What's On Today: Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Exhibition of contemporay art by Lauriane Massardier, Emilie Mazza, Karine Bourgery and Joffrey Tocant at the AJM, Centre Commercial Métropole, 17 avenue des Spélugues. Open 15:00-20:00, Tuesday to Friday and 16:00-20:00 on Saturday.

Every Wednesday is all you can eat Sushi night with a choice of California rolls, salmon and vegetarian Makis. At Fusion on the Port, 6 Quai Antoine Premiere. Tel: 377 97 97 95 90.

The Stars 'n' Bars hosts a happy hour, 17:30-19:30, with special offers on drinks. At 6 quai Antoine 1er.

An exposition of tango-themed postcards thoughout the ages. Tuesday to Sunday 14:00-18:00. Musée de la Carte Postale, 4 Avenue Tournelli, 06600 Antibes. Tel: 04 93 34 24 88. E-mail: cartepostalemuse@aol.com

Blah Blah performs live music and gets the party started every Wednesday at La Gaffe. At 6 bd d'Aguillon, opposite the Galerie du Port in Antibes.

Discover the history of the old town of Antibes, the Provençal market, Port Vauban, the mediaeval town and the Remparts. Departure at 10:00 from the Tourist Office.

Exhibition of paintings and photographs by Pirkko Koskenkilä at the Musée-Galérie Camos. Free entry.

The Musée National Fernand Léger will exhibit a collection of drawings by the artist. At 255, chemin du Val de Pome, 10:00-17:00 (18:00 until 1st November)

Exhibition of works by Michel Gaudet at the Chateau Musée Grimaldi.

Exhibition and sale of bijou contemporain at the Espace Solidor.

Baby gym lessons for 4-6 year olds. From 10:00-11:00 for beginners and 11:00-12:00 for those who have already been to baby gym lessons. At the MJC, 23 Avenue du Dr Picaud. Tel: 04 93 06 29 90.

Exhibition of sculptures by Deplano and paintings by Marcel Baugier in the Hangart Galerie, ave Pierre Brossard. Open Monday to Friday , 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00, and on Saturdays by appointment.

Every Wednesday night at 19.30 at the Hotel Le Provence next to the train station. A light-hearted fun night out with easy questions and great prizes. Come as a ready-made team of four or make up a team on the night. Everyone welcome! Tel: 04 93 61 63 99.

Antiques market on Wednesdays. Cours Honoré Cresp, Grasse.

Exhibition of photographs of the Alpes-Maritimes from 1890 to 1920 at the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Provence, 2 rue Mirabeau. Open 10:00-19:00. Free entry.

Four artists from the same family - Hélène, Aurore, Diane and François - will have their paintings on display at the mairie annexe in St Antoine, 57 chemin de la Chapelle St Antoine.

On the anniversary of Armistace day marking the end of World War I, an exhibition of images on the theme "La Guerre Mondiale", at the Tourist Office open Monday to Saturday 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00.

The Jean Cocteau Museum presents a number of original works donated by Séverin Wunderman, including pastels, sketches and ceramics created during the artist's "Mediterranean" period. At the Musée Jean Cocteau, Quai Napoléon III from 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00 except Tuesdays and bank holidays. Tel: 04 92 10 50 14

Exhibition of photographs of the from the 60th Music Festival in the Salon de Bruxelles of the Palais de l'Europe. Open 10:00-12:00 and 15:00-18:00, closed on Tuesdays and public holidays.

Exhibition of works of art made in only one colour from the 20th century. At the Espace de l’Art Concret, Château de Mouans. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 12:00-18:00.

The orchestra, conducted by Andreas Ruppert, will play music by Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Mozart and Beethoven in the Eglise Saint André at 19:30. Entry is €13.

Exhibition of about 100 photographs by André Kertész from 1912 to 1985 at the Théâtre de la Photographie et de l’Image Charles Nègre, 27 boulevard Dubouchage, 10:00-18:00.

Exhibition of the American artist's photographs and drawings at the Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain de Nice, Promenade des Arts. Open 10:00-18:00, closed on Mondays.

Exhibition of six slideshows made up of 80 postcard sized images each and three huge posters by Olivier Millagou at the Galerie de la Marine, 59 quai des Etats-Unis. Open 10:00-18:00, closed on Mondays.

Exhibition of David Ancelin's artefacts at the Galerie a., 4 Rue Sainte-Réparate. Open 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00, closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Group exhibition at the new venue that was the old Nice abattoir, La Station, halle sud du Chantier 109.

An exhibition of 30 of the painter's works will be on display at the Galerie Art France, 14 Rue St Joseph. Open Monday to Friday, 10:00-18:00.

Exhibition of drawings based on Lewis Carroll's protagonist by the Dutch artist Pat Andrea at the Galerie des Ponchettes, 77 Quai des Etats-Unis. Open 10:00-18:00, closed on Mondays.

Exhibition of drawings by Philippe Favier at the Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain de Nice, Promenade des Arts. Open 10:00-18:00, closed on Mondays.

Works by the artist will be on display in the windows of the Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain de Nice, Promenade des Arts.

Exhibition of newly acquired photographs taken by Henri Matisse in Tahiti. At the Musée Matisse, 164 avenue des Arènes de Cimiez. Open 10:00-18:00, closed on Tuesdays and public holidays.

Various events catering specifically to children during the Toussaint school break. Events take place from open 09:30-18:00 in the gardens and hall of the Parc Phoenix, opposite the airport at 405 Promenade des Anglais. Easy parking. Tel: 04 92 29 77 00.

