Here is an eclectic mix of news and events coming up in the Nyon area and further afield. There will be a “Vernissage” at the Roulotte (the converted railway carriage behind the railway station) tonight,Thursday the 27th August at 18:00 featuring the artwork of Jean Claude-Bordier. The vernissage will then be followed by a Blue Grass concert by the band “Crazy […]
From Blues to Big Fox to Burning the Bonhomme – Events this weekend
Friday 20th March – Blues concert – Zakiya Hooker (daughter of John Lee Hooker) will be singing tonight at the Château of Coppet – Details here Writing Workshop in English Saturday 21st March – Writing workshop in Geneva in English at the Geneva Writers’ Group. The subject will be “Writing Folk Tales”. See how “Once upon a time… ” opens the […]
Latin music tonight and “Free Running” in Nyon
Despite it being wet and miserable today, there will be a tropical feel to Nyon tonight (16th January) as “Nolosé” a salsa/ latin band will be playing at the Usine a Gaz and bringing the sounds of Cuba and Puerto Rico to the town. Free entry – doors open at 2100. See here See their video below. If […]
Rock and Roses – 2 Gardens events this w/end – UK rock band to play at the Parenthèse Sat
There are two local garden events coming up over the next few days, the first Jardins en Fête in Coppet, and the second, the Jardins des Iris in Vullierens. The Jardins en Fête has become an annual event in the gardening calendar (now nicknamed the “Chelsea of Switzerland”) ! Dedicated to plants and the […]
Easter holiday suggestions in Nyon, from museums to church services, music and movies
Here are a few suggestions on what to do around the town over the next few days. Wander around Nyon and check out the fountains which have been decorated by local groups and associations. Also take a look at some of the lovely flowers around the area. Don’t forget the Tulip Festival in Morges. Head […]