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Yes, the days are shorter but everyone is even more eager to go out. Thats how we live in thePrincipality following the rhythm of the seasons. The steady program of events and cultural andartistic activities will leave you breathless. While the 100th anniversary of the Ballets Russes topsthe bill, there are many other reasons to come to Monaco, from trade shows and exhibitions toperformances, concerts and sporting events. Or perhaps youd simply like to spend an exquisiteevening at an excellent restaurant. In winter, more than any other season, every occasion is a goodopportunity to venture outside.

The 4 Saisons Editorial Staff

PERFORMING ARTS & EVENTS14 EARTH, WIND & FIRE

15 SRNISSIMES DE LHUMOUR

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ART DE VIVRE16-20 8 LEADING CHEFS, 8 GREAT RESTAURANTS

21 SPRING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

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EVENT04 - 05THE WORLDS GREATEST CIRCUS

Monaco, a season of perforning art and events is a joint publication of the Centre de Pressedu Gouvernement Princier: + 377 98 98 22 22 and the Tourism and Conference Bureau: + 377 92 166 166

Photo credits: Yannick Blaser, Centre de Presse Charly Gallo, SBM, Lo Ballani, Jacky Croisier, M-L Briane, editorial staff.

ART & CULTURE06 - 07THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BALLETS RUSSES

08 PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

09 OPRA DE MONTE-CARLO

10 CHOPINS BICENTENNIALMONACO JAPON

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11 BATILUX

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SPORTS & RECREATION

12 78TH MONTE-CARLO AUTO RALLY

12 HISTORIC MONTE-CARLO AUTO RALLY13 A.S. MONACO FOOTBALL CLUB

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HOLIDAY PARTIESEXTRAVAGANZA ON ICE

CHRISTMAS MARKETTHROUGH DECEMBER 18Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.*, Fridays and Saturdays: until 10 p.m.During the school holidays, December 19 January 3.Monday Thursday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.*, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: until 10 p.m.Special days, Thursday, December 24: 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.*, Friday, December 25and January 1: 2:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. (may open at 11 a.m.)Thursday, December 31: 11 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.**

SKATING RINKTHROUGH DECEMBER 18Monday Friday: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.During the school holidays, December 19 January 3.Monday Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.Closed December 27 at 4 p.m. through December 30.Thursday, December 31: 10 a.m. - 2 a.m.

JANUARY 4-FEBRUARY 28Monday Friday: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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INTERNATIONAL PEEWEE HOCKEY TOURNAMENTDECEMBER 27 DECEMBER 30Games will be played throughout the day, from 8:45 a.m. 10 p.m., except on Sunday,December 27, when games will begin at 7 p.m. Finals will be held on December 30 at 8 p.m.

ELECTRIC GO CARTS ON ICETHROUGH FEBRUARY 28Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8:30 p.m. - midnightWednesdays and Fridays: 6:30 p.m. midnight.Saturdays and Sundays: 7:30 p.m. midnight.Closed from December 27 through December 31.

ACTIVITIESDAILYFondation Albert II and Oceanographic Museum photography exhibit.

Amusements and activities include a miniature train, Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, playarea and workshops for children.Friday, December 25: Santa Claus will lead a parade featuring variouscomedians through the Port Hercule.Thursday, December 31: a special New Years Eve at the Port, with parades and workshops for children.

This winter, get ready for something new in Monaco.Everythings coming up green! Christmas 2000 Ninecelebrates nature. The whole family is invited to sharethis new kind of merrymaking. Come experience thedelightful activities and this year, for the rst time, a newand original exhibition space. Inspired by the vision of adifferent future, the Port of Monaco will be decked in athousand lights and ablaze with color. With workshopsfor the children, Ferris wheel, miniature train, parades and a skating rink (including go-cartsand an ice hockey tournament), a sense of playfulness welcomes the new year. The designis stunning and the setting is beautiful. In addition to the traditional wooden chalets

displaying a host of gourmet ideas and intriguing gifts, two exhibits, organized by theFondation Prince Albert II de Monaco and the Oceanographic Museum, will launch yourvoyage into the year 2010. This Christmas season, a new odyssey is underway in Monaco.

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The big top at the Espace Fontvieille will be decked in lights for the event, just like

every year. The worlds most famous circus festival is held here, in the heart of the

Principality, and the magic is always mesmerizing. The 34th Monte Carlo InternationalCircus Festival runs from January 14-24, 2010. It will again introduce audiences to

performing artists from the four corners of the earth. All the circus specialties will

make their appearance: acrobats, clowns, tamed animals and lions, and much more.

Created in 1974 by Prince Rainier III of Monaco, this must-see event continues to grow

and expand the ranks of the Clown dOr prizewinners, an annual honor awarded to

the best circus act. In keeping with tradition, the Open Air Circus Show will again be

held in the city for the Monegasque public on January 16. This

show without walls will feature parades of clowns and

performances against a musical background. Journalists fromaround the world will attend the Festival, which is chaired by

H.S.H. Princess Stephanie of Monaco and receives extensive

media coverage. Reserve now to attend this remarkable Festival.

Space is limited.

34th INTERNATIONALCIRCUS FESTIVALArtists take the stage

AInformation:Telephone:+377 92 05 23 45.

