Party
Every Tue
Weekly cocktail party for young professionals. From 17:00-02:00, free entrance and free finger food. Live jazz, soul and R&B artists as well. At the Tacos Inn Taqueria and Lounge Bar, 2 cours de Rive.
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» GAOS Choral Group
Every Tue
The GAOS Choral group meets every Tuesday except during school holidays at the Ecole Henri Dunant, avenue Edmond Vauchet, Châtelaine from 18:15-19:45. New members are welcome. Tel: +41 (0)22 345 82 33.
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Exhibitions & Art
» Voodoo: A Way of Life
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 To: Sunday, August 31, 2008
Exhibition presenting the biggest collection of voodoo objects from Haiti in the world. At the Musée d'Ethnographie Carl-Vogt, 65 Boulevard Carl-Vogt. Open from 10:00-17:00. Entry CHF 3-5. Tel 41 (0)22 418 45 50.
» Bambous Kanak, Une Passion de Marguerite Lobsiger-Dellenbach
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday, February 28, 2008 To: Friday, January 09, 2009
Exhibition presenting a collection of carved New Caledonian bamboos which were the passion of Marguerite Lobsiger-Dellenbach, former museum director. Open from 10:00-17:00 at the Musée d'Ethnographie Carl-Vogt, 65 Boulevard Carl-Vogt. Entry CHF 3-5 per person. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 45 50.
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» Hagiohygiecynicism
From: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 To: Sunday, May 18, 2008
Part four of the Rolywholyover exhibition with works by Henri Barande (Meteoron), Antoine Bernhart (L'Infini chez soi), Marine Hugonnier (The Secretary Of the Invisible) and Frédéric Moser and Philippe Schwinger (Avant moi, le flou, après moi, le déluge). Open from 12:00-18:00 and 11:00-18:00 on Saturday and Sunday. At the MAMCO, 10 Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers. CHF 6-8 per person, free for the under 18s. Tel: +41 (0)22 320 61 22.
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» From the Alps to Leman
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Monday, March 10, 2008 To: Sunday, October 26, 2008
An exhibition on prehistoric life in the Valley of the Rhone and the shores of Lake Geneva. Open from 10:0-17:00. Entry CHF 3-5 per person. At the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire, 2 Rue Charles-Galland. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 26 00.
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» Los Roques
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 To: Sunday, May 18, 2008
Photography exhibition presenting the work of Federico Cabello. A series of landscapes and animals in Los Roques, a natural park in the Caribbean Sea, will be on display. Open from 10:00-17:00. At the Musée d’Histoire Naturelle de la Ville de Genève, 1 route de Malagnou. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 63 00
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» Follie Italiane
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri From: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 To: Monday, June 30, 2008
An exhibition of works from the psychiatric hospital San Lazzaro in Reggio Emilia. Over 80 works of art from 1895 to 1985 by ten different artists. Open from 13:30-17:00 at the Domaine de Belle-Idée, 2 Ch. Petit Bel-Air. Free entry. Tel: +41 (0)22 305 41 44.
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» A Childish Art
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Monday, November 26, 2007 To: Saturday, May 31, 2008
Exhibition highlighting how artists perceive children and also presenting illustrated books made by children. At the Bibliothèque d'Art et d'Archéologie du Musée d'Art et d'Histoire, 5 Promenade du Pin. Free entry. Open Monday to Friday from 10:00-18:00, Saturday from 09:00-12:00. Closed on public holidays. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 27 00.
» Small Number, Big Impact
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Sunday, February 24, 2008 To: Sunday, August 24, 2008
Exhibition portraying the success of people with Swiss origins who are living in the United States, including the country singer Jewel and Chevrolet. At the Musée des Suisses dans le Monde, 18 chemin de l'Impératrice, Pregny-Chambésy. Open from 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00. Tel: +41 (0)22 734 90 21.
Kids Events
» Geneva Playgroup
Every Tue, Fri
All-day playgroup for toddlers aged 11 to 24 months. From 08:00-18:00. Based in the town centre near the Cornavin railway station. Tel: +41 (0)78 646 36 81.
» The Kiddie Club Bilingual Playgroup
Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
The Kiddie Club Bilingual Playgroup is for children from 8 months to 4 years. Classes are held on: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday mornings from 09:30-11:00; Tuesday, Thursday afternoon from 14:00-15:30. At the Kiddie ClubHouse, 66 route de Chêne, 1208 Geneva (next to the International School LGB). Parking available. Tram 12 or 16 Stop Grange Canal. Tel. +41 (0)22 736 43 92
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» After School Soccer
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri From: Monday, March 03, 2008 To: Sunday, June 15, 2008
Soccer for boys and girls of all levels aged 5 to 13. From 16:00-17:00 in Versoix and 16:15-17:15 in Vessy. Register through the website.
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Music: Classical & Opera
» Chamber Music Concert
On: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Concert with the Orchestre de Chambre de Genève directed by Patrick Lange and Maxim Rysanov on viola, performing works by Schumann, Bach and Bartók. At Le Bâtiment des Forces Motrices, 2 place des Volontaires at 20:30. Tel: +41 (0)22 807 17 96.
Music: Jazz, Blues & Country
» Jaydo's Jazz Café
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
After-work venue with live jazz from 17:00-22:00. Food and drinks available. Smoking outside. Free entry. At 6, Rue Pradier. Tel: +41 (0)22 738 97 42.
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Sports Events
» Women's Netball Group in Geneva
Every Tue
Play netball every Tuesday from 19:30-21:00 with Women's Netball Group. At the outdoor courts at Avenue Blanc 1, 1202 Geneva. All levels are welcome. If you are interested, please e-mail Kellie at: garrettkellie@yahoo.co.uk.
