Enjoying life in Monaco and Monte Carlo
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January 16th Newsletter
There's no business like show business. (1)
What's new
Two of Monaco's most famous events take place over the coming week. First, Monte Carlo International Circus Festival begins this evening at 20:00 with the first set of performers hoping to win a gold, silver or bronze Clown trophy. Further selection shows take place at 20:00 tomorrow and Saturday, and on Sunday afternoon at 15:00. A rest day is planned on Monday, when a religious celebration takes place, followed by a charity football match. Prize-winners are announced on Tuesday, following which they perform a further nine shows.
The second event is the Monte Carlo Rally, which begins on Monday, although we won't see any of the cars in Monaco until the official departure from Quai Albert 1er next Thursday afternoon.
What's in the diary ....
Thursday: Are you a tourist in your own life?
Friday: Grand Majestueux dance festival.
Saturday: Open door circus show.
Sunday: French comedy.
For lots more suggestions, visit maBoum's 7 day listing and enjoy your weekend.
(1) This week's quote is a song from the musical Annie Get Your Gun. It became the signature song of American actor Ethel Merman, born this day 1908.