Learn to partner dance the easy way with Ceroc. Class followed by a practice session with a DJ. €10 for the whole evening after registering for €5. Beginners welcome every week, no need to take along a partner. At Danalys, 34 Boulevard de Riquier, 20:00-23:00. Tel: 06 77 69 04 78.

The O.C. Blues Band with José Cosoleto perform at Le Sezamo Jazz Club, 32 rue Fontaine de La Ville every Wednesday. Concert begins at 20:00 and is followed by a jam session. Entry €5. Tel: 06 23 02 12 39.

Festival of Spanish Flamenco dance and song and traditional Andalusian music with various Spanish performers and groups. 30, 31 October: Flamenco group Kaena Colora Troupe; 6, 7 November: Group Sol y Sombra and dancer Virginia Oddo. Shows start at 21:00 at the Théatre de la Cité at 3 rue Paganini. Entry €15 and €10. Tel: 04 93 16 82 69.

International stand-up with comedians Dan Antopolski, Nick Doody and Barry Castagnola. Doors open at 18:30 and the show starts at 20:00 at Akathor, 32 cours Saleya. Happy hour prices on drinks. Admission is €15 in advance and €20 on the door. Contact us on 06 71 49 82 02

Speak French in a laid back atmosphere with Café International. Meet French people who want to learn your language, teach them English and learn French. At Liber'thé, 46 Bd Carlone from 18:00-20:00. Tel: 04 92 09 93 79.

Nice's annual international artistic ice skating championships at the Palais des Sports Jean Bouin, 2 rue Jean Allègre.

Live stand-up comedy acts from the UK with Dan Antopolski, Nick Doody and Barry Castagnola. Show starts at 20:00 at the Akathor Pub in Vieux Nice, 32 Cours Saleya. Tel: 4 93 62 49 90.

Exhibition of Abstract Expressionist paintings by the contemporary artist at the Magnanerie, Seillans Contemporary Art Gallery, 12 Ancien Chemin de Fayence. Tel: 04 94 50 83 56.

Educational, rewarding and fun filled equestrian stages for children of all ages, running throughout the school holidays. At Domaine de la Veyrière, route des Macarons. For more information, and reservations, call 04 93 12 99 72 or 06 11 52 31 71.

Exhibition of paintings and sculptures at the Espace Neptune on the Port.

Exhibition of works of art competing for the Aigle de Nice trophy in the Salle des Fêtes Le Neptune.

Exhibition of work in the genre Art Naif - childlike, whimsical style of painting, Martine Guin-Guand, at the Espace Stephane Grappeli.

Exhibition of drawings, lithographs, engravings and ceramics from Picasso's Greek period, Toros in Vallauris collection and the painter and his model. At the Musée de Saint-Paul, 2 rue Grande, 10:00-18:00. Closed 13:00-14:00, weekends and public holidays.

The summer exhibition will bring together 250 of Joan Miró's paintings, sculptures and models at the Fondation Marguerite et Aimé Maeght, 623 chemin des Gardettes. Open 10:00-18:00. Entry is €11, €9 for students and free for under 10s. Filming and photography costs €2.50.

Exhibition of the outdoors installations and works of Jean Miro at the Fondation Maeght, open daily 10:00-18:00. Tel: 04 93 32 81 63.

A 'rainbow' of 35 artists including Théo Tobiasse and César will have their works on display in the galeries on the town.

The blood donation van comes to town - set up from 08:30-13:00 on Place de Gaulle.

The Newcomer's commission works to welcome new families and businesses, French or foreign, to the town and help with their integration and settling in. The free of charge service provides a link with the Town Hall and its organisations and introduces newcomers to associations already operating in Tourrettes sur Loup. On the first Wednesday of the month from 10:30-12:00 on the first floor of the Maison Boursac, 1 route de Grasse, at 10:30.

An exhibition of porcelain works created in residence by over 30 international artists including Bai Ming (China), Alexander Lvovich (Kazakhstan), Claudia Alvarez (Mexico/USA), David Lawson (Canada) and Hosana (Brazil/Germany). At the Galerie Aqui Siam Ben, place Lisnard, 1 boulevard des Deux Vallons, 10:00-12:30 and 13:30-17:00

A three month exhibition of works by ceramists Rebecca Maeder (Switzerland), Petra Benndorf (Germany) and Rachèle Rivière (France), all laureates of the 2007 El Vendrell ceramics concourse in Catalonia, Spain. Free entry. Espace Grandjean, Avenue du Stade, 06220 Vallauris. Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-18:00. Tel: 04 93 63 07 61.

Antiques: all day Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Place du Grand Jardin.

Andrew Vicari is a Monaco-based Welsh artist who trained under the guidance of Francis Bacon and Lucien Freud. He is a figurative painter who has been named "European Artists of the Year". Subject matter often reflects time spent in the Arabian peninsula and Persian Gulf. This exhibition of various works runs at the Chateau St-Martin & Spa, ave des Templiers (www.chateau-st-martin.com). Tel: 04 93 58 02 02.

Exhibition of works by this Brazilian-born Swedish artist at the Galerie Alphonse Chave, at 13 rue Isnard, Vence.

Exhibition of paintings by Géraldine Sadlier with an official opening on 8th October at 18:00, at the Chapelle Ste-Elisabeth, on rue de l'Eglise. Free entry.

Exhibitions of works by the American artists at the Chapelle Saint Elme in the courtyard of the citadelle, 08:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:30. Free entry.

A narure adventure course for children with a maze and labyrinth, palisades, swinging ropes - a total of 40 games - open in Villeneuve Loubet. Tel: 04 92 02 06 06.