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DECEMBER ‘09

An insider’s guide to the REAL Riviera

Santa takes a break in the Riviera!

Travel Hotspots: Auron New Year’s Eve Parties

Christmas gift ideas Restaurant & Bar guide

www.thatsnicemagazine.com

Blue Whales Pub/Bar Open until 4.30am!

Happy hour 6.30pm-12am Pool table Big screen TV’s Live Music every night DON’T MISS OUR new year’s eve party!

1 rue Mascoinat, Vieux Nice 04 93 62 90 94

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Editor’s Welcome

Wow, is it that time of year already? 2009 seems to have

December 5th marks the beginning of the ski season, so we head to Auron for our ‘Travel Hotspot’ – a great ski resort just an hour and a half from Nice.

flown by, but what a fantastic year it has been. That’s Nice magazine exploded onto the scene in May and since then we have had eight very successful magazines. And 2010 is going to be even bigger and better!

Also, our favourite bars are hosting some fantastic New Year’s Eve parties, so be sure to read our ‘Pub Guide’ for a low-down on THE places to be. Plus, we have all the usual favourites including some highly anticipated CD and film releases.

But we have one more month of the year to go, and it is a wonderful time to be in the French Riviera. Christmas activities are taking place throughout the entire region, and Nice is offering a jam-packed schedule of entertainment. Everything you need to know is in our ‘Day in Nice’ and ‘Christmas in the Riviera’ sections, so you won’t miss a thing! We even have a special page dedicated to Christmas gifts in case you’re a little stuck for ideas this year.

Finally, I hope you have enjoyed reading the magazine this year as much as I have enjoyed bringing it to you. Of course, this would not have been possible without the help of some very close friends … especially Nico, David, Lucy and Tania! Also a big thank-you to all those who took part in the front cover shoots … they are always a highlight of the month.

Also this month, we review two fantastic restaurants which I am sure will impress our readers. Meanwhile, I have included a list of all our past reviews so you will never be stuck for where to eat-out again!

So, have a fantastic December and see you next year!

Cassandra Tanti, Editor

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CONTENTS DECEMBER

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ART & CULTURE

A DAY IN NICE

RESTAURANT REVIEWS

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CINEMA, DVD & CD RELEASES

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7 TRAVEL HOTSPOTS Auron 5 DECEMBER CALENDAR Don’t miss a thing this month - fill in your calendar!

16 CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Stuck for present ideas? Support local small businesses and try these great gift ideas.

16 FEATURE ARTICLE

Controversial? Yes. But isn’t it always better to know all the facts?

Accommodation & Real Estate

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PUBS, BARS & CLUBS 18 ART & CULTURE 20 LIVE MUSIC GUIDE Find the hottest bands at the best live music bars in Nice.

21 CHRISTMAS ON THE RIVIERA 22 RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Host a Christmas Dinner Party with this fantastic 3 course menu by the Riviera’s favourite chef Tania Tanti.

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24 LIVE SPORTS

Catch all the live sports on big screen tv’s!

25 GAMES

Test your knowledge with our Quiz, Sudoku, Maze & Spot the difference.

26 CLASSIFIEDS & USEFUL NUMBERS

American Bar/Restaurant

Yes ... we make pancakes!

Open 7/7 Service non stop Terrace Open air cocktail bar Happy Hour: 8pm-10pm everyday Authentic American Menu Live Music

Good old American Hospitality on the Cours Saleya!

8, place Charles Felix 06300 Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 80 00 50

NEW!

Live Jazz every Wednesday Live sports on the big screen Wii games Full range of Aussie beers, wines & spirits 2 daily specials 2 Christmas Buffets: European & Traditional Pool Table Open Fireplace Function Room with Seaview Easy Parking Open Every Day over Christmas

Kookaburra

Australian Bar & Restaurant

International Jazz Musicians in the NEW Jazz Club Upstairs Australia Day Celebrations Chef Tania Tanti’s “That’s Nice” Special Recipe

30 Quai des Docks, Nice Port Tel: 04 89 00 12 65 4

Coming soon:

DECEMBER CALENDAR Fill in your Calendar!

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Christmas Village Opens Place Massèna

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65th annual Christmas Swim

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This month in Nice Friday 4th Glenn Miller Orchestra Acropolis-Congres, 8.30pm Tel: 04 93 92 83 00 1 Esplanade Kennedy, Nice Friday 4th- Saturday 5th PI Tchaikovsky & Stravinsky Nice Opera 4th - starts 8pm, 5th - starts 4pm 4-6 rue Saint François de Paule, Nice Friday 4th & Sunday 6th Vieux Nice Baroque Music Geminiani Saint-Martin-Saint-Augustin Church 4th - 8.30pm, 6th - 4.30pm Place Saint-Augustin, Nice

Saturday 5th Election of the National Miss France Palais Nikaia at 8.30pm Tel: 08 92 39 08 00 163 Route de Grenoble, Nice

Thursday 10th Trilok Gurtu & Sashird Lao Théâtre Lino Ventura at 8.30pm 168 boulevard de l’Arieane Saturday 12th Gala Lyrique - centenary of Gianandrea Gavazzeni Nice Opera at 8.30pm 4-6 rue Saint François de Paule, Nice Saturday 12th Music of Greece & the Balkans Centre Culturel La Providence at 8.30pm Tel: 04 93 80 34 12 8 bis, rue Saint-Augustin, Vieux Nice

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Pub Crawl Starts in Wayne’s @ 9pm

Monday 14th SUPERBUS Palais Nikaia at 8pm Tel: 08 92 39 08 00 163 Route de Grenoble, Nice Saturday 19th Regional Orchestra of Cannes PACA “America is Back” Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional at 4pm 127 avenue de Brancolar Sunday 20th Matinée Concert Von Weber, Ravel & Chabrier Nice Opera at 11am 4-6 rue Saint François de Paule, Nice 19th-27th Christmas Special in the Park Parc Phoenix 405 Promenade des Anglais

A day in Nice Christmas in Nice is a magical time of year: a Christmas Village surrounded by palm trees, a live nativity scene with real animals, christmas carols in century old churches ... the list goes on! So throw on the winter wooleys ... it’s time to get into the Christmas spirit!

Santa’s Village!

and has been taking place for over 40 years.

Just because there’s palm trees doesn’t’t mean we can’t have a white Christmas! Nice’s Place Massena is now hosting the virtual ‘Christmas world’ complete with fake snow and gift-filled chalets!

Each year the regatta welcomes 30-40 crews from all over the world with the finest Olympiclevel athletes competing.

The regatta is free to watch along the Baie des Anges, and runs from December 28th-30th.

65th annual Christmas Swim Wandering around the Christmas village is a great way to get into the Christmas spirit.

There’s a ‘forest’ of Christmas trees and 60 chalets filled with traditional handicrafts and gifts including Provençal specialities such as honey, lavender and traditional Santons figurines. If you’re looking for a unique gift, perhaps you’ll find one here! Food also features heavily, with local meats, wines and bread available for tasting and purchase.

If a December dip in the Mediterranean is your idea of fun, then join the foolhardy swimmers at Nice’s annual Bain de Noel on Sunday 20th.

Average water temperatures hit goose-bumpinducing 15 degrees Celsius in December, so a wetsuit is highly encouraged!

