Poetry, Mediterranean, collective exhibition, and cult film in Montpellier

The Mediterranean seen by Christophe Marmey, multifaceted creations at Studio 411, the Spring of Poets and Flashdance: here are four events to experience in Montpellier from Wednesday March 6 to Sunday March 10. 

Printemps des Poètes

25th edition of the Spring of Poets throughout the country.

It's on the theme of "Grace" that this 25th edition of the Spring of Poets is taking place. On the program, meetings, readings, exhibitions or performances. Many events will accompany Anne Slacik's current exhibition at the Espace Dominique Bagouet, in which the artist expresses her relationship to poetry.

From Saturday March 9 to Monday March 25. Maison de la Poésie Jean Joubert and other places, Montpellier. The program on springdespoetes.com.

Mediterranean Lands

Christophe Marmey in the streets of Sète

New exhibition by Montpellier artist Christophe Marmey which presents his vision of the Mediterranean. Brilliant light, dazzling blue, warm tones, the painter, whose favorite themes are paintings of views or urban landscapes, takes us to Sète or to the Vermeille coast: Mediterranean landscapes which seem so familiar to us.

From Friday March 8 to Wednesday April 6. Tuesday to Thursday from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Galerie de l'Ancien Courrier 3, rue de l'Ancien Courier, Montpellier. Opening reception on Friday March 8 in the presence of the artist from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Crush Lines

Samuel Spone – Detail CT for the Crush Lines exhibition

Subtitled "Life and death of the bend", this collective exhibition by artists Samuel Spone, Ugo Masciave, Laso and Anthony Panie calls for immersive and poetic reflection crossed by language , writing, sound and visual arts. It's about making 'form scream'. through digital, photographic and action painting creations.

From Friday March 8 to Friday April 12, Tuesday to Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Gallery 411, 19 avenue Georges Clemenceau, Montpellier. FREE ENTRANCE. Opening reception on Friday March 8 at 6 p.m.

Flashdance "The Musical"

Treat yourself to a dive into the 1980s with a stage adaptation of Adrian Lyne's cult film mixing music and supercharged dance.

Friday March 8 at 8 p.m. Zénith Sud, 2733 avenue Albert Einstein, Montpellier. Price: 35 to 79 euros.