The 2018 summer season at Fort Antoine launched on July 3 with “Italy Brazil 3 to 2”,
beautifully performed by Solal Boulodnine, the only actor on stage, alongside Jean-Marc Montera, musician.
The Fort Antoine Theatre seeks to develop a lively and eclectic theatre while at the same time listening to the voice of contemporary creation. It is a place of meetings, of conviviality, but also support for new talent.
Upcoming performances in July: Tuesday, July 10: ‘Nothing is so cold,’ Naomi Wallace by Flacara Company; Thursday, July 12: John Paul II – Antoine Vitez – ‘Meeting at Castel Gandolfo de Jean-Philippe Mestre’ offered by the Diocese of Monaco – Department of Culture; Tuesday, July 17: ‘Men in the Making’ after Bruce Machart’s novel by The Operating Room; Tuesday, July 24: ‘Boxon (s) – up to no more power’ of Stéphane Jaubertie by the Small Bread Theatre; Tuesday, July 31: ‘Patrick’s stowaway,’ by Patrick Kermann of the Arketal Company.
A memorial stone has been unveiled in Menton in homage to eight Monaco citizens who died in an epic naval encounter on October 7, 1571, the Battle of Lepanto, local French-Language daily Monaco Matin reports.
With the town of Menton still part of Monaco, a state of affairs that lasted until 1861, two ships from Monaco were part of the Catholic European fleet that won the sea battle with the Ottoman Turks, a victory of monumental historic importance.
In the presence of HSH Prince Albert, the Mayor of Menton, Jean-Claude Guibal, said at the unveiling ceremony on the recently refurbished Fontana Square: “They were eighteen men from Menton on the two galleys, the Capitoline and the Patrone, who took part in this monumental battle. The friendship between Menton and the Principality has continued since that time. It existed territorially. It continues today, emotionally, culturally and economically.”
For his part, Prince Albert described the confrontation with the Turkish forces “a clash of civilisations.”
There are only a few places left for the Principality’s famous networking evening on Thursday, July 5: Business Time, organised by Monaco’s Junior Chamber of Commerce.
The venue is the Riva Tunnel on Port Hercule to meet three experts from a sector of excellence in Monaco who will discuss “the place of yachting in Monaco.”
Riva, an iconic builder of boats since 1842, has always linked the crafts of art and design. By building the mythical Aquarama in the sixties and thanks to his perfectionist and meticulous work, Carlo Riva – raised the brand that bears his name to the highest level and thus create a real Riva Myth. His daughter, Mrs Lia Riva, continues her masterpiece in Monaco and the Junior Chamber said it is honoured to be here to present the Tunnel that bears her name and whose history is closely linked to that of Monaco.
Partner to Gordon Blair, Edouard Mousny is also vice-chairman of the Cluster Yachting Club of Monaco. In particular, he works to simplify the current regulations, which can curb some shipowners.
General Manager of the Monaco Yacht Show, Gaëlle Tallarida is constantly striving for excellence to develop what has become the world’s largest superyacht show. Listening attentively to a demanding market, an international promotion targeting private customers is the basis of the strategy orchestrated by Gaëlle Tallarida with her organising team. The Monaco Yacht Show is one of the top two flagship events of the Principality in terms of economic attractiveness.
The evening starts at 18:30. The three experts will speak from 19:00 until 19:30 and a cocktail with finger food follows until about 22:00. The cost is 25 euros for an advance ticket or 30 euros on the night.
The Handiplage and Audioplage beach at Larvotto re-opened for the summer on July 1 and is already welcoming people with disabilities and reduced mobility to help them enjoy the pleasures of swimming.
The official inauguration took place on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 in the presence of Véronique Charlot, Director of the Department of Social Assistance, Elodie Koukoui and Mr Michael Fiori, in charge of accessibility and other initiatives related to disability in the Directorate, as well as Mrs Françoise Ragazzoni, President of the International Soroptimist Club.
The Handiplage-Audioplage beach is the result of a partnership between the Government and the International Soroptimist Club of Monaco. The site is free and accessible to all, from July 1 to September 2, 2018, without reservation or special procedures.
The pop-up facility has been in operation for 18 years and last year was used 600 times, using specially adapted equipment. The Mobi’Bus service for those with limited mobility stops and also picks up passengers at Larvotto.
A presentation of the Monaco Better World Forum (MBWF) took place during the 58th Edition of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, gathering together MBWF’s main partners and sponsors: Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences – SAA Executive Committee, Soldiers of Peace International Association (SPIA), Casino 3.14 Cannes, Emperius, Renov’Smile, Vivanova, Wheeling around the World, Open Culture Foundation, Monaco Life, Hello Monaco, as well as journalists from a number of countries and personalities who support the MBWF.
