Events

Sunday, July 12, 2009 (16)

Jul 12, 2009
June 1, 2009
Monday

  • Treasures of Napoleon in Philadelphia

  • Jun 1, 2009 at 2:00pm to Sep 7, 2009 at 3:00pm
  • Location: National Constitution Center
  • Description: Bien sur, c'est a Philadelphie, mais n'est ce pas a deux heures de route de New York?NAPOLÉON EXHIBITION AT THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTERThe seller behind the greatest real estate deal in American history – the Louisiana Purchase – which doubled the size of the country at a cost of $15 million, or approximately four cents per acre, Napoléon Bonaparte (1769-1821) remains an undeniably powerful and enigmatic figure in world history. Opening on May 29 at the National Constitution Center, and running through September 7, 2009, NAPOLÉON offers visitors a rare opportunity to explore the private life of the Emperor of France and to see beyond the legend to gain an understanding of this complex political leader whose actions reshaped the landscape of Europe and America.Created from the extraordinary collection of First Empire authority and author, Pierre-Jean Chalençon, NAPOLÉON showcases rare, personal belongings of Napoléon I, as well as some of the most famous depictions of him by import
  • Created by: Daniele Thomas Easton
 

  • FRENCH AT THE NEW SCHOOL

  • Jun 1, 2009 at 2:00pm to Jul 20, 2009 at 3:00pm
  • Location: The New School
  • Description: The Foreign Language Department of The New School offers more than 50 French courses every year.Our summer session starts on June 1st. Whether you want to travel abroad, enrich your academic program or advance your career, we have a course for you.For more information, call us at 212 229 5676 or email us at foreignlanguages@newschool.edu
  • Created by: Florence Leclerc-Dickler
June 3, 2009
Wednesday

  • "Négritude" exhibition at Exit Art

  • Jun 3, 2009 at 6:00am to Jul 25, 2009 at 4:00pm
  • Location: Exit Art Gallery
  • Description:
    Négritude, an experimental multi-disciplinary exhibition at Exit Art, explores the visionary 20th century political and artistic movement of the same name — coined by the Martinican poet, playwright, and politician Aimé Césaire in the 1930s — which flourished among Black intellectuals in post-World War I Paris and later spread to Africa, the United States and the Caribbean.
    "Négritude" exhibition currently running at Exit Art Gallery. Conceived by Papo Colo. Produced by Papo Colo, Tânia Cypriano, Rose Réjouis, Franklin Sirmans, and Greg Tate.Features work by Vladimir Cybil Charlier and André Just, Papo Colo, Thornton Dial, Jr., Thornton Dial, Sr., Bessie Harvey, Lonnie Holley, Arthur Jafa, Ronald Lockett, Tierney Malone, Mario Cravo Neto, Wura-Natasha Ogunji, Xaviera Simmons, Purvis Young, François Ziliff.Négritude Party le 18 juin avec le musicien malien Baye Kouyaté et Les Tougarakes ; Dallam-Dougou aussi.Exit ArtGallery Hours:Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 AM - 6 PMFriday: 10 AM -
  • Created by: Thomas C. Spear
June 14, 2009
Sunday

  • Pen and Parchment: Drawing in the Middle Ages

  • Jun 14, 2009 to Aug 23, 2009
  • Location: MET
  • Description: Pen and Parchment: Drawing in the Middle AgesJune 2, 2009–August 23, 2009Galleries for Drawings, Prints, and Photographs, 2nd floorSee the exhibition's blog for more information, including curatorial comments.Learn more about a special one-day lecture event.Search the calendar for related events.Visit the online Met Store for related publications, reproductions, and other products.With strokes of genius, artists in the Middle Ages explored the medium of drawing, creating a rich array of works ranging from spontaneous sketches to powerful evocations of spirituality to intriguing images of science and the natural world. This exhibition, the first to examine in depth the achievements of the medieval draftsman, includes many works that have never before been lent outside their home countries. Through some fifty examples created in settings as diverse as ninth-century monastic scriptoria to the fourteenth-century French court, the presentation considers the aesthetics, uses, and techniques
  • Created by: Louise Mathieu
June 27, 2009
Saturday

  • French Perspective at Agora Gallery

  • Jun 27, 2009 at 7:00am to Jul 17, 2009 at 2:00pm
  • Location: Agora Gallery
  • Description: Agora Gallery is pleased to present The French Perspective, an exhilarating survey of contemporary art from France. There are a remarkable variety of styles represented in this exhibition, truly profound works that delve into humanity’s deepest creative roots. Some of these talented artists are tremendous painters and sculptors while others explore experimental techniques and new media.Exhibition Dates: June 27, 2009 – July 17, 2009Reception: Thursday, July 2, 2009, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, New York CityGallery Hours: Tues – Sat, 11a.m. - 6 p.m.Featured Artists:Pierre-Louis Acciari, Francoise Amelot, Carmenly, Michel De Caso, FLORA, David Garcia de las Bayonas, Isabelle, Géry Lamarre, Gildas Loyant, Pamela Luchitta, Hector Marino, Thierry Michelet, Musika, Rémi Salin, Tian Shi, Gerard StricherImage Credit: By CarmenlyTaraAcrylic on Canvas31" x 45"2008
  • Created by: Amanda Aaron
July 5, 2009
Sunday

