What's On Today: Tuesday 9 February 2010

Exhibition by artist Eléonore Cerf in the Hall at Rocksane. Entry is free. For more information: 05 53 63 03 70.

A free painting competition open to all amateur artists. The theme of the competition is 'le corps, des corps...et moi'. For more information telephone: 05 53 74 66 62 or e-mail: culture@mairie-bergerac.fr

Exhibition of the works of students from Académie Pictura at Galerie des Beaux Arts, rue St Louis. For more information: 05 53 23 48 16.

Festival of British films showing once a month at the Grand Ecran on Tuesdays at 19:15. Films are in English (VO) and include Dangerous Liason, My Beautiful Laundrette and Red Road. See the website for full programme details.

Singers, dancers, stage hands, costumiers, pianists and front of house people are urgently required for the next summer in the Bergerac area. They also have a junior stage school that teaches singing, theater craft, stage production among others. For more information, contact David Younge: 05 45 25 35 51 or youngerbydesign@surf3.net.

Exhibition by painter Adam Cope at Château Masburel. The exhibition can be seen Monday to Friday from 09:00-18:00. For more information: 05 53 24 77 73.

Exhibition of photographs by Karim De Broucker and furnishings in cardboard by Emilie Mazeau-Langlais. At the Salles du Caveau in Château des Evêques. For more information: 05 53 58 79 62.

Flamenco and Sevillanas classes directed by Sophie from Association La Mouchette, who speaks English. For kids from 6 years old at 17:15. For more information contact Sophie: 06 27 40 60 41.

Flamenco and Sevillanas classes directed by Sophie from Association La Mouchette, who speaks English. For kids from 9 years old at 18:15. For more information contact Sophie: 06 27 40 60 41.

Walking excursion every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month departing from the Place des Banquettes at 14:00. For more information: 05 53 90 76 64.

Exhibition by Amanda Rackowe at the auberge Aux Delices de La Treille. For more information: 05 45 78 84 49.

Exhibition of works by photographer Gilles Martin, in particular the 'bardenas reales' in the Navarre desert. At the Médiathèque. For more information: 05 53 61 55 43.

Permanent painting exhibition at the City Hall and at the new Church. For more information: 05 53 90 03 10.

Permanent painting exhibition at place de Gaulle. Free entrance. For more information: 05 53 90 93 38.

An exhibition of works by students from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture et de Paysage, at the Centre Culturel. For more information: 05 53 90 03 10.

Oriental dance with Myriam at Bourg de Faye, opposite the Church from 20:00 to 22:00. For more information: 06 17 76 71 84.

The Bridge Club meets on Monday at 19:30 and Tuesday & Thursday at 14:30, at the Maison du Temps Libre in the Mairie garden next to the cinema. Beginners are welcome. For more information contact: Julie Lees 05 53 90 19 08 or J-P Betoin 05 53 90 56 60..

An opportunity to discover a 2 hectare exhibition site exhibiting contemporary pieces of sculpture by artist Pierre Shasmoukine. There is also four individual art galleries exposing works from a variety of artists. Open all year. For more information: 05 53 31 02 00.

Exhibition of an artist’s works who is renowned for her talent in watercolor painting and bronze sculpture at Cour Renaissance, 3 Rue Montaigneat. For more information: 05 53 29 17 77.

Exhibition of paintings and sculptures at the Ateliers - Galerie d'Art from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00 on Mondays and from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 20:30 on Tuesdays. For more information: 05 53 59 47 90.

Permanent exhibition on the tales, myths and legends of Périgord at 5 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau. 17:00-01:00. For more information: 05 53 29 40 31.

Exhibition of works in beeswax by Guillaume Deroeux at the Maison du Patrimoine from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 15:30 to 19:00. For more information: 05 53 51 04 56.

Guided visits to the Abbaye can be made by reservation, rendez-vous at the Maison du Patrimoine. For more information: 05 53 51 67 83 or 05 53 51 60 49.

Paintings by Emile Mangiapan and Maryse Belarbre, taking music as a theme. For more information: 05 53 90 81 33.

An ongoing collective exhibition at Galerie 4 Saisons. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00-12:30 and 14:30-18:00. For more information telephone Suzie Blackman: 05 53 90 54 60.

Guided tour of the village organized by the Tourist office at 11:00. For more information: 05 53 62 14 15.

An informal drop-in meeting for budding artists where you can paint and sketch whilst meeting new like-minded folk. 11:30-15:00. For more information, contact Simon Clayton or Jonathan Hargreaves: 05 53 54 29 85 or simon.clayton@orange.fr .

Exhibition by Prigonrieux artist Cécile Caminade at the Bibliothèque. Open Monday from 15:00-17:00, Tuesday 16:00-18:30 and Thursady & Friday from 15:00-18:00. For more information: 05 53 22 56 19.