Monte Carlo Festivals,5, avenue des Ligures.

POn-site ticket window: TheCircus ticket windows are open

at the Chapiteau de lEspace Fon-tvieille Monday through Friday

from 10 a.m. 1 p.m.and from 2 p.m. 6 p.m.

THE GREATEST CIRCUS IN THE WORLDThe greatest circus artists, the greatest acts and an audience jumping out of their seats

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Whats in store for us at the 34th festival?This is going to be a trs grand cru a great year! Were setting a record, with 20countries and 28 different acts. You wont nd a circus arts event like this anywhereelse. This year, Africa will be represented for the rst time, with an act from Kenya.Many other countries, including Colombia, Switzerland, Canada, Russia and Ukraine,will be in the ring too. Were also featuring animal acts. There will be a very modernopening with pigeons, and an act featuring 12 lions and a very unique animal a greatwhite lion. Horsemen from the Caucasus, who ride at eye-popping speed, will enterthe ring, too.

How did you assemble and choose from so much talent in such a short time?We know that youve got to see the acts live. I travel a lot, see lots of performancesand then watch the acts again with H.S.H. Princess Stephanie. We have our preferencesand, in collaboration with our artistic advisors, we hold meetings and make decisions.But we always try to stay ahead. We already have a very long list of acts to see for the35th festival, which will be held in 2011. There are many circus schools around theworld that are offering a number of new acts. We take note of them from year toyear so Im on top of the best developments in the circus world.

How would you like to see the International Festival evolve?We have achieved an extraordinary level. The circus world considers this festival to bethe most prestigious platform in the field. The Clown dOr Prize is also the mostprestigious award for artists. In any event, the job is to stay number one and present amix of acrobatics, comedy and animal acts. These are the three pillars of thetraditional circus. Our duty is to uphold that tradition with the classic circus. Thatsthe goal of our festival both for the public and by continuing to provide high-levelsupport to the circus culture.

URS PILZ : A TRES GRAND CRU Urs Pilz, Artistic Director of the International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo,presents this years program. He has helped to organize the festival for more

than 30 years.

PROGRAMTHURSDAY, JANUARY 14 at 8 p.m.:SPECTACLE DE SELECTION - 1st program

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 at 8 p.m.:SPECTACLE DE SELECTION - 2nd program

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 at 2:30 p.m.:OPEN-AIR SHOW, in the city

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 at 8 p.m.:SPECTACLE DE SELECTION - 1st program

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 at 3 p.m.:SPECTACLE DE SELECTION - 2nd program

MONDAY, JANUARY 18 at 7 p.m.:ECUMENICAL SERVICE at the EspaceFontvieille Big Top.And at 8:30 p.m., FOOTBALL GAMEat the Cap dAil stadium.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 at 8 p.m.:GALA SOIREEWITH AWARDS CEREMONY

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20,

at 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.:WINNERS SHOW

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 at 8 p.m.:SHOW DES VAINQUEURS

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 at 8 p.m.:WINNERS SHOW

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23

at 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.:WINNERS SHOW

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.:WINNERS SHOW


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THE HEART OF THE MATTER

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The International Dance Biennial, organized by the Monaco Dance Forum (throughJanuary 4, 2010), will honor Serge Diaghilev on the occasion of the Centennial ofthe Ballets Russes. Featuring an array of theatrical events, ballet performancesand concerts, the Monaco Dance Forum will highlight the quintessence of theBallets Russes remarkable heritage. The program is meant to be rigorous and

instructional. The Ballets de Monte-Carlo, whose seasonhas been incorporated into the Monaco Dance Forum,will participate in this unique artistic process. The rst actis called, simply, Danse. The program will feature severalperformances inspired by the Ballets Russes. Jean-ChristopheMaillot, artistic director of the Ballets de Monte-Carlo since1993, will choreograph Scheherazade, to be performed at the

Grimaldi Forum Monaco on December 27.

AFor informationand reservations:

Call the Grimaldi Forum:+377 99 99 3000

On site: Grimaldi Forum, 10avenue Princesse Grace 98000

Monaco, from 12:00 p.m. - 7 p.m.,at the Atrium of the Casino

de Monte-Carlo.PTickets also available

at FNAC and Carrefour stores.

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PROGRAM

DECEMBER 26, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. LE SACRE DU PRINTEMPS by MILLICENT HODSON(INSPIRED BY VASLAV NIJINSKY, 1913)Restaged by Millicent Hodson and Kenneth ArcherMusic: Igor Stravinsky - Dcor, Nicholas Roerich

DECEMBER 27 at 4 p.m. SHEHERAZADE CHOREOGRAPHY by JEAN -CHRISTOPHE MAILLOTInspired by Michel Fokine (1910)Music by Rimsky-Korsakov Dcor and costumes by Leon Bakst and Jrme Kaplan

DECEMBER 28, 2009 at 8:30 p.m.

