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Weekly agenda

BabelParis — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:37:00 +01:00

Small weekly guide to the Parisian Life

Conference :

Seminar "L'immigration : une chance pour l'Europe ?" (Immigration: an Opportunity for Europe?), Wednesday, February 13, starting at 8 :45

The IFRI (French Institute of International Relations) is organising this seminar as part of the cycle “Quelle présidence française pour quelle Europe ?" (Which French Presidency for Which Europe?), a reflective program and debate.

Where ? IFRI- 27 rue de la Procession – Paris 15^ème, subway Vaugirard

You must contact bochet@ifri.org (this seminar is, normally, reserved for the members of IFRI, its not guaranteed that you can participate.)

Music :

The National Barbès Orchestra (ONB), February 14 at the Elysée Montmartre

The ONB is heating things up! For those who don’t know, the ONB is more than a musical group. Its a sort of hub, always spiced up by new encounters. Basically, we can never predict what we’re going to hear!

Where? Elysée Montmartre, 72 bd Rochechouart, Paris 18^ème, subway Anvers

Price: 26.40€ (I know, its a bit expensive…)

Exposition:

Eli Nedeltcheva and Anatoliy Stankulov, Bulgarian Cultural Centre, from February 11 to 29 (Inauguaration on February 12, starting at 7 :30 pm)

This a great opportunity to discover two famous Bulgarian artist.

Where ? Bulgarian Cultural Centre, 28 rue de la Boétie, Paris 8^ème, subway Miromesnil

Cinema :

The Spirit of the Beehive by Victor Erice

Spain, 1973.

Soon after the end of the Civil War in 1940, after seeing the film Frankenstein, a young girl believes she has truly encountered the spirit of the monster that’s prowling not far from her village.

Walking with her elder sister, she will discover an old abandoned house with a mysterious well…

Where to see this film?

- Latina, 20 rue du Temple, Paris 4^ème, subway Hotel-de-Ville,

- Le Champo - Espace Jacques Tati , 51 rue des Ecoles, Paris 5^ème, subway Saint-Michel, Odeon, Cluny,

- Mac-Mahon, 5 av. Mac-Mahon, Paris 17^ème, subway Etoile

Have a great week!

Sophie Janod

Weekly' agenda

Jean-Séb 2.0 — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:28:00 +01:00

Small weekly guide to the Parisian life

Conference :

L’Europe sociale existe-t-elle ?(Is there a Social Europe?) Monday, February 4, starting at 8 :15 am

ICOSI (Institute of International Social Cooperation) is organising a breakfast debate around the theme of social Europe. It will be conducted by Denis Stokkink (President of the European Think Tank Pour la Solidarité).

Where ? Cercle Républicain, 5, avenue de l’Opéra – Paris 1^er, subway Pyramides

Free entrance
For more information, click here.

Contact / registration : Véronique at (0)1 41 85 49 20 - E-mail

Music :

Spritual Unity / Le Jazz mystique, Cité de la Musique, from February 8-13

For the beginning of the year, the Cité de la Musique proposes a series of jazz concerts to illustrate the mystical tendencies of this form of music.

- His Eminence Archbishop Franzo W. King interpreting John Coltrane (Friday, the 8th at 8pm),

- A forum, conference – round-table on mystical jazz (Saturday, the 9th at 3pm),

- Laurent Bardainne Marc Ribot in a tribute to Albert Ayler (Saturday, the 9th at 8pm),

- Magma, a group that doesn’t need any introduction (Monday, the 11th at 8pm) and

- Raphaël Imbert / Sun Râ Arkestra (Wednesday, the 13th at 8pm).

For more information on these concerts (venue, price, reservations, etc.), Click here

Lili Cros at l’Espace Jemmapes on February 7, 8 and 9

Here is an interesting French singer ! This slip of a woman will sweep you away with her colourful pop, sweetly but with a punchy attitude at the same time. She will be in concert at l’Espace Jammapes with Thierry Chazelle. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed!

Where ? Espace Jemmapes, 116, quai de Jemmapes - PARIS 10^e, subway Gare de l’Est and Jacques-Bonsergent

How much? 15 euros

Reservations: reservation-je@crl10.net and 01 48 03 11 09

Website : Lili Cros.

