Paris In New York

A fun afternoon for the kids at the FIAF - Saturday Dec.8

Explore the richness of the French language and culture with your petits enfants through different activities At 2pm - Ages 7 & up

Tales of the Night - Les contes de la nuit
Directed by Michel Ocelot, 2011. Animated. 84 min.
In French with English subtitles

A hit at the 2011 Berlin Film Festival, Tales of the Night follows three young writers who meet in an abandoned cinema to create six fairytales. Travel with them as their imaginations take them to exotic lands.

Haskell Library
Open House & Story Time

From 3–4:30pm - Ages 3–6

Explore the Library’s kids’ collection and enjoy story time and arts and crafts in French from 3:30–4:15pm.

Puppet Show
The Princess, the Frog, and the Pea

Saturday, December 8 at 3:15pm

Ages 3 & up

Back by popular demand, Goat on a Boat presents a puppet show that combines three classic European fairytales into a unique, funny adventure.

Told in French and performed in English by Liz Joyce.

Music & Dance
French Boom
With DJ Dima Dubson

At 5pm - Ages 3 & up

Celebrate the holidays with some dancing!

Parents and kids are invited to groove to the French beats of NY-based DJ Dima Dubson.

French Children's Book Sale - from 10am–5pm

Discover unique children's books in French for all ages and levels. Buy the perfect holiday gift for the young Francophiles in your life! 

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

 

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

 

 

 

Johnny Hallyday In New York

French rock star Johnny Hallyday will continue his world concert tour with a performance in New York City at The Beacon Theatre on Sunday, October 7^th. The Beacon Theatre show marks the first concert hall performance in New York City of Hallyday’s impressive 50-year career. 

 

The New York stop is one among an international whirlwind itinerary performing in stadiums and arenas to thousands of fans in such cities as Moscow, London, Geneva, Brussels, and Tel Aviv. The final leg of his triumphant tour resumes in Montreal on October 4 for two nights just before the French star’s big debut in the Big Apple on October 7 – a show that promises to be worthy of his career as L’idole des Jeunes (The Teen Idol).

 

Although recently treated for bronchitis, Hallyday is stronger then ever and busy recording songs for a new album that features guest vocalist Celine Dion and set for worldwide release on November 12.

 

“Johnny feels very good,” said Hallyday’s manager, Sebastien Farran.   “He sounds great and is already back in the studio recording his new album at The Village in Los Angeles.”  

 

“I’m very pleased and excited to come and perform in New York,” said Mr. Hallyday in a previous statement. “I’ve never given an entire show in New York City, but I have an unforgettable memory in 1962, when I sang on the celebrated ship, The France, docked at the New York Harbor, for a charity concert in the presence of Jacqueline Kennedy. A beautiful memory of my career!”

 

Influenced by Elvis Presley and American rock ‘n’ roll, Hallyday (born Jean-Philippe Smet) began his career as teenager and is widely known as L’idole des Jeunes. His musical career now spans over fifty years, having sold more than 100 million records, garnered 21 Platinum albums, 8 French music Awards (Victoire de la Musique), appeared in 36 movies and performed to more than 28 million fans.  Among his numerous collaborations include Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Peter Frampton, Taj Mahal and Bono.

 

With a variety of musical influences (rock, twist , yéyé , soul, pop), and a repertoire of more than a 1,000 songs, the iconic French rocker delivers a spectacular show with an undeniably strong stage presence.  Famous for his trademark deep and rasping voice, Hallyday fills arenas and stadiums across France with fans of all ages.

 Don’t miss the legendary French icon Johnny Hallyday in concert for one night only – October 7^th at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.  Tickets are currently on sale at Ticketmaster.

 

TICKET INFORMATION:

Tickets: $65, $95, $125 & Golden Circle (Price inclusive of $5.00 facility fee) and available online atTicketmaster.com or by calling 866-858-0008.  Tickets are also available in person at Beacon Theatre, Radio City Music Hall and MSG Box Offices. Part of the Coca-Cola Concert Series.

FRENCH ROCK STAR JOHNNY HALLYDAY RESUMES WORLD TOUR

 FIRST NEW YORK CITY CONCERT PERFORMANCE SINCE 1962

SET FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 AT THE BEACON THEATRE

WantedDesign...The New Buzz

For the second year, WantedDesign is opening its doors during the ICCF week in Manhattan in the beautiful landmark building, Terminal Stores /The Tunnel, on 11th Avenue and 28th Street. 

