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:
NCMA Pre-Art in Bloom
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North Carolina Museum of Art |
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To whet our appetites for the Art in Bloom exhibition, scheduled for March
19–23, 2025, docent Diane Beckman will lead us on a tour of a dozen art works selected by NCMA in advance of the March
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Art in Bloom is a five-day floral fundraiser in support of the North Carolina Museum of Art which features the stunning creativity of floral designers from across the state and beyond. Floral designers interpret works of art in the People’s Collection.
In French
Book your spot early; space is limited!
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Walk in French
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Durant Nature Preserve |
Join us for a stroll in a park while speaking French!
Durant Nature Preserve
8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
Note: The walk may be canceled in the event of rain.
In French. For members and aspiring members.
French Cinémathèque
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The Federation of AF USA presents French Cinémathèque – a free hosted discussion in English about a French movie. This
month's selection is Le Comte de Monte Cristo (2024)
by directors Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu
Delaporte
In English - for members only.
Cook with Florence - Day Time
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
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Calling all soup lovers! Join us for a cozy and fun cooking class with Chef Florence Melin from Sucre et Sel where we’ll dive into the art of making delicious, hearty soups from scratch! ️
$65 Members
$85 Non Members
Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early. Let’s get those soups simmering and warm up the kitchen!
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Cook with Florence
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
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Calling all soup lovers! Join us for a cozy and fun cooking class with Chef Florence Melin from Sucre et Sel where we’ll dive into the art of making delicious, hearty soups from scratch! ️
$65 Members
$85 Non Members
Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early. Let’s get those soups simmering and warm up the kitchen!
Sold Out.
TEF IRN
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
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TEF Intégration, Résidence, naturalisation
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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
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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
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Lily Smith Voice Recital
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The Hayti Heritage Center 804 Old Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27701 |
Get ready for a beautiful evening with the music of legendary composers like Bellini, Puccini, Poulenc, Gounod, Fauré, Schubert, by French
-American soprano Lily Smith.
Members of Alliance Française get 20% off with the promo code AFRALEIGH
Grab your tickets and invite your friends!
TEF Canada 3/05
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
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TEF Canada
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