Events

Sunday, June 20, 2010 (6)

Jun 20, 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.
  • Created by: Jennifer Kutsher
June 20, 2010
Sunday

  • ENCOUNTERS

  • Jun 20, 2010 to Jul 4, 2010
  • Location: CENTER STAGE, NY
  • Description: Encounters (Rencontres) : A French Romantic Comedy at Center Stage, NYFrom June 21 to July 4In French with English surtitlesAfter one year of performances in Paris, the French play « Encounters » (Rencontres) is coming to New York this summer. In this sexy comedy by Constance Fichet, strangers keep bumping into each other in the streets of Paris.With Leonard Kocan, Hélène Kuhn, Sofi Lambert, and Richaud Valls
  • Created by: Constance Fichet
 

  • Fête de la Musique (Free Live French Concert at Central Park)

  • Jun 20, 2010 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
  • Location: Central Park SummerStage - Rumsey Playfield
  • Description: Friends ,Come join us as we celebrate Fête de la Musique, here in New York. Summer Stage joins the global Francophone and Francophile community in celebrating chanson française (French song) with a line up representing the diversity of French contemporary music. The highlight of the show is going to be the ever popular, "SALIF KEITA." The lineup of artists also include TABOU COMBO and LO’JO . If you do not have an idea who either one is ,you still got a few days to do some researching and downloading :-)The concert begins at 3:00pm and ends at 7:00pm. Summer Stage concerts holds a certain number of people and once full , everyone else is refused. Therefore, I will wait for my members from 1:45pm to 2pm, infront of the Band Shell. This is the old stage outside of the Summer Stage Venue. If you arrive late do look for us in the seating area of the venue. I will be placing a French flag to the top, so it will be easy to identify the group. I have also included my number below if you have
  • Created by: Rory
 

  • Summer Stage 2010 Fete de la Musique/Make Music NY : Salif Keita

  • Jun 20, 2010 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
  • Location: Central Park
  • Description: The Cultural Services of the French Embassy, City Parks Foundation with additional support of the French Bureau Export presents:Fête De La Musique / Make Music NY Celebration featuringSALIF KEITA, TABOU COMBO and LO’JONow in its fourth year, Make Music New York, is a festival of free concerts throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Inspired by the French "Fête de la Musique" which takes place every year during the Summer Solstice in more than 327 cities around the world, this unique event is a global celebration of music.Salif Keita's career as a musician will always be colored by a history of ostracism due to his albinism, and the fact that he is a member of the Royal Family of Mali and the caste restrictions that should have barred him from becoming a performer. Instead, "The Golden Voice of Africa," has become one of the most celebrated African vocalists of all time. With a career that spans four decades his undeniable musical influence has had an impact worldwide - from west
  • Created by: Quentin Jouberton