THE PRODIGAL SONby GEORGE BALANCHINE(1929)

Restaged by Patricia NearyScore by Boris Kochno - Music: Sergei ProkoevDcor and costumes based on designs by Georges Rouault

DECEMBER 31, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. SHEHRAZADE CHOREOGRAPHY by JEAN -CHRISTOPHE MAILLOTInspired by Michel Fokine (1910)Music by Rimsky-Korsakov Dcor and costumes by Leon Bakst and Jrme Kaplan

JANUARY 1, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. SPECTRE DE LA ROSE CHOREOGRAPHY by MARCO GOECKERecipient of the 2006 Nijinsky New Choreographer Award

Music: Carl Maria Von WeberDramaturge: Nadja Kadel - Costumes: Michaela Springer

JANUARY 2, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. SILENT CRIES by JIRI KYLIANRestaged by Sabine KupferbergMusic: Claude Debussy

JANUARY 3, 2010 at 4 p.m. LES NOCES by JIRI KYLIANRestaged by Philip Taylor and Cherie TrevaskisMusic: Igor Stravinsky - Dcor and costumes: John F. Macfarlane

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MELODIES IN TREBLE CLEFYakov Kreizberg became artistic director of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestraover a year ago. Performance after performance, no two concerts have ever been thesame. The Orchestra takes a non-parochial attitude toward its repertory and everyperformance is con brio. Kreizberg has been very involved in the Ballets RussesCentennial and in developing a cycle dedicated to composer Gustav Mahler. He hasbrought fresh energy to the Orchestra. This winter, the Principalitys concert hallswill resound with many performances, both matinee and evening. Whether featuringRavels delightful melodies or Stravinskys virtuosity,the Philharmonics concerts have become artisticbenchmarks, well beyond the Principalitys borders.International tours conrm the excellent reputationit has garnered abroad.

A Orchestre Philharmoniquede Monte-Carlo, Boulevard Louis II.Tickets: Telephone:+377 98 06 28 28Internet: www.opmc.mc

PTickets starting at 8 E.

PROGRAMWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13 at 12:30 p.m., Thtre des Varits:

RAVEL... DMITRI CHOSTAKOVITCHString Quartet, n7, op. 108.Maurice Ravel, String quartet in F major.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Salle Garnier, Opra de Monte-Carlo SERENADES ANTONIN DVORAKSerenade, op. 44. Jacques Boisgallais, Dixtuor. Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Serenade, op. 48.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 at 6 p.m., Auditorium Rainier III MAHLER ET LA VIE CLESTE YAKOV KREIZBERG, CONDUCTORJoseph Haydn, Concerto for Violoncello in D major, Hob.VIIb:1.Gustav Mahler, Symphony n4.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 at 6 p.m., Auditorium Rainier III HOMMAGE A DIAGHILEV REVERIES, YAKOV KREIZBERG, CONDUCTORModest Mussorgsky, Night on Bare Mountain. Igor Stravinsky, Petrushka (1947).Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Symphony n1, Winter Dreams

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Roberto Alagna.

AN EXCLUSIVESarah Bernhardt inaugurated this mythical gilded opera house, with its exquisiteornate details, in January 1879. This year, the Salle Garnier of the Opra de Monte-Carlo celebrates its 130th winter, and the 2010 season offers a rich listing of events.Under the direction of Jean-Louis Grinda, the Opera will resound with the strains ofthe loveliest airs in the classical repertoire, from the Tales of Hoffman to Verdi andthe Marriage of Figaro. With the participation of the Monte-Carlo Opera Chorus andthe Philharmonic Orchestra, every performance will offer an exceptional experience.

The program includes a big surprise: Roberto Alagna will perform Opera Arias atthe Auditorium Rainier III. The French tenor, who has democratized lyric song,will come to the Principality for a single appearance on Saturday, January 30. Theevenings program includes the Nice PhilharmonicOrchestra, with soprano Svetla Vassileva. JacquesLacombe will conduct this exclusive event.

ABox ofce - Atriumdu Casino de Monte-CarloOpen TuesdaySaturday, 10 a.m. 5:30 p.m.Telephone: +377 98 06 28 28.Internet: www.opera.mc

PROGRAMJANUARY 23 (GALA EVENING), 27, 29 at8 p.m. and JANUARY 31 at 3 p.m.:

TALES OF HOFFMAN Salle Garnier. Jacques Lacombe, conductor,and Jean-Louis Grinda, stage director.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 at 8 p.m.: OPERA ARIAS by ROBERTO ALAGNA and SVETLA VASSILEVAAuditorium Rainier III. Jacques Lacombe, conductor.

FEBRUARY 19, 23 and 25 at 8 p.m. and FEBRUARY 21 at 3 p.m.:

MARRIAGE OF FIGARO Salle Garnier. Patrick Davin, conductor,and Philippe Sireuil, stage director.

MARCH 19, 23 and 26 at 8 p.m. and MARCH 21 at 3 p.m.: FALSTAFF by GIUSEPPE VERDISalle Garnier. Gialuigi Gelmetti, conductor,and Jean-Louis Grinda, stage director.

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A Special eveningFebruary 24, 2010 at 8:30 p.m.,

Opra de Monte-Carlo..Reservations: Atrium

du Casino de Monte-CarloTelephone: + 377 98 06 28 28

Fax: + 377 98 06 28 29

Tuesday Saturday, 10 a.m. 5:30 p.mP Ticket prices: 50E and 35E.

