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:
Pardon our French: A Conversation with AT Frenchies
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Online
Join us for a lively conversation with Alex and Tom from AT Frenchies! Discover the story behind their book Pardon Our
French,
their love of the French language and culture, and the inspiration that brought the project to life.
IN English with some French - for members
Get ready for a sensory adventure through the French Alps! Discover the spectacular flora, fascinating fauna, and
breathtaking geography of this iconic mountain region through a rich visual presentation and captivating stories told in French. Don’t
worry if your French isn’t quite at summit level yet: questions and answers will be welcome in both French and English!
In French - $80 - $75 members -
includes a perfume kit mailed before the masterclass
RSVP Deadline has passed.
Ciné-Club
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French Cultural Center - 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
Join us for the screening of the movie La venue de l'avenir (Colors of
Time in English). The film came out in 2025 and was praised as a warm, nostalgic, and visually rich dual-timeline comedy-drama
in the spirit of classic French cinema. In French with English subtitles - Free for all - Limited to 20 seats
This month's selection isLa
vie devant soi
by Emile Ajar (Romain Gary)
Prix Goncourt in 1975.
In French - For members only. Aspiring members are welcome to try the Club de Lecture.
North Carolina Museum of Art - 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
Ancient Nubia: Excavating Treasures of the Nile, from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, explores the Kingdom of Kush, a major
civilization of the Middle Nile Valley. The tour is led by docent Katherine Shen and highlights its powerful kings, royal
women, and treasures excavated from their tombs and pyramids by the Harvard–MFA Expedition more than 100 years ago.
In French - the tour is free, however participants must purchase their special exhibition ticket from the museum
Sold Out.
Café Chansons
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
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 a French-American potluck where turkey meets tartiflette, cranberry sauce gets a French accent, and pumpkin pie may be asked to
defend its credentials. Bring a dish, or a drink, French, American, or a gloriously questionable combination of the two. While
we celebrate the culinary delights of both sides of the Atlantic, enjoy an art opening featuring Belynda Chambers’
whimsical acrylics and watercolors - a little artistic magic to complement the feast!
Bilingual - free and open to all
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.
From Survivor to Visionary: The Baroness Pontalba in Paris and New Orleans Discover the remarkable life of Micaëla
Almonester de Pontalba, born in the French Quarter of New Orleans and married into French aristocracy.
In English - for members
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