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December 11, 2008
Monaco Ushers in a Momentous Winter Cultural Season
With cultural institutions dating back to 1856, The Principality of Monaco has a long heritage of appreciation of the arts. This winter season, Monaco once again delivers a distinguished and diverse calendar of enriching cultural opportunities crafted under the patronage of the H.S.H. Prince Albert II and H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover. (more)
December 2, 2008
For Its First Venture Abroad, Monte-Carlo SBM Has Chosen Marrakech
Masters of savoir-faire since 1863, having reached the pinnacle of excellence, the Monte-Carlo S.B.M. brand has, throughout its prodigious history, made a name for itself as a leading trendsetter. Today, it is one of the world’s top luxury brands, ready to export its image to the planet’s great capital cities and the most elegant venues. For its first project abroad, the Monegasque group has chosen a flagship destination, popular amongst its traditional clientele: Marrakech. (more)
December 2, 2008
A Full Schedule of Firsts Marks of the Cultural Calendar
With cultural institutions dating back to 1856, The Principality of Monaco has a long heritage of appreciation of the arts. This winter season, Monaco once again delivers a distinguished and diverse calendar of enriching cultural opportunities crafted under the patronage of the H.S.H. Prince Albert II and H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover. (more)
November 20, 2008
Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Establishes US Chapter and Hosts Kick-Off Event in Philadelphia on Nov. 24
Foundation focusing on global issues in climate change, biodiversity, water access and the polar regions hosts special presentation by Kathleen McGinty, former head of Pennsylvania DEP. (more)
October 28, 2008
Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival Children Art's Contest: View the Artwork in Competition
On This summer, the Consulate General of Monaco, with Swiss International Air Lines, invited U.S. children between the ages of 8 and 10 to participate in the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival Children’s Art Contest. Nearly 100 drawings, paintings and collages that illustrate the circus have been submitted and are currently being judged in Monaco. The work of all the wonderful young artists is presented in the slideshow.
September 21, 2008
Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History & The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Form Partnership to Focus on Global Conservation
On Columbus Day 2008, during his inaugural official visit to The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, in his capacity as founder of The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, along with scientists, curators and educators from The Field Museum of Natural History held a series of sessions to mark their collaborative partnership. [...] (more)
October 14, 2008
Artistic Luxury, Faberge', Tiffany, Lalique Organized and Presented by the Cleveland Museum of Art
The artistry and master techniques of the most prominent designers of jewelry and luxury goods at the end of the Gilded Age― and the rivalry between them― is explored in Artistic Luxury: Fabergé, Tiffany, Lalique, an exhibition of sumptuous objects from The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) and rare loans from public and private collections worldwide. [...] (more)
September 21, 2008
Artistic Luxury, Faberge', Tiffany, Lalique
The artistry and master techniques of the most prominent designers of jewelry and luxury goods at the end of the Gilded Age― and the rivalry between them― is explored in Artistic Luxury: Fabergé, Tiffany, Lalique, an exhibition of sumptuous objects from The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) and rare loans from public and private collections worldwide. The show, the first comparative study of the work of three of the greatest designers of the 20th century, will be on view October 19, 2008 – January 18, 2009 at CMA before traveling to the Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. [...] (more)
September 18, 2008
The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Announces Its US Chapter
If the current "rock star" of world environmental issues and global economics says "You've got it right," you know you are on to something. That's what Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs said of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation at a reception to announce the United States chapter of the Foundation last night in New York City. [...] (more)
August 26, 2008
Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Expands Its International Presence by Announcing Its US Chapter
Less than two years after H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco created an eponymous Foundation that would reflect his personal commitment to the protection of the world’s natural environment in the areas of climate change, loss of biodiversity and water management, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation is spreading its message and mission across the globe, with the opening of its U.S. chapter this fall. H.E. Bernard Fautrier, Vice President and CEO of the Prince. [...] (more)
July 1, 2008
Rare Works by the Greatest Designers of Jewelry and Luxury Goods of the Gilded Age United in
Exhibition includes five Imperial Easter Eggs by Fabergé; debut of rare Lalique glass vase acquired by the Cleveland Museum of Art; Tiffany’s Magnolia Window never before exhibited in the U.S [...] (more)
July 3, 2008
Prince Albert II of Monaco Launches His Foundation for the Protection of the Environment and for Sustainable Development
H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco has created an eponymous foundation, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, as part of His personal commitment for the protection of the environment and for sustainable development. [...] (more)
May 27, 2008
From the City of Brotherly Love to the World's Most Enchanting Destination, the Keystone State Boychoir to Perform with the Little Singers of Monaco
During this summer’s first-ever European tour, the Keystone State Boychoir (KSB) will be hosted in the Principality of Monaco by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II as the guest choir of the annual Fete de Musique. The renowned musicians will also perform with Les Petits Chanteurs de Monaco (The Little Singers of Monaco) and will sing a Mass in memory of Prince Rainier and American-born Princess Grace in the Principality’s cathedral. [...] (more)
May 14, 2008
Egypt's Most Seductive Women Take Center Stage at Monaco's Grimaldi Forum This Summer For An Unprecedented Exhibition
The triumphs, tragedies, power and mystery of Egypt’s Queens will be unveiled this summer when Monaco’s Grimaldi Forum presents Queens of Egypt – a unique exhibition offering up hidden secrets and buried treasures from several thousand years of history from one of the world’s most fascinating ancient civilizations. [...] (more)
April 30, 2008
THE GRACE KELLY YEARS, Princess of Monaco IS BACK...This time in the city of Paris
From June 10 through August 16, 2008 the City of Paris will pay special tribute to Princess Grace of Monaco by welcoming The Grace Kelly Years: Princess of Monaco exhibition which was so spectacularly staged at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco in the summer of 2007. [...] (more)
March 20, 2008
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo to Debut Altro Canto in the United States in April
Widely considered one of the world’s most prestigious ballet companies, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo will make its first visit to San Francisco during April 1 – 6, as part of An International Salute to the San Francisco Ballet alongside the New York City Ballet and the National Ballet of Canada. To mark celebrations of the San Francisco Ballet’s 75th anniversary season, the two-hour performance will feature critically acclaimed works by the trio of premier companies. [...] (more)
February 28, 2008
Humanitarian Monaco 2008 Photo Exhibit to Mark Prince Albert’s 50th Birthday
On March 14, 2008, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco will celebrate His 50th birthday. [...] (more)
February 26, 2008
Silversea Names Expedition Ship Prince Albert II Honouring His commitment to the Environment
Silversea Cruises will name its new expedition ship HSH Prince Albert II in tribute to His Serene Highness Prince Albert of Monaco. The ship, named World Discoverer II when Silversea purchased it in September, will be christened in Monte-Carlo before departing on its maiden voyage June 12 from London. [...]
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