The editorial team has compiled ideas for outings and entertainment for this Ascension weekend in the Montluçon region (Allier), from Friday May 3 to Thursday May 9.
Many events are planned this long weekend, something to entertain young and old. Some events must be reserved. Think about it…
Concerts, theater, parties, musical tales…
Friday May 3
Solone + Link + 15 GR. At 11 p.m., at 109 Le Guingois, rue Ernest-Montusès. Before from 9 p.m. to midnight, in the bars Le Perceval and Cul de Chouette. Pre-sale prices: €8, €6, €5. On site: €10, €8 and €5. €5 for under-26s and free under-12s. DJ Showcases: Rimea and DJ Titi. Such. 04.70.05.88.18; communication]at]109montlucon.com
BGSC, pop folk, 4 voices (concert). At 8:30 p.m., at the André-Messager theater, rue Boisrot-Desserviers. Prices: €8 adult; €4, under 12 years old. Reservation at 04.70.03.11.03.
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Saturday May 4
“The Agricultural Odyssey, 150 years of history of Agriculture under the gaze of the Press” (exhibition). Guided tour at 10:30 a.m. at the media library. Hosted by president Marc Roblin and Michel Bonneau, member of the collective and native of Ainay-le-Château. A friendly drink will be offered at the end of the visit. The book “The Agricultural Odyssey”, published in September 2023, will be available for sale and can be signed. Free and open to all.
Salut l’Orage, from Lyon (rock duo). At 8:30 p.m. at Bistrot Culture 1, rue de l’Horloge. Free entry, contribution to the hat.
Spring Concert of the Associative Music School in Pays de Huriel. At 5 p.m., at the church. By the quartet A La Ronde. Free participation, for the benefit of EMAPH students. Information at 06.20.27.84.90 or 06.32.63.27.60.
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Retirement home 2 (cinema). At 8:30 p.m., in the village hall. Prices: €5 for adults and €3.50 for children.
Game: Mysteries and spells. Giant outdoor game, inspired by Harry Potter, at 10 a.m., in the city center. This game is supervised by professional animators in costume and has original settings, made especially for the occasion. The proposed challenges therefore exist in several variants adapted to each age group, 7-10 years old, 11-15 years old and adults. Information at 07.66.52.56.28.
Kids tour (workshops and show). At the Ferme des Ilets, Espace Boris-Vian, 27, rue des Faucheroux, for children aged 3 to 17. On the program, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., various workshops: America (mini-football, maracas musical instruments, log throwing), Asia (opposition games, table tennis), Europe (cycling, introduction to handball), Oceania (make-up workshop, aka traditional game), Africa (awalee games, introduction to percussion), disabled sports (Cessi football workshop, pétanque, disabled course), early learning (coloring of world flags, wooden games), other workshops: caricatures , linocut, smoothie bike and at 5 p.m., show.
My little thumb, by the young troupe of Ilets (show). At 4 p.m., at the Théâtre des Ilets 27, rue des Faucheroux. From 12 years old. Creation of Ilets en stroll, by Pascal Antonini.
Discovering the pond at the bottom of rue des Moulins. Meet at 10 a.m. at the pond. Free exit. Information at 04.70.03.11.03 or biodiversity[email protected]
The beautiful sisters, by La Montgolfière (theater). At 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m., at the André-Messager theater, rue Boisrot-Desserviers. Prices: €10, adult; €5, under 12 years old. Reservation at the tourist office, telephone 04.70.03.11.03.
Plant market. From 10 a.m., on the square and in the multipurpose room. Vegetable garden plants, flowers, trees and shrubs, garden equipment… With the participation of the Les Amis des Arbres association.
Spring market, with the secular association and the 4 Vents school. From 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Church Square. Participation of local artisans and producers as well as entertainment for children with pony rides. A stand will be run by the school to sell the children’s creations.
Spring festival. Saturday, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with an exhibition of paintings by Villefranche artists in the salons of the Château de la Porte (free entry). at 3 p.m. the start of the cycling grand prix organized by Aumance-Tronçais-Cyclisme will take place. at 9:30 p.m., the torchlight procession, hosted by the Harmonie Villefranche-Montmarault, will be followed, at 10 p.m., by fireworks, and, at 11 p.m., by the ball at the Espace Center hosted by Bixente. On Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., continuation of the painting exhibition at the Château de la Porte. from 2 p.m. petanque competition open to all, at the municipal bowling alley, at 2:30 p.m., balloon release in the Château de la Porte park, followed, at 3 p.m., by a concert of African percussionists the West by the company Attrape Sourire. During the two days, the funfair will be in full swing, Place de l’Église, with rides, shootings, sweets.