Exhibit:

August Sander - une sélection des portraits :"Hommes du XXe siècle",( August Sander- a Selection of Portraits:”Men of the 20^th Century) Goethe-Institut, from February 7 to March 29 – Opening night: Wednesday, February 6 at 7pm

Parallel to Musée du Jeu de Paume’s « Résonances » the Goethe-Institute is organising an exhibit of fifty original photographes by August Sander (in collaboration with Photograhische Sammlung / SK-Stiftung Kultur of Cologne)

Where?Galerie Condé, 31 rue de Condé, 75006 Paris
Free entrance

Exhibit is open Thursdays and Fridays from 2 to 7pm and Saturdays from 2 to 6pm
For more information: http://www.goethe.de/ins/fr/par/prj/ver/fr2860237.htm

Cinema :

SF Parade (SF-Paraati), Tuesday, February 5 at 7:30pm

Fiction directed by Yrjö Norta

With Ansa Ikonen, Siiri Angerkoski, Tauno Palo, Aku Korhonen.

1940 – 1 : 25 – 35 mm – colour – Original Version with French subtitles

Presentation of a new copy

This film, based in Helsinki during the last summer of peace before the Second World War, tells the story of the unexpected musical success of a taxi driver and a tourist guide.

Unfortunately, misunderstandings will threaten their career and their budding love story.

It is worth noting that two of Finland’s favourite actors are in this film: Ansa Ikonen et Tauno Palo.

Where? Finnish Institute, 60 rue des Ecoles, Paris 5^ème, subway Cluny-La Sorbonne, Saint-Michel, Odéon

Information and reservations: 01 40 51 89 09

Have a good week everyone!

Sophie Janod

Agenda

BabelParis — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:10:00 +01:00

Small weekly guide to the Parisian life

Conference :

Europe rêvée, Europe réelle (Europe in dreams, Europe in reality) Tuesday, January 29 at 7pm, Italian Cultural Institut

The Italian Cultural Institute and Editions Gallimard are organising a debate surrounding the book by Bino Olivi and Alessandro Giacone, "L’Europe difficile. Histoire politique de la construction européenne" (Difficult Europe. Political History of the European construction), in the presence of the authors and of Jacques Delors. The debate will be conducted by Gérard Nafilyan, European Law professor at the University of Paris I.

Where? Italian Cultural Institute, 73 rue de Grenelle, Paris 7ème, subway Rue du Bac

For more information :

http://www.iicparigi.esteri.it/IIC_Parigi/webform/SchedaEvento.aspx?id=133&citta=Parigi

Music :

Le journal d'un disparu (The Diary of the Missing), Leos Janacek, Wednesday January 30 at 8pm, Centre Tchèque

Poetic opera by the Compagnie Voix Lactées in celebration of the 80th Death Anniversary of the composer Leos Jancek and as a tribute to Guy Erismann.

Where? Centre Tchèque, 18 rue Bonaparte, Paris 6ème, subway Saint-Germain des Prés

Entrance Fee? 12€ et 10€ discounted price

For more information: http://www.centretcheque.org/programme.php

Exhibit :

- Antoni Muntadas. " Petit et Grand " (Small and Big), Instituto Cervantes, until 28 mars 2008

L'Institut Cervantes presents Antoni Muntadas’"Petit et Grand", an exhibit dedicated to the different occurrences of the use of the words "small" and "big" in French based on photographic documents, videos and sound recordings.

Where? Instituto Cervantes, 7, rue Quentin Bauchart, Paris 8ème, subway George V

For more information : 01 40 70 92 92,

Cinema :

57000 km entre nous (5700 km Between Us), Delphine Kreuter

Dramatic comedy, 2007, France

Delphine Kreuter shows us her look on our way of constantly exposing ourselves on the internet through a reconstructed family. Original and surprising.

Warning, showing only in two theaters: MK2 Beaubourg (50, rue Rambuteau Paris 3ème – Subway Rambuteau, Les Halles) and Espace Saint Michel (7, place Saint-Michel, Paris 5ème - Subway Saint-Michel).

Events :

Fête du livre et des cultures italiennes (Festival of Italian books and culture), from the 1st to the 3rd of February 2008, Espace d'animation des Blancs Manteaux

Do current literary mouvements / Italian culture interest you ? If so, do not hesitate to pass by this event, recommended to all Italophiles !

The festival will take place over three days, in the center of Paris, and you will have the opportunity to meet numerous authors and actors from the Italian cultural life.