The swim departs from the Ruhl Beach at 12pm, and there are activities and animations for the kids between 8.30am and 12.30pm.

The skating rink is always a hit, no matter what your age. Even if you can’t muster the confidence to throw on a pair of skates, it is always amusing to stand on the side-lines and watch everyone else attempt to be graceful.

This year’s theme is ‘The Magic of Russian Christmas’, so you can also see entertainment based on Russian folklore and 3 chalets dedicated to a Russian Christmas.

The Christmas Village is open from Saturday December 5th and runs until January 6th. Entrance is free!

Live Nativity Scene Place Rossetti is transformed into a living nativity scene from the the 21st - 27th of December, and is a wonderful reminder of what Christmas is truly about. The display features live animals, figurines, songs, wool spinning, stories and workshops for the kids!

After a hugely successful premier last year, Nice is once again hosting a special Christmas lights competition, and the public are invited to wander around Nice and choose the 3 of the best balcony lighting displays! Last year there were 133 entries in eight areas of the city.

Registration closes on December 7th, and the contest will run from the 10th to the 19th of December.

Of course it wouldn’t be a competition without prizes, and those who take part in the display are in the running for a gourmet meal, ski holiday package and a podium place at the Nice Carnival 2010!

Place Garibaldi and Notre Dame will also be illuminated with energy efficient lights - great for the environment and certainly a sight to behold!

If you are not afraid of heights, then hop on the big wheel for a breathtaking 360-degree view of Nice. Don’t forget to pack a camera, and hold on … the gondolas are not enclosed!

As with all good Christmas Villages, there is a bouncy castle for the kids. Adults, unfortunately, are not allowed to join in … I have tried.

But there’s plenty of other entertainment for the big kids.

Christmas Lights Competition

So head out on to the streets this December to find the best Christmas lighting display. It’s always a fun part of the festive season!

Cassandra Tanti

MOSCOW CIRCUS ON ICE Founded in 1962, the “Moscow Circus on Ice” fascinates with its exceptional performance by acrobats, jugglers, high wire artists, figure skaters and clowns … all flying through a sparkling ice arena.

It is a breathtaking show for all ages, uniquely combining the art of skating with the multi-faceted tradition of great Russian circus. You can see the show on Saturday the 5th of December and Sunday 6th of December at the Acropolis.

Shows are at 2pm and 5pm.

Christmas Star International Regatta This is one of France’s most important regattas,

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Travel Hotspots

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main ski area), 9 chair lifts, 7 button lifts and 1 rope lift. There is occasional night skiing available on one slope.

Scattered throughout the resort are 11 restaurants serving everything from typical French food to hot dogs. Eating and drinking in Auron is generally well priced, making this resort affordable for pretty much every skier and boarder.

Speaking of boarders, while Auron is not known for being a snowboarding mecca, it does offer much for them to enjoy. There is a relatively new snowboard park with a half pipe, together with a network of motorway-like runs which are perfect for fast (and not so fast) carving. The steep descents from the Col du Bouchiet and the Secteur las Donnas will be tough enough to thrill most boarders.

Just 90 kilometres north of Nice lies Auron, the skiing capital of the Maritime Alps. With 135 kilometres of pistes, and excellent off-piste skiing, Auron has established itself as a fun and easy getaway among skiing and boarding enthusiasts in the Riviera.

Auron is one of the sunniest and most popular ski resorts of the region, together with neighbouring resort Isola 2000. The slopes of Auron have a north/north-westerly aspect, ensuring a good and generally reliable snow coverage from early December to mid May. There are 16 blue runs, 15 reds, 9 blacks and 2 green. The resort is divided into 4 areas: Las Donnas, Sauma-Longue, Demandols and Lieuson. On clear days, Demandols is the epitome of beauty – it covers an isolated valley and is the sunniest area of the resort.

Of course, it wouldn’t be skiing without après ski, and Auron offers some fun options. Much of the informal nightlife happens in and around the many bars and restaurants, including piano and cocktail bars and two nightclubs. For families, there is often free entertainment, with concerts, circus acts and magicians making regular appearances.

If you need to brush up on your French skills, then you’ll be happy to learn that Auron is very French, and it is a favourite winter getaway among Riviera locals. For that reason, it is highly recommended that weekend visits should be avoided in favour of midweek trips, that is if you want to steer clear of those annoying lift queues. Overall, Auron is not your largest or most glamorous resort, but its close proximity to Nice makes it perfect for day trips.

For beginners, the two best areas are at the middle station of the Chastellares and at the foot of the Secteur Colombier. It is highly recommended that novices take advantage of the affordable ski schools, before progressing to the pleasant, cruising runs that wind all over the mountain.

There are many wide, open runs for intermediates to enjoy, regardless of ability. In fact, Auron is probably most suited to the intermediate, offering 31 blue and red runs in total.

Meanwhile, the more skilled will appreciate the more challenging slopes around the tiny, high altitude village of Demandols. Auron is also popular for it’s off-piste skiing, especially in the early months of the season.

The resort of Auron is well catered for, with 21 lifts including 3 cable cars (one which brings skiers up from St Etienne de Tinee to the

Day trips to Auron can cost as little as 30€, including the bus trip and lift pass. Pack a lunch and some water, take your own gear … and you have one of the cheapest skiing holidays available!

BY BUS:

HOW TO GET THERE:

Bus number 740 Departs Nice Gare Routière around 6.30am Cost 1€ Bookings essential from the Tourism Office or by calling 0800 060 106 Bus number 740 departs Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Nice Airport: Mon-Thurs, Sun & holidays – 9.45am & 5pm Fridays – 9.45am, 1.45pm & 5.45pm Saturdays - 9.45am, 1.45pm & 5pm Leaving Auron – 8am & 4.30pm Cost 1€ Bookings essential from the Tourism Office or by calling 0805 402 606

BY CAR:

Leaving Nice and heading to the airport, take the D6202 route direction Digne-les-Bains. At the junction with the Tinée Valley, go north on the D2205 past Tournefort, La Condamine, Clans, Marie and Bolinette. Keep left staying on the D2205 and the road to Auron is to the left just before the village of Saint Etienne-de-Tinée.

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Restaurant Reviews

Gastronomic pubs can be found in almost every major city across the globe. After all, there is something special about enjoying a pint and a meal in a cosy pub atmosphere, without compromising flavour and quality. Finally, the Snug has brought this worldfamous concept to Nice. Complimenting a hugely successful Tapas menu is now an à la carte menu that is simply sublime.

English Chef Charlie and Australian Chef Tiernnan have proven their skills once more, producing a variety of dishes that are worthy of applause. And please don’t be disappointed when you don’t find fish n’ chips or burgers on the menu. Snug’s English/Irish persona has fused with the goodness of local French cuisine, offering entrée’s such as whole baked Camembert with a garlic, rosemary and honey confit and crudités (7.50€), confit of duck leg (9.50€), soup of the day and their famous Snug anti-pasti plate delivered with freshly marinated vegetables and quality parma ham (7.50€).

The main dishes have been carefully thoughtthrough and are well priced, given their freshness and size (there is no freezer in the Snug kitchen so all produce is delivered daily). The hand-carved sirloin steak comes in two sizes – a 10oz or 6.5oz – and is topped with sautéed mushrooms, honey glazed baby vegetables, hand-cut chips and a red wine jus. The steaks are priced at 17.50€ and 14.50€ respectively.

