Events

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 (8)

Apr 20, 2010
March 19, 2010
Friday

  • Drew Tal " ON EDGE"

  • Mar 19, 2010 at 2:00pm to Apr 30, 2010 at 3:00pm
  • Location: 546 Broadway, PH 5B, New York, NY 10012
  • Description: We are welcoming you to the opening of Drew Tal "ON EDGE", at Emmanuel Fremin Gallery SoHoAbout Drew Tal:Drew Tal lives and works in New York City. His work combinesphotography with digital media to render highly stylized and realisticsymbolic imagery. Tal grew up in Israel where he was exposed to manydifferent religions, struggles, ethnicities, and cultures. Tal oftenfinds his inspiration through the experiences of his past. He focuseson faces and dramatic close-up portraits.His work is powerful and often highlights the complexities of faith,spirituality and the dialectics between man and gods.About Emmanuel Fremin Gallery:Emmanuel Fremin is a contemporary art gallery that mainly focuses onthe photography, videos, installations and multi platforms. They area non conformist gallery that showcases serene, spiritual orprovocative pieces.
  • Created by: Emmanuel Fremin
April 13, 2010
Tuesday
 

  • "Le Taxi" à New York

  • Apr 13, 2010 at 1:30pm to Apr 22, 2010 at 3:00pm
  • Location: Rizzoli Bookstore- Manhattan/ Greenlight+ BookCourt - Brooklyn
  • Description: Bonjour,je vous invite à rejoindre Maud Franklin qui lira des extraits de son livre "Le Taxi" dont j'ai réalisé la version dessinée.Chacun de ces événements sera accompagné d'une exposition des dessins et sera suivi d'une réception.mardi 13 avril - 17.30-19h Rizzoli Bookstore / Manhattan - 31 West 57th Streetvendredi 16 avril - 19.30 Greenlight Bookstore / Fort Green - 686 Fulton Streetjeudi 22 avril - 19.00 BookCourt / Boerum Hill - 163 Court StreetVoici quelques articles que vous pouvez consulter, d'autres suivront très prochainement sur French Creative Connection et French Morning.http://www.telerama.fr/livre/c-est-une-question-je-saispas,52881.phphttp://www.franceamerique.com/articles/2010/04/05/un_taxi_nomme_desir.htmlJ'espère que vous serez nombreux à venir nous rencontrer et à soutenir ces initiatives privées de libraires qui souhaitent ouvrir leurs portes à la littérature de langue française.Je vous dis donc à très bientôtNathalie/////////////////////Nathalie Trovatohttp://www.
  • Created by: nathalie Trovato
April 14, 2010
Wednesday

  • Théâtre : La Dame aux Camélias à New York - elle vous attend nombreux!

  • Apr 14, 2010 at 4:00pm to Apr 25, 2010 at 5:30pm
  • Location: Arclight Theatre
  • Description: Invitation à cette unique aventure New Yorkaise!!!Toute la francophonie (ou presque) y est! Les Français, les Belges, les Canadiens (Québécois), et bien entendu les Américains francophones.Article dans France-Amerique!Come and enjoy this wonderful play based on the great classic by Alexandre Dumas fils in a modern adaptation by René de Ceccatty, directed by Gérard Cherqui. There will be a translation so do not worry you'll enjoy one of the most romantic love stories of all times whether in the French original or in its English translation!The Lady of the Camellias in French in New York CityWHEN: April 14-25, 2010. Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm. Sunday at 6:30pm.WHERE: Arclight Theater. 152 West 71st Street. New York, NYTICKETS: www.smarttix.com (212) 868-4444 (group rates available)General Admission: $30-100 - Discount tickets available through APRIL 5thWed & Sun use code: LACADA - Thurs use code: DAME

    PascalEscriout, SofiLambert, MaxVabBel, et RichaudValls in La Dame eaux Camelias photo: K
  • Created by: Nora Armani
April 20, 2010
Tuesday

