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:
Walk in French
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Join us for a stroll in a park while speaking French!
Lake Lynn Loop Trail
3210 Lynn Rd., Raleigh, NC 27613
Note: The walk may be canceled in the event of rain.
In French. For members and aspiring members.
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
RSVP Deadline has passed.
Adventures in The Louvres
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Elaine Sciolino, the bestselling author of The Only Street in Paris, shares an intimate journey of
discovery and revelation into the world’s greatest museum.
In English - free for members
Register to receive the Zoom link
Pétanque Chez Nous
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
Join us for a game of pétanque! No experience required.
6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
Free and open to all
Le Café
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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
Paris Goods
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A presentation about luxury retailing and the emergence of " Les Grands Magasins" of Paris with journalist Roger
Mummert.
In English - free for AF members.
Register to receive the Zoom link
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.
Sold Out.
Piano & Cello Recital
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North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 |
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Save the date for an evening of classical music as pianist Rowena Mariano and cellist Jacob Wenger come together for a highly anticipated recital you won't want to miss. The recital will be followed by a wine reception.
$35 per person
$45 per person at the door
North Carolina Museum of Art
East Building, SECU Auditorium
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.
Sold Out.