This November, the Alliance is thrilled to offer you a delightful distraction from the election chaos - because sometimes, a break from the
noise is exactly what we all need.
Classical music lovers are invited to the Goodson Chapel in Durham on November 14, 7 PM, for a Tribute to Gabriel Fauré,
honoring the centenary of his passing. This free piano and violin concert is sponsored by the French Embassy and the Duke Department of
Romance Studies.
While Thanksgiving may dominate the calendar at the end of November, there is another holiday the francophiles will want to celebrate: Beaujolais
Nouveau Day!
This year, we’re once again gathering at the Skema Business School on November 21 for a celebration of Beaujolais
Nouveau. As
everyone knows, the wine is merely a pretense, the true focus is on honoring tradition and bringing everyone together.
And don’t miss out on our special outing to the North
Carolina Museum of Artson
November 23. We’ll explore the special exhibition "Venice
& the Ottoman Empire,"
with our favorite docent Diane Beckman. This ambitious exhibit highlights the fascinating interactions between these two
Mediterranean rivals in politics, art, technology, and even food.
Join us for the fun, stay for the culture, and let’s enjoy a month of togetherness!
Here is what else the Alliance has in store this month:
Conversation du mardi
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Online
Bienvenue à La Conversation du Mardi!
La Conversation is held on Zoom on the first Tuesday of each month, unless
otherwise specified. It is an opportunity to get to know each other and practice speaking French. In French, free for members and aspiring members.
If you have ever visited a state capitol building in the United States, you have probably seen one of the replicas of the Liberty Bell. But
did you know that each one bears the inscription: "Paccard, Annecy, France"? Join us to discover the fascinating story behind this surprising twist of history. In French - free for members
Think you know a bit about everything? Or at least enough to guess confidently?
Join us for a 1-hour online game night featuring fun Kahoot quizzes on general culture: world facts, pop
culture, history, science, geography, and all those things you kind of know but aren’t sure why.
In French - free for Members
French Cultural Center, 6320 Pleasant Pines Dr. Raleigh NC 27613
$20.00 USD
Join us for a festive summer evening celebrating the friendship between France and the United States - perfectly timed
between July 4th and Bastille Day. The event will be held indoors. The Alliance Française will provide the tables, chairs, white
tablecloths, and beverages. You bring the joie de vivre in blue, white and red! Bilingual - $20/person
Join us for a discussion with Anne Higonnet, author of Liberty, Equality, Fashion, about
three revolutionary women who turned themselves into style celebrities.
In English - free for Members
Café Chansons is a casual singalong where everyone is welcome. No singing experience (or perfect pitch)
required!
We’ll sing beloved French classics and contemporary favorites; from Piaf to Zaz. Whether you’re a karaoke star or just like to mumble
along, there’s a place for you. All levels of French welcome! Got an instrument? Bring it along and jam with us! Click
Register to see our current list of songs. In French, free for all.
French Cultural Center - 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
Join us for the screening of the movie Le goût des merveilles, a
2015 romance film directed by Eric Besnard (Délicieux).
A widow with two young children discover a new lease of life after she hits a stranger with her car. In French with English subtitles - Free for all - Limited to 20 seats
Join us for a game of pétanque - and get ready for our June 6 Pétanque
Contest! No
experience required. We have a few sets of boules if you don't have any.
6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
The game may be cancelled in case of rain.
Free and open to all
Join us at the Alliance Française for casual French conversation with fellow members.
We provide coffee and tea, and the library is open!
6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 In French - For members and aspiring members
No need to register
Bienvenue à La Conversation du Mardi!
La Conversation is held on Zoom on the first Tuesday of each month, unless
otherwise specified. It is an opportunity to get to know each other and practice speaking French. In French, free for members and aspiring members.