A Auditorium Rainier IIIBoulevard Louis II - Monaco.Hours:

Friday, March 19, 2 p.m. 7 p.m.Saturday, March 20 and Sunday,March 21 from 11 a.m. 7 p.m.Information: +377 92 166 166www.visitmonaco.com

P This event is free.

Filip Wojciechowski, Pawel Panta and Cezary Konrad.

On February 24, 2010, a one-of-a-kind concert in the Salle Garnier will mark the 200thanniversary of the birth of Polish pianist and composer Frederic Chopin. This event isorganized by the Polish Consulate in the Principality, with the support of the GrimaldiForum Monaco. All revenues from ticket sales will be donated to the Monaco RedCross. Soloist Filip Wojciechowski will play a superb selection of Chopins works,

including tude op.25 n 11, the Revolutionarytude op.10 n 12, Ballade op.23, the HeroicPolonaise op.53, Nocturnes and the Fantaisie-Impromptu. The pianist will then join PawelPanta, on the contrabass, and Cezary Konrad,on percuss ion, for a unique musicalperformance. This jazz trio will presentmazurkas, tudes and several prludes.

Based on close ties established more than 10 years ago among Japanese andMongasque artists groups, Reijinsha Co. Ltd. and the Monaco National Committeeof UNESCOs International Association of Plastic Arts, this gathering, held every Marchat the Auditorium Rainier III, features carefully selected works by artists from bothcountries. The encounter, organized in collaboration with the Direction du Tourismeet des Congrs de la Principaut de Monaco, fullls one of the key objectives of theInternational Association of Arts, a UNESCO-associated organization, which seeks tobring together and create relationships among artists, comparing the practice of art

and artists lives around the world through meetings, seminars and exhibits in order to

foster ideals of peace, tolerance and sharing. Support from Monacos Directorate ofCultural Affairs also confers legitimacy on the

event, in a climate of openness and internationaloutreach. The encounter constitutes proof positivethat culture is a world without borders. Theseongoing exchanges also offer members of theMonegasque National Committee an opportunityto export their talent and present their works inOsaka every spring.

BICENTENNIALOF CHOPINSBIRTHWhen Classicalmeets Jazz

4TH MONACO-JAPANARTS ENCOUNTERMarch 19, 20 and 21, 2010


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The 6th Monte-Carlo Travel Market comesto town in January 2010, setting up at theGrimaldi Forum. From Friday, the 15th toSunday, the 17th, the Principality will be

introduced to a world of extraordinary andluxurious travel opportunities. Targeted totravel professionals and exacting travelers,the 4,500-m2 exhibition space will offer an

inviting roster of trips, from safaris to cruisesand surprising vacations. Hundreds of ideas willhelp you organize your next trip. Given increasedattention to sustainable development, the event willemphasize eco-tourism, with a specic focus on thisnew form of travel. The MCTM will also present otherdimensions of its vision of luxury, including real estate,

ne watches and automobiles, with F1 race car driverGiancarlo Fisichella at the Ferrari booth.

MONTE-CARLO

TRAVEL MARKETThe world opensits arms to you

A 6th Monte-Carlo Travel MarketGrimaldi Forum Monaco.Telephone: +377 93 25 47 01www.mctm.mc

.January 15-17, 2010.P Tickets: 10E

All ticket proceeds will bedonated to the G4 Foundation(Switzerland).

From January 22-25, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco willalso roll out the red carpet for the Batilux trade show,

which features the high-end construction sector. The top50 international residential and industrial constructioncompanies will participate, presenting their technologiesand products. Batilux is open to the general public and toarchitects and interior decorators. The event combines atrade show covering 6,000m2 and a series of high-levelseminars. This year, the sessions will address the key issueof energy use in the building industry. French architects

Denis Valode and Jean Pistre,founders of an internationally

known architecture firm, willtake part.

BATILUXThis trade show is building the future

A BATILUX Monacoat the Grimaldi

Forum de Monaco.Trade show open to the public.. The 6th show will be held

from January 22-25, 2010.P Ticket price: 30 E.

Hotels - Villas - Wellness - Yachts - Adventure - Private Jets - Cars - Luxury Accessories - Real Estate Projets...

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78TH MONTE-CARLOAUTO RALLYPedal to the metal this winter!It has nally passed the test. For the second consecutive year, the Monte-CarloAutomobile Rally has chosen to adopt the schedule of the Intercontinental RallyChallenge (IRC), the FIA-authorized international series launched in 2007 byEurosport Events. This means Monacos event will receive extensive media coverage.

Eurosport will broadcast live 14 of the 15 timed special stages, which will be heldfrom January 18-23. The championship, limited to S2000 cars and Group N, producesintense battles along Monte Carlos often snowy roads, where drivers have anunparalleled opportunity to show their stuff. The historic course winds throughthe French regions of the Drme, the Ardche and theHaute-Loire before heading for the Principality. The racecars can be seen from the nearby Alpine villages of PeiraCava, Lantosque and Luceram beginning Friday, January22. Theyll reach the nish line in Monaco on Saturday,January 23.