And it is nice to see a steak that is affordable and priced under 20€.

of braised cabbage, delivered with crunchy snap-peas and green beans and a side of minted baby potatoes (16.50€). The lamb was deliciously tender and cooked to perfection.

Personally, when eating out I choose dishes that I cannot make at home. Lamb is ridiculously priced in France therefore it’s inclusion on the Snug menu is greatly appreciated. The same goes for duck, the final meat option on the menu. The pan-fried duck breast is served with chorizo dauphinoise, fresh asparagus and a red wine jus (16.50€).

The fish changes daily and is priced according to the market. On this day, we tried the whole baked Dorade, oozing with a citrus and pepper butter, served with boiled baby potatoes and fresh greens. Simply delightful.

Vegetarians can expect to be greeted by the chef, informed of the days fresh produce and asked what their likes and dislikes are, before the chef returns to the kitchen to create a unique and specialised dish. It is an attention to detail that I imagine vegetarians rarely receive.

The chef’s signature dish is the Bouillabaisse – a traditional Provençal meal that originated from Marseille as far back as 600BC! The Snug’s Bouillabaisse consists of a tomato, Pernod and saffron soup with a selection of shellfish and fresh sea bass (17.50€). This dish I can highly recommend and I congratulate a non-French chef for perfecting this ancient dish of the Phoenicians.

For dessert, the Snug offers a cheese plate with regional cheeses, grapes, apple, croutons and a courgette chutney (7€); a different flavoured Crème Brulee each day (5.50€); and a double chocolate mousse, made with dark chocolate and Guinness, topped with white chocolate and baileys and served in a Guinness glass (5.50€).

The oven-roasted rack of lamb is marinated in rosemary and garlic, and served on a bed

Overall, the Snug’s à la carte menu is not extensive but it is designed to satisfy most taste

buds. And as mentioned earlier, there is also the Tapas menu to choose from. Teriyaki tuna on a bed of pak choy and spring onions; roasted sea scallops and tiger prawns with a citrus and herb butter; char-grilled chicken and chorizo on a rocket and cherry tomato salad; steamed won tons – these are just a sample of what’s on offer. Choose one dish for 5.90€, 2 dishes for 9.90€, 3 for 13.90€, or 4 for 16.90€.

With red meat, I would recommend the house red – Lazy Lizard Shiraz – which is well priced and very tasty. For an aperitif, the cocktails are hard to pass up and a steady flow of customers ensures the Guinness is always good.

It was not surprising to learn that the chef’s at Snug have trained in some of England’s most prized restaurants, including Claridges. They bring with them a skill and creativity that can be detected in every single dish. * Christmas Day menu: 4 courses 1-2pm & 7-8pm 35€ * Lunch Menu: Soup of the day + choice of tapas & salad + drink 9.90€ every day Cassandra Tanti

frog

fresh & natural

Fresh Tapas Menu changed daily Kitchen open from 12pm - 11pm Traditional Sunday roasts & roast orientated Tapas Menu New à la carte menu

www.frog-restaurant.fr 65, Rue Milton Robbins Nice Tel: 04 93 85 85 65

Corner of rue Droite & 5 rue Rossetti, 06300 Nice Tel: 04 93 80 43 22

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Restaurant Reviews L’Univers Le Locale

… plump kalamata olives, marinated mushrooms, buffalo mozzarella at its best with a soft gooey centre, and marinated aubergine just like my mum used to make. It is a plate that should be chosen as a main or shared for entrée, because at 13€ this is certainly value for money.

Hearing great things about a restaurant is like hearing great things about a movie … you never know if it will live up to all the hype. Luckily, Le Locale exceeded all expectations, and while this popular restaurant certainly doesn’t need the advertising, it truly deserves to be shared!

For mains, we chose the fusilli pasta with a ricotta and aubergine sauce. Ricotta is known for its subtle flavour, so the characteristics of the aubergine and fresh tomato sauce reined through perfectly. The pasta itself was also too good to be overpowered by a strong sauce. Next we tried the truffle risotto with chunks of pork dotted throughout. Clearly, risottos are the chef’s forte, because this was simply amazing. It is important to note that only those who love and appreciate truffles should order this dish, as it very dominating ingredient.

Le Locale is an intimate Italian restaurant at Nice Port. But this is not simply a French restaurant adopting the category of “Italian” because it sells pizza and pasta. Le Locale actually epitomises all that Italian food is famous for … fresh pasta, todie-for risottos and THE best anti-pasti selection this side of the border!

Le Locale also doubles as a deli. Every inch of wall is filled with tempting Italian produce and wines. The front of the restaurant has large glass cabinets brimming with marinated vegetables and cured meats. It is great for those who want to recreate at home the meals they have eaten here.

We chose a nice Chianti for 19€ a bottle, which was a very easy to drink wine with enough oomph to compliment our meals.

Unfortunately, there was no room for dessert, but we’ll make sure we leave room next time. And there will be a next time … as I have now become one of those people who rave about that restaurant at the port called ‘Le Locale’.

Cassandra Tanti

The somewhat narrow restaurant takes on three different characters - the deli with tables at the front affords a very informal and cozy ambiance; the middle room has a large table that is perfect for parties and is illuminated with fairy lights and strategically lit produce; and the rear of the restaurant offers full view of the open kitchen with it’s sparkling stainless steel benches and clearly hygienic practises.

Editor’s note: Our restaurant reviews are not paid for. The restaurants do not know they are being reviewed so we can give an honest assessment without bias. I come from a family of chef ’s with a passion for good food. I hope you enjoy my recommendations as much as I enjoy discovering them!

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The menu is largely in Italian, which is initially quite difficult to understand. But the menu is not extensive and it is categorised into anti-pasti plates, pastas and risotto’s (thankfully, there is not a pizza in sight!). For entrée we chose a mixed anti-pasti plate, and as it was laid before us I instantly understood why Le Locale has the reputation that it has. The plate was piled high with freshly cut meats including the most delectable shaved ham I have ever tasted. This plate could not be faulted

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DELHI DARBAR Tandoori

Indian Restaurant Open Everyday

10am-2.30pm & 6pm-11.30pm

Take Away 4, rue de l’Abbaye - 06300 Vieux Nice Tel: 04 93 01 45 68 www.delhidarbarnice.fr

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Christmas Special Stuck for present ideas? We’ve found some fun and affordable gifts, plus we give you few tips on how to survive Christmas shopping!

Watch

Remove the watch face and mix and match wrist bands, attach it to your computer, your belt ... the possibilities are endless!

Prices range from 40€ - 67€ L’air de Rien 22 rue Benoit Bunico

Umbrella

MG wallet travel bag

These seemingly normal umbrellas open to reveal a funky design inside. Bring a bit of colour to those dull wet days!

52€ L’air de Rien and toiletries 22 rue Benoit Bunico

Lovers of the classic MG will be thrilled with this wallet and toiletries bag.

40€ each Entrée des Artistes rue de la Poissonnaire

My First Boots

Every kid loves gumboots, but even more so if they look like a dinasaur, fairy or car!

29€ Chez Tom & Léa rue de la Boucherie

Necklaces and jewelry

There is a large selection of adorable necklaces like this one at ridiculously cheap prices.

