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The region's most comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout the Geneva region, with events, music, sport and more… Tell the Geneva region about YOUR event! Local the Geneva region What's On: today GE Carouge (website) Art & Exhibitions Japanese Stamps: From 1700 to 1900 From: Friday, October 30, 2009 To: Sunday, January 03, 2010 Exhibition showcasing the main stages in the evolution of the Japanese print from the 18th to the 20th century. Works by artists such as Suzuki Harunobu, Utamaro and Hiroshige will be on diaplay as well as prints from the Meiji period. At the Collections Baur, Musée des arts d'Extrême-Orient, 8 Rue Munier-Romilly. Open Tuesday from Sunday from 14:00-18:00, Wednesday from 14:00-20:00. Entry CHF 5 to 10 per person, free for the under 16s. Tel: +41 (0)22 704 32 82. GE Geneva (website) Antiques & Vide Greniers Flea Market Every Wed, Sat Flea market with over 300 stands selling furniture, trinkets and antiques. From 08:00-18:00 at Plaine de Plainpalais, Geneva. Art & Exhibitions Bonjour Monsieur Piaget From: Monday, September 14, 2009 To: Friday, December 18, 2009 Porttrait of an exceptional psychologist during this exhibition to celebrate the 450th anniversary of the Université de Genève. At the Uni-Mail, 40 Boulevard du Pont-d'Arve. Free entry. Tel: +41 (0)22 379 72 27. Philippe Barde Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday, May 07, 2009 To: Monday, January 11, 2010 Exhibition of works by one of Switzerland's most famous ceramists, Philippe Barde. At the Musée Ariana, 10 Avenue de la Paix. Open from 10:00-17:00. Entry CHF 3-5, free for the under 18s. Free entry on the first Sunday of the month. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 54 50. Médusa en Afrique Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday, November 14, 2008 To: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 Exhibition of over a hundred major pieces of artwork from the African collection of the Ethnographic Museum. 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. L'air du temps Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday, March 13, 2009 To: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 Exhibition on the theme of identity and memory in today's times of globalisation. This audovisual display based on popular music archives collected by the Roumanian Constantin Brailoiu includes music from Roumania and gypsy songs as well as village music from many years ago. At the Musée d'Ethnographie - Carl-Vogt. 65 Boulevard Carl-Vogt. Open from 10:00-17:00. Entry CHF 3-5 per person. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 45 50. Papiers Peints de Genève Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 To: Sunday, March 21, 2010 Exhibition of wallpaper designs from the Maison Grandchamp, many of which inspired the wall coverings of the second floor of the Maison Tavel. A selection of carved boards and samples will be on display at the Maison Tavel, 6 Rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre. Open from 10:00-17:00. Entry CHF 2-3. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 37 00. Genève Contre Nature? Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 To: Sunday, February 07, 2010 An exhibition dedicated to the 10'000 secies of flora and fauna that can be found in the Geneva canton. At the Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle, 1 Route de Malagnou. Open from 10:00-17:00. Free entry. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 63 00. On a Parlé sur la Lune! Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 Exhibition presenting works on the theme of astronomy and original drawings from the cartoon "The Lives of Galileo", a journey through the history of astronomy. The exhibition is held to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy. At the Musée d'Histoire des Sciences, 128 Rue de Lausanne. Open from 10:00-17:00. Free entry. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 50 60. Autour de Rembrandt, Rubens et Ruysdael Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday, October 01, 2009 To: Sunday, January 03, 2010 An exhibition of Dutch and Flemish printmaking from the 17th century. The exhibition traces the impact in the 16th century in the Netherlands of the political, cultural and religious separations between the north and south. At the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire, 2 Rue Charles-Galland. Open from 10:00-17:00. Entry CHF 3-5 per person. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 26 00. L'Art et ses Marchés Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday, October 01, 2009 To: Sunday, April 25, 2010 Flemish and Dutch paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries. The exhibition illustrates the rapid expansion of the art market during this time. At the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire, 2 Rue Charles-Galland. Open From 10:00-17:00. Entry CHF 3-5 per person, free for the under 18s. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 26 00. Cycle Futur Antérieur, Séquence d'Automne 2009. Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 To: Sunday, January 17, 2010 Major exhibition featuring the works of the Russian contemporary painter Erik Bulatov. The exhibition, entitled L’Espèce de chose mélancolie also features works by Pierre-Olivier Arnaud, Cathryn Boch, Marc Bauer, Alain Huck, Deimantas Narkevicius and Patrick Neu. Open Tuesday to Friday from 12:00-18:00, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00-18:00 and every first Wednesday of the month until 21:00. At the MAMCO, 10 Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers. Entry CHF 6-8 per person, free for the under 18s. Tel: +41 (0)22 320 61 22. Genome: Voyage au Cœur du Vivant From: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 To: Sunday, January 10, 2010 This exhibition, as part of the 450th anniversary celebrations of the University of Geneva is unique in its kind in Geneva. The exhibition presents the nucleus of a cell, measuring 14m. Inside the cell is a 3D rotating image of the genome, created by the biologist Drew Berry. From 10:00-19:00, on Ile Rousseau. Free entry Tel: +41 (0)22 379 72 27. Sel le comble From: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 Exhibition of 20 sculptures by Gilles Borgstedt madeusing a combination of tree trunks, metal and earth. At the Taverne du Dessaloir, Route des Mines de Sel, in Bex. Check the opening hours beforehand on the website. Tel: +41 (0)24 463 03 30. Accelerating Science Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 To: Saturday, November 21, 2009 Interactive exhibition in the form of a discovery trail on five themes, on the great mysteries that science is seeking to solve. Visitors can discover CERN's large accelerator, the LHC machine, and the vital questions of particle physics. At the CERN, Route de Meyrin. Open Monday to Friday from 14:00-17:00 and Saturdays 10:00-17:00. Tel: +41 (0)22 767 76 76. Modestes From: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 To: Sunday, January 24, 2010 An exhibition of portraits and stories of women in the Middle East; Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Jordan, Syria, Gaza and the West Bank. The photographs, taken by reporter Alexandra Boulat, show the world in which Muslim women live, their everyday struggle, and the political and social activity of the women who decide to work. Each photograph tells a specific story about the lives of these women. At the Musée International de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge, 17 Avenue de la Paix. Open from 10:00-17:00. Closed on 24, 25 and 31 December and on 1 January. Tel: + 41 (0)22 748 95 25. Villa Sovietica Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday, October 02, 2009 To: Sunday, June 20, 2010 An exhibition highlighting different ways of cultural interpretation with a collection of Soviet objects on display. At the Musée d'Ethnographie, 7 Chemin Calndrini, Conches. Open 10:00-17:00. Entry CHF 3-5 per person. Tel: +41 (0)22 346 01 25 Genève à La Force de l'Eau Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 To: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Exhibition presenting the history of watermills in the Geneva basin. These watermills helped to maintain industrial activity for almost a thousand years until the 1870s. At the Musée d'Histoire des Sciences, 128 Rue de Lausanne. Open from 10:00-17:00. Free entry. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 50 60. Alberto Giacometti Exhibition Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday, November 05, 2009 To: Sunday, February 21, 2010 Retrospective of works by Giacometti (1901-1966). Numerous sculptures, paintings, documents and drawings will be on display, retracing his evolution from surrealistic objects to the figures of his later work. At the Musée Rath, Place Neuve. Open Tuesday 10:00-17:00, Wednesday 12:00-21:00, Thursday to Sunday from 10:00-17:00. Entry CHF 5-10 per person. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 33 40. Taylor Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday, November 12, 2009 To: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 An exhibition of photographs and collages at the contemporary art Galerie MIMESIS, 4-6 Grand-Rue. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:30-14:00 and 15:00-19:00. Tel: +41 (0)22 310 74 14. Accelerating Science From: Monday, November 16, 2009 To: Saturday, November 21, 2009 Interactive exhibition organised by the CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research). The exhibition covers five themes and is a discovery trail of some of the great mysteries of science. Exhibition in English and French. At the CERN, Route de Meyrin. Open from 10:00-17:00. Tel: +41 (0)22 767 76 76. Book & Literary Events Poetry Workshop On: Saturday, November 21, 2009 Workshop organised by the Geneva Writers' Group with guest instructor, Jo Shapcott. From 10:00-12:30. CHF 30 per person, CHF 20 for students. At the Geneva Press Club, 106 Route de Ferney. Tel: +41 (0)22 774 38 35. Children's Events Fun with Physics Every Wed, Sat Science shows for children under 14. At 09:00 and 15:00 on Wednesdays, reservations required, at 15:00 on Saturdays, no reservation needed. At Microcosm, CERN CH-1211 Geneva, Building 33 (Reception), Entrance A. Tel: +41 (0) 22 767 84 84, Fax: +41 (0) 22 767 87 10, CERN Visits Service Story Hour From: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 To: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Story hour for children aged 3 to 7 years old. Held every Wednesday afternoon from 15:00-16:00 at the Library in English, 3 Rue de Monthoux. All are welcome. Tel. +41 (0)22 732 80 97. After School Soccer From: Monday, September 07, 2009 To: Friday, December 04, 2009 Intersoccer organises after school soccer courses for kids of all ages. At the Centre Sportif de Versoix from 16:15-17:15. Age groups differ according to the day; Mondays 5-7 years, Tuesdays 6-8 years, Wednesdays 7-9 years, Thursdays 8-11 years, Fridays 9-13 years. Also girls soccer on Fridays for girls aged 6 to 13. CHF 252 per child. Register online. No course during the week beginning 19 October. Espace Junior From: Saturday, October 03, 2009 To: Sunday, January 17, 2010 Play area for children aged 2 to 12 years old, with games, inflatable castles, a car track, trampolines, playhouses and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 13:30-18:30. Open Mondays and Tuesdays during the school holidays and on public holidays. At the Geneva Palexpo, hall 7, Chemin Edouard-Sarasin, Grand-Saconnex. Entry CHF 12, free for accompanying adults. Tel: +41 (0)79 213 29 26. The See-Saw Tree Every Sun, Sat From: Saturday, November 21, 2009 To: Sunday, November 29, 2009 Play by David Wooed. An entertaining look at the world of an oak tree. The tree is to be felled to make way for a children’s playground. Suitable for children of all ages. Performances take place at the Academy Studios, 8B Chemin des Couleuvres. Saturday 21 and 28 November at 14:30, Sunday 22 and 29 November at 11:00 and 13:00. Tickets CHF 10, available by e-mail academy@simplytheatre.com. or Tel: +41 (0)22 860 05 18. Christmas Fair On: Saturday, November 21, 2009 Christmas fair with stalls selling gifts and decorations, activities for children and adults and a variety of food from around the world on sale. From 09:30-16:00 at the Holy Trinity Church, 14b rue du Mont-Blanc. Christmas & New Year Tree and Lights Festival From: Friday, October 30, 2009 To: Sunday, November 29, 2009 The Festival Arbres & Lumières presents over 50 illuminated trees throughout