Day: 10 June 2019

The Grimaldi Forum is set to unveil a new outdoor space that will allow clients to enjoy sea views while soaking in the sun and warm temperatures of the Mediterranean.

The new 600 square metre terrace will be located on the building’s seaward side and will open alongside the promenade. Work is set to begin in November and is due to be completed by January 2020.

The space will be able to accommodate 800 standing people and will be offered as a place to host lounge and networking events, or for finger buffets and outdoor cocktails.

The terrace was designed to blend in with the current façade and will be built with eco-labelled wood to meet environmental standards, in accordance with the Grimaldi Forum’s objectives to limit its environmental impact.

The Grimaldi Forum is Monaco’s leading ‘Event Factory’, hosting around 80 professional and cultural events each year including the highly anticipated summer art exhibitions and the Top Marques supercar show. It features numerous exhibition and catering areas, auditoriums, meeting rooms and welcome foyers over six levels.

With its ISO 14001 environmental certification, the Grimaldi Forum contributes to the commitment of the Principality to sustainable development, under the leadership of HSH Prince Albert II.

The Grimaldi Forum generates nearly 45 million euros of economic benefits for Monaco.

The Monaco chapter of Friends of l’Arche, l’Amadarche, will screen a documentary that follows the life of Jean Vanier, founder of l’Arche, who passed away on 7th May. Three screenings will take place on 12th June at the Agora Diocesan House at 4pm, 6pm, and 8:30pm.

The film, titled ‘The Sacrament of Tenderness’ and directed by Frederique Bedos, tells the story of the man who dedicated his life to helping the developmentally disabled and those who care for them.

Vanier was a Swiss-born Canadian theologian and humanitarian who was the founder of the international string of “communities” which came to be called l’Arche, in 1964. 

Spanning 37 countries, their philosophy states that, rather than being burdens, people with disabilities are here to be our teachers, a radical idea in the 1960’s where often these people were institutionalised for life and largely forgotten about.

Monegasque association Les Enfants de Frankie has put a smile on the faces of a large number of sick, disabled and underprivileged kids, organising some fun on the sea recently.

On 8th June, 80 young people ranging in age from five to 15, were invited to spend a day riding jet skis and bobbing around on rubber tubes behind boats. The event, co-hosted by the Roca Jet Club, is in its 11th year and supports local sick, disabled and disadvantaged youth. The day was aimed at introducing kids to water sports, as well as giving them a reason to smile. 

The all-day adventure began at 10am and included jet ski rides, which the children were allowed to drive with an adult’s assistance, boat rides and towed buoy rides.

Roughly 30 volunteers were in attendance, giving the children basic knowledge of water safety and showing them how to use equipment. Among the volunteers was co-world champion jet skier Lisa Caussin-Battaglia, who has been working with the association for a number of years. “Before starting in competitions, I participated with the association as a volunteer,” said Lisa. “I enjoy investing in this club, I get to share my passion and my experience.”

The day ended at around 5:30pm, and the children were sent home with smiles after their adventure and some fun in the sun. 

The countdown is on for the 59th annual Monte Carlo Television Festival and there are a host of opportunities for the public to get involved and meet the stars.

Along with Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, other big name celebrities set to grace the red carpet include Jessica Alba and Gabrielle Union (LA’s Finest), Ludwig Alexander (Vikings), Christina Chang and Nicholas Gonzalez (The Good Doctor), and Producer Dick Wolf with actors Missy Peregrym, Zeeko Zaki, Ebonée Noel and Jeremy Sisto (FBI).

There will be autograph signings with many French stars including cast members from perennial favourite Plus Belle La Vie and France 2’s most popular series Un Si Grand Soleil. Denise Richards, Scott Clifton and Annika Noelle (The Bold and the Beautiful) will also be available for autographs and a question and answer session.

There will be a Fan Zone set up on the esplanade of the Grimaldi Forum all week featuring selfie opportunities and autograph signings, allowing fans some contact with their favourite celebrities. Live entertainment will also picture heavily, making it a fun place to hang out all week.

The final evening award ceremony will be a black tie event, presenting the best TV programming for around the globe with the coveted Golden Nymph Award. Afterwards, a star-studded gala will be highlighted with a concert by singer Gloria Gaynor.

Originally created by Prince Rainier III of Monaco, and now under the Honorary Presidency of Prince Albert II of Monaco, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival has, for more than half a century, presented the very best of television from around the world. The 2019 edition runs from 14th to 18th June.

Restaurateur Riccardo Giraudi has been honoured for his exceptional career in hospitality at the annual Monaco Ambassadors Club gala.

The event, presented by MAC president Christian Moore, was held at the Salle Belle Epoque of the Hotel Hermitage of Monaco on Tuesday 4th June. The distinction was awarded by Monaco’s Minister of State Serge Telle, in the presence of Her Majesty Farah Pahlavi and around 200 club members and selected guests.

Riccardo Giraudi is the ultimate success story. Born into a thriving meat import/export business, Riccardo took the family enterprise to whole other level. It now knows success not only as a European leader in trading meat, but as a growing empire of restaurants and lifestyle products.

The company employs 340 people in the Principality, and more than 700 globally.

Riccardo’s first restaurant was the Beefbar in Monaco, and it now exists in eight locations across the globe including Hong Kong, where he gained his first Michelin star. Beefbar is set to open in another six locations including Malta and Riyad.

His other franchises have also known great success: the fast casual concept Grubers, which can be found in four cities, and the Beeftro bistro in Luxembourg and soon Cannes.

He has also been asked to create hospitality concepts for leading casinos and hotels and has even created a concept associating famous Pantone colour tones with food.