Great designs in a variety of colours.

Flip Alarm Clock 5€ for one or 8€ for two Just like the old-school alarm clocks only Nirvana much cooler! Comes in 3 different designs. rue du Collet 14€ L’air de Rien 22 rue Benoit Bunico

Designer Boxes

These boxes come in a range of sizes and designs and are perfect for everything from food to knickknacks L’air de Rien 22 rue Benoit Bunico

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Take the stress out of buying Christmas presents this year by following these few simple rules: Just like Santa, make a list and check it twice. Write down everyone who needs a gift this year and have an idea or two listed of what they might like.

Shop early. It is a more enjoyable and relaxed experience when you do your shopping a few weeks before Christmas.

Easier said than done? Make a date, put it in your calendar … and stick to it!

Do little shops at a time.

Buy local! There are some fantastic small and independent stores that offer unique and interesting gifts. You won’t have to fight through the crowds at the large shopping centres, and your friends and relatives back home will appreciate something unique from Nice.

Set a budget and stick to it!

Save receipts, especially for clothes and electrical goods.

Finally, reward yourself. Treat yourself to a special lunch for a job well done!

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Beautiful and fully renovated 2 bed apartment, right on the pedestrian zone – fully equipped open plan kitchen, modern bathroom. There is air conditioning in all rooms and all the windows are double glazed!

Great 1 bed apartment of 59m2, right in the center. It offers lovely open views onto a courtyard park. All the rooms open onto a spacious terrace of 14m2 – it is very quiet and bright. Lift and cellar!

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Accommodation

HOSTEL Hôtel Paradis

HOTEL Hotel la Pérouse

This hotel is situated between Louis Vuitton and Armani in popular Place Maseena. The Promenade des Anglais and the sea are 100 meters away.

In the heart of Nice near the Cours Saleya and its flower market, stands Hotel la Pérouse. There is a magnificent view along the Promenade des Anglais.

The major shopping districts are within 20 metres, the old town is a 7 minute walk.

Everything is designed for an unforgettable experience: a restaurant, jacuzzi, solarium, sauna and fitness room.

Rooms include bathroom, tv, telephone & fridge.

Rooms are equipped with free internet connection, 24hr room service, minibar, & hair dryer.

1 rue Paradis, Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 87 71 23

Prices per room: 55-100 Euros - Double 65-110 Euros - Twin

11 quai Rouba-Capeu, Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 62 34 63

Prices range from 260€ for a classic room to 470€ for a deluxe room.

HOSTEL HOTEL MEYERBEER 15 rue Meyebeer, Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 88 95 65

This hostel is situated just 60 metres from the beach. All of the 16 rooms are equipped with a bathroom, colour TV and telephone. There is also a kitchen to prepare meals. Internet and Wifi are free, and there are security lockers.

The hostel is suited to backpackers and younger people looking to meet other travellers.

Private rooms from 50€, shared rooms from 14€.

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HOTEL NH NICE

2-4, Parvis de l´Europe, Nice Tel. +33 (0)4 92008000

Walking distance from the old town and the port, NH Nice is perfectly located and easily accessible. NH Nice is one of the best places to explore the area. Facing the hotel is the shopping district called ‘’Republique’’, a bowling hall, night life and beautiful architecture.Thanks to the tramway in front of the hotel all the city of Nice is on our doorstep. This is a valuefor-money 4 star hotel.

Rooms from 117.00€

Pubs, Bars & Clubs Authentic Irish Bar/Restaurant Vieux Nice

Nice Port

Pub Quiz Mon @ 8pm Food served ALL DAY Wifi, terrace Live Music most nights Vieux Nice 2 rue Saint François de Paule Tel: +33 (0)4 93 80 23 87

Nice Port 5 Quai de Deux Emmanuel Tel: +33 (0)4 92 27 07 88

Food served all day, Happy Hour: 5-9pm

www.ma-nolans.com

Blue Whales

Pub Quiz Thur @ 8pm Jazz Sunday’s 9pm Wifi Terrace Live Music New HD 63” Tv’s

Late night music bar

Pub/Bar

Happy hour 6.30pm-12am Pool table Big screen TV’s Live Music every night

Open until 4.30am!

1 rue Mascoinat, Vieux Nice 04 93 62 90 94

15 rue de la Prefecture, Nice www.kings-nice.com

English Bar/Restaurant OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY! 25€ traditional menu lunch & dinner Bookings essential 15 rue de la Prefecture, Nice www.waynes.fr

Food served all day Live international bands 10.30pm-12.30am DJ 12.30-2am Terrace, Wifi Happy Hour: 5-9pm Thursdays: Ladies Night 1€ bubbly

Irish Disco Bar

Check Point

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American Bar/Restaurant Open 7/7 Service non stop Terrace & open air cocktail bar Happy Hour: 8pm-10pm everyday Authentic American Menu Live Music

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Ma Nolan’s Vieux Nice & Nice Port Christmas Menu + free glass of champage 35€ Live Music - X-Y & N.E.W.S Free entry

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Feature Article What you should know ... about that other kind of snow.

It is now as commonplace to have a line of coke for “dessert” at a dinner party, as it is to sneak in a line at a nightclub toilet. Cocaine is no longer reserved for the rich and famous, it is affordable and it is the most popular drug of choice only after cannabis. It is also at the heart of Europe’s drug problem.

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THE FACTS 4 million Europeans have used cocaine in the last year. 1.5 million have used it in the past month.

Offences related to cocaine have increased by about 59% between 2002-07.

The purity of cocaine averages around15% France is one of 7 main transit countries for cocaine shipments in Europe Only a small proportion of those who have used cocaine at least once in their life appear to develop intensive patterns of use.

Men are twice as more likely to use cocaine as women.

A quarter of all heart -related deaths in person’s aged 18-45 are attributable to ‘frequent cocaine use’.

Cocaine was involved in 6 out of every 10 drug-related emergency visits in 2006.

In 2007, around 500 deaths related to cocaine were reported in 12 Member States.

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surely a little line never hurt anyone?

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While statistics show men are still twice as likely to use cocaine, there is growing evidence that women are catching up. Chasing a cocktail with a line is considered the ultimate ‘hit’ of dopamine, as cocaine mixes with alcohol in the liver to form a chemical reaction called coca ethylene. And after all, surely a little line never hurt anyone? Well read on.

THE PHYSICAL EFFECTS While the use of cocaine remains strong, the purity of the drug at street level is falling. And the scariest part is what they are now mixing it with.

According to reports, at least 40% of cocaine seized at UK borders is laced with a chemical that can cause seizures, unconsciousness and death. Previous cutting agents like brick dust or talcum powder have been replaced with anaesthetics and analgesics, which numb the gums in the way a user would expect with cocaine. Drug dealers are now mixing pure cocaine with tetramisole - a white powder used for worming animals. Large doses can poison humans, causing fever, difficulty breathing due to swelling of the lips and throat, loss of consciousness, numbness and seizures. Tetramisole also weakens the immune system, making cocaine users more susceptible to infections.

In addition, it was reported in 2008 that 70% of the cocaine seized in London also contained a painkiller that is no longer licensed to be used in the UK, after tests on animals suggested it may cause cancer.

And that cocktail with a cheeky line chaser ... could actually kill you. When alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream it works as a central nervous depressant. Add cocaine - a stimulant - and the body struggles to handle both effects.