Make friends and swap books, videos and dvd's at the monthly coffee morning (first Tuesday of each month). For more information contact Jill: 05 53 55 18 46.

Craft club held every Tuesday from 14:00-16:30. Bring your own knitting, sewing, beading, dressmaking, quilting, patchwork, embroidery or tapestry or come along and see if there is a new craft you wish to learn. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Stephanie: 05 53 91 00 74.

Exhibition of art works made from stones, crystals and fossils at the Galerie 'Art Lithos, Rue Notre Dame. Entry free. For more information: 05 53 30 44 21.

Exhibition of paintings, glassworks and sculptures by artists internationally renown at the Galerie Saint Clar, 9 Rue de la Boëtie. For more information: 05 53 29 36 58.

An interactive journey to know about the terroirs and the wine-making. Wine bar. Wine shop. Kids area. On the RN 89, Exit n°5. Open 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:30.

Antiques market at Saint-Michel, Place Meynard starting in the morning.

Science workshops with a different theme each week at Cap Sciences, Hangar 20, everyday in the holidays & Wednesdays during school-time from 14:00-17:00. For children aged 8-14 years. For more information: 05 56 01 07 07.

Discovery of a wide range of Bordeaux wines served by glass accompanied by plates of delicacies. At 2 cours du XXX Juillet, open from 11:00 to 22:00.

A musical depicting the folklore of Mexico told in a colourful mix of dance and music, at the Théâtre Fémina at 15:00 and 20:30. For more information: 05 56 52 45 19.

A guided visit to the Jardin Botanique de Bordeaux Bastide. Rendez-vous at the entrance at Esplanade Linné at 10:00. Free entry. For more information: 05 56 52 18 77.

Tour of the port, speed boats and cruises along the Gironde estuary. Trip through the Port de la Lune, along the Garonne or Dordogne rivers, or into the Gironde estuary, with its unusual islands. Possible stops at Blaye, Cadillac, and Libourne. Meeting point: Quai des Queyries - ponton Yves Parlier.

Massenet's opera Werther is on at Pin Galant at 20:30. For more information: 05 56 97 82 82.

Concert at 21:00 at Krakatoa - Transrock, 3 avenue Victor Hugo. For more information: 05 56 24 34 29 or transrock@krakatoa.org.

The ADAM COPE exhibition will take place from the 4th december to the end of March 2010. Adam COPE is an english artist who settled in Dordogne in 1998. He married a french woman and teaches painting and drawing. Multi-talented, his art takes form in sketches, water-paintings and oil paintings with a special taste for outdoor settings. Inspired by landscapes of Perigord which remind him his childhood holidays spent in Dordogne, he is one of the leading figurative painters of the region.

Exhibition of African paintings and sculpture at the Centre Culturel André Malraux, 6 rue Ledru-Rollin. The exhibition is open Monday to Friday from 09:00-12:00 & 14:00-18:00 and on Saturday from 14:00-18:00. For more information: 05 53 66 54 92.

The fun fair is on at the Pin. For more information: 05 53 69 47 37.

Exhibition of black & white panoramic photographs by Bruno Lasnier at the Mairie. Open Monday to Friday from 09:00-12:00 & 14:00-17:00. Entry is free. For more information: 05 53 40 46 76.

Exhibition of photographs charting the history of the town, taken in reportage style by Guy Lavergne and from an aerial view by Pierre Lavergne. The exhibition can be seen at the Musée Marzelles. Entry is free. For more information: 05 53 64 42 04.

Fish & chips, sausage in batter, hamburgers and duck breast are served from the mobile trailer in the Mutant Store's car park from 19:00-21:00. For more information, contact Michael Flanagan 06 72 63 13 81.

English-French quiz night at the Stadium Café every last Tuesday of the month. For more information: 05 53 20 63 48.

Adult fine art, drawing and painting classes. Artists are currently building their portfolio's with the first students ready to take their AS/A2 Art GCSE Art & Design exams this year. Students enjoy the chance to develop their artistic interest and skills in a wide range of disciplines, in a relaxed informal environment whilst being tutored by local practising artists who encourage and develop the artistic skills of all participants from total beginners to experienced artists. Times are varied throughout the week so please make an inquiry for a time to suit you. For more information: 05 53 94 78 13 or e-mail: summerthursdays@sfr.fr

Weekly guitar lessons for all ages and abilities. Rock, pop, classical, jazz or blues, learn without limitations in a relaxed, fun and inspirational manner. Students are currently working towards a celebration of their musical achievement to be staged in July, date to be confirmed. One to one tuition at home or in the music room. For more information: 05 53 94 78 13 or e-mail: summerthursdays@sfr.fr

Learn the lost art of hat making and traditional millinery skills with original wooden blocks and tools. Sessions are held every week, times are varied so please make an inquiry for a time to suit you. For more information: 05 53 94 78 13 or e-mail: summerthursdays@sfr.fr