Events

Sunday, February 28, 2010 (7)

Feb 28, 2010
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 26, 2010
Friday

  • The Animauters: 50 Years of French Animation

  • Feb 26, 2010 at 1:00pm to Mar 21, 2010 at 3:00pm
  • Location: Theaters throughout NYC
  • Description: Breathtaking and rarely screened animated films from French auteurs Paul Grimault, Sylvain Chomet, Rene Laloux, Michel Ocelot, Serge Elissalde, Marie Caillou, Jacques-Remy Girerd, Jean-Francois Laguionie, Jerome Boulbes and more...Presented by the New York International Children's Film Festival. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.GKIDS.com
  • Created by: Regan Rondy
February 28, 2010
Sunday

  • Marguerite Duras Festival has Feminine Touch

  • Feb 28, 2010 to Mar 18, 2010
  • Location: New York
  • Description: The works of Marguerite Duras, France's well-known author, playwright and film director, will be celebrated during a month-long multidisciplinary festival in New York City from February 18 to March 18. Known for her evocative and experimental free-flowing style, Marguerite Duras revolutionized the form of the twentieth century novel, and her innovations also carried to the screen and stage. At the initiative of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, and in partnership with Anthology Film Archives, the Baryshnikov Arts Center and the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF).
  • Created by: Nabil Bekhti
 

  • PSG-OM: Le Clasico + Brunch en Rouge et Bleu avant

  • Feb 28, 2010 from 8:00am to 1:00pm
  • Location: Village Pour House + Nevada Smiths Bar
  • Description: Pour les partisans d'un brunch, genre petit échauffement avant le clasicoPSG-OM, nous nous retrouvons vers 13:00 au Village Pour House, juste à côté duNevada Smiths Bar, pour partager nos anticipations, commentaires, angoisses etcertitudes. Amener du cash, chacun paie sa part, c'est plus simple. Venir avecmaillots, écharpes et autres signes montrant votre support indéfectible à notreéquipe. Pour ceux qui n'ont rien, Nico a des T-shirts du groupe à vendre etJulian des écharpes.A dimanche, Allez Paris, allez PSGPierrePSG NYC Club de Supporters/PSG NYC Fan Club
  • Created by: Pierre Watiez
 

  • CONCERT: Homage to Robert Casadesus (1899-1972)

  • Feb 28, 2010 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: La Maison Française of NYU
  • Description: Concert

    HOMAGE TO ROBERT CASADESUS (1899-1972) DAVID DUBAL, celebrated Juilliard teacher and WQXR host of Reflections from the Keyboard, presents the French pianist and composer in conversations with his daughter,THERESE CASADESUS RAWSON, live performances of selected works, and film documentaries.Dimitry Glivinskiy, pianist, Mannes School of Music will perform a movement from the First Sonata op. 14. He will be joined by Stephanie Song, violinist, The Juilliard School, in the Hommage à Chausson op. 51 for violin and piano. Cicilia Yudha, pianist, DMA candidate at University of North Carolina, Greensboro, will play the Toccata op. 40 and a movement of the Fourth sonata op. 56.Performers are all alumni of the Conservatoire Américain at Fontainebleau.Reservations: 212-998-8750; maison.francaise@nyu.eduTickets: $15. $10. students
  • Created by: La Maison Française of NYU
 

  • Pascal Parisot / Bad Reputation: Pierre de Gaillande sings George Brassens

  • Feb 28, 2010 from 4:30pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: Joe's Pub at the Public Theater
  • Description: Pascal Parisot is Paris-based French artist whose original music mixes classic French Chanson, Latin beats and Brazilian harmony. He first scored a minor hit on French Radio in 2000 with Ca Alors! off of his first album Rumba. The witty, yet literate lyrics positioned him as a direct heir to Serge Gainsbourg, but his DIY sound, heavy on 60's keyboards, vintage drum machines and cha cha beats, was pure Parisot. His two following albums, while not big commercial successes, established him as an cult singer, songwriter and producer who collaborated with such talent as Julie Delpy and Thierry Stremler. One of his latest projects, Radiomatic, takes on obscure Yéyé classics re-arranged with Parisot's signature sound and the added lead vocals of Fredda, whose ethereal harmonies have graced most Parisot's music. His other current project, Les Pieds Dans Le Plat, which is geared towards children, has become hugely popular in France.This will be Pascal Parisot's first US appearance. He will be j
  • Created by: Joe's Pub