the town. Each tree is decorated with lights, colour and sometimes music and then signed by the designer. Dated to be confirmed. Christmas Market On: Saturday, November 21, 2009 Christmas market with wooden toys, Christmas gifts and more. At the Ecole Rudlof steiner, Confignon from 10:00-18:00. Tel: +41 (0)22 727 04 44. Events & Festivals The Calvin Jubilee 2009 From: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 To: Sunday, January 31, 2010 Jubilee to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the birth of Jean Calvin. Events and activities all on the theme of Jean Calvin, the Geneva-based leader of the Protestant Reformation, will take place at various locations in Geneva. Expos & Trade Fairs Les Automnales From: Friday, November 13, 2009 To: Sunday, November 22, 2009 Autumn fair with jewellery, food, household goods, appliances. At the Geneva Palexpo. Open every day from 11:30-21:30, until 19:00 on Sunday. Free entry between 11:30 and 16:00, CHF 8-12 thereafter. Film CinéGlobe Short Film Festival Selection From: Monday, November 02, 2009 To: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 CinéGlobe 2010 is the second edition of the International Short Film festival that will be held at CERN and in Meyrin in February 2010. As part of the selection process, the organisers will show some of the films to the public, voting sheets will be provided, to know how the public feels about each film. Entrance is free, arrive a bit early to be sure of a seat. Films will be shown from 19:00-21:00 at the Fonction Cinema screening room at the Maison des arts du Grutli, 16, rue du Général-Dufour. Screenings on 17 and 24 November will be in French. Tel: +41 (0)22 767 84 73. Music: Jazz, Blues & Soul 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. Social & Community Events Seul Mates Singles Group Every Sat English-speaking singles group meeting for drinks on the first Saturday of the month. Open to men and women of all ages and nationalities At the Café de la Gare, by the Cornavin Station from 18:00-20:00. For further details e-mail seulmates@swisscities.com. Overeaters Anonymous Every Mon, Sat Support group for those suffering from boulimia, anorexia and eating disorders. English-speaking meetings held Monday 18:45-19:45, Saturday 08:30-09:30 at the American Church, 3 rue de Monthoux. Coffee Corner Opening On: Saturday, November 21, 2009 Payot Chantepoulet are opening their in-house coffee corner. Visitors can come along and taste chocolates from Villars Chocolates from 11:00-13:30 and 14:30-17:00. Sports Events Bollywood Dance Lessons Every Sat Learn to dance Bollywood style at the Nach Le Bollywood dance school. Lessons last for one hour and take place near the Servette tram/bus stop. CHF 110 per month or CHF 300 for the trimester. For further details on time and venue Tel: +41 (0)78 616 34 33 or e-mail nachlebollywood@gmail.com. Running in Geneva Every Mon, Wed, Sat Geneva Runners is a running group open to runners of all abilities. Meeting point in front of Bain des Paquis, Quai Mont-Blanc / Quai Wilson on Monday and Wednesday at 19:00 and Saturday at 10:00. Talks & Workshops Writing Workshops Every Sat Geneva Writer's Group organises workshops, usually on the third Saturday of the month, with Susan Tiberghien. At the Geneva Press Club, Villa la Pastorale, 106 rte de Ferney. Full programme of workshops on the website. Indian Head Massage Workshop On: Saturday, November 21, 2009 Indian Head Massage worshop with Tom Delaney. Suitable for both experienced therapists and complete beginners. At the Life Motivations Centre, 5 chemin de la Radio, Colovrex. From 10:00-16:00. CHF 180 per person. To reserve e-mail info@lifemotivations.ch or Tel: +41 (0)22 774 33 48. Walks & Visits Walking Tours Every Sat Guided tours of Geneva's Old Town. Departure at 10:00 from Geneva's Tourist Office, 18 rue du Mont-Blanc, no bookings required. Visits last approximately 2 hours. From CHF 10-15 per person. Patek Philippe Museum Tour Every Sat Guided tours in English of the Patek Philippe Museum. Visitors can discover the collection of timepieces from around the world as well as music boxes, miniature portraits and pistols. At at 7 rue des Vieux Grenadiers at 14:30. Tel: +41 (0)22 807 09 