Events

Monday, February 22, 2010 (7)

Feb 22, 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
February 22, 2010
Monday

  • A Wine Tour de France: Discovering French Cépages (Rhône Valley)

  • Feb 22, 2010 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
  • Location: Le Skyroom at French-Institute Alliance-Francaise (FIAF)
  • Description: Given its diverse geography and climate, the Rhône Valley holds an assorted mix of vineyards and a great range of noble red and white grape varieties. The North is dominated by Syrah, while the South produces Grenache-dominated wines. In FIAF's second tasting Michael Madrigale, Chef Sommelier of Bar Boulud, will discuss the wide range of wines from the Rhône Valley region, focusing on grape types and the importance of each vineyard's location within this expansive region. Wine provided by Perrin & Fils.Single tastings $115 ($95 for FIAF members). Three tastings $300 ($250 for FIAF members). Full series of six tastings $600 ($500 for FIAF members) with a complimentary 7th Bordeaux tasting at The Plaza.---This year's series of wine tasting events at FIAF will focus on cépages - the grape varieties from which wine is made - and their extraordinary diversity throughout France. For six evenings, attendees will taste wines of each region, discovering how each grape variety's essential charac
  • Created by: Jennifer Kutsher
 

  • French Dinner Book swap

  • Feb 22, 2010 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Location: Le Singe vert
  • Description: Le principe est très simple: On se donne rendez-vous dans un restaurant français. Vous venez avec 1 ou 2 (ou 3) livres en français que vous souhaitez échanger contre un autre, vous n'oubliez pas votre appétit et votre bonne humeur!Ce sera l'occasion pour chacun de récupérer un nouveau livre et de faire de nouvelle connaissance autour d'un bon repas!Dinner Book swap le 22 fevrier au Singe vert160 7th Ave(entre 19th St & 20th St)www.lesingevert.comMerci de m'envoyer un email à jrlewis04@gmail.com si vous comptez venir
  • Created by: Julie Lewis