We will be there and we will give you a summary and articles during the days that follow the festival.

Where? Espace d'animation des Blancs Manteaux 48, rue Vieille du Temple, Paris 4ème, subway Saint- Paul

Free entrance

For more information: http://www.lpsansfrontieres.it/index.html

Agenda from January 2st to January 27th

BabelParis — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:07:00 +01:00

A little weekly guide of the Parisian life

Conference:

European Cafe : “The Balkans, Presidents! The Slovenian presidency of the EU” , On Thursday, January 24 at 7pm

The association “Nouvelle Europe” (or New Europe) organises a European cafe on “Balkans Presidents! The Slovenian presidency of the EU”.

Among the guests: Mr. Janez Sumrada (Ambassador de Slovenia in France), Joseph Krulic (Expert of the Balkans) et Jean-Arnault Dérens (Historian, journalist and chief editor of the "Balkan Post").

Where? Embassy of Slovenia - 28, rue Bois-le-Vent – Paris 16

Free entrance, compulsory registration.

Contact : agenda@nouvelle-europe.eu

Music:

Toma Gouband et Magic Malik at the Studio de l'Ermitage, Wednesday, January 23 at 9pm

The flute magician will give a concert with Toma Gouda, Harmen Fraanje and Brice Soniano this Wednesday at the Studio L’Ermitage. Don’t miss him, it’s quite rare to see him as a headliner. (Reminder : he notably worked with Human Spirit, FFF, Julien Lourau, Vincent Ségal, Seb Martel, etc…).

Where? Studio de l'Ermitage, 8 rue de l'Ermitage, Paris 20, M° Jourdain / Ménilmontant

How much? 10€ et 8€ reduced

For further informations: http://www.studio-ermitage.com

Exhibition:

Jean-Christophe Ballot, Maison Européenne de la Photographie, until January 30, 2008

The “Maison Européenne de la Photographie” presents Urban Landscapes, from Berlin to Shanghai by Jean-Christophe Ballot; trained as architect, he has made "portraits of cities" for the past twenty years…

Where? Maison Européenne de la Photographie, 82 rue François Miron, Paris 4, M° Saint-Paul

For further informations: 01 44 78 75 00

Cinema:

Tribute to Ingmar Bergman at the Swedish Cultural Center, January 22 – 24

The Swedish Cultural Center dedicates three evenings to the Master who died last July:

- Tuesday, January 22 : opening from 6 pm to 7.30 pm : video installation by Charlotte von Poehl, tribute to the film The Seventh Seal followed by Fårö, Bergman’s island (documentaries),

- Wednesday January 23 : 7.30pm, projection of the documentary "Fanny et Alexandre", the shooting of the film.

- Thursday January 24 : 7.30pm, Projection of one the director’s last fictions made for television : In the Presence of a Clown

Where ? Centre Culturel suédois, 11 rue Payenne, Paris 3, M° St Paul / Chemin Vert

For further informations on this event : 01 44 78 80 20.

The Joke by Jaromil Jireš, Czech Center, Monday, January 21 at 7pm

This movie based on the book of the same name by Milan Kundera tells the story of man who had been unduly accused when he was a student and ultimately finds out that revenge may eventually never happen.

Where ? Czech Center, 18 rue Bonaparte, Paris 6, M° Saint Germain des Prés

Free entrance

For further information : 01 53 73 00 22 or 01 53 73 00 25

Sophie Janod

Translation : Cécile Zandvliet

Agenda from January 14th to January 20th

BabelParis — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:54:00 +01:00

Don't know what to do in Paris this week?

Conference :

France - Germany: Together for Europe, Monday 14th January bt 9am and 6pm

How is the French-German couple going in a more and more expanding Europe? This conference will be the occasion for French and German people to discuss, for the 45^th anniversary of the Traité de l'Elysée.

Where? 19, rue de la Trémoille, Paris 8, tube Alma-Marceau

For more information: 01.40.73.86.26 and forumdufutur@wanadoo.fr

Music:

Irish Chamber Choir of Paris and Lachrimæ Consort - The Wild Geese, Wednesday 16^th January from 7.30pm

The Irish Chamber Choir of Paris, will play with Lachrimæ Consort this week. They will perform Henri Madin’s beautiful mass, Vivat rex, as well as contemporary motets.

