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Celebrating victory of war in Little Italy, Weegee photo on poster for Geneva expo

Weegee photo collection launches Geneva foundation

by Michèle Laird

September 3, 2010 | 11:36

American news photographer Weegee is famous for his tender-hearted photojournalism. To launch the Geneva Auer Ory photography foundation, 280 vintage prints from their prize collection of photographs taken by Weegee from 1932 to 1960 are presented at BAC in Geneva from September 4 to October 24 with the financial support and patronage of Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch.

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	What's on: Golf, sailing and wine-tasting
	September 1, 2010 \| 09:43	by Marcus Berry

With the wine harvest beginning to kick in around canton Valais, several areas are holding suitable festivals with tasting at the centre of affairs. Amateur exponents of the seven iron and sandwedge can...Full story

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	Celtic warriors cross swords at Swiss archeological site
	August 30, 2010 \| 15:17	by Tatiana Tissot

Wannabe warriors clash during battle reenactments this week-end in La Tène, in canton Neuchâtel, during the first Celtic festival ever to take place at this major archaeological site, which is considered...Full story

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	Riviera festival opens with London Royal Philharmonic
	August 27, 2010 \| 10:24	by Michèle Laird

The 64th edition of the Septembre Musical in Montreux and Vevey, known as a festival for enlightened connoisseurs, gets off to a flying start with four concerts by the London Royal Philharmonic Orchestra....Full story

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	What's on: Blues, classics and a mustard festival
	August 25, 2010 \| 10:30	by Marcus Berry

As summertime begins to draw to a close, we have two blues festivals on the entertainment schedule over the next few days. Circus Aléa and Circus Knie set up the big tops in Ecublens and Geneva, while...Full story

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	Austrian wins Swiss beard competition by a whisker
	August 23, 2010 \| 10:40	by Tatiana Tissot

Having a long bushy beard is a source of pride amongst Alpine farmers, which gave birth to a tradition of competitions. Over the weekend, men from Switzerland and neighbouring countries measure their beards...Full story

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	What's on: Athletics, hip-hop and knights in action
	August 18, 2010 \| 11:48	by Marcus Berry

Still plenty to do around Switzerland if you're not out of the country on holiday, with several music festivals scheduled from classical to hip-hop, stopping along the way to include two New Orleans Jazz...Full story

'One way' Swiss animal legend still dupes tourists
The goat-like dahu, native of the Swiss mountains, possesses legs of different sizes specially evolved for an existence on the slopes. At least that’s what the Swiss living in rural areas tell gullible...

Full storyAugust 17, 2010 | 08:48by Tatiana Tissot and Marcus Berry

What's on: Street Parade, lofty golf and high biking
Some of the main events around the country over the next week include the legendary Zurich Street Parade and city festivals in St. Gallen and Kreuzlingen. Buskers take over the streets of Bern with circus...

Full storyAugust 11, 2010 | 07:32by Marcus Berry

Valais finds novel way to market 'humane' cow fights
The end of corrida bull fights in places such as Catalonia, Spain, may serve as a plus for the canton of Valais as it maps out its marketing plan to promote traditional cow-fighting competitions in Alpine...

Full storyAugust 9, 2010 | 11:53by Marta Falconi

Lucerne Festival star Jonas Kaufmann opens up
Hailed as the newest generation’s star tenor, Zurich-based Jonas Kaufmann is performing the opening night concert at the Lucerne Festival, where he is one of the most eagerly awaited artists. In an interview...

Full storyAugust 9, 2010 | 08:00by Piera Anna Franini

What's on: Fell running, fireworks and U-boat rides
Here's the latest Swisster assortment of upcoming events for those of you who are still in Switzerland and have not decamped. Mountain running is all the rage this weekend with some lung-bursting uphill...

Full storyAugust 4, 2010 | 12:11by Marcus Berry

History leaves indelible imprint on Gotthard Pass
On Switzerland’s upcoming August 1 national holiday, Swiss President Doris Leuthard is paying a visit to an Alpine region reeking with history and of appeal to visitors seeking to learn more about the...

Full storyJuly 28, 2010 | 10:51by Malcolm Curtis

What's on: Switzerland's national celebrations
Switzerland is gearing up for the national celebrations on August 1 to mark the origins of the Confederation. Swisster provides a selection of major parties taking place around the country. Also on offer...

Full storyJuly 28, 2010 | 10:04by Marcus Berry

Festival of songs by Scottish tenor Stuart Patterson
Airs from famous operas resound until August 8 in the small Jura village of Montperreux, just 60 kilometres out of Lausanne. Started last year by Stuart Patterson, the renowned Scottish tenor, the Festival...

Full storyJuly 27, 2010 | 11:59by Michèle Laird

Locarno defends right to show 'gay zombie porn' flick
L.A. Zombie, a controversial "gay zombie porn" movie set to make its international premier next month in Locarno, canton Ticino, is banned from screening at the Melbourne International Film Festival, which...

Full storyJuly 22, 2010 | 09:54by Marcus Berry

What's on: Horses, mountain-bikers and tango
Plenty to do in Switzerland over the next few days if you're at loose ends. Show jumping in Ascona and the Mounted Games in Geneva take care of horse enthusiasts. Zurich's Tango Week caters for dance fans....

Full storyJuly 21, 2010 | 09:38by Marcus Berry

Public wakes up to Geneva concerts at sunrise
Over the past four years, Geneva’s iconic Bains des Paquis hosts concerts at sunrise against a tranquil backdrop of Lac Léman. As the new season gets underway, Swisster drags itself kicking and moaning...

Full storyJuly 20, 2010 | 09:43by Marcus Berry

Verbier Festival 2010 explodes with youthful talent
Classical music festivals are not usually synonymous with youth, but this year’s edition of the world-famous Verbier Festival has more than its pick of today’s young stars. Look out for enchanting...

Full storyJuly 16, 2010 | 10:44by Michèle Laird

What's on: Festivals rule! From classical to country
With festivals featured throughout Switzerland, there's plenty of possibilities for music enthusiasts. Verbier and Gstaad launch their annual classical offerings, Basel focuses on vocals while Gurten waits...

Full storyJuly 15, 2010 | 11:02by Marcus Berry