Events

Saturday, January 23, 2010 (6)

Jan 23, 2010
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
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 22, 2010
Friday

  • Django A-Go-Go: 100 Years of Gypsy Jazz Genius Django Reinhardt

  • Jan 22, 2010 at 1:00pm to Jan 23, 2010 at 6:00pm
  • Location: Joe's Pub
  • Description: Gypsy Guitar clinic featuring Maie Bittel, Biel Ballester and Stephane WrembelSaturday, January 23 at 2:00 PMSpanish and American masters Biel Ballester and Stephane Wrembel perform the music of Django and Vicky Cristina Barcelona, with special guest BabikFriday, January 22 at 8:00 PM & Saturday, January 23 at 7:30 PMThe legendary Maie Bittel and Stephane Wrembel and special guest BabikFriday, January 22 at 10:00 PM & Saturday, January 23 at 9:30 PM100 years ago, one of the greatest genius in the history of guitar was born. Django Reinhardt, a French Gypsy, created all the foundations for modern guitar playing, as well as a very distinctive and unique style, called by many "gypsy swing". Gypsy swing is an art, a universe of sound requiring the highest levels of technical guitar virtuosity, as well as the deepest emotions and soul. It is not surprising that his music is performed all over the world, and is now the absolute reference for guitar mastery. Joe's Pub will celebrate a century
  • Created by: Joe's Pub
January 23, 2010
Saturday

  • The Ant by Xavier Roux

  • Jan 23, 2010 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Location: The Invisible Dog
  • Description: We would like to welcome you to the Opening ofThe Ant by Xavier RouxSaturday January 23rd - from 6 to 9 pmFree entrance - Donations are welcome. Come celebrate with us with Six Point Craft Ales on Tap -Drink Local Brooklyn Fresh Beer"An 18-meter long ant with a hat on its head that doesn’t exist, that doesn’t exist. ... Hey! Why not?" Robert Desnos, 1900-1945The Invisible Dog proudly presents The Ant in the main exhibition hall.Artist Xavier Roux was inspired to create the sixty-foot long sculpture based on the poem written by Surrealist Robert Desnos in 1942. This touching piece which weighs over one ton and a half consists of a giant ant symbolizing the trains transporting Jews and other nazi victims to the concentration camps.In addition, photographs by artist Simon Courchel will be presented to display the creation of The Ant. The pictures "fANTastic" show the month long process construstion of the scultpure made out of steel and balloons, starting with day one and ending with the
  • Created by: lucien zayan / the invisible dog