Méditation Calligraphique : L’Art Conscient de Thich Nhat Hanh
- Sep 6, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013
- Location: ABC Home
- Description:
Le 7 septembre prochain l’institution new yorkaise ABC Home, ouvrira ses portes pour la première fois aux Etats Unis aux oeuvres calligraphiques de Thich Nhat Hanh, à travers l’exposition Calligraphic Meditation: The Mindful Art of Thich Nhat Hanh
Tich Nhat Hanh, maître du Bouddhisme Zen, fervent défenseur de la non violence lors de la guerre du Vietnam fut soutenu par Martin Luther King lors de sa nomination pour le prix Nobel de la Paix en 1967. Il est considéré par le New York Times comme le deuxième personnage le plus important du Bouddhisme après le Dalai Lama.
Son histoire est intimement liée à celle de la France, où il trouva refuge en 1972 après avoir été expulsé des Etats Unis. Son opposition à la guerre du Vietnam le contraint à l’exile alors qu’il enseignait à Princeton et Columbia. En 1982, il fonda dans le Périgord un monastère qui allait devenir la plus grande communauté bouddhiste d’Occident. Son enseignement et ses écrits ont depuis atteints des millions de personnes à tr
- Created by: Francois Servranckx
Friday, October 18, 2013 (6)
Exhibition: Columbia Maison Française Centennial 1913-2013: Celebrating a Century of French Culture and Ideas at Columbia University in New York
- Sep 10, 2013 at 6:00am to Oct 30, 2013 at 1:00pm EDT
- Location: Buell Hall, Columbia University
- Description:
Exhibition opening reception on September 10, 6 to 8 p.m. Exhibition on display through October 30.
Exhibition curated by Shanny Peer, and co-organized by the Maison Française and Rare Book & Manuscript Division of Columbia Libraries
This exhibition celebrates the 100-year anniversary of the Columbia Maison Française, founded in 1913 and the first French academic and cultural center on an American campus. It presents a wonderful collection of unpublished photographs, documents, program materials, and AV archives. These are woven into a narrative celebrating the rich history of the Maison Française and the role it has played in exposing Americans to notable French thinkers and artists, disseminating French and Francophone culture and ideas in the U.S., and nurturing strong ties between Columbia University, France, and the Francophone world.
The Centennial Exhibition is on display at the Maison Française in Buell Hall. It is free and open to the public from September 5-October 30, M
- Created by: Columbia Maison Francaise
French Classes for Babies and Toddlers
- Oct 2, 2013 at 6:00am to Oct 30, 2013 at 7:00am EDT
- Location: Coucou Brooklyn
- Description:
Coucou Brooklyn, a French language school and cultural center in Williamsburg, now offers French classes for babies and toddlers. Children who are under age 4 are at the ideal age for learning a new language and Coucou is happy to be a part of this formative stage!
The instructor previously ran the babies and toddlers program at the Alliance Française in Boston, and is an expert in catering to the learning habits, needs, and attention spans of little ones. Classes promote a fun, stimulating, and soothing environment, and will include a colorful array of songs, games, nursery rhymes, and fun activities that kids and parents alike will enjoy.
The “Baby Steps” program is divided into two groups, one geared towards 1-2 ½ year olds, and one for 2 ½ - 4 year olds. Each group will meet once a week, and one caregiver must attend class with their child or children. Classes start October 2nd, and registration information can be found on the “Specialty Classes” page at www.coucoubrooklyn.com
- Created by: Léa Perret
1ère semaine de la Musique Bretonne
- Oct 17, 2013 to Oct 27, 2013
- Location: Amérique du Nord
- Description:
La musique bretonne est présente sur tout le territoire Américains depuis très longtemps, cependant, rien n'a jamais été fait pour mettre en avant cette musique en impliquant tous les acteurs "locaux".
La "Semaine de la Musique Bretonne", mets donc en avant ces gens, groupes et organisations qui travaillent tout au long de l'année pour faire connaitre la musique Bretonne dans leur communauté.
Le focus est porté sur les évènements qui se déroulent la dernière semaine d'Octobre et qui impliquent des acteurs locaux, en gardant en fil rouge la musique Bretonne, sonnée ou chantée
2013 marque la naissance de cet évènement et est organisé par la Kerlenn New York (USA) et les Bretons de Québec (Canada). Depuis le fest-noz anniversaire de 2012 a Manhattan les deux associations se sont rapprochée autour d'une vision commune du développement de la musique et danse bretonne en Amérique du Nord.
Rendez-vous sur http://www.bretonmusicweek.com pour savoir ce qu'il se passe près de chez vous!
- Created by: Yoann Le Goff
Congo In Harlem Film and Event Series
- Oct 18, 2013 at 2:00pm to Oct 27, 2013 at 3:00pm EDT
- Location: Maysles Cinema
- Description:
From October 18th - 27th, 2013, Maysles Cinema will host the
5th Annual Congo in Harlem film and event series.
Congo in Harlem is a week-long program of films and special events focused on the history, politics, and culture of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
5th Anniversary Edition
Maysles Cinema
343 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027
www.CongoInHarlem.org | http://maysles.org/cinema/index.html
Contact: congoinharlem@gmail.com (212) 537-6843
- Created by: Kimba Paris
Tatiana Eva-Marie & the Avalon Jazz Band at Café Carlyle
- Oct 18, 2013 from 6:45pm to 7:45pm EDT
- Location: Café Carlyle
- Description:
Tatiana Eva-Marie and The Avalon Jazz Band are presenting their new
repertoire "Tatiana's Swing Caravan" at Café Carlyle, on October 18th
at 10:45pm.
The music of Avalon Jazz Band is inspired by the Parisian jazz scene
of the 1940's: a mix of swing, Gypsy jazz and French chanson, with
influences of Eastern European folklore. Their repertoire consists of
French and American standards with original arrangements. Avalon Jazz
Band is actively involved in the New York swing renaissance and, in
the two years' time since its creation, has had the pleasure of
performing for the French Ambassador and sharing the stage with
renowned artists such as Norah Jones & Nellie Mckay. Their charismatic
vocalist Tatiana Eva-Marie creates a beautiful balance between wild
Gypsy energy and the deep and stormy sensitivity of French jazz,
inviting the listener on a musical voyage inside her imaginary swing
caravan.
For reservations please call 212 744 1700 - Created by: Aurelie Hagen