Events

Monday, January 18, 2010 (11)

Jan 18, 2010
October 1, 2009
Thursday

  • They won't Budge, Africans in Europe, MoCADA exhibition

  • Oct 1, 2009 at 7:00am to Jan 19, 2010 at 1:00pm
  • Location: MoCADA
  • Description: Their stories are numerous, some similar and others flavored by particular struggles in specific sites of discontent. Overall, their attitudes are of stubborn resilience, hope, and survival in environments desperate for their labor but resentful of their presence. With over 100 photographs and videos from Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Germany, Holland, Czech and Britain, the exhibition, organized by NYU's Africana Studies Department, follows some remarkably resilient immigrants on their uncertain sojourn on makeshift, intermittently powered fishing boats from West Africa, through the rigors of European immigration control, into the interstices of European society. These works of art are created by award winning photographers, photo-journalists, and human rights activists all over Europe including Juan Medina (Spain), Alfredo Muňoz de Oliveira (Portugal), Francesco Cocco, Angelo Aprile, Elisa Cozzarini, Marco Ambrosi, Matteo Danesin, Aldo Sodoma and Stefano Renna (Italy). Also include
  • Created by: Audrey Cruz-Mermy
January 12, 2010
Tuesday

  • Charlotte Forever

  • Jan 12, 2010 at 7:30am to Feb 23, 2010 at 2:00pm
  • Location: FIAF's Florence Gould Hall
  • Description: The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) will be starting off the New Year with CinémaTuesdays film programming in January and February dedicated to the fashionable French film icon and personality, Charlotte Gainsbourg. Over the course of nine films, including the New York premiere of Persécution (2009), and a screening of the rare Charlotte For Ever (1986), FIAF’s Charlotte Forever series will showcase the actress’s enigmatic allure and charm.Screenings every Tuesday 12:30, 4 & 7:30 pmThe Science of Sleep (La Science des Rêves) Jan. 12My Wife is an Actress (Ma femme est une actrice) Jan. 19*Special Sneak Preview Screening* Persécution Jan. 25Happily Ever After (Ils se marièrent et eurent beaucoup d’enfants) Jan. 26La Bûche Feb. 2Lover (Amoureuse) Feb. 9L’Effrontée Feb. 16Charlotte for Ever Feb. 16Kung-fu master! Feb. 23
  • Created by: Jennifer Kutsher
 

  • MY NEIGHBOR MY KILLER (Mon voisin mon tueur)

  • Jan 12, 2010 at 2:30pm to Jan 18, 2010 at 2:30pm
  • Location: Maysles Institute
  • Description: Agence France Presse calls the film “An historic document of incalculable value, but also a superbly shot work of cinema.”About.com says one of the best docs of 2009.Dir. Anne Aghion, 2009, 80min.Could you ever forgive the people who slaughtered your family? In 1994, Rwanda’s Hutu populace was incited to wipe out the country’s Tutsi minority, with 800,000 lives claimed in 100 days.. In 1999, the government began the Gacaca (ga-CHA-cha)—open-air hearings with citizen-judges meant to try their neighbors and rebuild the nation. Through their fear and anger, accusations and defenses, blurry truths, inconsolable sadness and hope for life renewed, follow this emotional journey to co-existence. Winner of the Human Rights Watch 2009 Nestor Almendros Prize for courage in filmmaking and an Official Selection at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.
  • Created by: Anne Aghion
January 15, 2010
Friday

  • " Blinding" at Emmanuel Fremin Gallery SoHo

  • Jan 15, 2010 at 1:00pm to Feb 26, 2010 at 2:00pm
  • Location: 546 Broadway, PH 5B, New York, NY 10012
  • Description: Emmanuel Fremin Gallery is welcoming you to our first show of the year.10 contemporary artists showcasing their works for a six week presentation including the amazing photographs of renowned French artist Michel Giliberti.Photograph works will include Thomas Barbey, Shunsuke Francois Nanjo, Drew Tal, Alex Romanov and Jean Noel L'harmeroult.Painting and Mixed Media work will include PHL, Francoise Ben Arous and Simone Monney.A special installation work will be displayed by artist Kilu.Opening night will be held on Friday, January 15, 6 to 8 PM.Join us on Facebook, Emmanuel Fremin.
  • Created by: Emmanuel Fremin
January 16, 2010
Saturday