Where? Centre Culturel Irlandais, 5, rue des Irlandais, Paris 5, tube Place Monge

Price: 7€ - booking requested

For more information

http://www.centreculturelirlandais.com/modules/movie/scenes/home/index.php?fuseAction=musique

A psychedelic night, part 2, Friday 18th January, Point Ephémère, 8.30pm

Following the release of the compilation Voyage: Facing the History of French Modern Psychedelic Music Pan European Recording invites you to the second part of "A psychedelic night". Along with Tim Blake and Turzi, you will see Aqua Nebula Oscillator, One Switch to Collision, Service and Lisa Li Lund.

Where? Le Point Ephémère, 200 quai de Valmy, Paris 10, tube Jaurès

Price? 10€

For more information: 01 40 34 02 48

http://www.pointephemere.org

Exhibition :

Lauri Astala, Petit Spectacle, from 17 January until 8th March

Interested in losing bearings? This exhibition mixing installations and videos to blur our experience of image is for you. According to the artist himself, Petit Spectacle falls in the perspective of our experience of space. By entering the piece, the viewer enters inside an image. To read Lauri Astala's words on the exhibition (in French), click here.

Where? Institut finlandais, 60 rue des Ecoles, Paris 5, tube Cluny-La Sorbonne

For more information : 01 40 51 89 09

http://institut-finlandais.asso.fr/index.php?option=com_content_separate&Itemid=56

Cinema :

Sub, Julien Loustau (2007)

This documentary considers the solitary odyssey of the Cryobot, a probe made by the Nasa for the exploration of subglacial oceans, through ices, during a nocturnal trip on the river Yangtze. Fantastic!

This documentary can only be viewed at the Entrepôt, 7-9, rue Francis-de-Pressense, Paris 14, tube Pernety (tel: 01 45 40 07 50).

Sophie Janod

Agenda from January 07 to January 13

BabelParis — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 22:21:00 +01:00

2008 is here, the celebrations are over now! Let’s get back to our good habits and explore the cultural side of Paris…

Conference :

Central and Eastern Europe dynamism confronted with the worldwide financial crisis, Tuesday 8th January 5pm – 7pm

This conference is organized by the CERI and presided by Jacques Rupnik. It will be divided in two parts:

- Fast development and catching-up of the Central and Eastern European countries (Jean-Pierre Pagé),

- Russia’s economy is starting a new phase: first effects of the public development strategy (Jacques Sapir).

Where? CERI (Centre d’Études et de Recherches Internationales), Salle de conférence, 56 rue Jacob, Paris 6, tube Saint Germain des Prés

Free entrance (no reservations)

For more information: http://www.ceri-sciences-po.org/invita/08012008.pdf

Music :

Tricky at the Maroquinerie, 10th January from 9pm

Do I really need to introduce him? One of the most famous trip hop musician, is coming to Paris, and it is quite rare! He will be the MC of a show dedicated to his label, Brown Punk (http://www.brownpunk.tv/).

Where? La Maroquinerie, 23 rue Boyer, Paris 20, tube Ménilmontant

Price : 15€

Tel : 01 40 33 35 05

http://www.lamaroquinerie.fr/content2/

Gulliver Allwood, les Voyages de Gulliver at the Centre Tchèque, 11th January from 7pm (music starts at 8.30)

Gulliver Allwood, a saxophone player (among other instruments) who works on many projects going from blues, to jazz along with electronic music is playing at the Centre Tchèque. Worth discovering!

Where? Centre Tchèque, Caves, 18 rue Bonaparte, Paris 6, tube Saint Germain des Prés

Price: 5€

Tel: 01 53 73 00 22 / 01 53 73 00 25

http://www.centretcheque.org/jazz.html

Exhibition :

Résonances I After war Photography: France – Germany 1945-1955, Goethe-Institut, until 17^th February

This exhibition is aimed to tell the history of Photography. For this first occasion, the Jeu de Paume (http://www.jeudepaume.org/) asked Ute Eskildsen, conservator of the Photography department of the Museum Folkwang of Essen, to present a project in collaboration with the Médiathèque de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine of Paris. This project gives a crossed look on German and French collections.

Where? Hôtel de Sully, 62 rue Saint Antoine, Paris 4, tube Saint Paul

When? Tuesday to Friday from 12 to 7pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 7pm

Price: 5€ (3€ reduced)

Tel: 0 1 42 74 47 75

http://www.goethe.de/ins/fr/par/kue/bku/fr2668608.htm

Cinema :

Le perroquet rouge (The red parrot) - Dominik Graf

German film.