78TH Monte-Carlo Auto RallyPAutomobile Club

de Monaco - www.acm.mcMonday, January 18 Saturday,

January 23

HISTORIC MONTE-CARLOAUTO RALLYCollectors dreamsAll cats may be gray at night, but thats not true for all old sports cars. Indeed, theRallye Historique (January 28 February 3, 2010) will once again be a spectacularevent, with the high point -- the nighttime Final Stage through the back roads of theNice countryside, with its famous Col de Turini on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. This

historic winter race is an opportunity to get another look at these legendary cars inthe hands of the categorys best drivers. And theres nothing laid-back about this rally.The competitive spirit reigns at every twist andturn. Starting on Thursday, January 28, aconcentration stage will begin in Copenhagen,Bad-Homburg, Barcelona, Turin and Reims.

13th Historic Monte-CarloAuto RallyPAutomobile Club de Monaco

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A.S. MONACO FOOTBALL CLUBAn evening at the Louis II stadium2009-2010 will be a season of renewal for AS Monaco FC, with squad changes and anew trainer, Guy Lacombe, who supports an open game focused on the attack.Thanks to that impetus, which comes primarily from new president Etienne Franzi(who was appointed in March 2009) and vice president Michel Aubery, AS Monacowon its season start. Sports in general and football in particular is not an exact

science, so well have to wait until the end of the season to determine whether theMonegasque teams recovery is sustainable. Between now and then, the matchesscheduled at the Stade Louis II will certainly be a draw. The stadium is comfortableand secure, with a new eld, optimal access and underground parking.

KEY MATCHES (winter 2010)SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 8 p.m., MATCH DAY 22: MONACO-NICE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 8 p.m., MATCH DAY 24: MONACO-MARSEILLE

SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 8 p.m., MATCH DAY 28: MONACO-BORDEAUX

Tickets: www.asm-fc.com

AND ROWING: 6THALBERT II

DE MONACO CHALLENGESPONSORED BY THE MONACO

ROWING ASSOCIATION/SOCIETE NAUTIQUE

DE MONACO:TWO DAYS OF REGATTA,

FEBRUARY 20 AND 21, 2010.THE COURSE STARTS

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No need to look any further audiences can re-experience Earth, Wind and & Firelive in Monaco before the group heads to Paris for a one-night show. This specialconcert will be held in the Salle des Princes on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. Inthe 1970s and 80s, this legendary group created the perfect musical blend of R&B andfunk, with unforgettable songs that tore up dance oors around the world, includingSeptember, Lets Groove Tonight and Boogie Wonderland. Guitarist Al McKay was theman behind the Earth, Wind & Fire sound from the beginning. Now back on stage,McKay has reunited several of todays greatest musicians in a group called The AlMcKay Allstars. Their goal is to recreate

the musical quality and atmosphere ofEarth, Wind & Fires finest hours and toreconquer fans hearts the world over. Thislong-awaited revival will turn up the heatat the Grimaldi Forum Monaco in January.Dont miss it!

GRIMALDI FORUM MONACOThe spirit of Earth, Wind & Firein a special concert

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Earth, Wind & Fire Concert.Friday, January 29, 2010,

Salle des Princes, Grimaldi Forum MonacoReservations: +377 9999 3000.Also: www.grimaldiforum.mcand FNAC ticket outlets

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In 2010, Les Srnissimes delHumour, together with Rire &Chansons, will celebrate ve years ofexistence! Theyll be roaring withlaughter at this birthday celebration,from March 19 -21. The Principalitys

Festival International du Rire(International Laughter Festival)promises to put everyone in a goodmood and provide plenty of humor.This years program will introducenew talent, as well as some familiarfaces. Several funny bone expertswho have appeared regularly oncomedy stages over the years including Pierre Palmade, Didier

Bnureau and Elie Semoun willhave you laughing so hard youll cry.The comedy festival, Open du Rire,will highlight winners from pastyears events, with acts limited to 20minutes per person. Nolle Perna(al ias Mado la Nioise) , LesSrnissimes godmother, will hostthe event devoted to young comictalent.

. Tickets may also bepurchased at FNAC.For more information:Telephone: +377 99 99 30 00.

PROGRAMMARCH 19:8:30 p.m. at the GRIMALDI FORUM:

MES PREMIERS ADIEUX BEST OF DE DIDIER BNUREAU.8:30 p.m., Princess Grace Theatre:

SHOW CHAUD LA FONTAINE by LA COMPAGNIE FLORESTAN.

MARCH 20:8:30 p.m. at the GRIMALDI FORUM: MERKI of ELIE SEMOUN.

MARCH 21:3 p.m., Princess Grace Theatre: LOPEN DU RIRE hosted by NOLLE PERNA.4 p.m., Princess Grace Theatre: VERONIC DICAIRE of VRONIC DICAIRE.6 p.m., at the GRIMALDI FORUM: LE COMIQUE written and performed byPIERRE PALMADE.


