Events

Friday, February 5, 2010 (9)

Feb 5, 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 28, 2010
Thursday

  • French Fairytale Acting Classes for Kids at Galli Theater

  • Jan 28, 2010 at 11:00am to Mar 25, 2010 at 3:00pm
  • Location: Midtown Manhattan
  • Description: Galli Fairytale Theater, a non profit theater for children, announces NEW Fairytale Acting classes in French, Spring 2010.Thursdays, 4.30-6pm (ages 5-7)Kids practice to speak French through role play, character work and the development of a fairytale play. At the end we are presenting a show!Thurs Jan 28 - Thurs Mar 25 (9 classes)Please contact us at newyork@galli-group.com.Cost: $270.- ($220 for siblings)I
  • Created by: Simon Fuetterer
 

  • Carmen @ Metropolitan Opera

  • Feb 5, 2010 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Location: Metropolitan Opera
  • Description: "Carmen is about sex, violence, and racism—and its corollary: freedom,” says Olivier Award-winning director Richard Eyre. “It is one of the inalienably great works of art. It’s sexy, in every sense. And I think it should be shocking.” Elīna Garanča sings Carmen for the first time at the Met.
  • Created by: Nabil Bekhti
 

  • MENTAL NOTES AT BLUE NOTE - All proceeds to Haiti.

  • Feb 5, 2010 from 6:45pm to 9:00pm
  • Location: Blue Note
  • Description: PLEASE CONFIRM EVENT DETAILS ON WEBSITE OR PHONE.Hip-hop ensemble Mental Notes has been attracting diverse audiences for almost a decade. Their eclectic fusion of old school hip-hop, funk, electronica, jazz and acid rock continues to break the boundaries of the New York live music scene.Mental Notes has consistently added to the pulse of New York's musical and social heartbeat. They have been a previous guest on Air America Radio, appearing on Chuck D's highly praised live talk show. Most recently, Mental Notes bassist and songwriter David Dovo composed the original film score for Jerusalem in Exile (part of the "Art and Apathy" film documentary project of Eyes Infinite Films), an official selection and winner of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival and Tribeca Film Festival. The lead vocalist/emcee Spiritchild has produced several film scores, spoken word albums for Nuyorican Slam Champion Ainsley Burrows and SmokiFantastic, as well as releasing several solo albums projects with inclu
  • Created by: Alessandra Benedicty