Wow! What a superb way to start a film festival. The avant première film of Visions du Réel that was screened in Nyon last night, not only brought a standing ovation from the audience, but kicked the whole evening off with a great atmosphere as it came with a few surprises too. One of the surprises and certainly the [...]
When Gaza met Geneva and Nyon in one night – Superb start to film festival
April 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Paléo 2010 – A mix of music for all ages Crosby, Stills and Nash to Paolo Nutini
April 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A mix of music to cater for all ages and with an African feel to it is the line up for this year’s Paléo Festival. From Jamiroquai to M to Diam’s to Indochine to the John Butler Trio to Johnny Clegg and Hugh Masekela, once again Paléo has brought out an interesting and eclectic mix to the [...]
Are you a mother living in Nyon? Do you have questions on child related issues?
April 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Then you might like to know about two groups of English speaking mothers in the Nyon area. The first is a group of mothers who met for the first time last week through this site Living in Nyon. They linked up through the Mamicafé link (see right hand side of this site) and then in person when one of the mums [...]
Upcoming events in April and local news
April 9, 2010 By 1 Comment
Flowers, sculptures and wine festival in Morges, The Sound of Music in English at the theatre, Classical music at the Conservatoire. Living in Nyon talk/future films in Nyon, parking in Nyon, late local shopping hours and thankyou to a reader in Neuchatel. Finally, if Shakespeare were alive today would he be on Facebook? (see sidebar) An eclectic mix [...]
Easter Images of Nyon
April 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
If you are wandering around Nyon this Easter weekend, look out for the decorated fountains. They are an annual tradition in the town. Decorated by local groups and associations, they are always a popular attraction. The local butcher’s shop in the centre of the high street, (the photo directly below) also has an Easter display this year. [...]
Comfort at Caribana and Lou Reed coming to Nyon.
April 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Latest news – April 1st Caribana first night Wed 9 June now sold out! (this is not an April fool’s joke) Comfort at Caribana The Caribana music festival, due to take place at Crans sur Nyon from 9-13 June, has revealed its full line up of performers for the five day music fest by the lake. On the agenda are [...]