  • Haiti Cultural Exchange Presents Krik: Krak! Storytelling & Songs

  • Jan 16, 2010 at 6:00am to Mar 6, 2010 at 7:00am
  • Location: Nairobi's Knapsack
  • Description: KRIK: KRAK! STORYTELLING & SONGSFor Children ages 2 to 5Saturdays from 11 am to 12 pmChildren will discover stories about Haiti, its history and culture, learn traditional Haitian songs, and have fun!Starting January 16, 2010Class will meet weekly for a period of 8 consecutive weeks atNAIROBI’S KNAPSACK744 FRANKLIN AVENUE (BETWEEN STERLING & ST. JOHN’S PL.)Directions: 2,3,4,5 to Franklin AvenueTo register please send an email to regine@haiticulturalx.org$40.00 donation/child for 8-week session
  • Created by: Rachel - Haiti Cultural Exchange
January 18, 2010
Monday

  • New York Jewish Film Festival

  • Jan 18, 2010 from 7:30am to 10:00am
  • Location: Film Society of Lincoln Center Walter Reade Theater 165 West 65th Street
  • Description: Leon Blum: For All MankindDirector Jean Bodon, 2009, 58m U.S. PremiereThis powerful documentary tells the story of a prominent French leader—a Jew who at different times was prime minister of France and a prisoner in the Buchenwald concentration camp. Blum devoted his life to improving the well-being of French workers and was an early champion of women’s rights. In 1936, he became prime minister; during his time in office, he led the Popular Front. In 1940, his socialist views and Jewish heritage placed him in jeopardy. The Vichy government sentenced him to five years in Buchenwald. After the war, Blum was welcomed home by the French people and was reelected prime minister.Jean Bodon, Director, and Antoine Malamoud, Grandson of Leon Blum, will be in attendance. Jean Bodon will be attending only on Jan 18 and 19.Presented by The Jewish Museum and The Film Society of Lincoln Center
  • Created by: Grace Rapkin
 

  • Concert au profit de Save the Children - Haiti

  • Jan 18, 2010 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Location: Opia, 130 East 57th St., New York
  • Description: -Concert à Opia au profit de Save The Children: lundi 18 janvier à 7pm & 9:30pm (avec Antoine Bleck, Francis Jocky, Vanessa et Alex Jacquemin). Donations suggérées à l’entrée. Opia: 130 East 57th St., New York, NY 10022. Tel: 212-688-3939. Soutenu par le Consulat de France, French Tuesdays, Help Haïti 2010 et French Morning.-Concert à Opia au profit de Save The Children: lundi 18 janvier à 7pm & 9:30pm (avec Antoine Bleck, Francis Jocky, Vanessa et Alex Jacquemin). Donations suggérées à l’entrée. Opia: 130 East 57th St., New York, NY 10022. Tel: 212-688-3939. Soutenu par le Consulat de France, French Tuesdays, Help Haïti 2010 et French Morning.
  • Created by: New York in French
 

  • SOJOURN AT ARARAT @ Joe's Pub

  • Jan 18, 2010 from 2:15pm to 4:00pm
  • Location: Joe's Pub - Public Theatre
  • Description: Joe's Pub at the Public Theater presentsSOJOURN AT ARARATA love story based on 2000 years of Armenian literature in English“...theatrical magic...” LA Weekly-Pick of the week“...splendid show...” The Scotsman"Powerful and entertaining...” Herald Examiner"A spirited and spiritual journey" The Boston GlobewithNora Armani & Gerald Papasianrecreating their award-winning showSojourn at Ararat is a love story between a couple who relives the history of its people in searchof an identity, a Homeland and recognition. In this ode to life the absurdity of conflict and war isdepicted with scathingly humorous moments of sublime literature, while the horrors of the 1915Armenian Genocide are evoked with vivid imagery and haunting music.Sojourn at Ararat originally premiered at the Edinburgh International Festival Fringe in 1986.Since then it has toured in more than 25 cities on four continents in its English and Frenchversions, receiving accolades and awards. It is presented in New York at the speci
  • Created by: Nora Armani
 

  • SOJOURN AT ARARAT @ Joe's Pub

  • Jan 18, 2010 from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
  • Location: Joe's Pub - Public Theatre
  • Description: Dear Friends,I hope you can come and share this...CHEERS,et Bonnes Fetes de fin d'annee a vous tousJoe's Pub at the Public Theater presentsSOJOURN AT ARARATA love story based on 2000 years of Armenian literature in English“...theatrical magic...” LA Weekly-Pick of the week“...splendid show...” The Scotsman"Powerful and entertaining...” Herald Examiner"A spirited and spiritual journey" The Boston GlobewithNora Armani & Gerald Papasianrecreating their award-winning showSojourn at Ararat is a love story between a couple who relives the history of its people in searchof an identity, a Homeland and recognition. In this ode to life the absurdity of conflict and war isdepicted with scathingly humorous moments of sublime literature, while the horrors of the 1915Armenian Genocide are evoked with vivid imagery and haunting music.Sojourn at Ararat originally premiered at the Edinburgh International Festival Fringe in 1986.Since then it has toured in more than 25 cities on four continents in its E
  • Created by: Nora Armani