The result can be lethal, especially to the liver.

Even without alcohol, cocaine can cause a sud-

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den rise in blood pressure and heart rate, contractions of the left ventricle of the heart, and constricts the coronary arteries that feed blood to the heart. If the artery constricts, blood flow to the heart and brain can be obstructed causing a heart attack or stroke. According the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA), cocaine was involved in 6 out of every 10 drug-related emergency visits in Europe in 2006. Meanwhile, the number of drug-induced deaths in France rose to 305 in 2006. Opiods remain the main cause of death, however cocaine comes a close second.

The non-lethal effects of cocaine include twitchiness, bloatedness, paranoia and schizophrenia.

Here’s a run-through of the possibilities: After a big night on cocaine, it’s not unusual for people to feel like they’ve got the flu.

Some people are over-confident on it and so may take very careless risks.

The hit from coke doesn’t last long and when the effects start to wear off, there can be a very strong temptation to take more, particularly with the long ‘come down’- the crash period can happen days later.

Cocaine powder users have died from overdoses. Risk increases if crack is mixed with heroin, barbiturates (sedatives) or alcohol.

Cocaine is highly risky for anybody with high blood pressure or a heart condition. You may not know you’ve got a pre-existing heart condition.

Those who get into cocaine very often find they begin to crave it more. And because the effects wear off so quickly, cocaine can become an expensive habit to keep.

Using cocaine a lot makes people feel depressed and run down.

Regular users often develop serious problems with anxiety and paranoia. It’s a known cause of panic attacks.

Large or frequent use of coke tends to knock sexual desire on the head.

Cocaine can bring previous mental health problems to the surface.

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THE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS

We need to tell Europeans that every ounce of cocaine they snort is tainted in blood.

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That statement comes from the Vice President of Colombia - where 80% of the world’s cocaine is produced. Farmers in Colombia grow coca plants - cocaine is obtained from its leaves.

Vice President Fransisco Santos explains that the money from cocaine is used to finance land mines (used in the coca fields), destruction of environment, terrorism, kidnappings and displacement. Some 2.2 million hectares of rainforest has been lost to cocaine production over the last 20 years. And drug barons are devastating the country’s soils and water sources by using harmful or banned pesticides.

HOW DOES IT GET HERE? Spain, particularly Calica in the northwest, has a long history of being used as an entry point to Europe for drug traffickers. Customs officials in Montpellier seized the largest land haul of cocaine in France in May this year. Two British men were arrested after 684kgs of cocaine, estimated to be worth approximately 25 million pounds, was found stashed inside sealed plastic tubs in a lorry. Meanwhile 60 people were arrested in the same month after 2kgs of cocaine were seized in St-Tropez.

DRUG LAWS In France, the law does not distinguish between possession for personal use or for trafficking, nor by type of substance. It is up to the prosecutors to decide what the charge will be based on the quantity and context of the case. In the worst

case scenario, if someone is charged with personal use they face a maximum prison sentence of one year and a fine of up to 3750€. A nonaddicted offender may have to pay up to 450€ for a compulsory drug awareness course. Drug trafficking is punishable with imprisonment of up to 10 years.

A VACCINE? It was announced last month that an experimental anti-cocaine vaccine was successful in reducing cocaine use in 38% of vaccinated patients, in a clinical trial supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. It is the first successful, placebocontrolled demonstration of a vaccine against an illicit drug of abuse.

Like vaccines against infectious diseases such as influenza, the anti-cocaine vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies. The antibodies neutralize the cocaine and make it vulnerable to an enzyme that will then break it down.

The cocaine therefore doesn’t affect the brain, the heart or any other organ. Most people will need 2 years of treatment with the vaccine, and vaccinations for other drug addictions are likely to be developed from this research.

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make blood to blood contact through their own nasal membranes. Although the risk of contracting the virus through snorting is lower than through sharing a needle, it is still there.

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8 out of 10 carriers don’t know they have hepatitis C.

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Hepatitis C attacks the liver. Early symptoms are normally mild, like tiredness and feeling low. Long term effects include cancer, organ failure and even death. People with liver disease only tend to get the bad obvious symptoms when it is too late. Health experts warn that if you’ve ever snorted drugs, go get a test.

A study by the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2000 found that 33% of 147 particpants tested positive for hepatitis C. HOW LONG DOES IT STAY IN THE SYSTEM? Cocaine can be present in the body for 72 hours after intake. For habitual users, it can be detected in urine for up to 12 weeks.

Either Europe snaps out of its state of denial, or it should brace itself for the consequences.

The metabolites the body produces from cocaine will remain for up to several weeks. If you’re a habitual cocaine user, though, all bets are off.

The cocaine has metabolized itself into your blood, urine, internal organs and even your hair.

It takes much, much longer for all the metabolites to leave your system, and the drug tests test for not only the drug itself, but the metabolites.

Like anything in life, it is always important to make an informed decision. Will knowing the facts help curb Europe’s love affair with cocaine?

According to anti-drug campaigners, apparently not, until cocaine attracts the same ‘taboo’ status of other hard drugs such as heroin. As the executive director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Antonio Maria Costa, puts it … “either Europe snaps out of its state of denial, or it should brace itself for the consequences.”

Once you stop taking cocaine, there are a few things you can do to help speed up the process of getting the drug and it’s residual effects out of your system. The biggest one is drinking lots of water. This will help “flush” the drug from your system, including some of the metabolites.

Exercising will help as well, since this will increase your metabolism and move that water through your body a little faster.

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HEPATITIS C People who share a rolled up note or straw for snorting drugs risk exposing themselves and others to hepatitis C. This is especially true if someone’s nose is bleeding. Cocaine in particular is very alkaline and corrosive to the thin membranes in the nose. If even tiny drops of blood, too small to see, get onto the straw or note and someone else then uses it, it is quite possible for them to

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It’s not uncommon for habitual users to fail drug tests 4-6 weeks after they last used; the metabolites are still stored in their bodies, and the drug tests pick that up. If the drug test happens to require a hair sample, cocaine and/or its metabolites can show up years later, even with no subsequent use.

The purpose of this article is not to preach, but to inform. Afterall, isn’t it better to know all the facts and possibilities?

Cassandra Tanti For free, confidential information at any time of the day or night, call 0800 77 66 00 or visit talktofrank.com.

Sources: BBC News European Monitoring Centre for Drugs & Drug Addiction BBC’s Panorama Documentary – Cocaine with Alex James London Evening Standard

Art & Culture Pat Andrea Pat Andrea is among Europe’s most important painters in the area of magical realism and neo-figurative painting. He has shown his work in all European capitals and at art institutions and galleries in the USA. In 1998 he was appointed as professor at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. Works of his can be found in the most important museums in Europe and America, including the French Pompidou and the MoMA in New York.”

The art of Pat Andrea has the fertility-related character of the early interpretations of life and things.

Pat Andrea’s work may constitute a reaction to all forms of sexual conservatism. His female protagonists and the overt sexuality in his works seem to want to take us back to the ‘fertility’-related interpretation of things; to the simple and eternal cycle of seasons.