Created by Odile Hainaut and Claire Pijoulat, WantedDesign is the central point of exchange for the international design community during the New York design Week. Booths, panels, events and workshops bring together international designers, architects, interior designers, craftsmen, curators,...in a very convivial and interactive atmosphere. "Its format reflects what New York is: multicultural, convivial, provocative, contrasted, innovative, full of energy and talent".

2012 WantedDesign is presenting Belgium's Tamawa, who is using bakelite spheres as a single material to create colorful products from home accessories to watches and jewelry.

From New Zealand, David Trubridge will showcase his latest design, from Giant pieces to his outdoor collection and all-new Mini-Grow range of radically scaled-down kitset light, continuing to push design boundaries while maintaining a commitment to sustainability and minimizing environmental impact. 

Creativity and design research from Latin America will be presented by Heidi Jalkh, a Colombian designer based in Argentina, and Mexico-based Adan Carades, who will reveal his latest chairs and rug designs.

French silver company Christofle, a symbol of luxury and refinement, will present a preview of their upcoming NYC new flagship within a 300-square-foot display at WantedDesign. The display, created by Stéphane Parmentier, will feature several design elements from the flagship store. The Meisenthal International Glass Art Centre / CIAV will exhibit for the first time in the US some recent collaborations with designers experimenting in new glass possibilites.

Also will be featured the French, up and coming designers Ionna Vautrin, Pierre Favresse, POOL, NOCC, A+A Cooren in the exhibit Nouvelle Vague, curated by Cedric Morisset as well as recent graduates from ECAL Romain Lagrange or Olivier Dolle, who combines traditional craft and contemporary design for his collection of wood furniture.

May 18-21 at Terminal Stores, 11th Avenue between 27th and 28th Street, New York

French Play : Courteline At The FIAF

The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) in partnership with the Center for French Civilization and Culture at New York University, is thrilled to present Courteline en dentelles (Courteline in Lace) with Jérôme Deschamps and Michel Fau in its New York premiere on Wednesday, February 29 and Thursday, March 1 at FIAF’s Florence Gould Hall. Both performances will be in French with English supertitles.

 

In this hilarious series of seven short plays by satirical writer and dramatist Georges Courteline, a contemporary of Georges Feydeau, luminary director and actor Jérôme Deschamps pokes fun at the inherent foolishness of human nature accompanied by acclaimed stage actor Michel Fau. The two spirited thespians take up the gauntlet and affront idiocracy head on, their riotous banter revealing the comedy in malaise, cowardice, baseness, and hypocrisy, among other everyday human failings. Garbed in formal eveningwear and lace bonnets, the actors read from two stands, their raillery frequently erupting into pure improvisation.

 

An often autobiographical portrait of early 20th century society, Courteline en dentelles includes several scenes inspired by the playwright’s own nocturnal escapades. Obtuse soldiers, zealous functionaries, indignant employees, spineless husbands, and demented dandies inhabit this insightful work in which the language lays bare the characters’ truths and reveals their ineptitudes. Alternating male and female roles, Jérôme Deschamps and Michel Fau navigate Courteline’s complex universe with roguish wit and ferocious irony, their caustic verbal jousting pushing situations and dialogues to the limits of dramatic folly.

 www.fiaf.org

 

 

Bastille Day Ball and other events

Bastille Day Ball

July 14th. 7.30pm to 1am

404 10th Avenue @ 33rd

$30, cash bar

 

French Culture Nights 

July 16 (12pm - 1am) & Dimanche 17 (12 to 7pm) 
Time Square Novotel Hotel
Sky Desk Terrace
226 West 52nd st
$10

 

July 13: FLOINʼ TO AMERICA

Performed by Floanne: “Floanne is “the French Madonna”. Her charming show is an intimate medley of classic songs from her native France and adopted America. Reviving some of the most beautiful French songs and a few American standards, “Floin’ to America” recounts her personal and professional journey from French farm girl to sophisticated New York City entertainer. In a love declaration between France and America, her sensual voice, empowered by her smile and strong on-stage personality, shares a tale of patience, passion and ambition, with a cheerful touch.”

"Floanne brings a message of hope and happiness with rythm and ease." —French Morning

 

The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street - New York, NY 10010 Tickets: $20.00 (2 drinks min.), ré(212) 206-0440 ou http://frenchchanteuse.com

http://frenchchanteuse.com/CABARET_floin-to-america.html

 

Other Balls and Events where to meet French people:

July 7: l'Afterworks
July 8: Voilà New York, at Tout Va Bien - 311 West 51st St
July 14: Bal du Cafusa, at 404 - 40 West 33rd St

July 14: Petanque tournament at Cercle Rouge -241 West broadway (Beach/White)

Bastille Day in Brooklyn - Petanque ! July 10th - Smith Street

Brooklyn's annual Bastille Day celebration featuring the largest petanque tournament in the U.S., drinks by Ricard, food, two live bands and a guillotine. Smith Street between Bergen and Pacific transforms into sandy petanque courts while area restaurants such as Bar Tabac and Robin Des Bois serve food & drink.