» Aerobics
Every Tue
Aerobics, stretching and toning exercises to music at the Geneva Squash Club, 3-5 ch. du Joli-Bois, Chambésy from 10:15-11:15. No experience necessary. Tel: +41 (0)22 756 03 39.
Theatre & Shows
» Guys and Dolls
On Tue, Thu From: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 To: Thursday, May 15, 2008
The GAOS Really Youthful Group will be holding auditions for 10-17 year olds, for their production Guys and Dolls. For further information e-mail guysndolls08@gmail.com.
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Walks & Visits
» CERN Visit
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Visit the world's largest particle physics centre. CERN daily guided tours in several languages. Free of charge and open to everybody but not suitable for children under 10. Reservation obligatory. Depending on the period of the year, a long booking notice is advisable.
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» Audioguided Visit of the Old Town
Every day
Geneva Tourism proposes you to stroll through 2'000 years of Geneva’s history independently and at your own pace. The tour lasts approximately two and a half hours. Languages available: French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Arab and Korean. Rental place: Geneva Tourist Office, 18 Rue du Mont-Blanc. Price CHF 10 + CHF 50 and ID on deposit. Tel. +41 (0)22 909 70 00.
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Pays-de-Gex» website
Exhibitions & Art
» Jean-Jacques Tosello Exhibition
From: Thursday, May 08, 2008 To: Monday, June 30, 2008
Exhibition of sculptures by Jean-Jacques Tosello in the park of the Château de Divonne. Open from 09:00-19:00. Tel: 04 50 20 00 32.
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Walks & Visits
» Ferney-Voltaire Guided Tours in English
Every day
Guided tours of the sights and monuments of Ferney-Voltaire in English. Tours possible all year round, reservations in advance necessary. Bookings at the Tourist Office, 26 Grand'Rue, Ferney-Voltaire. Tel: +33 (0)4 50 28 09 16.
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VD Coppet» website
Talks & Workshops
» Drama Class
Every Tue From: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 To: Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Sinply Theatre is holding an adult vocal dram course with twelve 90 minute classes. At the Simply Theatre Academy Studios, Residence Prevert, 9-10 Chemin des Couleuvres, Tannay (near Coppet). To register e-mail nfo@simplytheatre.com or Tel: +41 (0)22 860 05 18.
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VD Lausanne» website
Business Networking
» GWIT Lausanne Networking Happy Hours
On: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Geneva Women in International Trade are organising a networking happy hour, an opportunity to meet up with friends and meet new people. From 18:30-20:30 at the Hotel de la Paix. Register through the website.
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Exhibitions & Art
» Beijing 2008
From: Saturday, February 02, 2008 To: Sunday, October 26, 2008
Exhibition introducing visitors to modern China with activities and demonstrations, concerts, guided tours and workshops. At the Olympic Museum, 1 Quai d'Ouchy. Open from 09:00-18:00. Closed on Mondays until 31 March. Tel: +41 (0)21 621 65 11.
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» Victor Hugo: Visionary Drawings
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday, February 01, 2008 To: Sunday, May 18, 2008
Exhibition presenting over 90 drawings by Victor Hugo (1802-1885). Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00-18:00. At the Fondation de l’Hermitage, 2 Route du Signal. Tel: +41 (0)21 312 50 13.
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VD Lutry» website
Exhibitions & Art
» La Petite Galérie
Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday, February 23, 2008 To: Friday, May 23, 2008
Ongoing art exhibitions in the Lavaux wine-growing region on Lake Geneva at La Petite Galérie. Also an opportunity to have artwork customised, or paintings can be created by the artists from photos. Open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00-14:00, Saturday from 10:00-15:00. At 44 Grand Rue. Tel: +41 (0)79 221 37 59.
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VD Montreux-Vevey» website
Events & Festivals
» Narcissus Festival
From: Thursday, May 01, 2008 To: Saturday, May 31, 2008
The narcissus is the emblem of the region and many activities and events will be organised to celebrate this protected flower throughout the town.
VD Morges» website
Community & Social
» Movement and Music
Every Tue
Songs and nrusery rhymes for babies and pre-school children, organised by EduKids and Kids Club from 09:30-10:15. CHF 10 per family. At 42 Rue du Centre, Saint Sulpice. E-mail admin@edukids.ch or Tel: +41 (0)21 691 48 86.
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Exhibitions & Art
» Anywhere
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday, April 17, 2008 To: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Exhibition of Gustavo Villegas' series of paintings in the 'bodega' of the Galerie Espachio, 80. rue Louis de Savoie. Open Tuesday to Friday, 14:00-18:30 and Saturday, 11:00-17:00.
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Local Geneva markets taking place today
GE Geneva» website
» Chênes-Bougeries Market
Every Tue, Fri
General produce market at 55, chemin de la Montagne, Chênes-Bougeries. Mornings only.
» Grand-Saconnex Market
Every Tue
Weekly market for general produce at Place Carantec, Grand-Saconnex. Mornings only.
» Flower Market
Every day
Flower market every day at Place du Molard.
» Plainpalais Market
Every Tue, Fri
Local market for fruit, vegetables and manufactured goods. From 06:30-13:00 at Plaine de Plainpalais.
» Paquis Market
Every Tue, Fri
Market selling fruit, vegetables and manufactured goods. From 06:30-13:00 at Place de la Navigation.
» St Jean Market
Every Tue, Fri
Fruit and vegetable market from 08:00-13:00 at Rue Bleuet.
Haute-Savoie» website
» Annemasse Market
Every Tue, Fri
Local market for fruit and vegetables, at Place de la Libération. Mornings only.
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