Manuel Collas de La Roche, President of the MBWF, presented the program and the trailer for the third edition. He also unveiled some of the speakers and personalities who will be in Monaco on September 21 and 22, notably, Mr Lawrence David Foldes, from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, and a member of the Executive Committee of the “Student Academy Award”, who will be presenting two masterclasses related to Hollywood directing and acting.
On this occasion, Soldiers of Peace International Association (SPIA) will elevate the following personalities to the rank of Commander of the Commemorative Peace: Mr Bertrand Picard, Dr Denis Mukwege and Father Pedro Opeka. SPIA. will give an International Gold Medal for Sports for Peace to the following personalities: Mr Mickael Borot and Mr Ryadh Sallem.
During the presentation, the new MBWF trophies for 2018, made from Humanium Metal, created in partnership with IM, Swedish Development Partner, were unveiled.
The alliance between MBWF and Humanium Metal marks the first awards in the history of the Seventh Art, created with a metal fighting the spread of firearms around the world.
Manuel Collas de la Roche took the opportunity to announce several personalities who have already egreed to serve on the MBWF Jury: Mira Sorvino (American actress), Lawrence David Foldes, Gary Goldstein (American film producer), Abel Jafri (French Actor) and Gosha Kutsenko (Russian Actor).
Great success for global Family Office investment summit in Monte-Carlo
More than 300 family offices attended the sixth Global Family Office Investment Summit in Monaco from June 27-29. An A list group of more than 400 investors and business leaders from around the world converged in Monte-Carlo under the High Patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, invited by Ritossa Family Office.
The elite group of attendees, which represents more than $2 trillion in investor wealth, listened to presentations from more than 80 esteemed global speakers.
The summit is often referred to as the Davos of Family Offices, said Giuseppe Ambrosio, President of the Monaco Single and Multi Family Office International Association.
Special thanks were addressed to the advisory board members, in particular to Mr Eric Brundage, owner of Monaco Life, who acted as Master of Ceremonies during the summit, and to HRH Prince Michael of Yugoslavia, Grandson of King Umberto of Italy and Prince Paul of Yugoslavia.
Among the other prestigious board members participating to the event were H.E. Zulfiquar Ghadiyali, CEO, Private Office, H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Saeed Bin Tahnoon Al Nayan from UAE, Giuseppe Ambrosio ACA , President of Monaco Single and Multi-Family Office International Association from Monaco, Markus Lehner, Principal, Markus Lehner Family Office from Monaco, Candice Beaumont, CIO, L Investments Family Office in USA and UAE, and Wendy Craft, COO, Favara Family Office from USA.
(Left to right) Giuseppe Ambrosio, HE Bernard Fautrier, Mungo Park.
“It was so nice to meet such an array of international business moguls and talent. Anthony Ritossa did an incredible hard work to create these stellar events as well as the sterling advice given by his prestigious Advisory Board,” said Sheila Barry Driscoll from the Billionaire Foundation.
“Investing in a new age” was the theme of this Monaco Summit, which was intended to act as a bridge between European family offices and their counterparts in the Middle East, US, Asia and Latin America, to meet, network and exchange information in a safe-harbour environment.
Presentations and interactive round-tables were oriented on human values and environmental projects, interesting for family offices investments, starting with “Monaco ‘s Long term strategy in attracting the global Super Elite,” by Mr Michel Bouquier, Senior Advisor at the Department of Finance and Economy of Monaco, and followed by many other important subjects such as Fintch Cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings
Eric Brundage, publisher of Monaco Life, opens the Family Office Investment summit 2018 in Monaco.
Best Family Office Awards for 2018
The Awards were presented by Hollywood star Daniel McVicar
Family Office Lifetime Achievement in Strategic Philanthropy Award for 2018: Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, collected by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou.
Best Family Office Asset Manager Award for 2018: Mediatrix Capital, collected by CEO Michael S. Young.
Best Family Office Innovation in Private Equity with Impact Award for 2018: Collier Capital, collected by Head of Family office Stephen Stephen Ziff.
Best Family Office Private Banker Award for 2018: CMB, collected by CEO Werner Peyer.
Best Family Office Shipping & Yachting International Legal Counsel Award for 2018: MB Law Office, collected by Irene Ballini.
Best Family Office Fund Manager Award for 2018: GFG, collected by CEO Stefano Zavaglia.
Best Family Office Social Responsibility Report Award for 2018: Ferrero collected by Guido Giannotta.
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