Sauna opens up by lake, Expat fair next weekend, Arabic jazz at Usine Saturday night

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The winter sauna has now been installed down by the lake and along with it, these colourful flags hanging above the water. For more details of sauna opening times and the assocation behind this initiative see the Bains des Trois Jetées .   Photo below: the sauna with a view of the lake   Expatriate Fair  The Léman Expat [...]

Mama Rosin spotted by Living in Nyon, perform on “Later with” Jools Holland on BBC 2 this Friday

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Whether it is at Paléo, Caribana,  the Usine a Gaz, Javal or Longirock, Nyon residents are very lucky to have a rich seam of music festivals and venues on their doorstep.  Two years ago, Living in Nyon spotted a Geneva based band called Mama Rosin perform at the small 1306 club in the old town [...]

All expectations met on Friday night

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There was a good turn out to the Usine a Gaz on Friday night to see the superb production of  Dicken’s “Great Expectations”, performed by the Kayonan theatre company. A mesmorising production, superb acting by two very talented actors, it made for a great start to the weekend. Thankyou VERY Much to all those who came [...]

Second Hand Bike Sale to Brazilian Guitarist – Upcoming Nyon events.

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Bike sale Want to sell your old bike or buy a second hand one? There’s a bike sale this Saturday which will take place from 09:00 (09:00 reception of bikes, sale begins at 10:00) and it goes on until 12.00 in Place Perdstemps (Rue Merchandises end) More details here. Gorgeous Gardens Jardins en fete 8-10 [...]

Behind the scenes – The Usine a Gaz in Nyon

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The Usine a Gaz – It’s often mentioned on this site, but what is the “Gas Factory”?  Just a few steps near the lake in Nyon this building is a venue that is used for all sorts of performances, from rock bands to theatre groups to being the nerve centre of the upcoming film documentary [...]