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Theyre responsible for the most magnicent tables in the Principality. The greatchefs talk about themselves, their cuisine, their inspirations and avors from farand wide

My cooking is changeable. We live in a fast-moving, channel-hopping world. Fashionschange and tastes do too. I work a lot with local products, particularly fruits and

vegetables. I increasingly avoid fatty and overly sweet products as well as too much useof starchy foods. Even if we often prepare pastas and risottos, its important to knowhow to make them light. And you cant alter the nature of products with thick, heavy

sauces. Instead, I use vegetable broths and bouillons. I tend to cook dishes for a shorttime, without too much fat. Women, magazines, my trips and even shopping all inspiremy cooking and my presentation. I pay a great deal of attention to presentationbecause eating well is not enough. Everything has to work together -- the music, the

service, the table setting and the lighting to give the client a great experience. Fairmont Monte-Carlo (the LHorizon, lArgentin and Saphir Bar restaurants)12, Avenue des Splugues - Telephone: + 377 93 50 65 00 - www.fairmont.com

MARYAN GANDON,Chef des cuisines, Fairmont Htel

My cooking is Mediterranean, based on seasonal products. I love working with sh.In winter, its mostly bass and sea bream, and in the summer, its John Dory and mullet.I prepare them with seasonal vegetables. Right now, Im working with vegetables thatdont get much notice anymore, like Jerusalem artichokes, rutabaga and sweet

potatoes. Scallops remain one of our leading products, but the menu changesregularly. Its a cuisine based on fresh produce. I nd inspiration at the market. I preferto season my dishes lightly, with olive oil and sauces vierges. Theres no need to mask

the taste of the products with cream sauces. The same is true for presentation. If youhave attractive vegetables in beautiful colors, a properly cooked sh, a drizzle of oliveoil and a little eur de sel, the plate cant help but be beautiful. Novotel - Les Grandes Ondes - 16, Bd Princesse CharlotteTelephone: +377 99 99 83 00 - www.novotel.com

FRDRIC RAMOS, Chef, Grandes Ondes, Novotel

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My team and I prefer seasonal Mediterranean cuisine. Its a modernversion of cuisine de terroir, given that the Alpes-Maritimes and Italyare so close by. Were lucky that we still have small farmers who selltheir products in the markets, so all our ingredients are local. Its acuisine that strives to be harmonious and refined, focusing on theessentials. It looks simple because there arent many ingredients on the

plate, but its always very carefully prepared. Each cook prepares his orher dish from start to finish, a bit like at home. What I love is thechange of seasons. Black trufes in December, baby fava beans and

morels in April/May, asparagus in June With new products arrivingregularly, you cant sleep on the job. Youve got to change the menuregularly. Htel de Paris - Restaurant Louis XV dAlain Ducasse & restaurant Le GrillPlace du Casino - Louis XV: Telephone: + 377 98.06.88.64 - www.alain-ducasse.comLe Grill: Telephone: 00377/98.06.88.88 - www.montecarloresort.com

FRANCK CERUTTI,chef des cuisines, Htel de Paris

Heres what I like: modern, simple and friendly cooking, with nomore than three flavors on the plate and top quality ingredients.When you prepare a rib steak thats as tender as butter or a rm shthats been caught the night before, you know the customer will behappy. Thats really satisfying. Because fundamentally, cooking isabout liking your customers and making them happy. Inspirationcomes from the products, the season and information gleaned from avariety of sources. Thanks to all the Jol Robuchon restaurantsaround the world, I have access to a source of recipes that allows meto be open to many traditions. For example, we were the first inMonaco to install a teppanyaki cooker (on a hot plate), which

preserves the product. Alongside the Robuchon restaurant is Yoshi,with Japanese chef Takeo Yamazaki, offering Japanese cuisine with aWestern touch. The Robuchon style shines through in the details: the

seasonings, the quality of the rice, which comes directly from Japan,and the use of fresh wasabi, which is very rare. Htel Mtropole - Restaurants Jol Robuchon et Yoshi - 4, av. de la MadoneTelephone: + 377 93 15 15 15 - www.metropole.com

CHRISTOPHE CUSSAC,chef des cuisines, Jol Robuchon, Htel Mtropole

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My cuisine is contemporary. I combine classical foundations with amodern spirit. My entire career has been inuenced by great cookslike Lentre and Passard, who inuenced my life and taught me thebasics. My travels also inspire my cooking. For example, Ill prepare

guacamole but my way, combining crab, soy bean sprouts and lime.Its a cuisine dinspiration. It means using the dish to transcend

simplicity. Its got to brim with emotions. The challenge is toconstantly improve. Every recipe is calculated to the millimeter toobtain a balance of avors and a product prepared just right. I prefer

low-temperature cooking, so that you dont attack the product. Inthe end, what really counts is that our customers are happy. Port Palace - Restaurant Mandarine - Quai des tats-UnisTelephone: + 377 97 97 90 00 - www.mandarinemonaco.com

My cuisine is product-based. Its original and it follows the seasons. Iwork with products from the Mediterranean and throughout Francethat arent necessarily used elsewhere. I also incorporate a bit of myCaribbean identity, sometimes using exotic aromas, spices or fruits. Forexample, Ill prepare mullet with a hibiscus infusion, a foie gras coveredin cacao and sugar cane molasses, or Prat-a-courm oysters with awatercress an and a croquant de St-Marcellin with hazelnuts. Youhave a play of textures and avors and a marriage of land and sea.Thats something of the spirit of my cooking. Every element is carefullyconsidered and nothing happens by accident. But I dont lose sight of

the fact that cooking is, above all, an amusement. You must do thingsseriously without taking yourself too seriously. When you enjoy givingpeople pleasure and take pleasure in what you do, creativityfollows naturally. Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort - Restaurant Blue Bay40, avenue Princesse Grace - Telephone.: + 377 98 06 03 60www.montecarlobay.com

PATRICK RAINGEARD,chef, Mandarine, Port Palace

MARCEL RAVIN,chef, Blue Bay, Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort

Marcel Ravin. Patrick Raingeard.

