Cult film director David Lynch is exposing himself in a different way this time-- his paintings, sculptures, and photos are on display at the Fondation Cartier until June 3rd with an exhibit entitled "The Air is on Fire." Can't make it to the expo? Check out the Fondation Cartier's great of the show.

Over 400 works by jeweler Rene Lalique are on display right now at the Musee du Luxembourg, showcasing a wide range of art nouveau pieces made between 1890-1912 by this master. Using tradional materials such as gold, diamonds, etc., alongside ivory, opal, and glass, Lalique worked with themes of nature and the female form. A true master of his craft, the house of Lalique is still strong today, using crystal as its main material.

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will pefform during the second annual festival at the Hotel de Rohen's outdoor stage. A different program will be presented each week at this lovely hotel particulier in the Marais. See the website for more info. or call 01.42.68.22.14.

Haven't been to a vide grenier yet? If your motto is "one person's trash is another person's treasure," come check out this vide grenier in the 11th-- tons of junk, some treasure, and isn't it just fun to see what people pull out of the cave?
Vide Grenier en Fete
rue Saint Bernard, 11th
Sunday, June 11 from 10am-6pm

May 19-21

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Chatting in a cafe about Europe- What a great way to spend a crummy rainy Parisian afternoon! Go to the Deux Magots this afternoon (6 place de Saint Germain des Pres, 6th) to discuss Europe- changes, ideas, stories, visions, etc.- on the occasion of the Europe Day 2006. This same initiative is taking place in 27 cafes across Europe, on this very afternoon, as part of Stories of Europe. Get going!

Belleville, one of those up-and-coming neighborhoods in eastern Paris, is chocked full of working artists and their ateliers. And lucky for us, they are having a Portes Ouvertes event from May 12 to 15th. Over 200 artists in the neighborhood are opening up their studios from 15h-21h on these 4 days to show us the behind-the-scenes of the Parisian art scene. So put on your walking shoes, grab your artsy friend, and hit the streets-- you might just discover the next Picasso for that space above your canape....

Cow Parade (or "Vach'Art" en francais) is one of the largest public art events in the world, dating back to 1999. The idea is that cows decorated by various arts are on "parade" throughout cities across the world and the cows are auctionned off after the event for charity. Over 150 cows will be on display throughout France (starting April 10th), until June 16th. So be on the lookout for a colorful bovine sculpture near you...

....especially when it is Ben & Jerry's. So mark your calendars-- this year's Free Cone Day is Tuesday, April 25th. That's right, the guys who gave the world Chunky Monkey and Chocolate Thearpy are giving away free ice cream on the 25th, so we can all bask in the creamy goodness that reminds us that summer is almost here.