Events

Thursday, June 3, 2010 (7)

Jun 3, 2010
May 28, 2010
Friday

  • "Mademoiselle Chambon" opens on 05/28 in NY

  • May 28, 2010 at 10:00am to Jun 10, 2010 at 3:00pm
  • Location: Lincoln Plaza Cinemas
  • Description: “An emotionally incandescent love story.” – New York PostFrom director Stéphane Brizé (I Am Not Here To Be Loved, Among Adults), an elegant, moving tale of an unexpected romance between a married man (Vincent Lindon) and his son’s homeroom teacher (Sandrine Kiberlain, Lindon’s real-life ex-wife) — and their attempt to keep their desires from turning into a full-blown affair.Opens May 28 at New York’s Lincoln Plaza Cinemas and Cinema VillageFrance, 2009, 101 minutesIn French with English subtitles
  • Created by: Kino Lorber
June 1, 2010
Tuesday

  • CinemaTuesdays: The Radiance and Wit of Sylvie Testud

  • Jun 1, 2010 at 8:30am to Jun 29, 2010 at 5:30pm
  • Location: Florence Gould Hall
  • Description: FIAF explores the career of Sylvie Testud, one of the most innovative modern French actresses. Best known to American audiences from her roles in La vie en Rose and Murderous Maids, she has twice won the César Award for Best Actress and is a celebrated author and director. FIAF is honored to welcome Testud on June 15 to talk about her film career and present Sagan, directed by Diane Kurys. The film earned Testud unanimous praise for her hauntingly accurate portrayal of writer Françoise Sagan.Screening Schedule12:30, 4 & 7:30pm unless otherwise specifiedJune 1: KarnavalJune 8: Murderous MaidsJune 15: Sagan (12:30 & 4pm)June 15: Actress Sylvie Testud presents Sagan (7pm)June 22: La FranceJune 29: The CaptiveFIAF members free; non-members $10; students $7 w/ IDFor more information: http://www.fiaf.org/french%20film/spring2010/2010-06-ct-sylvie-testud.shtmlSpecial OfferPresent your ticket and receive a 15% discount on your bill at Bistro 60 (37 E 60 St). Valid on date printed on ticket.
  • Created by: Jennifer Kutsher
June 2, 2010
Wednesday

  • Bruce Levingston in Concert: Impression de la vie

  • Jun 2, 2010 at 4:00pm to Jun 3, 2010 at 5:30pm
  • Location: Florence Gould Hall
  • Description: Two performances only! June 2 & 3 at 8pm“A poetic pianist who has a gift for inventive—and glamorous—programming”– The New YorkerAcclaimed pianist Bruce Levingston performs an evening of evocative French music reflecting the exquisite sounds, colors, and textures found in nature.This fascinating program takes listeners from Debussy’s vivid impressions of rippling water, solitary snowscapes, and flashing, golden fins, to Ravel’s sultry reflections of torpid summer sounds and exotic syncopations, and ultimately, into the ecstatic harmonies and melodies of Messiaen’s radiant, breathtaking portrayals of virtuosic birdsong.The concert also features the sensual music of modernist master Henri Dutilleux and a special world premiere of the brilliant French composer Philippe Manoury’s Spins inspired by the mysterious sounds, movements, and rhythms of the wind. This exciting new work is an homage to both Manoury’s distinguished French heritage as well as the powerful and timeless inspiration of
  • Created by: Jennifer Kutsher
June 3, 2010
Thursday

  • Visite Guidee sur le peintre francais Jean Miotte au Chelsea Art Museum!

  • Jun 3, 2010 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
  • Location: Chelsea Art Museum,Home of the Miotte Foundartion, Chelsea.
  • Description: Come to join us on Thursday, June 3rd (2010) for a private french guide tour about the post-war painter: Jean Miotte!His lyric and abstract, colored and spontaneous "Informel" artwork will fascinate you!Suggested donation of 4dollars ( for the admission and tour)we look forward to seeing you at the museum!The CAM team.Venez nous rejoindre jeudi 3 juin 2010 a 18h pour un visite guidee privee en francais, sur le peintre parisien d'apres-guerre Jean Miotte!Qualifie d'informel, son art a la fois abstrait et lyrique, colore et spontane, ne cessera de vous eblouir!Donation suggeree : 4 dollars (pour l'entree et la visite)Nous vous attendons avec impatience !L' equipe du Chelsea Art Museum, Home of the Miotte Foundation.
  • Created by: Chelsea Art Museum
 

  • Soiree d'information a propos du programme bilingue de PS 125

  • Jun 3, 2010 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Location: PS 125 The Ralph Bunche scool
  • Description: Joignez vous a nous pour une soirée d’information a propos du programme de langage bilingue Anglais Français le jeudi 3 juin a 18 heures a PS 125, au 425 west 123rd street (pres de l'universite Columbia)Au cours de cette soirée vous pourrez rencontrer les parents d’enfants bilingues et leur poser directement des questions sur leurs motivations, leurs satisfactions et leurs espoirs.
  • Created by: Daniel M.
 

  • Soiree d'information a propos du programme bilingue de PS 125

  • Jun 3, 2010 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Location: PS 125 The Ralph Bunche scool
  • Description: Joignez vous a nous pour une soirée d’information a propos du programme bilingue Anglais Français le jeudi 3 juin a 15 heurs a PS 125 au 425 West 123e rue (prés de l’université Columbia)Au cours de cette soirée vous pourrez rencontrer les parents d’enfants bilingues et leur poser directement des questions sur leurs motivations, leurs satisfactions et leurs espoirs.
  • Created by: Daniel M.
 

  • American Friends of the Louvre - Young Patrons Circle - Soirée au Louvre

  • Jun 3, 2010 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
  • Location: Dalva Brothers & Cultural Services of the French Embassy
  • Description: The evening will begin at 8:00PM with a champagne reception at Dalva Brothers Gallery on 77th Street between Madison and Park. Dalva Brothers Gallery (now in its third generation of ownership) is housed in an elegant townhouse and specializes in 18th century French decorative arts. Guests will be able to sip champagne and view up close museum quality pieces, some of which have royal provenance and belonged to notable figures such as Marie-Antoinette and Madame de Pompadour.At 9:00PM, following the champagne reception, the main benefit will be held nearby in the home of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, the former Payne Whitney Mansion on Fifth Avenue between 78th and 79th. The event will be on the second floor ballroom level with French doors overlooking the greenery of Central Park and will feature a silent auction, DJ, cocktails, champagne, hors d’oeuvres and dessert. It promises to be a magical evening.YPC Advisory CouncilEleanor Banco, Olivia Chantecaille, David Chines,
  • Created by: Daniel Colón