December 2024 Newsletter
To kick things off, join us for our Holiday Potluck on Dec.1st from 2 to 5 pm. It’s the perfect way to ease into the season, enjoy great food, and be among francophile friends. We’ll also be unveiling our new exhibition, featuring not one, but two talented local artists: Kathleen Hall and Jen Coon. Double the talent, double the fun, and - who knows - maybe you'll find the perfect holiday gift you have been looking for.
Another gift idea this season is a gift certificate with your Alliance Française. You'll find options to gift a French class, membership, or just a $ amount that can be applied towards any offering.
On December 6th, 6pm, Gallery C in downtown Raleigh invites you to an art opening featuring the French artist Fabienne Delacroix. Delacroix celebrated for her "Belle Époque" inspired scenes, paints in a naïve style that captures the elegance and charm of Parisian life.
If you are craving more holiday cheers, be sure to mark your calendar for Cary Sister Cities' Holiday Cheer and Wine gathering - December 5th, 5:30pm. Then, on December 20th, head over to L'École's Winter Market, where you can find local treats and enjoy the seasonal magic.
We hope to see you there, ready to celebrate and indulge in some festive fun. In the meantime, we wish you all a happy Thanksgiving!
See all upcoming events here:
NCMA Pre-Art in Bloom
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North Carolina Museum of Art |
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To whet our appetites for the Art in Bloom exhibition, scheduled for March
19–23, 2025, docent Diane Beckman will lead us on a tour of a dozen art works selected by NCMA in advance of the March
event.
Art in Bloom is a five-day floral fundraiser in support of the North Carolina Museum of Art which features the stunning creativity of floral designers from across the state and beyond. Floral designers interpret works of art in the People’s Collection.
In French
Book your spot early; space is limited!
Event has ended.
Walk in French
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Durant Nature Preserve |
Join us for a stroll in a park while speaking French!
Durant Nature Preserve
8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
Note: The walk may be canceled in the event of rain.
In French. For members and aspiring members.
French Cinémathèque
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The Federation of AF USA presents French Cinémathèque – a free hosted discussion in English about a French movie. This
month's selection is Le Comte de Monte Cristo (2024)
by directors Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu
Delaporte
In English - for members only.