Madeleine Vionnet- Puriste de la mode
Madeleine Vionnet was a pioneer in couture and was called the couturier's couturier. Many modern designers including Yohji Yamamoto, Azzedine Alaia, and Balenciaga were all very influenced by her. She generously donated 122 dresses, 750 patterns, and 75 photo albums. Don't miss this exquisite show.
Les Arts Decoratifs
107 rue de Rivoli, 1st. er
Metro: Palais Royal/Musee de Louvre
Till Jan. 31, 2009
Tuesday to Friday 11Am-6PM, Sat. & Sun. 10AM-6PM, Thurs. till 9PM
http://www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr/
Gilbert and George: Jack Freak Pictures
The forever cutting edge duo is exhibiting their largest, most extensive body of work ever, called Jack Freak Pictures. The red, white, and blue Union Jack flag is the strong theme running through the show.
Galerie Thadeus Ropac
7 rue Debelleyme,3d. ar
Metro:Filles Calvaire
Open Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-7PM
Till July 25
Tel. 01 42 72 99 00
www.ropac.net
Lady Gaga
Is wild, crazy, funky Lady Gaga too outrageous for Paris, or can you handle her? Find out on July 9.
Lady Gaga
Olympia Hall, July 9-8PM
28 Blvd. des Capucines, 9th arr.
Tickets
Chopin Festival at Bagatelle Gardens
World known musicians play along side with up and coming new talent in a series of Chopin concerts.Enjoy the haunting sounds of Chopin outdoors in the delightful Bagatelle gardens in the Bois de Boulogne.
Orangerie de Bagatelle
-Parc de Bagatelle
Bois de Boulogne
Till July 14 http://www.frederic-chopin.com/f_b1a.htm
New! Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes
I am happy to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes. Come take an ethnic culinary journey with me and chef and caterer Charlotte Puckette, author of the bestseller The Ethnic Paris Cookbook. First we will shop at a Paris green-market for the freshest ingredients and then return to Charlotte’s professional kitchen near the Eiffel Tower to cook a three-course lunch. After, we will indulge in the delicious feast we prepared along with hand-selected wines.
Cost: 185 euros per person (about $240)
Time: 9:30AM- 2PM (approximately 4 1/2 hours)
Location: We will meet by a metro station close to the market
Class days: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Minimum of 3 students, maximum 6 students.
Click here to sign up for the next class or for more info.
I am pleased as punch to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are 3-hour walking tours I will personally be leading. The Eye Prefer Paris Tour includes many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes & food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks, and much more.
I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you my insiders Paris.
Check it out at www.eyepreferparistours.com
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