The agenda of outings in Moulins and surrounding areas
SUNDAY MAY 5
Clos des Acacias flea market and garage sale. From 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., in the city center along rue Jean-Jaurès and rue Christophe-Thivrier. Entertainment will take place all day long.
The Commentryenne Harmony receives the Cusset Harmony (concert). At 3:30 p.m., at the Agora, rue Abel-Gance. FREE ENTRANCE. Information at 04.70.64.55.96.
The magic of love, (musical tale). At 4 p.m., at the Marmignolles village hall. Proposed by the Balbuzz’Art association. Prices: €5 adults and €3 children.
Ensemble Parchemins (baroque music). At 5 p.m., at the Châteloy church. Under the title Our free and contented spirits, Nathalie Ferron (vocals-percussion) and Matéo Crémades (baroque guitar). Free entry and participation.
Guided Tour of Charity. Meet at 3 p.m. on the Charité website. Duration of the visit 2 hours; price €3 per person. Payment is made on site.
“What is modern art? A story of time, gaze and forms” (conference). At 4:30 p.m., Social Center room, 7 chemin du Dagouret. It will be hosted by Michel Cegarra. (Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes). Free admission. For any information, call 04.70.66.38.73.
Choir Fa Si La Toque d’Huriel (concert). At 3:30 p.m., at the Sacré-Coeur chapel, 8, place Louise-Thérèse-de-Montaignac. Price: €5; under 12 years old, free.
Spring festival. From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., continuation of the painting exhibition at the Château de la Porte. From 2 p.m., pétanque competition open to all, at the municipal bowling alley, at 2:30 p.m., release of balloons in the Château de la Porte park, followed, at 3 p.m., by a concert of African percussionists. the West by the company Attrape Sourire. During the two days, the funfair will be in full swing, Place de l’Église, with rides, shootings, sweets.
Ideas for outings in Vichy and surrounding areas
Monday May 6
Screening of Bolero. At 8:30 p.m., at the Valigny multipurpose room. Prices: adult, €5; child, €3.50.
Tuesday May 7
Flea market of the festival committee and concert. From 5 p.m., and Wednesday 8, until 6 p.m., on the town’s ramparts. The group 3615 Corn Flakes will perform in concert on Tuesday, from 8 p.m., in front of the village hall. Refreshment bar and catering will be provided on site.
Happy winners, by Maxime Govare and Romain Choay, (cinema). At 8 p.m., at the Foyer rural. Session offered by the Bistrot culture and UDAAR 03. Prices: adults €5, children €3.50.
Wednesday May 8
Farm market, with the Collectif Bio’local de Tronçais. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Sandrine and Cédric Tourret’s, at the Ferme de la Berge, located in a place called Grandvaux.
Flea market of the festival committee. From 6:30 a.m., at the municipal campsite.
Thursday May 9
Zicadabra (festive French songs). At 7 p.m., at Bistrot Culture 1, rue de l’Horloge. Interpretations of the great classics of French song. From double bass, vocals and accordion, Zicadabra offers a complete and immersive musical experience. Free entry, contribution to the hat.
Concert of the Ascension of Troubl’Fêtes. From 5 p.m., in the village hall (free entry). They will share their partially renewed repertoire. While the first part will be provided by the students of the musical workshop. The finale will bring together musicians from both groups.
Exhibitions
Arnaud Bonnet, launch of his postcard (graphic designer and illustrator). Until Thursday, May 2, at the media library. Hours: Tuesday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon; Tuesday and Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Multi Arts (from Néris-les-Bains). Until Saturday May 25, at La Pléiade, place de la Butte. Several techniques such as acrylic painting, oil painting, pastel, sculpture and watercolor will be exhibited. 13 amateur artists out of the 25 members of the Nérisienne Multi’Arts association exhibit multi-technical works. Free admission. Telephone 04.70.64.40.60. [email protected].
Alain Bourgeon exhibits his monks (wooden sculptures). Until May 18, at the Foyer culturelle 51, rue Christophe-Thivrier. Such. 04.70.64.30.44.
Etienne Philippe (painting, sculpture). From May 29 to June 29, at La Pléiade, Place de la Butte. Free admission. Telephone 04.70.64.40.60. [email protected].
“Free expressions” (paintings). Until Sunday, May 12, at the rural social center. Visible Monday to Sunday (including public holidays), from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Free entry.
Paintings and sculptures from the Ardeli workshop. From Saturday May 4 to Saturday June 8, at the Gallo-Roman museum. Visible Wednesday to Saturday, 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Prices (museum + exhibition): €3.50.
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