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:
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
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
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 - enter from the Crabtree
entrance. 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.
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.
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
French Cultural Center - 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
Join us for the screening of the movie Le Tourbillon de la Vie (Julias in English). This
is a film about chance. What would have happened if I had decided otherwise? There are three Julias in this story; one who becomes a
successful concert pianist, one who marries early a physicist, another who is the victim of a car accident and saves children through
teaching them music. In French with English subtitles - Free for all - Limited to 20 seats
Information Session – Aix-en-Provence Immersion Trip
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Online
Provence Is Calling! Join us for a Zoom information session to discover our upcoming French immersion trip to Aix-en-Provence, where
fountains sparkle, café terraces beckon, and the art of prendre son temps is practically a national sport. We'll walk you
through the program for our week in Aix, including French language and cultural immersion, local discoveries, and excursions into the
surrounding Provençal countryside.
In English - register to receive the Zoom link
French Cultural Center - 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
$10.00 USD
Due to rain in the weather forecast, our Pétanque Contest has been rescheduled from October 3 to October 17.
Join us for a morning of friendly competition, French flair, and possibly some very serious discussions about croissants. Our Panaché
tournament means players will be paired randomly for each game, so everyone gets a chance to mix, mingle, and play with different partners.
No need to be a pro; just bring your enthusiasm (and your boules, if you have them). Coffee, tea and water will be available.
Bilingual - $10/person Space is limited!
French Cultural Center 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
$65.00 USD
Celebrate the changing season in this whimsical watercolor workshop inspired by the beautiful leaves of fall. Instructor Lynda
Chambers
will lead you through fun watercolor techniques and graceful hand lettering as you capture the colors and charm of autumn on paper. Never
picked up a paintbrush before? No worries! No previous experience is needed - and no raking either. In English - $45 Members | $65 Non-Members
