Tuesday 31
Halloween Party
Party evening with DJ – Wear your best Halloween costumes! Event exclusively for residents and students attending school in Monaco, aged 14 to 17. On Tuesday, October 31, from 19:00 to 23:00 at the Espace Léo Ferré. Discover more here.
Halloween Dinner – BAM
Hubble, bubble toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble, John is getting his deep fat fryer out and making us…Fish’n’chips, Apple pie & Ice cream, 1/2 bottle of wine per person, Pichets Water, Coffee. Price: members of British Association of Monaco €55, guests €60 . There are only 20 places so reserve early by email: bam@monaco.mc or tel: +377 93 501952.
Thursday 2
The Duchy of Valentinois – Exhibition
Exhibition of prestigious coins and antique documents – “The Duchy of Valentinois”, former stronghold of the Grimaldi dynasty. From Thursday, November 2 to Sunday, November 5 from 10:00 to 17:00 at the Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies. Discover more here.
Massa de requiem – Opera
Conducted by Daniel Barenboim, with Choirmaster Stefano Visconti. Music by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), composed for the anniversary of the death of Alessandro Manzoni. Premiere: San Marco Church, Milan, 22 May 1874. On Thursday, November 2 at 20:00 at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. Discover more and reserve your tickets here.
Friday 3
Heisenberg: The Uncertainty Principle – Theatre
In our uncertain world, who can say what will bring two souls together, or drive them apart? When Georgie, a wild, faintly unstable 40-something American woman, and Alex, a quiet 70-something British butcher, meet by chance in the bustle of an international station, their lives are changed forever. As they get to know one another, they build a relationship and gradually come to see life in a new light. Starring Èlodie Frégé and Jean-Pierre Darroussin. On Friday, November 3 at 20:00 at the Théâtre Princesse Grace. Discover more and reserve your tickets here.
Saturday 4
The Grand Ball
The Grand Ball of Princes and Princesses returns in November, under the High Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, for a rapturous evening of music, art, beauty and royalty in the magnificent Salle Empire room. Illustrious guests, celebrities, and all noble souls are cordially invited to “a celebration of romance and royalty at one of the most anticipated evenings of the season in the Principality.” A magical fairytale ball like no other! On Saturday, November 4 at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo. Discover more here.
Sunday 5
Symphonic Concert
Conducted by Elias Grandy, with Viktoria Mullova, violin. Music by BOULANGER, SHOSTAKOVIC, AND MUSSORGSKY. On Sunday, November 5 at 18:00 at the Auditorium Rainier III. Discover more and reserve your tickets 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.
American Club of the Riviera Thanksgiving luncheon
The American Club of the Riviera will host its traditional Thanksgiving luncheon at the Hotel Hermitage in Monte-Carlo on Thursday, November 23. The venue will be the beautiful Salle Belle Epoque at the Hotel Hermitage, with a champagne reception beginning at 12:30, followed by a traditional American feast of turkey and all the trimmings. This event is open to all American Club members, to friends of the American Club and to all those who wish to experience an American Thanksgiving feast. If sold out, priority will be given to ACR Members. Discover more here.
Handel’s Messiah at Saint Paul’s Church
Event not to be missed! The Ristretto ensemble, under the baton of Errol Girdlestone will once again perform its magic on Saturday, December 9 at 19:00 at St Paul’s Church Monte-Carlo. Tickets 30€ are available via the FNAC or by reservation @ 06 83 53 23 50, ristrettovoices06@gmail.com. Read our story from the last year’s unforgettable performance here.
FEATURED IMAGE: Èlodie Frégé
