Monday, December 7, 2015 (6)

Dec 7, 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 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
December 3, 2015
Thursday
  • French film opening "My Friend Victoria" in New York

  • Dec 3, 2015 to Dec 11, 2015
  • Location: IFC Center
  • Description:

    'My Friend Victoria' is a French language film directed by Jean Paul Civeyrac “one of French cinema’s best-kept secrets.” This is his first film to have a U.S. release.

    An 8-year-old black child named Victoria, is taken in for a night by the wealthy, white, well-intentioned family of one of her schoolmates. The experience haunts her for years to come, shaping her desires. As an adult she unexpectedly reconnects with the family’s youngest son in an encounter that will redirect her life yet again in this probing and intimate look at the politics of race and class identity.

    'My Friend Victoria' will open in New York City at IFC Center on December 4th!

  • Created by: Zeitgeist Films Outreach
December 7, 2015
Monday
  • Talk: Coming of Age Tales

  • Dec 7, 2015 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
  • Location: Albertine Bookstore
  • Description:

    Join author Malika Ferdjoukh (Le Club de la Pluie, Quatre soeurs) and Tommy Wallach (We All Looked Up) for a fun and engaging discussion on the timeless coming of age tale.


    For ages 9 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
 
  • L'École des Loisirs Conversation: Coming of Age Tales

  • Dec 7, 2015 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Location: Albertine Books
  • Description:

    Join author Malika Ferdjoukh (Le Club de la Pluie, Quatre soeurs) and Tommy Wallach (We All Looked Up) for a fun and engaging discussion on the timeless coming of age tale.

    For ages 9 and up. 

    This conversation is part of a month-long, city-wide celebration of the 50th Anniversary of L'École des Loisirs. Festivities include a free, first-ever U.S. exhibition of original drawings by L’École des Loisirs illustrators (Nov. 20 - Dec. 20 at 972 Fifth Ave.) and additional free kids’ workshops around the city at Albertine Books, MoMA Design Store in SoHo, and The Invisible Dog Art Center in Brooklyn. All events are free, in English, and open to the public.

  • Created by: Albertine Books
 
  • Tango Neggro

  • Dec 7, 2015 from 4:45pm to 6:15pm
  • Location: Bow Tie Chelsea
  • Description:

    African Diaspora International Film Festival presents:

    TANGO NEGRO, THE AFRICAN ROOTS OF TANGO

    Buy tickets

    More than two hundred years ago, there was an influx of slaves from Africa into Uruguay. Long after their empancipation, these individuals continued to comprise the poorest and most marginalized strata in society. Musician Fernado Nunez sees himself as the heir to “candombe,” a dance and musical expression initiated by these individuals, his slave ancestors. As the far-reaching, socio-cultural legacy of of candombe has yet to be acknowledged, Fernando Nunez and his friends from the back street quarter of Montevideo have taken on the responsibility of keeping these important cultural roots alive in the consciousness of the Uruguayan people. Directed by Rafael Deugenio, 1993, Uruguay, Documentary, 98 min, Spanish w/ English subt.

  • Created by: Diarah N'Daw-Spech