More than 250 animals are presented on the 3 floors of the Mycorama, on the site of Evologia in Cernier (NE) through 5 March 2023. The array of species that many have never seen in real life are set up in this temporary, mobile vivarium located within the the "Jardins Extradinaire" of Evologia Cernier, located between Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds. The museum is open daily from 10h-18h.
The 2 headed mascotte: Tom & Jerry
Born in the USA in 2002, "Tom and Jerry" is unique in its genre. This California kingsnake (Lampropeltis g. californiae) with two heads, is one of the rare snakes in the world to have survived so long with this anomaly. In the wild, they would not have lasted long, but since this snake was a baby, Tom and Jerry have been taken care of for the last 18 years. An exceptional longevity knowing that these snakes can live about 12-15 years in captivity. A longevity record of 23 years has been established by the species. During fertilization, while there should have been two monozygotic twins, the fertilized egg divided late and the two fetuses developed while being stuck to each other by certain parts of the body. They are monozygotic twins whose first separation was incomplete. Fortunately for Tom and Jerry, the separation was done on a part of the body that does not interfere with survival, and has no consequences on the internal organs.
When we heard about the Alimentarium's new Escape Game AL2049, a type of simulator for age 12-77, we had to contact Head of Content at this Vevey Museum to find out more. Nicolas Godinot, a Swiss/French national with perfect English, explained and demonstrated the game to us.
"We wanted to put together a project that put forward the issues of today's world to feed those in years to come. The eco-system put forward in this game challenges the way we think. Of course it can be enjoyed by all ages but we really are targeting 15-25 year-olds as they are in that teenage group that doesn't often visit museums, while challenging our system and being climate conscious. Our objective is to show them through a digital system how choices we make today affect our tomorrow."
Nicolas claimed that this project, AL2049 (the name is derived from "Alimentarium" and a future date), took 2.5 years to put together from the first idea to the final implementation. He worked alongside a great team from the University de Genève's TECFA LIP department with Professor Eric Sanchez. The digital programming graphics, and fine-tuned game design were done by local Vevey company, Digital Kingdom.
These seasonal ice-skating rinks are open during the winter months. Skates can be rented for a nominal charge and skating is usually free. Here are some (not all) but we can add to the list if you see one you would like to let us know about.
G E N E V A C A N T O N
** Centre sportif de la Vigne Blanche Bellevue
Ch. des Tuileries
1293 Bellevue (GE)
LINK
Skate rink: 26 November 2022 through 29 January 2023. There is a restaurant and snack bar, toilets, and skate rentals. Free entry.
** Patinoire de Carouge
Place Sardaign
1227 Carouge
LINK
3 December 2022 through 5 February 2023. The website lets you know when the ice rink is open and how busy it is. Closed Mondays.
** Patinoire du centre sportif de Meyrin
7-9, av. Louis-Rendu
1217 Meyrin (GE)
022 782 13 00
LINK
HOURS
Open 7 November 2022 through 26 February 2023. Large open-air skating rink, skate rental and lessons available. Price: Fr. 6.50/adult, Fr. 2.50/child. Snack bar.
** Planete Charmilles
Patinoire de l’Europe
Behind Planète Charmilles
Promenade de l'Europe 11
1203 Genève
022 418 40 00
LINK
Open 22 October 2022 to 25 February 2023
Price skate rental: Fr.2.-. Entry free.
** Patinoire de Plan-les-Ouates
Ecole du Pré-du-Camp
9, rte des Chevaliers-de-Malte
1228 Plan-les-Ouates (GE)
LINK
26 November 2022 to 19 February 2023
840m2. Not only is the skating rink have free entry but they also rent the skates for free (with ID card). Snack bar.
The secondary students of the Ecole Internationale de Genève (Ecolint) enthusiastically invite you to their production of OLIVER!, the perennial favorite based on Charles Dickens' 1838 novel, Oliver Twist.
This Tony and Olivier Award-winning adaptation is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece and showcases the talents of 25 high-energy students onstage, offstage, and in the band.
OLIVER! is full of classic songs like:
- Consider Yourself
- Food Glorious Food
- Oom-Pah-Pah
- and more
Read below to enter our competition to win a pair of tickets to La Malade Imaginaire at the Théâtre de Carouge; open to everyone
Are you new to Geneva? If so, make sure to read on. At the initiative of the Théâtre de Carouge, four cultural entities have joined forces to introduce their creations and venues to new residents* of the canton of Geneva.
Thanks to a PASS'DÉCOUVERTE at the price of CHF 100.-, each person newly arrived in the canton can choose a show from the program of one or the other of the four structures.
For the initiators of this partnership, the aim is to allow newcomers* to the canton of Geneva to become acquainted with emblematic places in the cultural life, by offering a joint subscription. "Discovering our theaters through the pleasure of a performance is a nice way to enjoy the "++ amenities" of our beautiful region", they are delighted to say.
Presented for the first time in September 2022 at Victoria Hall Geneva, during the welcome day for new residents of the City of Geneva, the PASS'DÉCOUVERTE can be purchased at the Théâtre de Carouge box office or by phone.
Price of the PASS'DÉCOUVERTE
CHF 100.-
Reserved for new residents of the canton of Geneva*.