Spring 1961. Siggi goes to live with his aunt in Dresde. He falls in love with a poet who is going to introduce him to the famous dance club, the Red Parrot, which will soon attract the attention of the Stasi…

This film is showed at the following cinemas:

- Saint Andre des Arts 1, 30, rue Saint-Andre-des-Arts Paris 6 - Tube Saint-Michel, Odeon,

- Les Cinq Caumartin, 101, rue Saint-Lazare Paris 9 - Tube Saint-Lazare, Havre-Caumartin.

Have a nice week!

Sophie Janod

New Years Eve agenda – what to do in Paris for the New Years Eve?

BabelParis — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:40:00 +01:00

Don't know what to do yet? Here are few ideas for those who want to celebrate the New Year. Restaurants, clubs, etc… all you need for 2008!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/10128095@N02/858923014/

New Years Eve at Dans le noir (Paris 4)

Looking for something original? If you don't know this restaurant yet, it is a good occasion to discover it and start 2008 in the dark…

Two choices for a pre-dinner drink in the light followed by a "surprise" dinner in the dark:

- The "Formule de l’avant Saint Sylvestre" (pre New Years Eve), menu paillettes (spangles menu), reception between 7.30pm and 8.30pm – 65€

- The "Formule des Douze Coups de Minuit" (New Years Eve), menu tout bulle (only bubbles menu), reception from 10pm to 11pm – 79€

Where? 51, rue Quincampoix, Paris 4, tube: Rambuteau

Tel : 01.42.77.98.04

http://www.danslenoir.com/accueil/accueil.php

- New Years Eve at The Frog & British Library (Paris 13)

For a French/British celebration, rendez-vous at The Frog & British Library!

45€ all included (until 2am): finger buffet + open bar + DJ

Where? 114, avenue de France, Paris 13, tube : Bibliothèque

Tel : 01 45 84 34 26

http://www.frogpubs.com/english-pub.php?pub=4

Jazz Rhoda SCOTT "Lady" Quartet featuring Sophie ALOUR at the Sunside (Paris 1st)

If you are into jazz, choose the Sunside! Rhoda SCOTT "Lady" Quartet featuring Sophie ALOUR will play twice on the 31st (at 8pm and at 11pm)

Don't hesitate to go and see "The Barefoot Lady" and her Hammond organ!

Price: 30€

Where? 60 rue des Lombards, Paris 1^st, tube : Châtelet

Tel : 01 40 26 21 25

http://www.sunset-sunside.com/concert.php?club=sunset&concert=2086&month=12&year=2007

Chilly Party at the Nouveau Casino de Paris (Paris 11)

For those who want to shake their booty, the Nouveau Casino organizes a "Hot Chilly Party" from midnight to 6am.

Hip hop, funk, disco, rock, 80’s… everything you need for only 10€ (no free drinks)

Where? 109, Rue Oberkampf, Paris 11, tube: Oberkampf

Tel : 01 43 57 57 40

http://www.nouveaucasino.net/index.php/2007/12/31/503-chilly-party

New Years Eve from Brazil at the Studio de l'Ermitage (Paris 20)

If you're looking for something more "caliente", the Studio de l'Ermitage organizes a Bresilian New Year's Eve (you can come dressed in white, it's the Brazilian tradition to start a new year!).

Anna Torres will play, as well as the Maracatu Oju Oba and the roda de Coco de Wendell Bara das Olindas. (+ DJ Noites)

Price 25€ (with free soft drink or punch) from 10pm

With dinner: 55€, from 9pm

Where? 8, Rue de l'Ermitage, Paris 20, tube: Ménilmontant (then you have to do a little exercise and climb!)

Tel : 01 44 62 02 86

http://www.studio-ermitage.com/studio-ermitage.html

Fun to Funky at the Opus (Paris 10)

If you are the funky type, choose the Opus! Laurie Jam from 11pm to 0.30am followed by the Opus DJ, Dr Llisten.

+ videos and surprises

40€

(you can call them to check if dinner is still available)

Where? 167 quai de Valmy (canal st martin), Paris 10, tube: Louis Blanc

Tel : 01 40 34 70 00

http://opusclub.free.fr

Best wishes to all of you from the Parisian of Café Babel!

Sophie Janod