10. Haute-Savoie (website) Art & Exhibitions Léonard Giannada Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday, October 17, 2009 To: Sunday, January 31, 2010 Exhibition of photographs by the engineer and constructor, Léonard Giannada. At the Palais Lumière in Evian-les-Bains. Open from 10:00-18:00. Entry €3-5. Tel: +33 (0)4 50 83 15 90. Music: World & Folk Thomas Dutronc On: Saturday, November 21, 2009 Jazz concert with Thomas Dutronc at the Château Rouge, 1 route de Bonneville in Annemasse at 20:30. Tel: + 33 (0)4 50 43 24 24. Lake Geneva Region (website) Art & Exhibitions Art Exhibition Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday, November 12, 2009 To: Sunday, December 13, 2009 Paintings by Antoine Martin will be on display at the Galerie Isabelle Getaz. Open Wednesday to Friday 15:00-19:00. Saturday 13:00-17:00. At 9 Rte. de la Noyère in Mont s/Rolle. Tel: +41 (0)79 686 15 26. Food & Drink Events Wine Tasting and Crafts Market On: Saturday, November 21, 2009 Wine tasting accompanied by chestnuts and squash soup. Also a crafts market selling jewellery, jams, scarves and bags. From 10:00 onwards at the Domaine de la Brazière in Tartegnin. Tel: +41 (0)21 825 23 70. NE Neuchâtel (website) Art & Exhibitions Guerres Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday, September 25, 2009 To: Sunday, January 10, 2010 Exhibition of works by Martial Leiter on the theme of war. At the Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel, 74, chemin du Pertuis-du-Sault. Open from 11:00-17:00. Tel: +41 (0)32 720 20 60. Pays-de-Gex (website) Art & Exhibitions Zoran Music" Apprendre à Regarder la Mort From: Friday, September 25, 2009 To: Sunday, January 10, 2010 Retrospective of works by Zoran Music, the first of its kind in France since the artist's death. Known as "one of the great undisclosed secrets of 20th-century art", the exhbition will feature some of his drawings from the time of his incarceration in Dachau. At the Musée de Brou in Bourg-en-Bresse. Tel: +33 (0)4 74 22 83 83. Christmas & New Year Christmas Brocante Sale From: Friday, November 20, 2009 To: Saturday, November 21, 2009 Christmas brocante with antique furniture, mirrors, small paintings, ceramics, clocks kitchenware, linen and gifts for sale. Gift wrapping available. Alcoholic mincemeat and Usborne books also for sale. At 485 Rue de l'Etraz in Gex. Friday from 09:00-20:00, Saturday from 09:00-13:00. For directions Tel: +33 (0)4 50 41 92 30 or e-mail s.sibley@orange.fr. VD Founex Children's Events Saturday Soccer Every Sat From: Saturday, September 05, 2009 To: Sunday, December 06, 2009 Intersoccer organise Saturday soccer sessions for kids aged 5 to 12 at La Chataigneraie International School. From 10:00-11:30. CHF 260 per child. Register online. VD La Côte Antiques & Vide Greniers Flea Market From: Sunday, March 01, 2009 To: Monday, November 30, 2009 "Coffre Ouvert" is open to both professional and individuals to buy and sell their secondhand goods on the 2nd and fourth Saturday of the month. From early morning until 14:00 in Villeneuve. VD Lausanne (website) Art & Exhibitions Post Mortem Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 During this exhibition ten different artists rethink the funerary urn and with their prototypes, explore the way creation approaches cremation. At the MUDAC, 6 Place de la Cathédrale. Open from 11:00-18:00. Tel: +41 (0)21 315 25 30. Ongoing Becomings Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday, September 19, 2009 To: Sunday, January 03, 2010 Retrospective exhibition of the works of Renée Green. Works created between 1989 and 2009, including paintings, photographs, films and sound-related works are on display. At Palais de la Rumine, 6 Place de la Riponne. Open Tuesday, Wednesday 11:00-18:00, Thursday 11:00-20:00, Friday to Sunday from 11:00-17:00. Tel: +41 (0)21 316 34 45 The Fine Art and Craft of the Steidl Book Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 To: Sunday, February 21, 2010 Exhibition presenting some of the most beautiful photgraphy books of the moment. Visitors can discover the books by the publisher and printer, Gerhard Steidl. At the Musee de l'Elysée, 18 Avenue de l'Elysée. Open from 11:00-18:00. Tel: +41 (0)21 316 99 