Posted in Miscellaneous, Music, News, Patrimoine on February 6, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Plans are in place for the forthcoming annual Festival d’Aix which, fingers crossed, will take place in July.
Enjoying Parade(s), a free concert, part of Aix-en-juin.
A more recent innovation is the Aix-en-juin programme of operatic events which take place around town and are either a taster for those who can’t wait for the festival, or a useful introduction to the world of opera for others. More finger-crossing – it is scheduled for 10th to 30th June and, this year, will be free. (more…)
Posted in Event, Music, News on December 12, 2020| 2 Comments »
Every year, for 28 years, the département Bouches du Rhone has sponsored free concerts of traditional Christmas music in towns and villages during the festive period.
The standard of music is high: last year six young choristers from England enchanted the audience in the superb setting of Aix’s St Jean de Malte.
This year, being this year, things are different with concerts being broadcast, first live, then through catch-up for 30 days, by France 3 Paca.
The daily sessions begin on 22 December with Noel British…the rest of the programme with details is here: https://www.departement13.fr/leschantsdenoel/
Posted in Event, Music, News on October 10, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Plus! The Grand Theatre will be the venue for the Ballet Preljocaj who will be performing Swan Lake at the end of October.
Details of other events in town are listed here in the Aix Agenda for October: http://www.aixenprovence.fr/IMG/pdf/aixgenda-2020-10-200924-imp-web-v2.pdf
Posted in Art, Book, Event, Music, News, Patrimoine, tagged Aix, aix-en-oeuvres on September 8, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Each year, there’s an opportunity in Aix to push open the doors of some of the most elegant and private-looking townhouses to visit their gardens. The special weekend is usually in June, but this year, the Flaneries d’art takes place at the end of this week. (more…)
Posted in Art, Music, News on March 5, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Opening this weekend, a new music venue in Aix, called 6mic (pun on sismique maybe. Guessing here). When completed, it will be the largest in France – already it has a salle for 2000, another for 800 plus studios and outside spaces.
It will be offering concerts including electro, reggae and rap. Must be popular as the whole opening weekend is sold out!
Also opening tomorrow is the new show at the Carrieres de Lumiere at Les Baux de Provence, ‘Dali the Endless Enigma’ plus a short show on Gaudi. Music from Pink Floyd. Open daily until 3rd January 2021.
Closing this weekend – ‘Man Ray et la Mode’ at the Musee Cantini and at Chateau de Borely in Marseille. And closed, sadly, Aix’s Anticafé, in rue Mignet. A warm and friendly café with lots of workshops and activities. Wishing the proprietors well in their next venture.
Posted in Children, Event, Food, Music, Patrimoine on February 21, 2020| Leave a Comment »
The monthly street-party this Sunday in Marseille sounds too good to miss.
One theme is Rugby and visitors can literally have a try on the specially constructed pitch, 25x10m, at the bottom of the Canebiere which is newly pedestrianized. Lots of animators to show how it’s done.
Elsewhere, there are workshops for Circus arts with opportunities for children to learn new skills. Programme here: https://quefaireenfamille.com/dimanches-de-canebiere/
Plus the usual produce market, street-food sales, games, and more and more restaurants open. If you come in from Aix, parking under MuCEM is easy on a Sunday and you have a nice walk by the Vieux Port to reach the action.
Posted in Event, Music, News on January 18, 2020| 2 Comments »
Some well-known acts are in the line-up this year for the Festival de Nimes which takes place in the Roman arena, 2000 years old, what a venue!
Newcastle’s finest Sting (more…)
Posted in Event, Music on January 18, 2020| 2 Comments »
The Midnight Ramblers who have been covering Stones classics for 25 years will be playing the Salle des Fetes in Nans-les-Pins on Saturday 8th February.
All five musicians are French with an Avignon-born ‘Mick Jagger’ leading the vocals. Will it be Satisfaction for the crowd? Will there be Sticky Fingers at the buvette?
Just 10€ a ticket………a memorable evening for all. Details on the poster.
Thanks to Julia for this info.
Posted in Children, Event, Music, Patrimoine, tagged Aix-en-Provence, Epiphany, la marche des Rois on January 8, 2020| 2 Comments »
The not-to-be-missed traditional Marche des Rois takes place on Sunday 12th January. It’s very well-known locally but if you are new to Aix, do make sure you get into town for this special event.
The procession, headed by the three kings with their camels, makes its way through town and is followed by all manner of animals and locals dressed as Provencal characters. It’s always fun, and Aix is usually lucky to have three camels as they are much in demand across the region on this weekend! (more…)
Posted in Music on December 4, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Free Franco-German Christmas concert at L’Eglise Saint Jean de Malte – the poster says it all…
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