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:
Cook With Florence
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
$90.00 USD
Join Chef Florence from Sucre et Sel for a hands‑on journey through the
sunny flavors of Provence. This cooking class serves up four classics with a wink: olive tapenade, smoky eggplant
dip, fougasse bread and tomato tart.
Bilingual - $70 for members - $90 non members
Sold Out.
Parisian Chapters
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Online
Meet New York Times bestselling authors Kristin Harmel and Janet Skeslien Charles, who will discuss their novels MEET ME IN PARIS and THE
PARISIAN CHAPTER as well as their time in France, their deep dives into the historical period of World War II, and their writing lives.
This month's selection is
Le banc by Géraldine Smith. And we have a very special treat: the author herself will be joining our book club discussion! Géraldine Smith will be there to share her insights and answer your questions directly. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discuss
Le banc with the person who wrote it!
In French - For members only. Aspiring members are welcome to try the Club de Lecture.
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 welcome.
$25/member - $35/future member
Join us for a stroll in a park while speaking French! Durant Nature Preserve
8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
In French. For members and aspiring members.
A presentation by Roger Mummert of www.theparisproject.net about historic
developments and cultural dynamics that have tied together Paris and Lyon starting with the silk trade.
In English - free for members
Join us for a French spin on Happy Hour! c
Bilingual and open to all
September Apéro: Due to Labor Day weekend, Apéro will move to the third Thursday of September. We usually meet on
the first Thursday of the month. Please register in advance - seating at the bar is limited to 15 people
Join us for Café Chansons - 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 Hors Normes (2019). The
film tells the story of Bruno and Malik who dedicate their lives to training underprivileged youth to care for children and
adolescents with autism. Directors: Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano. In French with English subtitles - Free for all - Limited to 20 seats
French Cultural Center - 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
You're Invited!
Join us for a special Open House + General Assembly - a unique opportunity to celebrate our community, discover what's new,
and help shape the future of Alliance Française de Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill. Come meet our team, explore upcoming classes and
events, and enjoy light refreshments. Whether you're a long-time member or just curious, all are welcome!
