Events

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 (8)

Jul 7, 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
July 7, 2010
Wednesday

  • ArtHamptons

  • Jul 7, 2010 to Jul 11, 2010
  • Location: Bridge Hamptons
  • Description: ArtHamptons returns as one of the highlights of the Hamptons summer season, 5 international Artists, Francoise Ben Arous, Thomas Barbey, Michel Giliberti, Francois Nanjo Shunsuke and Drew Tal. Now in its 3rd successful year, ArtHamptons has established itself as one of the top new art fairs in America. Expect to see a mesmerizing display of post-war and contemporary art, presented by a renowned lineup of international galleries. It’s all assembled in a museum-like setting. There’s important art pieces for every budget and level of art collector. It’s all here for you, from paintings, works on paper and printed editions to photography, art glass, ceramics and sculpture.
  • Created by: Emmanuel Fremin
 

  • French beer testing at whole Foods Tribeca

  • Jul 7, 2010 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
  • Location: Whole Food Tribeca
  • Description: We are having a demo of Jenlain Ambree, Jenlain Blonde, Jenlain St. Druon, Pietra and Colomba at Whole Foods Tribeca from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Please come by and try some of our beers. Glasses available while supplies last.Here are some descriptions of the beers:Jenlain Ambree:From the north of France, near the Belgian border, comes Jenlain Ambree, a farm-house style ale, traditionally brewed in the cooler months and stored until warmer weather. With a maltier and more rugged taste than classic beers, its generous taste lingers pleasantly in the mouth while its malty, autumnal, floral notes and hints of caramel stewed prunes and lightly toasted malt make it an ideal ingredient in many dishes. 7.5% abv.Jenlain Blonde:From the north of France, near the Belgian border, Jenlain Blonde is a farm-house style ale. Slow maturation before bottling allows the beer to release a complex panoply of aromas, set off by a dense, white, long-lasting head. After filtration it acquires a lovely, light gold
  • Created by: pascale Goncalves
 

  • Jenlain and Pietra Bastille Day

  • Jul 7, 2010 at 11:00am to Jul 18, 2010 at 7:00pm
  • Location: New York
  • Description: Come celebrate Bastille Day with a glass of Jenlain, Pietra and Colomba! During July we have several events where you can sample our beer at bars and retailers throughout NYC. We will update with more information to each specific event as the dates approach. Please read below for a list of locations and event times, as well as descriptions of our 5 beers.Where we'll be celebrating:July 7 (Wednesday) - Whole Foods Tribeca 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM & Jimmy's No. 43 ($20) 7:00 PM - 10:00 PMJuly 8 (Thursday) - Whole Foods Bowery 6:00 PM - 9:00PMJuly 9 (Friday) - New Beer Distributors 3:30 PM - 6:30 PMJuly 10 (Saturday) - Ideal Cheese 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMJuly 12 (Monday) - d.b.a (Williamsburg) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMJuly 13 (Tuesday) - Jimmy's No. 43 ($10) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMJuly 14 (Wednesday/Bastille Day!) - Bateau Ivre 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM + Swift (serving Jenlain on draft throughout the week) + Arcane (Time: to be announced) + Parigot 6:30 PMJuly 18 (Sunday) - Provence en Boite 11:00 AM - 11:00 PMSome infor
  • Created by: pascale Goncalves
 
 

  • Poetic City: A Celebration of the Poetry and Music of Haiti

  • Jul 7, 2010 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Location: Rockefeller Park
  • Description: Poetic City: A Celebration of the Poetry and Music of HaitiWednesday, July 7, 7:00pmPoets House Celebrates the Poetry and Music of Haiti with Special Guest L'Orchestre SeptentrionalL'Orchestre Septentrional, Haiti’s oldest big band orchestra, has grown from a group of seven to a band of 18, since their inception in 1948. Their boule du feu (ball of fire) rhythms and Cuban flavor never fail to bring everyone to the dance floor.Poets from Haiti will round out the evening with dynamic readings. The four senior Haitian poets are : Jacqueline Beaugé-Rosier, Anthony Phelps, Josaphat-Robert Large and Janine Tavernier.Sponsored by Poets House; cosponsored by the Battery Park City Authority.Web sites :River to RiverPoets HouseÎle en île (for presentation of these four senior poets of Haiti).
  • Created by: Thomas C. Spear