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:
Wilmington Apéro
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Far From France, 1474 Barclay Pointe Blvd #201 - Wilmington, NC 28412
Join us for this French spin on Happy Hour and French conversation in a relaxed atmosphere. All levels of French strongly
encouraged.
Repeats every first Thursday of the month.
Join us as we proudly celebrate International Women’s Day with an inspiring evening of connection, conversation, and
community.
Raise a glass of champagne, indulge in exquisite French tarts, and network with remarkable women making an impact.
Come celebrate achievement, empowerment, and the power of women together.
$15/person
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
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
The game may be cancelled in case of rain.
Free and open to all
FOUR QUEENS – An insider’s “First Look” at a new musical set in medieval France
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Online
Four sisters from medieval Provence. Incredibly, all become queens: of France, England, Germany and Sicily. The new musical Four
Queens brings their fascinating yet little-known story to dramatic life. Join us as six actors plunge you into 13th century Europe, teeming with holy wars, civil wars, and personal betrayals. These sisters also find themselves at war – sometimes as allies, sometimes as enemies – as
they confront their greatest challenge: will their family love, and their beloved Provence, survive?
In English - free for members
French Cultural Center - 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
$35.00 USD
90-minute all-levels workshop
Stretch your body and your French! This welcoming 90-minute yoga workshop is taught entirely in French, so you get
the benefits of a yoga class and a language class at the same time. A basic understanding of French is preferred. No yoga experience
needed - true yoga beginners are very welcome.
$25/member - $35/future member
William B. Umstead State Park 8801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617
Join us for a stroll in a park while speaking French! Umstead Park Sal's Branch Trail
Sal's Branch Trail is a 2.5 mile loop located on the northeastern side of Umstead State Park. The trail offers a gentle
stroll through pines and hardwoods, and starts at the Visitor Center. There is ample parking space in front of the Visitor Center. Friendly
dogs on a leash are welcome!
Note: The walk may be canceled in the event of rain.
In French. For members and aspiring members.
Dive into the bold, sunny flavors of Tunisian cuisine with Chef Florence from Sucre et
Sel. You
will learn how to make traditional preserved lemons, a fragrant Chicken Tajine with lemons and olives, and the mysterious zhoug
dressing.
Bilingual - $70 for members - $90 non members
Sold Out.
Club de Lecture
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Online
Our Club de Lecture is held online once a month.
This month, we will discuss the first half of Regardez-nous
danserby
Leïla Slimani
In French - For members only. Aspiring members are welcome to try the Club de Lecture twice.
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, $10 for non members
