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IFeature ChanteuseBy CHARLES A. HOGANStars and Stripes Staff WriterNICE, On The Riviera—Mile Olga D’Anevi, novy sing-ing at Raynaud's and other Cl night clubs and hospitals under the auspices,of the USRRA is a strange medley of international influences. She sings American* songs with a true nostalgic touch, talks French—~ r—:—— -n . . . . Europe as a concert pianist andsong writer, but more important, in a practical, sense, she has acontract to perform in Radio City.”Of course,” she explained, ”1 received the offer in 1939 just before r the outbreak of war. But if my im-hLf she assumes the role of|pression of Americans is correct, Ihostess. At her first performance!know every thing will go well.”at Raynaud’s, she did an uncanny piece of work in breaking down the diffidence arid reserve which combat GIs feel in the plush luxury of a Riviera night club.GIGOk‘O'i.... a princess among GIs’’American men are wonderful,” she says. They are so shy and honest.” Mile. D’Anevi who has performed in the Winter Garden of Berlin during pre-war days, the ARC Club of Paris, tiie Palladium of London and the Casino della Rosa in Rome, thinks that iier GI audiences fulfill the dream of every singer. ”1 am going to America.” she explained, ’’when the war ends. I like Americans.”She also has » reputation inlike a Parisian anci is really aRussian—-a princess no less.Although she is known as the Hildegrade of Prance, she is more than- a chanteuse. When she en-OUUjSMICENight ClubsEnlisted Men’s Night Clubs, open daily from 1000 to *4oo, tor enlisted personnel and their guests Smootih dance orchestras, excellent Hour shows, and no cover charge:Haynaud’s, Quai des Etats-lJnis v The Crown Hoorn, Hotel KuhJ, Promenade des Anglais.La Plaza, Hotel Plaza et Frame 10 Avenue tie Verdun.MoviesForum Theater, 40 Promenade des Anglais, for Armed Forces only.American Bed Cross The American Jted Cross Casino Club, located m Hie Palais de la Mediter-ranee. Promenade ties Artfclais A snack bar is open from looo to tR*; game room, lounge and reading and writing room.Boiler SkatingThe roller skating rink at SkatingAz.ur, 9f Hon leva rd Victor Hugo, ie open daily from 1 ChX) to *oo. Holler skates are available to (Us at no cost.CANNESMoviesThe Olympia Theater, lt;// Hue 1 AntibesTennislennis ( onrt.s of the ('anncs Lawn Tennis ('1 ui ai available at the Carl«j-tonfCluh Court.MARSEILLEShowsAl\( 1 lie.tier. Its La Canebiere lor American Armed Forces only Hours1 :m to yvo:i.Tiles.--Music In Manhattan witfj Ann Shirley ami Dennis Pay. At ltrxi Ursnil Spiy.(j Ahead.” withCarl Nix,m and Carmen Samis lt;Dven under the ;i »i--pi o| D.tta Ha.st»Speinoi St i y 11 r
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Southern France Stars and Stripes
Nice, Provence Alpes Cote d Azur, FR
Tue, Mar 13, 1945
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