Petanque tournament: 80 teams from all over the world
Great food and drink all day
LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY with 3 bands
Sponsored by RICARD LE SOLEIL DE MARSEILLE
Celebration starts at 11AM until 11PM so COME and HAVE FUN with us!

+ Game for kids & Penalty kick contest

+ REGISTER NOW for the Petanque Competition at the Restaurant
(Participation fee: $20 for 2)
For more information click here
At 2.30PM join the Ceremony with the French Consul General M. Philippe Lalliot and M. Marty Markowitz Borough President.

French Restaurant Week- July 10-17

During the Bastille Day Event, French Restaurants will offer a price fixe menu at $17.89 to let you discover or enjoy French cuisine. Here are some of the restaurants:

http://www.frenchrestaurantweek.com/

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  Bubble Lounge

   

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  Les Canelés de Céline

   

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  Matisse

   

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  New York Burger Co

   

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  Plein Sud

   

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  L’Absinthe

   

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  Flute Bar

   

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  Provence en Boite

   

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  Gascogne

   

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  Financier

   

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  Robin des Bois

   

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  Lyon

   

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  Madison Bistro

   

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  Bistro Vendôme

   

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  Artisanal

   

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  Benoit

   

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  Le Comptoir

   

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  Opia

   

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  Serge

   

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  La Bonne Soupe

   

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  L’Ybane

   

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  Tout Va Bien

   

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  Cafe du Soleil

   

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  Chez Lucienne

   

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  Cercle Rouge

La Peste, by Francis Huster - Thursday, March 3rd -8pm

Francis Huster, one of France's most acclaimed actors, former member of the Comedie Francaise, is presenting his adaptation of Nobel Laureate Albert Camus' La Peste in Manhattan next week.

The existentialism of the text, written by Albert Camus and published in 1947 has a lot to frighten any spectator not familiar with that period. But Francis Huster's charisma and dark good looks bring a particular richness to the story of those medical workers finding solidarity in their labor as the Algerian city of Oran is swept by a plague. He asks a number of questions relating to the Nature of Destiny and the Human Condition.

"Mr. Huster doesn’t act. He reaches the extreme limits of transparency. What an astonishing performer! He throws away the act, the costume, with which he has played and used for years with his immense talent; and goes to the essential, the rough diamond of his art." (L’Express Paris) 

LISTING SUMMARY

What:	FIAF presents Francis Huster : Albert Camus, La Peste
When:	March 3 at 8pm; in French without English translation.
Where:	FIAF - Florence Gould Hall; 55 East 59th Street (between Park and Madison Avenues)
Admission:	$40 FIAF Members; $50 Non-Members.
Tickets:	fiaf.org |  800 982 2787
Information:	fiaf.org | 212 355 6160

 

About Albert Camus

Albert Camus grew up in Algiers, the son of Lucien Camus, an agricultural worker who died in the First World War, and Catherine Sintes, a young servant of Spanish origin. After obtaining his baccalaureate in 1932, he studied philosophy. Camus then went into journalism, writing for the newspaper Alger Républicain, where his articles attracted interest. Later, he moved to Paris, and was hired by Paris Soir. During those years, Camus’ novel The Strangerwas published. In 1999, it was ranked at the top of a list of the 100 best books of the 20th century. In 1936, Camus founded the Théâtre du Travail and together with three close friends wrote Révolte dans les Asturies, a play that was banned. At the start of World War II, he joined a resistance movement in Paris along with Jean-Paul Sartre, with whom he grew close. After the liberation of Paris, he became editor-in-chief of the newspaper Combat. La Pestewas published in 1947 and found immediate success. Camus’ works, articulated around the themes of the absurd and revolt, are inseparable from his public stances on Francoism, Communism, and Algeria’s quest for independence. Passionate about theater, Camus also adapted to the stage Faulkner’sRequiem for a Nun. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957 "for his important literary production, which with clear-sighted earnestness illuminates the problems of the human conscience in our times." Three years later, Camus died in a tragic car accident.

 

 

 

Les Grands Crus De Bordeaux in New York For An Exclusive and Sophisticated Evening on January 27th

A dynamic group of new generation owners of Châteaux des Grands Crus Classés de Bordeaux will visit New York City for the First Annual Soirée des Grands Crus on Thursday, January 27th.