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Above all, cooking is a human adventure, Jean-Claude Brugel likesto say. Named Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 1996, this passionatechef offers a generous and creative Mediterranean cuisine, mixingclassical recipes and exotic touches with panache. Brugel knows howto combine quality products with a perfection of cooking techniquesand precision of taste. Originally from the Tarn-et-Garonne region ofFrance, this reserved man sees himself first and foremost as a

practitioner and technician of taste. He has been the chef descuisines at the Monte Carlo Beach hotel since 1998, guiding the Deck,

La Vigie and Le Sea Lounge restaurants, as well as the hotels newgourmet restaurant, Elsa.Monte Carlo Beach - Av. Princesse Grace Roquebrune-Cap-MartinTelephone: 04 93 28 66 72 - www.monte-carlo-beach.comThe Monte Carlo Beach is currently closed for renovationand will re-open in early March.

JEAN-CLAUDE BRUGEL,

chef des cuisines, Monte Carlo Beach

Cuisine must have character, please the eye and, lastly, respect the

ingredients that make up a recipe, says Jol Garault. For years, theVistamar chef, who was mentored by Christian Willer, has based hiscooking on instinct, following the lead of the nest seasonal products.To Garault, nothing is more important than simplicity. Whycomplicate things when simplicity requires control at every moment cooking, avoring, nishing and, lastly, tasting? he says. Garaultwants to teach his customers to taste real food, rediscover the avorsof the past and give pride of place to natures bounty. His menuchanges every three months, with ve or six new dishes each season.Cooking is a passion and, like all passions, it must be cultivated,

says the Poitou native.

Htel Hermitage - Restaurant Vistamar - Square BeaumarchaisTelephone: +377 98 06 98 98 - www.montecarloresort.comThe restaurant is under construction has been movedto the Excelsior room until next spring.

JOL GARAULT,chef, Vistamar, Htel Hermitage

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Its never too early to mark your calendars so heres a previewof the performing arts and events scheduled in the Principality for spring 2010.

Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo (March 15 - April 6, 2010)Aimez-vous le Printemps? (Do you love spring?) Thats the theme of thePrintemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo 2010, a wide-ranging event that incorporatesboth the traditional and the modern, under the guidance of artistic director MarcMonnet. Music plays a leading role. The goal is to draw young audiences to thefestival and strengthen artistic ties with cities in the Alpes-Maritimes region.www.printempsdesarts.com

100th anniversary of the Oceanographic MuseumThis will be a unique year for the Oceanographic Museum, which will celebrate its100th birthday in 2010. The events and exhibits* will begin on March 29, 2010, thedate the ceremonies will be held.(*)Program in development

68th Monaco Grand Prix F1 (May 13-16, 2010)Note: the dates for the worlds most famous F1 race have changed! Although theInternational Automobile Federation has not yet published its ofcial calendar,the 68th Monaco Grand Prix Automobile, originally scheduled for May 20-23, 2010, will be moved up a week, to Thursday, May 13 Sunday, May 16, 2010

(Ascension Day). The program, however, will not change, with F1 open tryoutsstarting Thursday, qualification sessions on Saturday and the Grand Prix deMonaco on Sunday.

As a result, the 7th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, which usually runs twoweeks earlier, will be held on Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2, 2010.Automobile Club de Monaco website: www.acm.mc

Festival de Tlvision de Monte-Carlo : The 50th!Another anniversary is coming up in the Principality: its the 50th TelevisionFestival, from June 6-10, 2010 at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. Several categories

will be in the running, including TV series, television movies, major reporting anddocumentaries. Television celebrities will gather in Monaco for this event.www.tvfestival.com

Jumping International de Monaco (June 24 26, 2010)The worlds best riders, together with their star mounts, will assemble in anenchanting setting at Port Hercule, from June 24-26, for the Jumping Internationalde Monaco. This event is one of the most important international competitionsin the world, with a large purse for the winners.

SPRING IS JUSTAROUND THE CORNER!

AND ALSO THURSDAY, MARCH 25 SUNDAY, MAY 9, GRANDE VERRIERE OF THE GRIMALDI FORUM MONACO:

EMILIO AMBASZ- ARCHITECTURE VERTE EXHIBIT AT THE GRIMALDI FORUM INFORMATION: +377 99 99 30 00EVER MONACO 2010: MARCH 25MONTE-CARLO ROLEX MASTER APRIL 10-1813TH SALON RVERIES SUR LES JARDINS (GARDEN SHOW), APRIL 23 - 25BALLETS RUSSES CENTENNIAL, ACT II, MARCH 27 APRIL 16


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Light lunch at lHirondelle Restaurant

The Thermes Marins de Monte-Carlo Restaurant makes a slimming

lunch a real pleasure. Chef Jacky Oberti reigns supreme in the kitchens

of the beautiful lHirondelle restaurant with its stunning location bythe sea, skilfully cooking up light, tasty menus (approx. 500 kcal per menu).

