Sunday 6 July 2014

A couple of things this week

Today Sunday 6th July: Montauban Le Quetzal Folk Club 7pm. If you saw Tony Smith at Mas del Sol last week you may fancy this event.
St Antonin: Guitar Andalouse in the church at 9pm
Bruniquel: at the chateau, 9pm, the Royal Bedoune Blues Band. Homage to Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye et al.
Negrepelisse: 9pm "Coloratura" musical presentation about Florence Foster Jenkins, probably the worst diva to take to the operatic stage - but she was wealthy and lived her dream. Pretty funny.
Wednesday 9th July Laguepie in the church the trio Nou Sorres with a concert of Occitan songs. If you haven't seen these women singers go and have a treat.
Selgues (Verfeil sur Seye) the opening of David Clench's exhibition of paintings to mark the anniversaries of the two World Wars. "In the 21st century all the arts are making effective progress" says David's poster - unfortunately that includes the art of warfare. David, who now lives in Varen also painted the remarkable 15 Stations of the Cross normally seen at Selgues.
Thursday 10th July: Laguepie: Conference in English by Patrick Hutchinson, specialist in medieval occitan literature. Film of the life of Jean Jaures, with a discussion with the director.
Caussade: start of the Estivales du Chapeau, including exhibition of Japanese hats
Friday 11th July: Laguepie Bombes2Bal, concert and dance from 9pm
Caussade: Opening of the International Village of Fashion, designers and artisans market.
Negrepelisse: 9pm, Culinaro Jazz Band. Splendid big band music and vocals.