What's On Today: Saturday, November 21, 2009

Pottery and ceramics by Jacques Bro available for viewing at the Atelier de l'oiseau workshop in Marignieu. Pre-booking by telephone is recommended. Tel: 04 79 42 22 18.

Opportunity to see the work of craftsman Jacques Gouillet, who specialises in wood burning, at his workshop in Thoys, Arbignieu. Booking in advance essential. Tel: 04 79 81 03 89.

The traditional St. Martin funfair returns for all the thrills and spills for both adults and children. Venue: Fairground, Avenue du Champ de Foire. Contact: Service municipal des regies. Tel: 04 74 45 70 75.

Pascal Lamour with his take on traditional Breton music is on tour and comes to Bourg-en-Bresse. Venue: La Tannerie, 123 Place de la Vinaigrerie. Tel: 04 74 21 04 55 Fax : 04 74 21 97 86 . Tickets: €5 - €13 available online.

The 18th century landscape park on 15 acres assembled the most beautiful collection of moor plants of Maharashtra. More than 300 varieties of rhododendron, azalea and andromeda dazzling display their blossoming in May. French garden, romantic garden, garden and labyrinth Français. The Japanese garden has been planned according to the rules of the Japanese Masters. Open: Groups (25) Every day by appointment: €4.90. Individuals: From 1st to 31st May: Official Holidays and Sunday from 14:00-19:00. Price: Adults €6, Children (under 10) €3. Tel: 04 74 24 26 41

This exhibit summarizes in broad strokes a fundamental period of the history of France and world history, organized and paid by the ONAC (National Office of Veterans Affairs). Venue: Médiathèque Correspondances, Esplanade du Lac, 181 avenue de la plage. Tel: 04 50 99 02 91 Email: mediatheque@divonne.fr

Exhibition of local pottery and its history, the exhibition also includes several pieces by Rene Nicole. Venue: Salle des Colonnes de l’Hôtel de Ville. Tel. : 0450 40 18 56 Open: Throughout the year Monday to Friday 08:00-12:00 and 14:00 and 18:00 (17:00 on Friday). Entry: Free.

Luge track open all year round, suitable for children (3 years and over) and adults. Opening times vary. Contact: Monts-Jura Tourist Information. Tel: 04 50 20 91 43. Fax: 04 50 20 93 95. Email: infotourisme@monts-jura.com

Exhibition at the Comb and Plastic museum in the Centre Culturel Aragon, Place George Pompidou. Contact the museum for further information and opening times. Entry is €3, with concessions available. Tel: 04 74 81 96 82.

A multitude of ponds, cascades, fountains are displayed one the site. A 3,000 m2 lake is at the heart of the park where giant Gunnera with 2 meters diameter leaves andthe parks famous 80 cm Japanese Koï carps can be seen. Open: Tuesday at Saturday : 9:30-11:30 and 14:00-18:30 (17:30 in winter). From March to October 30th: Also open Sundays and bank holidays: 14:00-18:00. Closed Monday (except bank holidays in season). Price: €3 over 16. €1.50 children 6 to 15. Free for the children up to 5 years and handicapped persons. Phone: 04 74 04 03 09

Cold Buffet and entertainment in the village hall to celebrate the new Beaujolais wine. Tel : 04 92 50 28 12

Gap v Briancon Venue: Patinoire Brown-Ferrand, La Blâche. Time: 20:30 Tickets: €7 to 10€ For further information Tel : 04 92 53 71

Second-hand market held on the first Saturday of every month in the quartier Hoche next to the library from 08:00-18:00. Tel: 04 76 42 41 41.

Historical exhibition of local industries at the Musée Dauphinois, 30 Rue Maurice-Gignoux. Tel: 04 57 58 89 01.

Every Saturday and Sunday morning the ice rink is reserved for accompanied children up to the age of 10 with activities and games. From 10:00-13:30 at the Polesud ice rink, Avenue d'Innsbruck. Tel: 04 76 39 25 00.

The event is organised by the Musée de Grenoble and each year a diverse range of performers, from Taiwanese aboriginals to globe-trotting musicologists. The 2009 programme focuses on the relationship between music and poetry. Email: contact@38rugissants.com Tel: 04 76 51 12 92

Wine tasting in a jazzy atmosphere on the first Friday in the month. Venue: St Germain Lounge K-Fé, 146 Cours Berriat. Email:stgermainkfe@yahoo.fr Tel: 06 10 83 79 66

League 1 Team GF38 v Lyon. Time: 19:00 Venue: Stade des Alpes, avenue de Valmy. BP 352. Tickets: €10 to €38 available online.

