A selection of events coming up in Nyon and further afield
Nyon
La Roulotte (the temporary summer (café behind the railway station) will open this Sunday at 15:00. More info on this café to come on this site. Bring an instrument to play for the opening party!
Music – 19th April 20:30
The 1306 Club in Nyon will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a performance by Djinbala – Gypsy, folk music. Full details see here
Miscellaneous
Dog Walker available
Animal lover available for dog walking in the Gland and Nyon area – Contact Kamille 022-566-7497
Building your Brand – One day workshop in Lausanne and Geneva Learn the art of developing strong, compelling brands and delivering effective communications.
For more information on the course and the instructors see here
Jamming in Eysins - Date for the diary The Jamaican Association in Switzerland presents the 9th Annual Party on Saturday in Eysins (near Nyon) on May 11th
20:00 to 01:00. Delicious Jamaican meals will be served. Jamaican Music Prizes and Surprises in favour of Schools in Jamaica. Contact 079 842 55 92 or 078 601 3950
Further Afield
Lunchtime talk –“Challenges facing contemporary Islam and the implications for business and commerce”
British Swiss Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon with Dr Tariq Ramadan, Professor of Contemporary Islamic Studies at Oxford University – Time magazine has twice recognized Ramadan: first in 2000, naming him one of the world’s top 100 innovators of the 21st Century, and again, in 2004, as one of the world’s top 100 most influential intellectuals. May 3rd in Geneva 11:45- 14:00 See here for full details
Theatre – Geneva “Molloy” by Samuel Beckett
Friday, April 26 at 19:30. A a revival of “Molloy” by Samuel Beckett, directed by Judy Hegarty-Lovett. This play has won huge acclaim around the world for the Gare St. Lazare Players (who have not been to Geneva for a while). Some of the critics comments below
The Sunday Times
“Striking…How at ease he (Lovett) seems in such a hallowed role…the gentle deadpan delivery brings out the casual genius” Time Out (London)
“Lovett delivers…with a beautiful haziness which perfectly accommodates the absurd one-liners…RECOMMENDED” The Independent (UK)
“Lovett’s astonishing performance…completely inhabits the sound and spirit of Beckett’s work.” The Irish Times
“Outstanding…Perfect…Kill to get a ticket” The Scotsman
Tickets CHF 30 and CHF 20 for students/unemployed. Venue: AULA, College des Coudriers, 15a Avenue Joli Mont (opposite Balexert en route to airport)
Brits in Business – Elevator Pitches – Tuesday 16 April 18:00. 20:00 See here for more details
