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Now that Carnival season has ended with festivals around the Riviera, the cultural season begins in earnest with several outstanding musical, dance and film events. The month also offers several opportunities to participate in fun local festivals.<\/p>\n

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Around Clara Schumann Concert<\/h3>\n

Auditorium of the Marc Chagall National Museum March 3 7pm (Duration: ~1 hour)<\/h4>\n

Enjoy an evening of chamber music performed by musicians of the Nice Philharmonic Orchestra, under the artistic direction of Vincent Monteil. This concert, a collaboration between the Op\u00e9ra de Nice and the National Museums of the XXe century of the Alpes-Maritimes, will take place in the stunning setting of the Marc Chagall National Museum. The program features works by Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms, and Alban Berg, performed by Maki Belkin (piano), V?ra Nov\u00e1kov\u00e1 (violin), and Thierry Amadi (cello).<\/p>\n

Reserve at\u00a0Op\u00e9ra de Nice box office ( 04 92 17 40 79) or online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thomas Delor Trio<\/h3>\n

Chez Manu March 8 7pm<\/h4>\n

Jazz drummer Thomas Delor is Nice-born and plays regularly throughout the region. At Chez Manu you can hear him for free! (Although it’s customary to leave money in a hat after the set). Nice’s only jazz joint is super-casual and super-crowded. Get there well before 7 and enjoy a drink at a table while you wait.<\/p>\n

Festival of Italian Cinema<\/h3>\n

Espace Magnan March 15-29<\/h4>\n

This annual festival presents 16 films in original version with French subtitles, 11 films never before seen in France, including 2 premieres. All films are in the original version with French subtitles. Tickets are \u20ac8 and there will be 20 seats available for purchase 45 minutes before each screening. See the program at www.espacemagnan.com\/cinemaitalien<\/a><\/p>\n

Cin\u00e9ma Sans Fronti\u00e8res<\/h3>\n

Cinema Jean-Paul Belmondo February 28 to March 8<\/h4>\n

Lovers of the 7th Art are spoiled for choice here in Nice. The annual Cinema Without Borders Festival showcases the best art house cinema from around the world. Highlights include Tarkovsky’s Stalker, Atanarjuat <\/em>from Canada, All We Imagine as Light<\/em> from India and the award-winning Eternity and a Day<\/em> from Greece. Reservations are rarely necessary. See the full program at cinemasansfrontieres.fr\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Cougourdon Festival<\/h3>\n

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Jardin des Ar\u00e8nes de Cimiez\u00a0 March 30 10am – 6pm<\/h4>\n

The Cougourdon Festival in Nice celebrates the arrival of spring. Originating from a 19th-century market, the festival showcases cougourdons<\/em> (gourds) transformed into various items. The event includes music, dance, folklore, and Ni\u00e7oise specialties. A recycled art project allows participants to create cougourdon-shaped keychains from recycled plastic. It’s a fun local festival and an opportunity to take part in local culture. Here’s the program of activities:<\/p>\n