11. Underground Acte 1 Scènes 2 Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday, September 11, 2009 To: Sunday, January 17, 2010 Photography exhibition with works by Leonore Baud on display. The photographs were taken over a period of four years, and represent the site of the metro construction in Lausanne. At the Musée Historique de Lausanne, 4 Place de la Cathédrale. Open Tuesday to Thursday from 11:00-18:00, Friday to Sunday 11:00-17:00. Tel: +41 (0)21 315 41 01. Surprises Archaeologiques Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 To: Sunday, January 31, 2010 Archaeological surprises from the Vaud canton, with the results of excavations of recent decades on display. Sculptures, tombs, jewellery, toys and more will be exhibited at the Musée Romain de Lausanne Vidy, 24 Chemin du Bois-de-Vaux. Open from 11:00-18:00. Tel: +41 (0)21 315 41 85. Vancouver 2010 From: Thursday, October 08, 2009 To: Sunday, April 11, 2010 Exhibition to mark the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. Visitors can disover the importance placed on the environment, traditional icons of the Olympic Games and First Nations Art. Also culural and educational programmes, workshops, guided visits, totem pole buiding and an introduction to biathlon, bobsleigh and curling. At the Musée Olympique, 1 Quai d'Ouchy. Open from 09:00-18:00. Tel: +41 (0)21 621 65 11. Expos & Trade Fairs Lausanne Craft Show From: Thursday, November 19, 2009 To: Sunday, November 22, 2009 Find out, test or buy crafts of all kinds. At the Centre de congrès et d'Expositions Beaulieu, Avenue des Bergières. Entry CHF 14, CHF 5 for 8 to 16 year olds, free of charge for the under 7s. Open from 10:00-18:00. Tel: +41 (0)21 643 21 11. VD Montreux-Vevey (website) Art & Exhibitions The Beginnings of Photography Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 To: Friday, December 31, 2010 An exhibition reminding visitors of just how innovative early photography was. Discover optical lenses from the beginning of photography and how various instruments work. Also a a portrayal of the work of Nicéphore Niépce. Open Tuesday to Sunday 11:00-17:00. At Grande Place. VD Morges (website) Art & Exhibitions Jean-Jacques Sempé Exhibition Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday, September 10, 2009 To: Sunday, December 06, 2009 Exhibition of drawings by the French cartoonist Jean-Jacques Sempé, at the Musée Alexis Forel. Open from 14:00-18:00. Tel: +41 (0)21 801 26 47. Collective Exhibition Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday, November 19, 2009 To: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 An exhibition presenting a number of different artists and their works. Works by Elena Gomez, Yvette Grütter, Gabriela Rosado, Olivia Rojo, Gustavo Villegas and othes. At the contemporary Mexican art gallery, Galérie Espacio, 80 Rue Louis de Savoie. Open Tuesday to Friday 14:00-18:30, Saturday 11:00-17:00. Tel: +41 (0)21 803 59 23. VD Nyon (website) Art & Exhibitions Amours et Chasse Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday, May 01, 2009 To: Sunday, March 07, 2010 An exhibition dedicated to porcelain from Nyon, with a selection of objects recently donated or bought by the museum as well as works of arts from private collections. At the Musée de Nyon. Open from 10:00-17:00. Tel: +41 (0)22 363 83 51. Pierre Oulevay Exhibition Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday, November 13, 2009 To: Saturday, January 16, 2010 An exhibition of sculptures and oil paintings by Pierre Oulevay. At the Galerie d'Art Junod, 23 Grand'Rue. Open Tuesday to Friday from 15:00-18:00, Saturday 13:30-15:30. Tel: +41 (0)22 363 13 33. Jean-Baptiste Valadié Exhibition Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday, October 22, 2009 To: Friday, January 15, 2010 Paintings by Jean-Baptiste Valadié on display at the Galerie ABC, 2 Route d'Aubonne in Gimel. Open Wednesday to Saturday from 09:00-12:00, Thursday to Sunday from 14:00-18:00. Tel: +41 (0)79 355 17 43. GE Geneva (website) Carouge Market Every Wed, Sat Local market for fruit, vegetables and manufactured goods. From 06:30-13:00 at Place du Marché, Carouge. Meyrin Market Every Wed, Fri, Sat Weekly market for general produce at Place des