  • CinémaTuesdays, Cinema According to Véra Belmont: 'Farinelli' & 'Marquise'

  • Apr 20, 2010 from 8:30am to 5:00pm
  • Location: Florence Gould Hall at French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF)
  • Description: FIAF is proud and honored to welcome the heralded film producer and filmmaker Véra Belmont, a true force in French cinema. The series is dedicated to the many hats that Belmont wears, and is divided by themes to showcase her varied talents as both a producer and filmmaker. She is a great supporter and creator of film and through the years has sought out new talent, producing the first films by Maurice Pialat and André Téchiné.Farinelli (12:30 & 7:30pm): Farinelli was the greatest castrato of the 18th century—a distinction that proved to be a gift and curse. Through this sumptuous spectacle of a film, Corbiau explores the complicated relationships Farinelli maintained with his family and, particularly, the scores of women who loved him.Best Foreign Film at the Golden Globes in 1995.Marquise (4pm): Though she started as an actress and later became a producer, Belmont has also found success as a director. With Marquise, Belmont vibrantly recreates 17th-century France to tell the story of
  • Created by: Jennifer Kutsher
 

  • Café Conversation

  • Apr 20, 2010 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
  • Location: Maison Francaise of Columbia University, 2nd floor
  • Description: Café Conversation at the Maison Française of Columbia University. Come and speak with native speakers and French students of all levels in an informal gathering.During the academic year, Café Conversation meets on Tuesdays from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Maison Française of Columbia University, 2nd floor in Buell Hall. Join us for coffee, tea, cookies, and conversation in the kitchen. Informal gatherings are moderated by a native speaker. All levels are welcome.
  • Created by: Maison Française of Columbia
 

  • New ideas, for a new Earth - Swiss-French author

  • Apr 20, 2010 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: The Commons
  • Description: New ideas, for a new Earth -Two Dreamriver Press authors – Olivier Clerc from France, and Meagan O’Nan from Colorado - will show how the ideas presented within their books can be planted as seeds to flower in our inner gardens. Sheila Applegate, seer, healer and teacher, will help us water them with a guided meditation.Born and raised in Geneva, Switzerland, Olivier Clerc presently lives in Southern Burgundy, France, with his three sons. Olivier has crossed paths with many famous authors and teachers whose books he has translated into French, and with whom he often trained. Among them are Charles Rojzman, founder of Transformation Social Therapy, Marshall Rosenberg, founder of the Center for Nonviolent Communication, Don Miguel Ruiz, Dr Deepak Chopra, and many others. He is the author of six books, including Invaluable Lessons from a Frog: Seven Life-Enhancing Metaphors, published in the U.S. by Dreamriver Press (2009). His latest book, The Gift of Forgiveness: A Magical Encounter with
  • Created by: Theodore Poulis
 

  • Swiss-French author event, April 20th, in Brooklyn

  • Apr 20, 2010 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: The Commons
  • Description: New ideas, for a new EarthTwo Dreamriver Press authors – Olivier Clerc from France, and Meagan O’Nan from Colorado - will show how the ideas presented within their books can be planted as seeds to flower in our inner gardens. Sheila Applegate, seer, healer and teacher, will help us water them with a guided meditation.Born and raised in Geneva, Switzerland, Olivier Clerc presently lives in Southern Burgundy, France, with his three sons. Olivier has crossed paths with many famous authors and teachers whose books he has translated into French, and with whom he often trained. Among them are Charles Rojzman, founder of Transformation Social Therapy, Marshall Rosenberg, founder of the Center for Nonviolent Communication, Don Miguel Ruiz, Dr Deepak Chopra, and many others. He is the author of six books, including Invaluable Lessons from a Frog: Seven Life-Enhancing Metaphors, published in the U.S. by Dreamriver Press (2009). His latest book, The Gift of Forgiveness: A Magical Encounter with D
  • Created by: Theodore Poulis