Of course, the male is always present in his works, often depicted as an animal-like carnivore. It is sometimes a horse, the animal of the wildly galloping waves, and sometimes an angry bull or a dog - the guard of male vanity. The woman is thus no other than the Potnia of hunting, the Mistress whose blissful love soothes and tames.

The lovemaking heroes of Pat Andrea may cause the pompous to laugh or, again, they may bring a smile to the viewer who witnesses the joy of realisation and redemption, the joy of sexual pleasure.

Galerie des Ponchettes Quai des Etats-Unis

-MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY (Palais Masséna) Tel: 04 93 91 19 10 Open from 10am to 6pm /closed on Tuesdays

MUSEUMS:

Musée des Arts Asiatiques

Free entrance to all museums 1st Sunday of every month!

Nevertheless, in no way does Pat Andrea lecture on matriarchy, nor is he a naïve hedonist. His paintings seems like a prayer to the mother-goddess of spontaneous life and love. He urges us to accept our physical needs and enjoy our natural instincts, enthusiastically revealing the truth he has discovered and, ultimately, standing in awe in front of the adorable female which can blossom, burgeon and bear fruits.

– Frissisian Museum 2003

-MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY AND MODERN ART Promenade des Arts Tel: 04 97 13 42 01 Open from 10am to 6pm/closed on Mondays www.mamac-nice.org -FINE ARTS MUSEUM 33, Avenue des Baumettes Tel.04 92 15 28 28, Open 10am to 6pm/closed on Mondays & Bank Holidays -VILLA ARSON 20, Avenue Stephen Liégeard, Tel: 04 92 07 73 73, Exhibitions : Tel. 04 92 07 73 80, open every day 2pm to 7pm from July to September and 2pm to 6pm from October to June.

Closed on Tuesdays Internet : www.villa-arson.org

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-FRANCISCAN MUSEUM, CHURCH AND MONASTERY OF CIMIEZ Tel. 04 93 81 00 04 Open every day from 10am to 12pm and 3pm to 6pm/closed on Sundays and bank holidays -MATISSE MUSEUM 164 Avenue des Arènes de Cimiez Tel. 04 93 81 08 08, open from 10am to 6pm, closed on Tuesdays and bank holidays. www.musee-matisse-nice.org -MARC CHAGALL NATIONAL BIBILICAL MESSAGE MUSEUM Tel. 04 93 53 87 20 Open 10am to 6pm from the 1st of July to the 30th of September and 10am to 5pm from October to June/closed on Tuesdays Cost: 6,50 Euros Free every first Sunday of each month Internet : www.musee-chagall.fr -ASIAN ARTS MUSEUM 405, Promenade des Anglais - Arénas, Tel. 04 92 29 37 00 - fax 04 92 29 37 01 opening hours: www.arts-asiatiques.com

Cinema

New movie releases this month

“Cirque du freak: The Vampire’s assistant”

Original Version Cinemas: “Rialto”, 4, rue de Rivoli, Nice “Mercury”16, place Garibaldi, Nice

“Where the wild things are”

Comedy/Fantasy/Thriller Directed by Paul Weitz With John C. Reilly, Josh Hutcherson, Chris Massoglia

Fantasy Directed by Spike Jonze With Max Records, Pepita Emmerichs, Max Pfeifer

Out on the 2nd of December

Out on the 16th of December

“The Road”

“Salomon Kane”

Drama/Adventure Directed by John Hillcoat With Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Robert Duvall Out on the 2nd of December”

Adventure Directed by Michael J. Bassett With James Babson, Laura Baranik, Geoff BellOut on the 23rd of December

“The Soloist”

“Astro boy”

Drama Directed by Ruben Fleische Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx

Animation Directed by David Bowers With Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, Charlize Theron

Out on the 23rd of December

Out on the 9th of December

“Did you hear about the Morgans?”

“Avatar”

Comedy Directed by Marc Lawrence Sarah Jessica Parker, Mary Steenburgen, Hugh Grant

Science Fiction Directed by James Cameron Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez

Out on the 30th of December

Out on the 16th of December

DVD Releases

CD Releases Snow Patrol “Up to now”

G.I. Joe

Directed by Stephen Sommers An elite military unit comprised of special operatives known as G.I. Joe, operating out of The Pit, takes on an evil organization led by a notorious arms dealer.

Cast: Dennis Quaid , Sienna Miller, Jonathan Pryce Out on the 10th of December

Up to Now is the first compilation album of original songs (and third overall) by alternative rock band Snow Patrol. The album features tracks spanning Snow Patrol’s fifteen year music career.

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Them Crooked Vultures

Directed by Pete Docter, Bob Peterson By tying thousands of balloon to his home, 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America. Right after lifting off he learns he isn’t alone on his journey, since Russell, a wilderness explorer 70 years his junior, has inadvertently become a stowaway on the trip Out on the 16th of December

Them Crooked Vultures, comprised (as you already know) of JPJ, Dave Grohl and Josh Homme, have made arugably the best rock album of the decade. The music twists and turns between the direct, hard hitting songs reminiscent of Qotsa’s prime and the sprawling psychedelia of some of Led Zeppelin’s more overlooked songs.

Transformers 2: The Revenge of the Fallen

Wolfmother “Cosmic Egg”

Directed by Michael Bay Decepticon forces return to Earth on a mission to take Sam Witwicky prisoner, after the young hero learns the truth about the ancient origins of the Transformers. Joining the mission to protect humankind is Optimus Prime, who forms an alliance with international armies for a second epic battle.

Out on the 1st of December

Cosmic Egg is the follow up to Wolfmother’s self-titled woldwide smash of a debut album and was recorded over a 2-month period in Los Angeles with heralded UK producer Alan Moulder. The now 4 piece, famed for impressive live performances. showcase a similarly expansive set of Led Zeppelin-influenced rock songs on Cosmic Egg.

Stereophonics “Keep calm and carry on”

Secret of Moonacre

Directed Gabor Csupo Based on the classic children‘s novel “The Little White Horse,” by Elizabeth Goudge. Maria, an orphan sent to live with her uncle in mysterious Moonacre Manor – there she enters a world of magical creatures and discovers that she‘s the only person who can undo an ancient curse and save Moonacre Valley.

Out on the 1st of December

Kelly Jones and his band have consistently turned out quality indie rock. Keep Calm and Carry On is indeed the Stereophonics seventh studio album and seemingly no different if the single “Innocent” is anything to go by.

The Killers “Live from the royal albert hall”

Very bad trip

Directed by Todd Phillips A Las Vegas-set comedy centered around three groomsmen who lose their about-to-be-wed buddy during their drunken misadventures, then must retrace their steps in order to find him.

Out on the 9th of December

CD/DVD

Filmed at London’s Royal Albert Hall during two very special shows in July 2009, Live From The Royal Albert Hall showcases the Killers at their live best.

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Live Music Guide Nice is one of the few cities in the world to offer quality live music every night of the week. So be sure to catch the Riviera’s best live bands at the hottest bars in town! To learn more about the performers read their details at the bottom of the page. You can even pay them a visit on the web!

