Saturday, November 21, 2015 (7)

Nov 21, 2015
September 24, 2015
Thursday
  • Advanced Medium to Advanced French Conversation group

  • Sep 24, 2015 at 2:45pm to Dec 17, 2015 at 3:00pm
  • Location: 521 Fifth Avenue
  • Description:
    Bonjour et Bonne Rentrée!  J’espère que vous avez passé de bonnes vacances!

    Nous formons une fois de plus un salon de conversation pour cette saison septembre/décembre 2015. 

    Du moment que 5 participants confirment, c’est parti! 

    (Je vous demande donc de confirmer , à cette adresse email lucgeorges@verizon.net , aussi tôt que possible). 

    Je propose cette fois-ci une double formule:

    Prenez les 7 classes du cycle: $250,-

    Choisissez 5 des 7 classes: $200,-.

    Participation à payer au préalable ou à la première classe.

    Comme toujours, les classes auront lieu dans la salle de conférence 2, au cinquième étage, des bureaux de 

    Major, Lindsey and Afrika, 521 5th Avenue, entrée sur la 43ième rue,

    le jeudi soir, tous les 15 jours de 18h45 à 20h00.

    Ce cycle-ci les dates sont les suivantes:

    Le 24 septembre, 

    le 8 octobre, le 22 octobre, 

    le 5 novembre, le 19 novembre,

    le 3 décembre, le 17 décembre.

    N’hésitez pas à me contacter si vous avez des questions.

    Votre confirmation est appréciée. Un petit oui ou non, aideron

  • Created by: Luc Georges
November 3, 2015
Tuesday
  • French Art in NYC

  • Nov 3, 2015 at 6:00am to Nov 24, 2015 at 1:00pm
  • Location: Agora Gallery
  • Description:

    The original work of three innovative and talented French artists Jana Kamila Masik, Marie-Claire Kramer and Wallace on display at Agora Gallery, NYC. The opening reception will take place Thursday, November 5th, from 6-8 PM. Any art lover who enjoys thought-provoking artworks and meeting talented and interesting artists is encouraged to attend.

  • Created by: Lee Eagle
November 17, 2015
Tuesday
  • ICE and Pascal Gallois: Boulez at 90

  • Nov 17, 2015 at 2:00pm to Nov 21, 2015 at 4:00pm
  • Location: National Sawdust
  • Description:
    The International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) teams up with legendary bassoonist, conductor, and new-music super force Pascal Gallois to celebrate Pierre Boulez’s 90th birthday in four concerts at National Sawdust, Williamsburg’s brand new performance space.   

     

  • Created by: Carol Ann Cheung
November 20, 2015
Friday
  • L'École des Loisirs Celebrates 50 Years of Boundary-Pushing Children’s Books

  • Nov 20, 2015 at 6:00am to Dec 20, 2015 at 2:00pm
  • Location: Cultural Services of the French Embassy
  • Description:

    The Cultural Services of the French Embassy in New York is hosting a month-long 50th anniversary celebration of French children’s publisher L’École des Loisirs, known for its irreverent and boundary-pushing stories that empower children to explore and indulge their curiosity. Festivities include a free, first-ever U.S. exhibition of original drawings by L’École des Loisirs illustrators, and a series of free kids’ workshops at Albertine Books, MoMA Design Store in SoHo, and The Invisible Dog Art Center in Brooklyn.

    Curated by writer and blogger Maria Popova and with support from Honorary Chairman and legendary children’s book author and illustrator Tomi Ungerer, the exhibition will showcase original L’École des Loisirs drawings and rare reprints from timeless classics such as Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak, Zou by Michel Gay and Le plus malin by Mario Ramos.

    All events are free, in English, and open to the public.

    The exhibition is open everyday: Mon-Sat: 11am-7pm; Sun: 11am-6

  • Created by: Book Office
 
  • In French With English Subtitles

  • Nov 20, 2015 at 2:00pm to Nov 22, 2015 at 5:00pm
  • Location: Florence Gould Hall
  • Description:
    • IFWES is NY's best French film festival dedicated to promoting French movies with English subtitles
    • Nine World, US or NY movie Premieres
    • Q&As with famous actors, directors and producers
    • "In French" Audience Award
  • Created by: Eleonore Le Bertre
 
  • In French With English Subtitles

  • Nov 20, 2015 at 2:00pm to Nov 22, 2015 at 2:00pm
  • Location: Florence Gould Hall
  • Description:
    • FWES is NY's best French film festival dedicated to promoting French movies with English subtitles
    • Nine World, US or NY movie Premieres
    • Q&As with famous actors, directors and producers
    • "In French" Audience Award
  • Created by: Eleonore Le Bertre
November 21, 2015
Saturday
  • Workshop: Create Your Own Doggy Book

  • Nov 21, 2015 from 8:00am to 10:00am
  • Location: MOMA Design Store 81 Spring St., New York, NY
  • Description:

    Dive into the world of book publishing and craft your very own story with author-illustrator Dorothée de Monfried (Shhh! I’m sleeping, I'd Really Like to Eat a Child, Dark Night).

    For ages 3 and up


    The L’École des Loisirs 50th Anniversary Exhibition is made possible by generous support from L’École des Loisirs, Jacadi, l’Institut français, Yves Delorme, Pistache NYC and Michel et Augustin.

  • Created by: Book Office