For one night only, 82 Mercer in SoHo will be transformed into a modern version of a Bordeaux wine cellar to showcase wines from both the Left Bank (Pessac-Léognan, Margaux, Saint-Éstèphe, and Saint-Julien) and the Right Bank (Saint-Émilion and Pomerol) of the Garonne River. Guests will taste the châteaux’ most recently released vintages and will be able to place orders directly with the châteaux for purchase via Le Du’s Wines in the West Village.

 

Châteaux owners scheduled to participate include Basile Tesseron of Château Lafon-Rochet (Saint-Éstèphe Grand Cru Classe); Stephen Carrier of Château de Fieuzal (Pessac Léognan); Jean-Jacques Bonnie of Château Malartic Lagravière (Grand Cru Classé de Graves); Emilie Gervoson of Château Larrivet Haut-Brion (Pessac Léognan); Jean-Michel LaPorte of Château La Conseillante (Pomerol); Ronan Laborde of Château Clinet (Pomerol); Mathieu Cuvelier of Château Clos Fourtet (Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé); Laurence Brun of Château Dassault (Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé); and Jean-Antoine Nony of Château Grand Mayne (Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé.

The evening will feature “The Breitling Grand Cru Challenge,” a blind tasting activity for attendees hosted by Jean-Luc Le Du of Le Du’s Wines and wine expert George Sape. The guest who can identify the selected vintages will win the grand prize of a Breitling Chronomat B01 watch (suggested retail value of $7690). Other prizes include some notable bottles of Bordeaux, including several magnums and double magnums.

 

 

Event Overview:

Thursday, January 27, 2011. 6:00 p.m. for early access ticket holders; 7:30 p.m. for general admission.

Where: 82 Mercer Soho, 82 Mercer Street (between Broome & Spring Streets), New York City. Subway: 6 to Spring St., N,R to Prince St.

www.lasoireedesgrandscrus.com

 

This Week-end Events : Champagne Tasting, Chocolate Show and French Shopping

. Take a class on Champagne at Flûte Gramercy.

Gourmet Champagnes with Foie gras 

Saturday, November 13. 6 to 7pm. 

40 East 20th Street. $85 per person

www.flutebar.com

 

. Taste French Food, buy French books or French clothes at the Lycee Francais Fall festival.

This annual fair, open to the public, is held at the French Lycee at 505 East 75th Street from 10 am to 4pm on Saturday 13th. A great occasion to start your Christmas shopping in a relaxed French ambiance and to spend some time with the French community. Activities for kids as well.

Don't miss the Caneles de Celine, amazing French miniature pastries served with a Nespresso Cafe.

. Chocolate Show 

From November 11th to 14th at the Metropolitan Pavillion

The 13th annual New York Chocolate Show is the largest show in the United States completely dedicated to chocolate.
It will bring together more than 65 fine chocolate companies who will present a diverse array of fine chocolates and chocolate-inspired products 
This year’s Chocolate Show will also feature book signings by award-winning authors: cooking demonstrations in two culinary theatres featuring renowned chocolatiers and pastry chefs who will share secrets of the trade; a Kid’s Zone, dedicated to fun-filled activities for Young chocolate lovers and, a Chocolate Fashion Show (Wednesday November 10,2010).

Among the French Chocolatiers: Michel Cluizel, la Maison Boissier, Valrhona, Jacques Torres...

Free Screening of two films on Albert Camus

 

MONDAY, April 19

ALBERT CAMUS: UN COMBAT CONTRE L'ABSURDE  
DVD, 84 min.; a film by James Kent, produced by La Sept/ARTE, 2010
In French (no subtitles).

7pm

ALBERT CAMUS 
DVD, 44 min.; a film by Jean Daniel and Joël Calmettes,  
Narration by Michel Bouquet and Jean-Louis Trintignant; copyright 2009 (but possibly made earlier)
In French (no subtitles).

8.45pm

Albert Camus was a French Algerian author, philosopher and journalist, known for The Plague, The Stranger or The Fall. His views contributed to the rise of the movement of Philosophy known as Absurdism

at La Maison Francaise

16 Washington Mews (corner University Place)

212-988-8750

Saturday March 20th : Macaron Day like in Paris

All over town, you can taste the famous macarons, those delicate round pastries with a crunchy outside and soft inside.

 

Francois Payard is organizing the first annual Macaron Day in NYC, which correspond with the 5th annual Jour du Macaron in Paris, created by Pierre Herme, one of the famous parisian Patisserie.