Grenoble v Dijon. Venue: Patinoire Pôle Sud, Avenue d'Innsbruck. Time: 20:00 Tickets: 7€ to 18€. Tel: 04 76 23 98 74

Opportunity to meet the artist and view his works in a private viewing at his studio at 21 Rue de 24 Avril 1915. Booking in advance essential. Tel: 04 74 85 11 81.

Mosaics, murals, local and imported ceramics are displayed in a modern museum building in St-Roman-en-Gal. Entry is €4 with concessions available. Contact the museum for further information. Tel: 04 74 53 74 00.

Museum displaying examples of local textile work from the eighteenth and ninteenth centuries, including a history of their production and the original machinery used for fabric construction. At Espace Saint-Germain, Avenue du général Leclerc. Entry is €2.20 with concessions available. Contact the museum for further information. Tel: 04 74 85 73 37.

Kyle Eastwood (son of Clint Eastwood) He is an internationally respected bass player and band leader and has produced three highly-acclaimed CDs. He composed three pieces of music for the blockbuster 'Million Dollar Baby'. Venue: Theatre de Vienne, 4 rue Chantelouve, 38200 Vienne. Tel: 04 74 85 00 05 Email: contact@theatredevienne.com Tickets: 15€.

Museum dedicated to the French Revolution housed at the Chateau de Vizille. Parklands of over 100 hectares which is home to a wildlife reserve. Open all year. From January to May and from September to December - Daily except Tuesdays and 01 May. Time: 09:00 or 10:00 to 17:00 or 19:00. according to the season. June, July and August: open daily from 09:00 to 20:00. Entry: Free with Audio guide in English complimentary. Petite train tour of the park: €2.50. Tel. 04.76.68.07.35 Fax. 04.76.68.08.53 Email: musee.revolution @ cg38.fr

Exhibition of work by Marie Salce : 'laboratoire caractériel' Venue: P'tit Bar, 12 rue Joseph Mugnier. Tel : 04 79 32 49 02. Time: from 10:00.

N2 Women's Basketball - Albertville v St. Chamond. Venue: Gymnasium of the Combe de Savoie. Further information from: Tourist Office d'Albertville. Tel: 04 79 32 04 22. Email: tourisme@albertville.com

Jardin des Charmettes : a French style garden rehabilitated in 1993, presenting a collection of medicinal plants, herbs, vegetable gardens and orchards of the 18th century. Open: Everyday. Price: Free. Tel: 04 79 33 39 44 Fax: 04 79 60 22 20

Diego Ortiz, Desprez, Lucas Ruiz de Riabayaz, José Marin, Juan Hidalgo Josquin perform traditional music of Morocco and Turkey. Information and reservations: festival@lesbauges.com. Tel: 04 79 54 84 28.The concert starts at 21:00. Venue: Église de Doucy-en-Bauges

Photographic exhibition of the nature of Sylviane at the tourist information office, Place Saint Pierre. Tel: 04 79 24 04 23 Open: 09:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 18:30.

Concert by l'Harmonie de Moutiers to celebrate the fete des musicians. Venue: Salle Maurice Calloc'h. Time: 20:45 Contact: 06.85.29.86.96

TC's Bar in Le Lavachet serves a full English breakfast for €10, all day from 10:00 every Saturday. Live sports will also be screened in the bar all day.

Second-hand goods market held on the last Saturday of every month in the old town and arts market at the quai du Semnoz. Tel: 04 50 33 88 88.

Chamonix v Neuilly/Marne. Venue: Patinoire Richard Bozon, 165, Route de la Patinoire. Time: 20:30. For further information Tel: 04 50 53 11 57

Morzine v Amiens. Time: 20:30 Venue: Palais des Sports, 502 route du palais des sports, Tickets €12 available online. Tel: 04 50 75 78 21

Unique in its kind in the Alps, the botanical garden reunites no less than 5000 different species of mountain flowers. Open: From May 1st to October 31 from 8 to 12 a.m. and from 1:30 to 7 p.m. From November 1st to April 30 from 8 to 12 a.m. and from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. The garden is closed during the snow period. Prices : information available at the Tourist Office. Tel: 04 50 34 40 28

The exhibition takes a look at life in the city of Istanbul and is on at the Ethic Etapes, Avenue de Neuvecelle. Time: 09:00 to 20:00. Admission: Free. Tel: 04 50 75 35 87.

The second of four exhibitions illustrating the Art and Nature cycle, Arte Natura is a collection of works that follow in the footsteps of Land art and Arte Povera, two avantgardist movements from the 1960’s and 1970’s. Venue: Chapelle de la Visitation, Espace d’art contemporain, rue des Granges. Time: 14:30 - 18:00 Entrance: Free

Opportunity to see the intricate gardens created by Nicole and Alain Moumen. At Hameau de Lagnat, see the website for opening times. Entry is €7.50 with concessions available. Tel: 04 50 60 53 18.