Events in France, Italy and 
throughout Western Europe for
June - 2008

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Babylon - March 14-June 2, 2008
For the first time assembling works from all over the world, this exhibition seeks to reconcile Babylon’s history with its legend. It explores the various stages in the foundation of the ancient city and the extent of its influence, as well as the way in which the Babylonian myth grew out of its historical reality.

Louise Bourgeois Exhibition - Feb 27 to June 2, 2008 - Center Georges Pompidou.  Louise Bourgeois was born in 1911 in Paris and in 1938 imigrated to the US.  As an artist and sculptor, her work is deeply involved in the investigation of her own psyche and relation to objects through strong intuition.  It is difficult to directly link her work to other artists because she is extremely original in much of her work.

Alexandre Calder, les années parisiennes (1926-1933) - April 15 to August 18, 2008 - Center Georges Pompidou

Fête de la Mer Every year the fishermen of Nice celebrate Saint Peter's day. The festivities open with mass in the Gesù church, followed by a procession all the way to Les Ponchettes beach (in front of old Nice) where a boat is burned in honour of their patron saint.

More June Events:

LOIRE VALLEY - ANJOUR THEATRE FESTIVAL-

 

FESTIVAL JAZZ A VIENNE (SOUTH OF LYON) 27 JUNE through 11 JULY 2008

Fun for Kids and Children of All Ages Please ask us for more ideas to bring Europe alive for children La Flèche Zoo - all year Sarthe France Known for its amazing bird shows featuring parrots and birds of prey. Beautiful habitats punctuate tours through this natural setting: polar bears with under water viewings, Chinese pandas, and African plain for elephants, arctic wolves, unique to Europe. Cinéaqua - Paris Cinéaqua, and audiovisual aquarium, gives you the chance to discover the universe at the bottom of the sea in the form of cartoons, music, and other audiovisual productions. The space also organizes educational workshops, aquatic adventures filled with puzzles to solve, and more than 41 pools and tanks housing nearly 10000 fish and other invertebrae. Open all year round.  http://www.cineaqua.com/     The City of the Sea Cherbourg - Manche  France a vast scientific and cultural venue and most importantly, a place of oceanographic discovery and under-water adventure.  Le Redoutable the biggest submarine in the world accessible to the public plus the ocean section with one of the deepest aquariums in Europe containing more than 3500 fish.  http://www.citedelamer.com/uk/ The Isle of Birds - Situated in the heart of the Essonne on the outskirts of Paris, the Ile aux oiseaux (The Isle of Birds) is a beautifully wild, unspoiled garden that provides a natural habitat for a wide range of animals and plants.  The park is open all year-long, and when the weather gets cold visitors can go to the various indoor areas.  http://www.ileauxoiseaux.fr The Story of Paris for Children Children 8-12 - 12 Euro.  The price includes activities, the Paris Story show and snacks Go back in time 2000 years with the greatest multimedia show ever produced about Paris!  Victor Hugo will guide you through the centuries of the Parisian history.  Simultaneous translation in English is available at each showing.  www.paris-story.com   Medieval Sundays Italy (Angera) Rocca Borromeo Various dates in 22 April through 11 June 2008 The hugely popular Medieval Sundays celebration takes place in the ideal 13th-century setting of the Rocca Borromeo. This year's programme involves eight Sundays, each featuring a different theme, including Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. Dressed in spectacular medieval costumes, young and old alike revive the magnificent feats of horsemen, princes and heroes of eras gone by. An exhibition of 13th-century frescoes and a botany display conclude this edition. A must-see for the entire family. There is also a Doll and Children’s Clothes Museum in Rocca Borromeo   Chocoladium – An Interactive Chocolate Exhibition  through 31-Jul-2008 - Bremen (Bremen) The Universum® invites all chocolate lovers to Bremen. The exhibition "Chocoladium" explains all facets of the fascinating product - from the source of the cocoa bean to the effect of chocolate on the human body. www.universum-bremen.de/   www.bremen-tourism.de

Switzerland in June

June 6-7, 2007 - www.festival-sion.ch

Featuring clowns, jugglers, narrators, acrobats, small theatrical companies, comic actors... Until 2:00 am.
Free

Bern Dance Days - June 2008 (annual)
An "all-round experience"; an event for all the senses.

