Preljocaj’s Modern Swan Lake Reinterpretation Reopens Cannes’ Cultural Events
The honour of presenting the first live show after the lockdown-induced dry spell goes to one of the most exciting French ballet companies
Post-Lockdown: One Highlight Chases The Other at Théâtre Anthéa in Antibes
All is well that ends well: After the long and involuntary hiatus, the disrupted 2020/21 theatre season goes out on a high note.
Nada Skaff: “Make Poems of Jewels, and Jewels of Poems”
The Lebanese-Italian poetess who writes in French is the current insider tip among lovers of belletristic literature. But she has other talents, too...
Anthony Hopkins, French Author Florian Zeller Take Home Oscars for “The Father”
The legendary film star wins his second “Best Actor” Academy Award with a script that originated in French theatres.
Armchair Travels, the 2021 Edition
Founded one year ago in the wake of the first pandemic-related travel restrictions, a Facebook group called “View from my window” has become much more than just a way to peek into other people’s back yards.
French Astronaut Thomas Pesquet: From Space Cadet to Space Station Commander
NASA’s Space-X Crew-2 mission is slated for lift-off on April 22, and the public gets a front row VIP seat. On board: the most popular astronaut since Neil Armstrong...
Grasse Mayor Jérôme Viaud Greenlights the Region’s First Wildlife Care Centre
Good news for injured or distressed wildlife in the French Maritime Alps: a much-needed space dedicated to their rehabilitation and safe release is about to open this summer.
Irina Brook Works Her Magic at Milan’s La Scala Theatre This March
The former TNN director has been invited to mount a Brecht and Weill diptych at one of the world’s most prestigious opera houses
Anonymouse: Sweden’s Four Legged Answer to Banksy
A mouse invasion has taken over Sweden and many other countries. But don’t sic your cat on them or dust off your rusty mousetrap just yet...
Merì, Sicily: A Tiny Town Pioneers the International Art World
The "Timeless Immortal Art" project gives Merì a definite place in the history book, and enduring fame to 60 artists from all over the world. But beyond that, it is also a beautiful tale of synchronicity and kindness
The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation: Calling All Wildlife Shutterbugs
If you are a talented and passionate animal photographer, this international contest is for you!
Painter Emmanuel Bellini’s Former Studio: One of Cannes’ Hidden Jewels
A chapel-turned-atelier-turned-museum in the hills high above the Croisette pays homage to an exceptional artist who marked Cannes like few others
“Back in America” – the Podcast that Explores America’s Inner Working
A fireside chat with prominent journalist Stanislas Berteloot to hear his answer to his own signature question: “What does America mean to you?”
Musée Masséna: The Living Memory of Niçois History Turns 100
A visit to Nice’s most popular museum, the Musée Masséna, is a journey back in time to the city’s golden era
That Plain Wall Over There? Unwhite It!
Street Art is suddenly becoming "a thing”. The small, quiet community of Mouans-Sartoux, a stone’s throw from Cannes, was an early and enthusiastic adopter years ago.