Paris In New York

French Cabaret Spiced with American Swing - Every Friday and Saturday - At Sofitel

Every Friday and Saturday night 9.30-11.30pm, Jacques and Marie will be singing French classic hits by Trenet, Piaf, Montand, Dassin, Aznavour as well as New Orleans swing standards and originals at Gaby, the restaurant of the Sofitel.

Jacques & Marie have performed extensively in Europe and the United States in concert and on national radio and television.  Their twelve-year partnership has grown substantially since its inception, from cabaret duo to 12-piece orchestra, performing for tots, teens and adults.  

Make your Reservation at Gaby: 212-782-3040

 

Edith Piaf at Carnegie Hall - Patricia Kaas - November 20th

New York, NY (May 15, 2012) – Patricia Kaas announced today that she will bring her tribute performance for Edith Piaf to New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall on November 20th.  Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 18 at 11:00 AM ET at www.carnegiehall.org.

 

Although designed primarily as a live show, "Kaas chante Piaf" meaning "Kaas Sings Piaf" will also be released as an album. Revisiting the greatest hits of Edith Piaf, this album is central to Patricia Kaas' tribute to the great French singer. This major album, which will commemorate 50 years since the death of Edith Piaf, will be released on the 5th November 2012, just in time for the Christmas holidays. Some of the most evocative titles will be remixed by young French electro artists under the direction of Fabrice Brovelli and Christophe Caurret producers of Woodkid, The Shoes and Yuksek.

 

"Kaas chante Piaf" is Patricia Kaas' new project, focusing on 21 of the great Edith Piaf's iconic titles, arranged by Abel Korzeniowski. The new wonder-boy of the Hollywood music scene, ever since his Golden Globe nomination for his work on Tom Ford's "A Single Man", Abel also composed the music for Madonna's W.E.

 

This show, commemorating 50 years since the death of Piaf, will open at some of the world's most prestigious venues the Carnegie Hall in New-York, Royal Albert Hall in London, Olympia in Paris, Operetta Theatre in Moscow, Sejong Cultural Center in Seoul, etc. With innovative stage design, this unique show aims to be above all contemporary and urban. It will include a video installation with lighting that is different from anything on the stage today. Unedited, extraordinary, never seen images of Piaf will be the centerpiece of this unique event. 

This week-end - A taste of France for Kids and Adults

Where to taste sweet delis from France, buy cute French clothes or books, and meet French people in a fun environment ? 

The Lycée Francais de New York is opening its doors to the public this week-end for its 2012 Fall Festival. Spread between Friday evening, November 9th and Saturday, November 10th, participants will enjoy various tastings of cocktails, high end chefs, a book fair, a vendors’ fair as well as many fun activities for children. 

Friday Night: TASTING SOIRÉE: Friday, November 9th, 7pm - 10pm

This Tasting Soiree cocktail party (for adults only) gathers more than twenty top New York City restaurants and caterers including: Ajna Bar, Bar Italia, Canyon Road, Cuis’in, DBA Bareburger, Fleur d’Oranger, Le Gamin, Great Performances, Kayser, Lactalis Deli, La Grande Pomme, la Marina, Moulin à café, Orsay, Pernod Ricard, Pinkberry, Sushi Shop, Vegan divas, etc…

Adults only.  $40 in advance, $50 at the door.  Ticket price includes food tasting and open bar.

FAMILY & SHOPPING DAY: Saturday, November 10th, 10am - 4pm

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping

Free admission and open to the public.  Featuring more than 40 vendors selling a variety of items for every age and every taste including:

Jewelry, fashion accessories: Two B’s Accessories, Avenue Chic, Minh-thu Le Roy, Violette, Gabrielle Vallarino, Bonnie Jennifer, Diane Rihs, L’atelier, Sugar and Vine, Bridget Gem’s, Tru Tru Design, Nathalie Regnault Sann, Blu Aura by Monica & Saide LLC

Adult and children’s clothing: IL GUFO, MUNY DESIGN INC., Kidini, Alessandra Battistoni, Busayo, Untuckit

Food: Alain Milliat, Canele by Celine and Kusmi Tea, Le Palais Des Thes, Fleur D’Oranger, Simply Gourmand, Antonia Ressle, Macaron, Cuis’in

Books: William Hall/High Valley Books, Krystel Abimeri, Bayard Presse

Home décor: Annabelle’s Pottery, Theoreme/Agnes de Villarson, Pia Rossi, Lee Baratier, Gregoire Ganter Photography, Adventure Shop, Craftspring, Retro NY Metro Inc.

Toys and children’s items: Raphaele Guerin, Patrick Martinez, Clafoutis, Little Pim

Beauty: Caudalie Spa

Movies: vente de tickets pour le Festival In French with English Subtitles

The Fall Festival vendor list wouldn’t be complete without the French Book Fair. This popular booth features new books for both adults and children including pictures books, atlases, novels, comic books, first readers, and many more.  100% of the proceeds from the sale of the books go directly to the Lycée Français.

Finally, children will be entertained with a variety of activities and classes for kids of all ages including: music classes, basketball, dance, soccer, yoga, story time, djembe, Brazilian bracelet making and many more.

For more information on the Fall Festival, please contact: Marysella Castillo [email protected] or call (212) 439-3853

 

 

 

French Film Festival : Dec 1-3

November 30th through December 2nd
Florence Gould Hall (*)
55 East 59th Street New York, NY
Box office: (212) 355 6160 

Fun selection of 9 movies with a mix of 

thrillers (Daniel Auteuil, Mathieu Kassovitz)

and family comedies with hilarious dialogues

or very emotional scenes.