Cinq-Continents, Meyrin. Wednesdays and Saturdays from 06:30-13:00, Fridays from 14:30-18:45. Veyrier Market Every Sat General market at Place de l'Eglise in front of the town hall, Veyrier. Mornings only. Flower Market Every day Flower market every day at Place du Molard. Fusterie Market Every Wed, Sat Fruit and vegetable market from 06:30-18:00 at Place de la Fusterie. Grenus Market Every Sat Fruit and vegetable market from 06:30-13:15 at Place du Grenus. Helvétique Market Every Wed, Sat Local market selling fruit, vegetables and manufactured goods. From 06:30-13:45 on Saturdays at Boulevard Helvétique. Ferme Courtois Every Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat Farm selling a large selection of fruit and vegetables, flowers, eggs, apple juice, fresh meat, salamis, honey, cheese and yoghurts. Open Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 09:00-18:00 and Saturday from 09:00-17:00. 13 Route de la Branvaude, in Versoix. Domaine Girod Frères Every Sat Farm selling apples, apple juice, potatoes, hone and wine. 19 Rue d'Ornex, Collex-Bossy. Open from 09:00-12:00. Tel: +41 (0)22 774 16 97. Viande du Pré-Vert Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Fresh meat market with a selection of beef, lamb, muuton as wells as onions, potatoes, honey, oil, cheese, yoghurts and jams. At 31 Route de Malagny, Genthod. Open Tuesday to Thursday from 13:30-18:00, Friday 08:00-12:00 and 13:30-18:00, Saturday from 08:00-16:00. Tel: +41 (0)22 779 27 30. Ferme de Budé Every Tue, Fri, Sat Farm selling fruits and vegetables, jams, tomato sauces, honey, oil, vinegar and cheese. At 1 Chemin de Moïse Duboule. Open Tuesday 08:00-12:30, Friday 08:00-12:30 and 14:30-19:00, Saturday 08:00-13:00. Tel: +41 (0)79 355 49 84. Ferme Gonin Every day Farmhouse with a large selection of regional and seasonal vegetables as well as jam, honey, sauces and tapenades. Can provide flower arrangements over the Christmas period. 32 Route de Cornière in Puplinge. Open every day. Tel: +41 (0)22 349 74 50. René and Michel Stadler Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Farm selling farm chickens, pork, beef, eggs and wine. Open Monday to Friday from 08:00-18:00 and Saturday 08:00-12:00. 80 Route de Choulex in Vandoeuvres. Tel: +41 (0)22 750 16 05. Potato Market Every Fri, Sat Famille Vuagnat, farm selling several varieites of potatoes. Open Friday 16:00-18:00, Saturday 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00. At 280 Route de Jussy in Jussy. Tel: +41 (0)22 759 15 38. Ferme de Merlinge Every Wed, Sat Farm selling their own produce of fruits and vegetables, apple juice, oil, cheese, flowers, honey and eggs. Gift baskets available. Possibility to pick your own fruit and flowers. Open Wednesday 09:00-18:00, Saturday 09:00-12:30. 85 Route de Gy, in Gy. Tel: +41 (0)22 759 15 92. Onex Market Every Wed, Sat General produce market. From 08:00-13:00 at 27 Avenue des Grandes-Communes, Onex Cité-Nouvelle. Haute-Savoie (website) Ambilly Market Every Sat Small general market in the town centre. Mornings only. Gaillard Market Every Sat General market for fruit, vegetables and local food products in the town centre. Mornings only. Annecy Market Every Sat Local market selling fruit and vegetables on Bd Taine et Bd Nicollet. From 07:00-13:00. Pays-de-Gex (website) Ferney-Voltaire Market Every Sat Market for general produce and clothes at Avenue Voltaire and Grand'Rue. Mornings only. Gex Market Every Sat General market from 07:30-12:30 at Rue des Terreaux. VD Lausanne (website) Lausanne Market Every Wed, Sat Local market selling fruit, vegetables and manufactured goods. In the town centre from 08:00-14:30. VD Montreux-Vevey (website) Vevey Market Every Tue, Sat General produce market on Place du Marché. In the morning until 13:00 on Tuesdays and until 13:30 on Saturdays. VD Morges (website) Morges Market Every Wed, Sat Traditional market selling fruit, vegetables, local products, meat, cheese, chocolate, crafts and flowers. In the pedestrian Grand Rue in the morning. VD Nyon (website) General Market Every Wed, Sat Market selling fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs and honey. In the town centre from 08:00 to 13:00. |
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