Know-it-all's WHAT TO DO in the area. LISA’S PICK OF THE WEEK (26 August through 1 September 2024). More events are listed on the website www.knowitall.ch under our CALENDARS. Please give credit to ©Know-it-all passport® for putting this info together if you forward it or use it in a newsletter of any kind. Thank you.www.knowitall.ch/calendarkids
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M U S I C F E S T I V A L S
** LA BÂTIE-FESTIVAL DE GENÈVE
29 August through 15 September 2024
Geneva
La Bâtie includes some forty productions, each showcasing the best of contemporary work from here and abroad. It takes place over 18 days in the Greater Geneva area. Click here for more information.
** AVENCHES TATTOO
29-31 August 2024
Avenches, VD
This international music festival has been clearly ranked the 2nd largest event of its kind in Switzerland. The invited high quality musical and choreographic marching bands put on spectacular shows that make the arenas pulsate with incredible sound and arouse the audience’s enthusiasm. Takes place in the historical venue of the Swiss National Stud Farm in Avenches. Click here for more information.
** JAZZ AU PEUPLE
30-31 August 2024
Nyon, VD
On 30 and 31 August, Jazz au Peuple will celebrate its 10th anniversary by bringing the best of Swiss jazz to Nyon. Free admission, no reservations necessary. Click here for more information.
** LAUZ'ONE FESTIVAL
30 August through 1 September 2024
Lausanne, VD
Multi-cultural festival and food stands. Click here for more information.
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THE VILLAGE PLAYERS: THE 15 MINUTE HAMLET
Sunday, 1 September 2024
14h
Lausanne, VD
Taking part in the above Lauz'One Festival with a performance of Tom Stoppard’s comedy “15 Minute Hamlet”. Click here for more information.
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D E S A L P E S
From the Jura to the Alps in the Lac Léman area you can visit one of the “désalpe” festivals where you can watch the parade of cows descending from mountain pastures. There is always plenty to do, see, and eat! We will keep you posted each week on upcoming ones.
** GSTAAD ZÜGLETE 2024
Satursday, 31 August 2024
9h30-16h30
Click here for more information.
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1ST GENEVA DACHSHUND WALK
Sunday, 1 September 2024
10h-13h
Geneva
Join the dachshund (teckel) walk and their owners as they stroll from the Place du Rhône to Parc Mon-Repos and back. Your pet will love being among their friends! Click here for more information.
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AMERICANS LIVING ABROAD CAN PARTICIPATE IN US ELECTIONS
American citizens overseas living in Switzerland must usually register EVERY election year with the voter’s registrar in the state where they last lived in the US. This is true even if you no longer own property or have any remaining connection to that state. Read our article here.
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