Heidi Ellison
Paris Update Events 26.07.17
September 8-10 New-style theater festival Les Floréales Théâtrales features young companies and rarely produced plays along with concerts and food stands. Théâtre de Ménilmontant, Paris Through mid-September Swimming in the canal The water in the Bassin de la Villette has been … Read More
Cézanne: Le Chant de la Terre
The Mahler of the Art World
True lovers of Paul Cézanne will enjoy the current exhibition of his portraits at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, but they should by no means miss “Le Chant de la Terre,” the superb summer show at the Fondation Pierre Gianadda … Read More
Margo
Big Bang from Small Plates
THIS RESTAURANT IS NOW CLOSED Small plates and tapas are inescapable in Paris restaurants – and everywhere else – these days. Personally, I love them because they give me a chance to taste more dishes than usual without overeating (the … Read More
Paris Update Events 19.07.17
July 22 & 29 Jaggard Live Paris Update humor columnist David Jaggard performs standup comedy for the WTF Paris event. SoGymnase Comedy Club, Paris July 25 Jaggard Live Again Paris Update humor columnist David Jaggard performs standup comedy for the Comedy … Read More
Paris Update Events 12.07.17
July 19 Jaggard Live Paris Update humor columnist David Jaggard performs standup comedy during Comedy Night with Rose Reyes. Club Rayé, Paris June 21-23 World of reggae The Village Rasta is a free fair with food and crafts during the … Read More
Portraits by Cézanne
An Artist’s Artist
Fans of Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) are in for a real treat this summer, with the Musée d’Orsay in Paris featuring the artist’s portraits; the Fondation Pierre Gianadda in Martigny, Switzerland, holding a major exhibition of mostly landscapes, “Le Chant de … Read More
La Bonace
Who Can You Trust?
I have recently been led astray by two trusted foodie friends who recommended restaurants that turned out to be something of a disappointment. The latest was La Bonace, a little place near the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie in La Villette, … Read More
Odette
Taking a Break with the Bourgeoisie
On the trail of chef Yannick Lahopgnou, who used to work at Zébulon, recently reviewed here, I went to Odette the following week, which immediately recommended itself because it is open on Sunday. When we arrived, we discovered two more … Read More
Konexio
Making Connections for New Arrivals
While governments around the world are trying their best to exclude immigrants and even eject them from their borders once they have arrived, some individuals are taking the opposite tack and going out of their way to help them integrate … Read More
Paris Update Events 05.07.17
Through July 22 Young Musical Talents The Festival Européen Jeunes Talents gives promising young classical, jazz and contemporary musicians rom all over Europe a chance to perform in Paris. Archives Nationales, Paris Through July 22 American dance The Aivin Ailey … Read More