Events

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 (4)

Jul 6, 2010
June 29, 2010
Tuesday

  • The French Perspective: Contemporary Art from France

  • Jun 29, 2010 at 7:00am to Jul 20, 2010 at 2:00pm
  • Location: Agora Gallery
  • Description: Agora Gallery is proud to announce its upcoming exhibition, The French Perspective: Contemporary Art from France. The French Perspective is an exhilarating survey of contemporary art from France. There are a remarkable variety of styles represented in this exhibition, truly profound works that delve into humanity’s deepest creative roots. Some of these talented artists are tremendous painters and sculptors while others explore experimental techniques and new media. Art lovers will undoubtedly be enamored by this selection of works from our neighbors across the Atlantic.Exhibition Dates: June 29, 2010 – July 20, 2010Reception: Thursday, July 01, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, New York CityGallery Hours: Tues – Sat, 11a.m. - 6 p.m.Event URL: http://www.agora-gallery.com/ExhibitionAnnouncement/6_29_2010.aspxFeatured Artists:Charles Bignon (BigDiscipline), Laurence Brisson, Anis Dargaa, Eric Degos, Férial, FLORA, Gabrielle, Elisabeth Guerrier, Jeco, Christine Mag
  • Created by: Amanda Michaels - Agora Gallery
July 4, 2010
Sunday

  • French Summer Camp 2010

  • Jul 4, 2010 to Jul 16, 2010
  • Location: Bronx, Harlem, Brooklyn
  • Description: A New Way to Celebrate French !We have been extremely happy to offer our annual Summer Camp to the French-speaking youth of New York, enjoying an ever-growing enthusiasm and demand. This program has been organized in collaboration with several French-speaking communities and public schools in the city.Through fun and rewarding indoor and outdoor activities, our participants get to discover the wealth of their own French-speaking cultures while practicing both oral and written French.Register now! Go to our website for more information, and to download our 2010 registration form.
  • Created by: David Lasserre
July 6, 2010
Tuesday

  • Summer Cultural Immersion at FIAF: July 6-9

  • Jul 6, 2010 at 8:30am to Jul 9, 2010 at 12:30pm
  • Location: FIAF
  • Description: Treat yourself to a French staycation! This week-long cultural immersion program will perfect your French and your French savoir-faire ! Each week is specially tailored to introduce you to the best of France in New York, entirely in French.Exclusive visits to spas and boutiques, meet French artists, visit French exhibits, learn new recipes, express yourself through theater workshops, dancing, and more.Combine this French cultural program with a morning or evening Immersion Class offered from 9:30am–12:30pm and 6–9pm. Immerse yourself in the French experience for better results and lots of fun!Session 2 July 6–July 9:Tuesday-Friday, 12:30-4:30pmJuly 6- Lunch in a French restaurant- Visit of Caudalie Spa at the Plaza Hotel: presentation of a French savoir-faire related to beauty- Workshop: creation of a blog to publish written productions about the various experiences enjoyed in the programJuly 7- French pique-nique in Central Park- Guided visit of the Cultural Services of the French Emb
  • Created by: Jennifer Kutsher
 

  • CinémaTuesdays: Edwige Feuillère, Beloved Vedette of French Cinema

  • Jul 6, 2010 from 8:30am to 5:00pm
  • Location: Florence Gould Hall
  • Description: CinémaTuesdays: Edwige Feuillère, Beloved Vedette of French CinemaJuly 6-27, 2010Florence Gould HallFIAF presents a selection of films providing a glimpse of the talent and beauty of the charming and elegant Edwige Feuillère (1907–1998)—the “First Lady” of French cinema in the ’40s and ’50s. These four films capture the gifts and different sides of this mythical actress who worked with some of the most well-regarded directors and actors of her time. Le Monde wrote of the actress: “Edwige Feuillère was our Marlene Dietrich, our Irene Dunne and our Greta Garbo, all in one.”Screening ScheduleScreenings occur at 12:30, 4 & 7:30pmJuly 6: The Flowering HerbJuly 13: Love Is My ProfessionJuly 20: The IdiotJuly 27: Julie de Carneilhan (screenings in Tinker Auditorium)FIAF members free; $10 general; $7 students w/ IDFor tickets and more information :http://www.fiaf.org/french%20film/spring2010/2010-07-ct-edwige-feuillere.shtml212.307.4100
  • Created by: Jennifer Kutsher