Enjoy signature dishes such as his aromatic vanilla Tresse de sole vapeur

steamed sole with vegetable Julienne. Cuisine bursting with all the flavours

and pleasures of great food which respects the quality of carefully

selected produce, cooked to achieve a perfect macro and micro-nutritional

balance, so necessary for our health.

Slimming menu: 52 includes starter + main + desert (excluding drinks)

Market menu: 52 includes starter + main + desert (excluding drinks)

Opening hours: From 12 am to 3.45 pm from April 1st to September 30th and from 12 am to 3pm

(from October 1st to March 31st). Closed for dinner.Annual closure second week in December.

Les Thermes Marins de Monte Carlo, 2, avenue de Monte Carlo - 98000 Monaco

Tel : +377 98 06 69 00

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City Dinner at Novotel

Offer a treat for your taste buds at Novotel Monte Carlo,which has just launched its City Dinner formula, featuringa starter, main dish, dessert and a glass of wine for 35 withmenus always devised by Jacques Maximin and orchestratedby Frdric Ramos.

Novotel Monte Carlo,16 boulevard Princesse CharlotteMC 98000 MONACOTel +377 99 99 83 20

The Caf de Paris oyster bar

Oysters - from Brittany, green oysters (fines de claire), Belon ortop-quality (spciales creuses) from Brittany, Portugaises CtesBleues - periwinkles, whelks, tiny grey shrimp from the Channel,fresh prawns, langoustines, sea urchins from local waters, clams(palourdes, praires), crabs and sea figs are there for the tasting.

The Caf de Paris oyster bar (Banc de lcailler) is open from 12pmto 3pm and from 7pm to 12:30am.

Information: +377 98 06 76 23 or +377 98 06 76 24

Taste a selection of premium wines

in the Port Palace cellars

The Port Palaces two cellars, hewn into very cliff on which the hotel

is built, (one for champagne, white and ros wines, the other for redwines) are now open for visits and tasting sessions. This top wine-tasting venue, presided over by Ludovic Sauvanier, Head wine waiterat the Port Palace, stages refined, harmonious exclusive tasting eventsat reasonable prices in a legendary setting which is simply so condu-cive to sampling the wine.

Wine-tasting events from 32Min.6 & Max.10 people in the cellar. Sessions last 35 minutes

Port Palace Htel, 7, avenue Prsident J.F Kennedy - 98000 Monaco

Tel : +377 97 97 90 00 - [email protected]

See and be seen at the Caf de Paris

In the centre of Monte-Carlo: the ideal place to seeand be seen! Lunch from 35 with a starter and adesert of your choice from the dishes of the day,a glass of wine, mineral water and coffee included.

Caf de Paris - Place du Casino - 98000 MonacoTel: +377 98 06 76 23 - [email protected]

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Grand Prix simulator at StarsNBars

Stars'N'Bars presents a world premiere, six racing simulators featuring over 500 cars for youto drive on 45 professional circuits, reproduced in minute detailacross three screens. At least once a week, depending onopportunities, an endurance race will be organised (in teams)for a duration lasting between 1 hour 30 mins and 3 hours.

15 per hour (from Wednesday to Sunday and upon reservation)Stars'n'Bars, 6, quai Antoine 1er - 98000 Monaco

Tel : +377 97 97 95 95 - [email protected]

-Introduction to Brewing at the Brasserie de Monaco

The Brasserie de Monaco is offering you the chance to discover andlearn the manufacturing secrets of beer with an Introduction toBrewing. An entire day from 10am to 3pm discovering the differentstages in producing an organic beer. Three people maximum, at a

price of 50 per person, including lunch and beer tasting, uponreservation only.

Brasserie de Monaco, Port Hercule - 36 route de la piscine -98000 Monaco- Information & reservations: +377 97 98 51 20Open daily from 11am to 1am (3am on weekends)

Cinq Mondes Spa: aroma and colour Hammam

Tradition, beauty, quality, authenticity It is around these shared valuesthat the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort has quite naturally teamed upwith the expertiseof the Cinq Mondes Spas to invite you to experience a unique,sensory journey. Aroma and colour Hammam: 53 per personOpen daily all year from 10am to 7pm

Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, 40, av Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco - Tel: +377 98 06 01 80 [email protected]

Udvartana slimming cream Ayurvedic treatment

Our ancient Indian slimming treatment with detox, anti-dimplingaction improves the legs, stomach and arms. Starts with a heatedwrap to detoxify the skin and optimise the slimming performanceof the ginger and Lipocare patented, active principle.

Treatment lasts 50 mins. Price: 110. Also available:our 10-session treatmentfeaturing alternate Ayurvedic Udvartana slimming cream and Braziliancoffee cream rituals + free 1 body scrub and 2 morphology reviews.Open every day from 10am to 7pm

Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort,40, avenue Princesse Grace - 98000 Monaco Tel : +377 98 06 01 80

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