  • HERITAGE SUMMER CAMP IN FRENCH

  • Jul 5, 2009 to Jul 17, 2009
  • Location: 3 public schools in New York
  • Description: Deux semaines d'activités pédagogiques amusantes, ateliers artistiques, visites culturelles, rencontres, jeux, sports… intégralement en français. Ce programme est conçu spécialement pour les jeunes francophones de 5 à 20 ans. Appelez-nous pour vous inscrire !
  • Created by: David Lasserre
 

  • Summer camp in French

  • Jul 5, 2009 to Jul 31, 2009
  • Location: The Language and Laughter Studio
  • Description: Summer Fun in FrenchJuly 6 - 31, 2009for children 3-5 and 6-8www.thelanguageandlaughterstudio.comOur third Summer Day Camp offers a creative, nurturing and relaxed experience for children ages three through eight.Campers learn from caring and supportive early childhood educators who possess strong backgrounds in the arts.At the Summer Arts and Science in French, children are encouraged to speak French through captivating workshops designed to both educate and entertain.Our integrated approach specifically engages the child in lively and creative activities to enhance developmentally appropriate skills in a foreign language.We encourage children to explore their environment and express themselves through all modes of expression including words, movement, drawing, building, sculpture, shadow play, collage, dramatic play, and music.The projects are designed to involve hands-on investigation, finding the answers to questions, reading about a topic, and visually representing their learning
  • Created by: Pascale Setbon
 

  • Bastille on 60th street, Fair

  • Jul 11, 2009 at 8:00pm to Jul 12, 2009 at 2:00pm
  • Location: East 60th Street, from Fifth to Lexington Avenues
  • Description: For more than ten years, Bastille Day on 60th Street has been the largest public celebration in New York of the friendship between France and the United States: nearly 25,000 visitors attended the fete in 2008. Originally commemorating France’s Independence Day, Bastille Day has grown to be a celebration of liberty, freedom, and cultural diversity, echoing on both sides of the Atlantic. Bastille Day on 60th Street is a unique gathering of French-speaking people and American Francophiles, all yearning for the tastes, sounds, and joie of France.Spanning three city blocks, between Fifth Avenue and Lexington Avenue on East 60th Street, Bastille Day offers a fun-filled street fête that abounds with food, music, games, and more. For six hours, the street is closed to traffic and dedicated to Franco-American celebrations. With this year’s theme, Art de Vivre à la Française, the celebration will feature the French way of life, offering the best of France in New York.
  • Created by: Audrey Cruz-Mermy
 

  • Bastille day on 60th Street

  • Jul 11, 2009 at 8:00pm to Jul 12, 2009 at 2:00pm
  • Location: 60th st between Lexington and 5th ave
  • Description: Le Comité du 14 juillet is once again proud to present Bastille Day on 60th Street!Celebrate your passion for French culture, and explore the myriad discoveries that await between Lexington and Fifth avenues, featuring fun and surprises by artisans and artists from various regions of France.
  • Created by: Audrey Cruz-Mermy
 

  • Bastille Day on 60th Street

  • Jul 12, 2009 from 8:00am to 2:00pm
  • Location: 60th Street between Fifth and Lexington Avenues
  • Description: The Comité du 14 juilletpresentsBastille Day on 60th StreetArt de Vivre à la FrançaiseA Three Block Festival in Celebration ofFrench and American FriendshipSunday, July 12, 2009Noon to 6pmEast 60th Street, from Fifth to Lexington AvenuesRain or Shine!Highlights will include:• French music and dance showcase, including the wildly popular French Can-Can dancers, to be presented on the main stage located between Madison and Park Avenue throughout the afternoon• French treats, including a wine and cheese tasting at the FIAF building, crêpes and pastry galore, high-end restaurant booths, and delightful pique-nique tables lining each block• Fabulous raffle prizes, including a Grand Prize trip to France and drawings throughout the day• Family Activities, including a pétanque contest, the Kids’ Corner organized by the FIAF Language Center, face painting, games, and classic Citroen cars.Entertainment on the main stage will feature:• Noon – Josephine – channeling Jewel and Natalie Imbruglia, a s
  • Created by: Jennifer Kutsher
 

  • l'AfterWorks Special Bastille Day

  • Jul 12, 2009 from 1:30pm to 8:00pm
  • Location: The Opia Restaurant
  • Description: L'Afterworks is very happy to invite you to celebrate Bastille Day!Directly after the Bastille Day on 60th street, (between 5th ave and Lexington) L'Afterworks invites everyone to party at Opia (57th & Lexington)L'Afterworks will have a booth on 60th street at the fair, visit us for more information, to buy raffle tickets, and to learn more about L'Afterworks.Raffle prizes:1 year subscription to France Amérique magazine1 year subscription to France Today magazine1 voucher for a dinner for 2 at Opia1 bottle of Champagne to enjoy at Opia on July 12th1 bottle of Chamarré, French wine, to enjoy at Opia on July 12thtickets for the raffle will be sold at our booth on 60th street.Drink list:$6 beer$7 Chamarré wine: Pinot Noir and ViognierAnd of course, no cover, no guestlist, as always with L'Afterworks.Just join us with friends after the Bastille Day on 60th street to relax at Opia: "Loosen up, French style!"
  • Created by: Audrey Cruz-Mermy