Zurich - Christopher Street Day  - Gay Parade and Events
May 31st, 2008 - The event from and for gay people will once again take place in June. Highlight is the colorful parade through the city center. An exciting, inspiring and multi-cultural program on the festival site rounds the day off.  www.csdzh.ch

Zurich Arts Festival
June 20 - July 13, 2008, Opera, music, theatre and more...
www.zuercher-festspiele.ch

Geneva Music Festival, June 2008 (annual)
The streets of Geneva are turned into a huge musical stage every year at the Music Festival with hundreds of concerts of all types performed by local and international artists The city fills with the sound of music from rock bands to classical orchestras

Germany in June

Heidelberg Castle Festival June - August 2008 (annual) Much Music and Theater in a fabulous setting
Fête de la Musique - June 2008 - Taking place every year on the day of summer solstice, this truly European music event celebrates the diverse forms of live music. Free concerts on over 50 stages throughout Berlin feature artists from all of Europe.  Lesbian and Gay Street Festival - June 2008. Berlin 's Lesbian and Gay Street Festival has enjoyed growing popularity among gays and lesbians and with the public at large

Spain in June

Scotland in June

Edinburgh International Film Festival - 18th - 29th June 2008 - Edinburgh
The Edinburgh International Film Festival celebrates the best in British and World cinema. Come and see some of the most entertaining, challenging and inspirational new movies around and meet the artists involved in movie-making.

Royal Highland Show- 19th - 22nd June 2008 - Edinburgh
Scotland's premier farming and food event promises this year to be even bigger and better than before. Held over four days, with over 4,000 livestock on show and 1,000 stands selling everything from speciality foods to 4x4s. There's a wide range of entertainment and demonstrations in skills such as cookery and crafts, falconry and fashion.

St Magnus Festival - 20th - 25th June 2008 - Orkney
Orkney's annual celebration of the arts has become one of Britain's most highly regarded and adventurous arts events, featuring music, drama, dance, literature and the visual arts in a unique combination of world-class performance and community participation of the highest quality. Coupled with the magic of Orkney at midsummer, it's no wonder audiences come from Britain and abroad, with many returning year after year.

Glasgow International Jazz Festival - 20th - 29th June 2008 - Glasgow
The Glasgow International Jazz Festival has established itself as a premier event on Europe's music calendar, featuring artists from across the whole jazz spectrum - traditional, mainstream, blues, world, contemporary and free improvisation.

England in June

The Holker Festival, a Celebration of Garden, Countryside and Food
May 30-June 1, 2008  - In the beautiful surroundings of Lord and Lady Cavendish’s stunning gardens on the edge of the Lake District, this is one of the region’s most popular annual events. Horticultural exhibits, feature gardens and designers will be on hand to impart their wisdom.   Extensive entertainment. Lake District,  England.

Kenwood Lakeside Concerts June 1- Sept 31, 2008  - London
Offers fireworks and classical concerns under the stars in the park of London’s regal stately house.  This is a highly civilized way to enjoy classical music during the balmy evenings of summer. Come along on a Saturday night with a picnic and bottle of Champagne in tow, hire a deck chair or two, and enjoy both the extensive grounds of Kenwood House and the wonderful classical concerts. 

Royal Ascot - June 17-21, 2008 - York

Wimbledon Tennis Championship - June 23 - July 6, 2008 - London

Capital of Culture 2008
Liverpool - World class museums, music and culture including Beatles History - many great events throughout the year.  www.liverpool08.com 

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