November 2024 Newsletter
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 Arts on 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:
Ciné-Club
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French Cultural Center - 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
Join us for our first French Ciné-Club featuring the heartwarming classic Les Choristes
(The Chorus.) This touching tale of music, mischief, and second chances will strike all the right notes, even if your French
is a little off-key! The movie will be followed by a bilingual discussion (French and English) where everyone is
welcome to share their thoughts and reflections.
🪑 Tip: Bring a foldable chair for extra comfort
In French with English subtitles - Free for all
TEF IRN
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
TEF Intégration, Résidence, naturalisation
RSVP Deadline has passed.
TEF Canada
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
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TEF Canada
To immigrate to Canada or obtain Canadian citizenship.
Oral Compr. 40 min
Written Compr. 60 min
Oral Expression - 15 min
Written Expression - 60 min
RSVP Deadline has passed.
Conversation du mardi
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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.
TEF Canada
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
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TEF Canada
To immigrate to Canada or obtain Canadian citizenship.
Registrations End:
Notre Dame de Paris - Before the Fire
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Before the Fire: The Construction and History of Notre-Dame de Paris
with Russell Kelley, author of The Making of Paris
Part 1 of a 3-part series
In English - for members
Le Café
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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
Pétanque
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
Join us for a game of pétanque! No experience required. We have a few sets of boules if you don't have any.
6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
Free and open to all
RSVP Deadline has passed.
Holiday Potluck & Art Party
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French Cultural Center, 6320 Pleasant Pines Dr. Raleigh NC 27613 |
’Tis the season to eat, mingle, and admire some amazing art!
Join us for our Holiday Potluck Party and the opening of our new exhibition featuring two incredible local artists - and students at the
Alliance: Kiersten Dart and Gayle Thomas.
Bilingual, free and open to all.