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ART "Tableaux Vivants, Fantaisies Photographiques Victoriennes (1849-1880)." An exhibition of 45 works by British photographers from the late 1800s. Inspired by the game charades, which was very vogue at the time, these photographers were more like directors shooting theatrical photos complete with actors, costumes, sets and story lines. To June 6, Musée d'Orsay, Salle 8, rez-de-chaussée, 1, rue de la Légion d'Honneur (Lille side), 7e, METRO: Musée d'Orsay, tel: 01.45.48.21.23, closed Mon, 40F/30F. "Traces." Nikki de St-Phalle illustrated her own autobiography, "Traces," with symbols, words and images as intricate and complicated as the life stories she tells. This exhibition presents these illustrations along with five colorful sculptures similar to those she created for the Centre Georges Pompidou fountain. June 9 to July 31, Galerie JGM, 20, rue du Cirque, 8e, METRO: Champs-Elysées-Clemenceau, tel: 01.47.42.56.51. Anke Cott, "Transit 3." The Goethe Institute presents the animated and three-dimensional works of German artist Anke Cott. To July 13, Galerie Condé, 31, rue de Condé, 6e, METRO: Odéon, tel: 01.40.46.69.60, closed Sun. PHOTOGRAPHY "Degas Photographe." As Degas began to lose his vision at the end of his life, he transferred his passion for painting to photography. This exhibition presents several intimate photographs taken in the late 1800s of his close friends, landscapes and the ballerina dancers he immortalized. Many of the negatives are mounted on glass with colored gels giving these timeless works of art a modern look. To Aug 22, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Galerie Mansart, 58, rue de Richelieu, 2e, METRO: Bourse, tel: 01.47.03.81.26, closed Mon. MUSIC Toups Beby & Paris Africans. French Fanfare at its finest led by jazz saxophonist Toups Beby. This band seduces the dance floor like a snake charmer. Feet'll be tappin' when this five-piece band swings into Paris for two live concerts. June 4 & 5, 11pm, Cithéa, 114, rue Oberkampf, 11e, METRO: Parmentier, tel: 01.47.00.00.32, 60F (includes a drink). "Deadicace." During France's music marathon, Paris' own Grateful Dead cover band plays a late night gig as rambling as some of Jerry's finest. June 21, Motown Bar, 81-83, bd de Strasbourg, 10e, METRO: Gare de l'Est, tel: 01.46.07.09.79. Tribute to Duke Ellington. A jazz piano recital by Claude Bolling at 6:30pm is followed by two performances with his jazz trio and big band at 8:30pm. June 21, Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, 15, av Montaigne, 8e, METRO: Alma-Marceau, Franklin D. Roosevelt, tel: 01.49.52.50.50, tickets 200F/50F or 250F/80F for all three concerts. THEATER "Rotation." As part of the annual Festival de Saint-Denis, actor/juggler/dancer François Chat teams up with Valentin Clastrier, who plays an electric hurdy-gurdy, to explore the theme of cycles. Inspired by the lives, discoveries and philosophies of Galileo, Leonardo da Vinci and native Americans. June 9-11, 14, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 9pm; June 13, 5 pm; Magic Mirrors, pl Robert de Cotte, St-Denis, METRO: St-Denis Basilique, 60F/90F. "Cabaret." France's wackiest choreographer Philippe Decouflé and his company DCA open their "home" to the public for two nights of dance, magic and "surprises" (plus food and drink). June 4, 6pm to midnight; June 5, 3pm to midnight, La Chaufferie, 10 bis, rue Maurice Thorez, RER D Gare de St-Denis, tel: 01.48.13.06.07, 80F/100F. FILMS "Mexican Vampires." A double-feature includes: "Le Cercueil du Vampire" (The Vampire's Coffin) directed by Fernando Mendez, 1957 (English with French subtitles) and "Santo Contre le Trésor de Dracula" by René Cardona, 1968 (in French). June 11, 8pm, 2 films for 44F, Cinéma Bis, Grands Boulevards, 42, bd de Bonne Nouvelle, 10e, METRO: Bonne Nouvelle, tel: 01.56.26.01.01. "Television Super-heros." "Captain America" by Ivan Nagy (1979) and "Spider Man Strikes Again" by Ron Satlof (1978). Both films preceded by an episode of "Spectreman" by Mel Welles (1972). All films in English. June 25, 8pm, Cinéma Bis, Grands Boulevards, 42, bd de Bonne Nouvelle, 10e, METRO: Bonne Nouvelle, tel: 01.56.26.01.01, two films for 44F. SPORTS "Tout Foot: Le salon du football." If last year's World Cup excitement has left you longing for all things soccer, kick around at this five-day event. Learn about the latest soccer equipment and clubs, compete against professionals and celebrities, meet