BULLDOG POMPEI

Spyglass

WAYNE’S

Wed 02 Kim + Breathe Thur 03 Jo + Breathe 04-05 B-siders + Breathe Tues 08 Jo + Breathe Wed 09 Kim + Breathe 11-12 Big Fat Mammas

+ Breathe Tues 15 Jo + Breathe Wed 16 Alex + Breathe Thur 17 Kim + Breathe 18-19 Fucking Machine

+ Breathe Sun 20 Jo + Breathe Tues 22 Jo + Breathe Wed 23 Kim + Breathe Sun 27 Jo + Breathe Thur 31 Cabine 13

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01-05 Spyglass Sun 06 Breathe 07-12 13-19 21-27 Thur 31

Karma Breathe Your Mum Eargasms + Breathe

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04-05 X-Y Sun 06 Mellow Swing 11-12 Soul Power Sun 13 N’Goi Thur 17 Matt’s Band 18-19 Running Birds Sun 20 Mellow Swing Fri 25 Karma Sat 26 Spoon Sun 27 N’Goi Thur 31 N.E.W.S

MA NOLAN’S VIEUX NICE

01-02 Spoon Thur 03 N’Goi 04-05 Karma Sun 06 Partenhope Thur 10 N’Goi 11-12 Spoon Sun 13 Partenope 15-16 Solea Thur 17 N’Goi 18-19 X-Y Sun 20 Skydog 22-23 Karma Thur 24 N’Goi Fri 25 Skydog 26-27 N.E.W.S 29-30 Spoon Thur 31 X-Y

BLUE WHALES Tues 01 Wed 02 03-05 Sun 06 Mon 07 Tues 08 09-13 Sun 13 Mon 14 Tues 15 16-19 Sun 20 Mon 21 Tues 22 Wed 23 Sat 26 Sun 27 Mon 28 Tues 29 30-31

CHECKPOINT Tues & Thurs - Brian 04-05 222 11-12 B-Siders 18-19 222

Mellow Swing

Aquarella Fucking Machine Acid Rain Millionaire Whiskey Finger Aquarella Cabine 13 Millionaire Whiskey Finger Aquarella Number 9 Millionaire Whiskey Finger Aquarella B-Siders B-Siders Millionaire Whiskey Finger Aquarella Fucking Machine

Learn more about the bands!

Spyglass: Pop Rock www.spyglassrockband.com Tony Ruth: Solo acoustic www.myspace.com/tonyruthmusic Cabine 13: Rock band www.myspace.com/cabine13 Waste: Pop Rock www.wasteweb.net Karma: Rock band rocknkarma.free.fr Reset: Rock band Ani Mals: Rock band www.myspace.com/naphtalene Millionnaire: Rock band Aquarella: Rock band Whiskey Finger: Rock band Fuckin Machine: Rock band www.facebook.com (search) fuckin’machine Breathe: Rock band www.facebook.com (search) breathe-waynes-nice D-Gas: Duo acoustic Bliss: Rock band Wide Way: Soul, Funk, Latino

Running Birds: Rock band www.therunningbirds.com Kim Cao: Solo Acoustic www.myspace.com/kimtoutseul Jake Hall Band: Duo & 4 piece acoustic www.myspace.com/jakehall2008 Partenope: Duo acoustic www.myspace.com/duopartenope N’Goi: Duo & 4 piece acoustic Mocambo: Duo & 4 piece acoustic Number 9: Duo & 4 piece acoustic www.myspace.com/lesnumber9 Woodface: Pop/rock duo Medi & the medecine show: Rock/Soul/Garage mediandthemedicineshow.com Invitraux: rock www.myspace.com/invitraux Funky Monks: Funk Four Soul: Funk/Soul/Pop Big Fat Mama: Rock Nutopia: Rock Beasty Boop: Rock http://fr.myspace.com/beastyboop

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Christmas in the Riviera Tuesday 01 ANTIBES & JUAN-LES-PINS Christmas Fair Handmade gifts and Christmas decorations.

Villa El Colaron 983 bld de la Garoupe Cap d’Antibes Saturday 5th ROQUEFORT-LES-PINS Christmas market Specialties, gifts, decorations and more.

Esplanade de la Poste Saturday 05 - Sunday 06 LE BROC Christmas Market Decorations, gifts, food and toys.

Village centre Friday 4th Thursday 24th VALBONNE Christmas Art Market Pottery, paintings, sculptures for sale.

Salle Saint-Esprit de Valbonne Sundays 6th & 13th VILLENEUVE LOUBET Christmas Market Gifts, decorations, food and local crafts.

In front of Mairie Saturday 5th January Sunday 3rd January 2010 THÉOULE-SUR-MER Nativity Path & Displays 100 nativity scenes and an exhibition of Provençal Santons, traditional nativity figurines. l’Espace Culturel

Saturday 12th CHÂTEAUNEUF Christmas Concert International choir The Syrinx Vocal Ensemble perform Christmas carols.

Sunday 13th TOURRETTESSUR-LOUP Christmas Gourmand Christmas delicacies for sale.

11am-4pm.

Place de la Libération Sunday 13th CAGNES-SUR-MER Christmas Carols Eglise de la Ste-Famille.

6.00pm Wednesday 16th - 3pm Friday 18th - 8pm CAGNES-SUR-MER The Conservatoire Municipal’s special Concert de Noël. Free entrance.

Espace val Fleuri Thursday 17th SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS Christmas show Live outdoor shows with music, lights and images.

5.30pm Place Méjane.

Free entry Thursday 17th VALBONNE Christmas Festival Light show, parades, fireworks and more.

5.30pm Place Méjane Free entry

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Friday 18th ST-LAURENT DU VAR Christmas Concert Performed by the St-Laurent du Var and Vence adult choirs.

8.30pm Saint-Joseph Church Corniche Fahnestock December 18th 2009 January 18 2010 ST-JEAN CAP-FERRAT Live Nativity Scene Place Clémenceau.

Saturday 19th - Thursday 24th BEAUSOLEIL Christmas Events Musical processions, carols, pony rides, crafts & arts, workshops and more.

Place de la Libération & Moneghetti Saturday 19th December Sunday January 3rd 2010 LE CANNET Ice Skating La Palestre 730 ave Georges Pompidou Le Cannet Saturday 19th VILLEFRANCHE Christmas Concerts Classic carols performed by students of the Conservatoire Intercommunal.

3pm Eglise St-Michel Free entry Wednesday 23rd VALBONNE Christmas Show Live outdoors show with music, light and images.

5.30pm Village Centre Free entry

Recipes from the Riviera Christmas Menu Sauteed Foie Gras INGREDIENTS 1 lobe of quality foie gras sea salt and cracked black pepper 2-4 slices of whole grain bread, toasted and cut into quarters 2 tsp oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp butter

De-vein the foie gras and cut into 1/2 inch thick pieces, then season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tsp of oil in a heavy pan over a moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Sauté half the foie gras until golden, 45 to 60 seconds each side (it will be pink inside). Quickly transfer to a paper towel to drain and discard fat. Sauté the remaining foie gras, then discard all but 1 tbsp of the remaining fat. Add 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar and bring to the boil, then add the butter and melt into the sauce. Serve with the foie gras.

