Events

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 (11)

Jul 14, 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 7, 2010
Wednesday

  • 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
July 13, 2010
Tuesday

  • Bastille Day at Opia

  • Jul 13, 2010 to Jul 14, 2010
  • Location: Opia Restaurant & Lounge 57th & Lexington
  • Description: Bastille Day Celebration at OpiaWednesday, July 14th 2010Live Music 8pm- midnightby Comte Francis Jocky de VaLdampierre,First dance instigator at the Opia court!Royal Cocktail Hour specialty drinksSt. Tropez Sangria, Euromojitos, Monacosmos, French MartinisRevolutionary Menu FeaturingCorsican ” Yellow Gazpachowith Rock Shrimp Ceviche“Claude Monet” Melon and Jambon de Bayonnewith poppy Seed Vinaigrette“French Riviera” Sauteed Bay Scallopswith Sweet Pea Coulis“Louix XVI” Lamb Roulade Provencalwith Ratatouille and Natural JusComte de Provence, Maya Shrimpwith Tagilatelle, Black Prince Tomatoes and PistouCafé "Versailles"Coffee Ice Cream, Espresso, Crème Chantilly & Chocolate SauceRaspberry Mousse "Marie Antoinette"With Fresh BerriesLunch noon-3pm $24.00 Dinner 5-11pm $35.00No cover, no minimum!For reservations:please visit www.opiarestaurant.comor call (212) 688-3939
  • Created by: Kate
 

  • Roger Sherman In Bastille Day celebration

  • Jul 13, 2010 to Jul 14, 2010
  • Location: Roger Sherman inn
  • Description: Special Bistro Menu, Live Music, Petanque (French Bacci Ball on the lawn)Wednesday July 14th beginning at 6 pmA few classics we'll be offering that day include Coquille St. Jacques, Coq Au Vin, Steak Frites, Blanquette de Veau a L'ancienne, Frog Legs Provencal....and much more.Call me for a reservation: 203-966-4541
  • Created by: Michel Nahon
July 14, 2010
Wednesday

  • Bastille day in Greenwich Connecticut- Alliance Francaise of Greenwich

  • Jul 14, 2010 from 4:00am to 5:30am
  • Location: Greenwich Town Hall 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich CT
  • Description: For francophone and francophiles who live 30 minutes outside of NYC, join the Alliance Francaise Francaise on the steps of Greenwich Town Hall with guest of honor, Consul General de France a NY,Philippe Lalliot for the raising of the French flag.Complimentary breakfast " a la francaise" with Jean-Louis Gerin, Maitre Cuisinier de France and President de l"Academie Culinaire de France at Restaurant Jean- Louis( 61 Lewis Street , Greenwich, CT accompanied by pastries from Sylvain Leroy, Lecoq Cuisine Corp. Win a free subscription from event sponsors France-Amerique and France Today. For more information visit www.afgreenwich.org or call the AFG office at 203-629-1340Vive la France - Vive l'Amerique
  • Created by: Renee Amory Ketcham
 

  • Bastille Day Party / Fête du Quartier - Larchmont (NY)

  • Jul 14, 2010 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Location: Larchmont Avenue - Larchmont , New York
  • Description: Bastille Day Block Party / Larchmont, New York (southern Westchester ; I-95 exits 17 (north) / 18A (south); Metro North to Larchmont Station, Stamford / New Haven line.On the very day – Wednesday, July 14, 2010 from 5pm – 10pmLarchmont Avenue between Boston Post Road and Addison Streets (these blocks closed for event)Dessert and savoury crepes, Belgian waffles ; blood sausage (dark and white) ; paella ; mussles and fries ; French wines (from Le Wine Shop of Larchmont / Greenwich and España Restaurant); Kronenbourg 1664 on tap. Live music. Games.Featuring free samples from Trois Petits Cochons / 3 Little Pigs charcuterie, Isigny Ste Mère Cheeses (Normandy), the French Cheese Club – Terroirs et Traditions (Berthaut, Rivoire Jacquemin, Graindorge, Lincet et Etoile du Sud creameries) and others.More than 15 local merchants; evening hours. Raffle of donated merchandise to benefit Hope Community Services de New Rochelle (soup kitchen and social services for underprivileged, unemployed and ho
  • Created by: Robert Dilworth
 

  • Gay Marshall sings PIAF: Queen of Heart on Bastille Day

  • Jul 14, 2010 from 3:00pm to 4:15pm
  • Location: Joe's Pub
  • Description: "An enchanting performer who sings with heart stirring transparency and possesses Piaf's spirit as well as the throbbing mixture of steel and cotton in the voice." - Charles Isherwood, The New York Times“It takes a brave singer to take on the Edith Piaf songbook. It takes a special one to pull it off so heart-piercingly.” - Adam Feldman, Time Out New York.Piano and Musical Direction Eric SvejcarViolin Deni BonetCello Jim PedersonBass Steve GilewskiAccordion Art BaileyGay Marshall, a BILLBOARD Top World Music Artist, reprises her smashing concert - PIAF: Queen of Heart - at Joe’s Pub on Bastille Day, July 14 at 7:00 PM. Gay Marshall has been enchanting audiences with her extraordinary take on the late French icon: a celebration rather than an imitation, Gay presents Piaf as a versatile powerhouse of heartwarming and heartbreaking emotion, full of personality and humor.As Marshall told NPR’s Scott Simon recently, “Piaf is always portrayed as ‘the poor thing,’” “… but I find her much more
  • Created by: Joe's Pub
 

  • BASTILLE DAY: "Paris@Night" @ LE PESCADEUX

  • Jul 14, 2010 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm
  • Location: le Pescadeux
  • Description: "Sitting at a table onstage with a glass of wine, Faussart appears to be a twenty-first century Edith Piaf, Josephine Baker, and Grace Jones rolled into one." -- Layla Macoran, NY Culture Examiner"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.BlueNefertiti is Célia Faussart of the Grammy Nominated French singing sensation Les Nubians, whose cabaret show "Paris@Night" has delighted audiences throughout NY, Chicago and DC.Join BlueNefertiti and her Ek'Lectric band tonight @ Le Pescadeux for a fabulous selection of food and entertainment in celebration of BASTILLE DAY!!Le Pescadeux90 Thompsonbe
  • Created by: Blue Nefertiti
 

  • Sarazino live at SOB's

  • Jul 14, 2010 from 3:30pm to 8:15pm
  • Location: SOB's
  • Description: Ya Foy Tour 2010Based in the high Andean mountains of Quito Ecuador, Sarazino is the brainchild of Lamine Fellah, a musician, songwriter and producer whose nomadic life is reflected in the multicultural influences in his songs. Fellah is a true child of a globalized world and Sarazino’s music draws on reggae, Latin and African grooves, Arabic music and catchy, international pop to create an upbeat celebration of the diverse world we all share.

    $12 in adv/ $15 day ofhttp://www.sarazinomusic.com
  • Created by: Quentin Jouberton