women's teams and more. June 25-29, Parc des Princes, 24, rue du Commandant-Guibaud, 16e, METRO: Pte de St-Cloud, tel: 01.43.80.30.30. Rollerblading Weekend. A Rollerblading Village constructed in the Bois de Boulogne is the site of workshops, demonstrations, concerts, Internet exploration and Tournée Roller '99, the biggest group roll ever with over 10,000 participants expected. Beginners can learn the basics at the blading-only zone and more experienced bladers can tackle the giant ramp. Sponsored by France Telecom/Wanadoo and organized by Roller de Paris. June 12 & 13, 10am to 8pm, meet at the Chemin de Ceinture du Lac Inférieur, Bois de Boulogne, 16e, METRO: Porte de la Muette, tel: 01.40.71.08.51, free admission to the village, 50F/35F for the group roll (includes t-shirt, insurance and refreshments). Fête du Vélo. In celebration of cycling, join a group ride and sunset tour of Paris that departs from the Hôtel de Ville and rolls past Bastille all the way up to Montmartre. June 5, tel: 01.45.22.65.54. SPECIAL EVENTS "17th Marché de la Poésie." 450 poets, editors, poetry reviews and associations gather on the Left Bank for a literary weekend that could put Gertrude Stein's rue de Fleurus' salons to shame. Meet modern writers, listen to poetry readings and concerts and stock up on classic or contemporary anthologies. June 17-20, pl St-Sulpice, 6e, METRO: St-Sulpice, tel: 01.44.32.18.68, free admission. "Nouvelle image, nouveaux réseaux: Passeport pour le cybermonde." Merge onto the computer superhighway and blast off into cyberspace with the help of Internet experts at this interactive exhibition. Learn about the equipment and resources available today that can prepare you for tomorrow. To June 30, Tue-Sat, 10am to 6pm; Sun, 10am to 7pm; Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, 30, av Corentin Cariou, 19e, METRO: Porte de la Villette, tel: 01.40.05.80.00, 50F, closed Mon. Le Mois de l'Estampe. As part of this month-long festival, professional lithographers, engravers and rubber stamp-makers open up their studios to the public for three nights of informal introductions into this growing industry. 7pm (enjoy an apératif with the artists starting at 6:30pm), June 15, 111-113, av Daumesnil, 12e, METRO: Ledru Rollin, Gare de Lyon; June 22 & 29, Espace Paul Ricard, 9, rue Royale, 8e, tel: 01.47.00.71.34, free admission. Gay Pride Parade. Join in the march or show your support from the sidelines. The parade departs from Odéon at 2pm, goes down bd St-Germain, across the pont de Sully, up bd Henry IV to the Bastille, along bd Beaumarchais and then arrives at place de la République at 6pm, June 26, tel: 01.44.54.51.61. On the eve of the Gay Pride Parade, the Centre Georges Pompidou leads a group discussion titled "Gays, Lesbiennes et queers, nouveaux sexes, nouveaux genres," about PAC controversy, gender and homosexuality, commercial subculture and sexuality outside the bedroom, June 25, 7:30pm, Centre Georges Pompidou Plaza, Tipi, 4e, METRO: Rambuteau, tel: 01.44.78.12.33. "Salon Tatouage Expressions & Décoration Corporelle." A weekend exhibition of traditional, Japanese and Polynesian tattoo art with "master" inkers from around the world. Daily DJs and nightly concerts, "designer" tattoo catwalks, body piercing, henna, body painting and other aesthetic arts. June 25-27, 10:30am to 10pm, Espace Austerlitz, 30, quai d'Austerlitz,13e, METRO: Gare d'Austerlitz, tel: 01.44.51.02.90, entrance 50F. FESTIVALS Feux de la St-Jean. A late-night fireworks display along the Seine. June 24, 11pm, quai St-Bernard, 5e, METRO: Gare d'Austerlitz, tel: 01.45.08.55.61. Fête des Tuileries. Carnival rides, food and entertainment. June 21 to Aug 29, 11am to midnight, Jardin des Tuileries, 1er, METRO: Tuileries, tel: 01.45.08.55.61. "Juin à Paris." Month-long celebration throughout the 16th arrondissement, tel: 01.40.72.16.83. Foire St-Germain. 22nd annual Left Bank shindig. June 2 to July 4, 6e, tel: 01.43.29.61.04. Chopin Festival. 16th annual Chopin Music Festival, June 19 to July 14, Orangerie de Bagatelle, Route de la Reine-Marguerite, Bois de Boulogne, 16e, METRO: Pont de Neuilly, then 43 bus, tel: 01.45.00.22.19. Estivales Danses: Studio Harmonic. Contemporary dance festival showcases the diverse styles of 19 choreographers. June 28 to July 9, 9pm, Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord, 37bis, bd de la Chapelle, 10e, METRO: Pte de la Chapelle, tel: 01.46.07.34.50. |
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