Roast Turkey with Sage & Onion Stuffing served with Homemade Cranberry Jelly INGREDIENTS Stuffing: 3 large onions, diced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 100g butter 4 tbsp oil 300g fresh breadcrumbs (use stale bread & rub in hands until a breadcrumb consistency) 100g breadcrumbs, pre-purchased 1 bunch fresh sage, chopped Cranberry Jelly: 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

Stuffing: Fry the onions and garlic in butter and oil until tender. Stir in all the breadcrumbs and the sage, season with salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly. Let it cool and remove the innards of the turkey. Stuff the carcass loosely with the mixture – the stuffing should be able to cook through easily. Baste the turkey with a mixture of oil and melted butter, and cook in a preheated oven according to size. Remove the bird from the oven a few degrees shy of the desired temperature, as it will keep cooking as it rests. Leave the turkey for 20 minutes to redistribute juices before carving.

Cranberry Jelly: Bring water and sugar to the boil, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar. Add the cranberries, return to the boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the cranberries burst. Remove from the heat and cool. Serve with the stuffed turkey and a rich gravy!

Cooking the perfect turkey:

Pre-heat oven to 220°C. Cook for 35 minutes, then reduce temp to 170°C and cook a further: 2 ½-3 hrs for a 3.5-4.5kg turkey 3-3 ½ hrs for a 5.5-6.5kg turkey 4-5 hrs for a 6.75-9kg turkey Give it a final 30 minutes at 200°C.

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Quick & Easy Christmas Cake INGREDIENTS 500g mixed dried fruits 150g dried apricots, diced 150g glace cherries 225ml stout (i.e Guinness) 100ml whiskey 75ml orange juice 1 orange zest 200g butter 200g soft brown sugar 250g plain flour 2 heaped teaspoons baking powder 5 eggs, lightly beaten 1 ½ tsp mixed spice 75g chopped nuts (i.e almonds, pecans) METHOD Pre-heat oven to 140°C and lightly grease a large round cake tin. Place the fruits, stout, whiskey, zest and 50g of brown sugar into a large pot and bring to the boil, stirring occasionally. Simmer gently for 10 minutes then remove from heat and allow it to cool completely.

Place all remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly until smooth. Fold in the fruit mix and nuts. Spoon mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 3 hours. You can tell the cake is ready by piercing the centre with a kebab skewer and if it comes out clean, the cake is ready. Serve warm with hot custard and cream.

Cocktail Experience If you see a fat man, who’s jolly and cute, wearing a beard and a red flannel suit; And if he is chuckling and laughing away, while flying around in a miniature sleigh; With eight tiny reindeer to pull him along; Then - let’s face it - Your eggnog’s too strong!!

EGGNOG 4 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup white rum ground nutmeg

1 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups whiskey 1 cup heavy cream

Separate eggs into yolks & whites. Beat egg yolks with half the sugar, set aside. Beat the whites until stiff, then mix in the remaining sugar. Pour the yolks into the whites & mix together slowly. Gently stir in white rum, milk & whiksey. Finally stir in half the cream. Whip the rest of the cream and fold in carefully. Serve at room temperature, ladling into cups and sprinkling with nutmeg.

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Live Sports Escape the chill of winter and head indoors to our favourite bars for all your live sports action.

Main events not to miss this month include the England Premier League rounds and the cricket, as Australia, New Zealand, England, South Africa, India and Sri Lanka all go head to head.

TENNIS

CRICKET

04-06 Davis Cup World Group final

02-06 India V Sri Lanka, Mumbai 03-07 New Zealand V Pakistan, Wellington 04-08 Australia V West Indies, Adelaide Wed 09 India V Sri Lanka, Nagpur 11-15 New Zealand V Pakistan, Napier Sat 12 India V Sri Lanka, Mohali Tues 15 India V Sri Lanka, Rajkot 16-20 South Africa V England, Centurion 16-20 Australia V West Indies, Perth Mon 21 India V Sri Lanka, Cuttack Thur 24 India V Sri Lanka, Kolkata 26-30 Australia V Pakistan, Melbourne 26-30 South Africa V England, Durban

HORSE RACING Sat 05 Sat 25

Mon 28

Tingle Creek Chase, Sandown Stan James King George VI Chase, Kempton Coral Welsh National, Chepstow

SQUASH 01-05

Men’s World Open, Kuwait

FOOTBALL Wed 02 Fri 04 Sat 05

08-09 Sat 12

15-16 Thur 17 Sat 19

Sat 26

Mon 28 Wed 30

Europa Leave Group Stage, Round 5 2010 World Cup finals draw, Cape Town England Premier League, round 15 Scottish Premier League, Round 14 UEFA Champions League group stages England Premier League, round 16 Scottish Premier League, round 15 England Premier League, round 17 Europa League Group Stage, round 6 England Premier League, round 18 Scottish Premier League, round 16 England Premier League, round 19 Scottish Premier League, round 17 England Premier League, round 20 Scottish Premier League, round 18

HOCKEY 01-06

Men’s Championship, Melbourne

DARTS 18-31

PDC Ladbrokes.com World Champs

EQUESTRIAN 16-21

ATHLETICS

London International Horse Show, London

Sun 13 European Cross-country Champs, Dublin

HAPPY HOURS Checkpoint 4-9pm Wayne’s 5-9pm Pompei 8-10pm Ma Nolan’s 5-9pm Blue Whales 6.30pm-12am Snug & Cellar 8-10pm Kookaburra All Day Blast 8pm-10pm

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GAMES CHRISTMAS QUIZ! 1) Name Santa’s 9 reindeer.

2) At Christmas, it is tradition to exchange kisses beneath which plant?

3) In the Ukraine, if you find a spider web in the house on Christmas morning, is it good or bad luck?

4) What does finding a button in your Christmas pudding predict?

5) Which of the following is not the name of the three wise men – Caspar, Balthazar, Teleost or Melchior?

6) Who wrote one of the most loved Christmas books – a Christmas Carol?

7) What was Joseph’s job?

8) What colour is Santa’s belt?

9) What did the child want in the song “all I want for Christmas”?

10) In the song “12 days of Christmas”, what did my true love give to me on the 5th day?

11) Which Christmas song did the Catholic Church in Boston

3 7 9 2 8 1 5 3 4 7 6 7 5 9 5 2 5 6 3 7 4 6 1 2 4 1 8 4 6 2 5 1 4 7 8 9

12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20)

Answers to the Games Page 26

initially ban for supposedly mixing sex and Christmas?

Who are the four ghosts in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”?

What is the English title of the carol written by Austrian priest Josef Mohr called Stille Nacht?

Which US state was the last to declare Christmas a legal holiday in 1907, Texas or Oklahoma?

Which river did George Washington cross on Christmas night in 1776 in the American Revolution ary War? Traditionally, what is stolen during a German Christmas?

Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean is a territory of which country?

John Callcott Horsley designed what first commercial Christmas item in 1843?

What city was Jesus born in?

In the carol Silent Night, what words follow ‘Silent Night’?

M A Z E

Sudoku Every row, column and 3x3 square must contain the numbers 1 to 9. You may not duplicate numbers in any of these configurations.

Spot the difference!

START FINISH

Can you find the 6 mistakes in the second picture?

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QUIZ 1) Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph 2) Mistletoe 3) Good luck 4)You will be a bachelor 5) Teleost 6) Charles Dickens 7) Carpenter 8) Black 9) Two front teeth 10) Five golden rings 11) I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus 12) Christmas Past, Present, Future & Jacob Marley 13) Silent Night 14) Oklahoma 15) Delaware

16) Cake 17) Australia 18) Christmas card 19) Bethlehem 20) Holy Night

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