Tuesday 24
Musical Happy Hour
With Camille Ameriguian Musco & Katalin Szüts, violins, Thomas Bouzy & Ruggero Mastrolorenzi, violas, Delphine Perrone & Alexandre Fougeroux, cellos. Music by STRAUSS and BRAHMS. On Tuesday, October 24 at 18:30 at the Auditorium Rainier III. Discover more and reserve your tickets here.
Thursday 26
A Lecture on Artist Francis Bacon by Dr Margarita Cappock
Dr Margarita Cappock is an art historian, curator and writer. She was formerly Head of Collections at the Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin which she joined in 1999 as Project Manager of the Francis Bacon Studio and Archive, where she coordinated the documentation and reconstruction of Bacon’s Reece Mews studio and its contents. She is currently the project-lead on the establishment of the Harry Clarke Museum of Irish Stained Glass in Dublin.
Dr Cappock recently worked on a documentary about Bacon with Adam Clayton – U2 band member and fan of the artist. Some footage was filmed in Monaco, where Bacon lived for some time. With the collaboration of the Francis Bacon MB Art Foundation, the documenatary revealed new information about Bacon’s first painting, which hangs on the wall at the foundation. The Francis Bacon MB Art Foundation has established itself as an internationally recognised resource for scholars, art historians, researchers and curators; it and;it is open to the public throughout the year, by appointment only.
The lecture is held at the Princess Grace Irish Library on Thursday, October 26 at 19:00. Discover more and reserve your tickets here.
Saturday 28
Maddie – French Theatre
Maddie, a caring and eccentric grandmother, is worried about her granddaughter Diawli, who seems to have a screen addiction. Will she succeed in her plan to bring the teenager out of her infernal dependency, and in doing so enable her daughter Judith to return to a normal life? Maddie is counting on her sweetheart, the doctor Jean-Michel, to help in her task. But at what cost? On Saturday, October 28 at 20:30 at the Théâtre des Variétés. Reserve your tickets here.
Sunday 29
Lord Chartres at St. Paul’s Church
Lord Chartres, former Bishop of London and solemn ring bearer of the Queen’s ring and sceptre at the coronation of King Charles, is the guest preacher on Sunday, October 29 at the 10:30 service at St. Paul’s Church.
Symphonic Concert
Conducted by Lio Kuokman, with Hélène Grimaud, piano. Music by BRAHMS and STRAVINSKY. On Sunday, October 29 at 18:00 at the Auditorium Rainier III. Discover more and reserve your tickets here.
Mexico Grand Prix Brunch
“Around the World Grand Prix Experience” series with a live broadcast of the Mexican Grand Prix and brunch at the Bar! Experience the thrill of the Mexican Grand Prix on our high-definition screens, enjoy Mexican music and savour authentic specialties that transport you to the Hermanos Rodriguez Autodromo as you watch the race. Easy access – free parking – valet service. On Sunday, October 29 at 21:00 at the Hotel Columbus Monte-Carlo. Reserve your place here.
Ongoing
Fragile Polar Worlds – Greg Lecoeur
From the floating sea ice and polar bears of the north, to the emperor penguins and vast ice deserts of the south, this exhibition features the iconic photography of Greg Lecoeur, portraying the incredible biodiversity to be found in the Arctic and Antarctic regions, both essential to the health and balance of our planet. Against a backdrop of breathtaking giant decors, Fragile Polar Worlds aims to document, inspire, and raise awareness about the important of protecting our oceans. Organised in collaboration with the Oceanographic Institute of Monaco. This exhibition runs until Sunday, November 5 at the Musée Océanographique de Monaco.
Polar Mission – Exhibition
Discover an immersive and interactive experience! Take on the role of a roving reporter and set off on a mission to explore the Polar regions! This new exhibition includes five thematic areas spread over two levels. Learn about the Poles and their wildlife, and the men and women who populate and explore them. Fascinating objects and documents, digital content and immersive devices come together to create a 360° experience. The great voyage can begin! Until Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco.
Rainier III, The Builder Prince – Exhibition
Over his 56-year reign, HSH Prince Rainier III profoundly shaped the Principality into the modern Monaco that we now know, rightly earning the nickname ‘the Builder Prince’. In line with the centenary celebrations of the birth of the Sovereign, an exhibition shining a light on just how much the former Prince permanently transformed the face of his state featuring models, plans, photographs and more that have never been shown before is available to the public until Sunday, December 31 at the Salle d’Exposition du Quai Antoine Ier. Read more in our article here.
Looking Forward
How To Be an Exceptional Business Leader in Extraordinary Times
The challenges facing today’s business world are extraordinary. We are living in a more connected, faster-paced and technologically driven world. The way we live and work is changing. History is inviting us to see the world anew. How can you be an exceptional business leader during these extraordinary times? Join entrepreneur, executive & leadership coach (member of the Forbes Coaching Council) and therapist and Gavin Sharpe for this lively presentation and lunch on Tuesday, November 14 at 12:30 to 14:30 at the Fairmont Monte Carlo. Discover more and reserve your tickets here.
Christmas Sales of Mission Enfance
Popular Braderies de Noël will take place at the Mission Enfance Association on November 2 and 3 – TOYS / FINE BOOKS / DECORATIONS – and December 5 and 7 – CLOTHING. From 10:00 to 18:00 NON-STOP at Mission Enfance, 19, Avenue des Papalins. Proceeds from this sale will be used to finance emergency aid container shipments and to support humanitarian programs of the mission in Burkina Fasso. Discover more here.
FEATURED IMAGE: Hélène Grimaud
