Cinema en Plein Air 2013
The clever annual carless drive in is back. Twenty-seven films focusing on the theme of family, community, groups and gangs include The Social Network, Harvey Milk, The Dirty Dozen, Polisse, Norma Rae, Soul Kitchen, and Oceans 11. A series of short films by Valerie Mrejen will be shown before each film.
Until 28 Aug, Wed-Sun, nightfall, free. Deckchair rental 7€.
Parc de la Villette, Prairie du Triangle, 19th.
Metro: Porte de Pantin
www.villette.com/
Trompe l'oeil (Tricking the Eye)
A new exhibition delves into the decorative art of Trompe l'oeil, literally meaning tricking the eye. Over 400 examples are seen in paintings, floors, ceramics, floorboards, and wallpapers.
Till Janaury 5
Les Arts Decoratifs
107 rue Rivoli, 75001
Metro: Palais Royal
http://www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr
Rock en Seine
France’s answer to Woodstock, Rock en Seine is a three-day outdoor music fest. Acts this year include Nine Inch Nails, Phoenix, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, La Femme, Kendrick Lamar, Savages, and Chance the Rapper.
August 23, 24, & 25
http://www.rockenseine.com/en/
Please read my Paris restaurant story I wrote for Passport Magazine last month.
http://www.passportmagazine.com/paris-restaurants/
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.
Tours cost 210 euros for up to 3 people, and 70 euros for each additional person. 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
Click here to watch a video of our famous Marais tour
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, co-author of the bestseller The Ethnic Paris Cookbook (with Olivia Kiang-Snaije). 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: Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday,Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Minimum of 2 students, maximum 6 students.
Click here to sign up for the next class or for more info.
New Eye Prefer Paris Photos for Sale
I am happy to announce the sale of a new set of prints of my Eye Prefer Paris Photos. I am offering 20 of my most popular and iconic images for sale including my doors, architectural details, statues, and monuments. They will make great gifts for all your Francophile friends, relatives, and colleagues but don't forget to buy some for yourself.
Click here to see photos and for full details including sizes, prices, and shipping. Here is a sample of some of the photos.
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