Events

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 (4)

Jun 16, 2010
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.
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June 16, 2010
Wednesday

  • French Culture Nights celebrates the beginning of the summer while overlooking the Hudson River!

  • Jun 16, 2010 from 2:30pm to 9:00pm
  • Location: Hudson Terrace Lounge
  • Description: On Wednesday, June 16, French Culture Nights will once again highlight the diversity of French Culture in New York at the Hudson Terrace Lounge, featuring French Photographer Christophe Legris and Francophile Sculptor Marc Taber, as well as a breathtaking Hip Hop performance by Nuances dance crew.Each monthly French Culture Nights features a mix of visual and performance arts, in a casual yet elegant setting. Hudson Night will take place on the rooftop of the Hudson Terrace, in Hell’s Kitchen. A pleasing variety of talented artists and performers will make this evening an enjoyable opportunity for French-speakers of all backgrounds to mingle, enjoy the arts, and have fun.The admission fee of $10 is waived for those who pre-register online at www.FrenchCultureNights.com with CODE: "NYIF" before 4 pm EST on June 16. Admission includes a free copy of the COOL Guide to French Culture.FEATURED PERFORMERS on Wednesday, June 16, from 6.30 p.m. to 1 a.m., at the Hudson Terrace Lounge (621 West
  • Created by: Enrique Gonzalez
 

  • Biggest Cruise Party of the Summer (200 + people expected to attend !)

  • Jun 16, 2010 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm
  • Location: Pier 81
  • Description: Everyone from New York in French is invited to the biggest cruise party of the Summer. Last year I combined all my adult groups and we attracted such a large crowd. Word has it that this year's event is going to be bigger and better. We tried the East Side last year, this year we are going West! Will have a French flag to the front of the cruise liner. This will be the meeting point for all the Francophones and Francophiles.Due to the popularity of this event, I would highly recommend that many of you RSVP early, before the list closes. There is only a limited number of people the cruise liner can take, so you don't want to be left behind. Feel free to invite your friends as this is expected to be a fun cruise, where you don't have to pay $30- $40, per person. Admission is only $12.00 for our group.There will be food aboard the liner. Entrée’s are $10 per plate, catered by the Legendary "Gloria's Caribbean Cuisine." Also available is a full house cash bar. Music provided by the popular
  • Created by: Rory
 

  • "Paris@Night" @ Bubble Lounge wsg Daru Jones & DJ Juice E [Sponsored by Laurent-Perrier]

  • Jun 16, 2010 at 5:00pm to Jun 17, 2010 at 8:00am
  • Location: Bubble Lounge
  • Description: Célia of LES NUBIANS, ButterflyNetwork, The Bubble Lounge and Laurent-Perrier invite you toONE of the LAST installations of BlueNefertiti's "Paris@Night"NEXT WED June 16, 2010 :: 9pm :: $15DARU JONES joins BlueNef and her Ek'lectric Band wsg DJ JUICE E"The Ek’lectric Band... the precise combination of Trip-Hop, Jazz, Drum’n’Bass, Afrobeat, Caribbean and R&B." -- Layla Macoran, NY Culture ExaminerBlue Nefertiti’s “Paris@Night” transforms any room into a Parisian nightclub. Seated at her cabaret table reciting the parodies of life, is the beautiful and mysterious La Femme Bleue. With her sensual stage presence and satirical story-telling, she lures the audience into her world of experimental frequencies.. echos of musical legends throughout the cosmos. The sound scape is a mix of avant-garde originals and ingenious renditions of classics from the diaspora.“Paris@Night” SPECIAL EDITION, sets the stage for artistic exchange through MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS, SPOKEN WORD, and more. With guest appe
  • Created by: Blue Nefertiti