List of the different bakeries and patisseries which participate on www.macarondaynyc.com

A portion of the sales will be donated to City Harvest.

 

Allez, une autre photo...I cannot resist...

 

FC Chocolate Bar

 
 

Charlotte Gainsbourg is the focus of the month in Manhattan

Not only Charlotte just launched her new album IRM last week here in New York, but she will be the hero of the month at the French Institute Alliance Francaise where some of her most famous movies will be shown every Tuesdays night in February.

Free download of her new album IRM on her website

The daughter of France's mythical couple, pop sensation and provocateur Serge Gainsbourg, and British actress and singer Jane Birkin, Charlotte Gainsbourg has shown both daring and creativity in her rise to the vanguard of France's cultural scene. A natural virtuoso by the age of twelve, her breakout role in Claude Miller's L'Effrontée earned her a first César award for "Most Promising Actress" in 1985. Since then, Gainsbourg has starred in over thirty critically-acclaimed films and has worked with prominent directors such as Agnès Varda, Franco Zeffirelli, Eric Rochant, Michel Gondry, and Todd Haynes, to name a few. Her film work has earned her countless César nominations, including Best Supporting Actress for La Bûche (1999), one of the films to be shown during the FIAF series. The fearless Gainsbourg's most provocative work yet as the grieving mother character in Lars von Trier's Antichrist (2009) won her the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival this past May.

CinemaTuesday at www.fiaf.org

L'Effrontée

February 16 at 4pm

Directed by Claude Miller, 1985. Color. 96 min.

With Charlotte Gainsbourg, Clothilde Baudon, Bernadette Laffont, Jean-Claude Brialy

Note: No English subtitles

Winner of the Prix Louis-Delluc, L'Effrontée earned Gainsbourg the "Most Promising Actress" César for this, her first starring role. As a teenager in rural France, Charlotte (Gainsbourg) is frustrated and bored with home life. But a young pianist upends her world with talk of opportunity elsewhere, far from her family.

 

Charlotte for Ever

February 16 at 12:30 & 7:30pm

Directed by Serge Gainsbourg, 1986. Color. 94 min.

With Charlotte Gainsbourg, Serge Gainsbourg, Roland Bertin, Roland Dubillard

Note: This film contains R-rated material

A rare, not-to-be-missed screening of this notorious and misunderstood film. Serge Gainsbourg wrote, directed, and starred in this dark and fascinating tale of a screenwriter grieving over his wife's unexpected death. Suicidal, he turns for affection to the only remaining link to his wife-his daughter.

 
 

Kung-fu master!

February 23 at 12:30, 4 & 7:30pm

Agnès Varda, 1988. Color. 80 min.

With Jane Birkin, Mathieu Demy, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lou Doillon

Mary-Jane (Birkin), a divorced mother of two, grows close to a teenage boy she met at her daughter's party. Through conversations, vacations, and video games, the pair's relationship evolves in a way that confuses their families and even themselves. Varda's empathetic direction anchors this delicate, but often powerful story.

Read "A Gainsbourg Moves Beyond her Legacy" " by Jody Rosen in the New York Times

La Maison Francaise at NYU : Presentation of the architect Pierre Chareau's Maison de Verre

Living in a Glass House: Preservation and Presentation of Pierre Chareau's Maison de verre

Thursday, January 28, 6pm

Lecture by  ROBERT M. RUBIN

Retired financier, scholar, and current owner of the Maison de verre, Robert M. Rubin is a doctoral candidate and teaching fellow in the history and theory of architecture at Columbia University. He curated the exhibitions Jean Prouvé: A Tropical House at Yale University and the UCLA Hammer Museum and Jean Prouvé: Three Nomadic Structures at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, both in 2005.

Location:  Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place

Reservations:  http://cfa.aiany.org

"No house in France better reflects the magical promise of 20th-century architecture than the Maison de Verre. Tucked behind the solemn porte-cochere of a traditional French residence on Rue Saint-Guillaume, a quiet street in a wealthy Left Bank neighborhood, the 1932 house designed by Pierre Chareau challenges our assumptions about the nature of Modernism. For architects it represents the road not taken: a lyrical machine whose theatricality is the antithesis of the dry functionalist aesthetic that reigned through much of the 20th century." – Nicolai Ousaroff (The New York Times, 8/29/07)

Paris in New York Literary Festival

Paris is coming to New York...Terence Gelenter, American expatriate in Paris and founder of Paris Through Expatriate Eyes, is inviting you to join him and his expatriate pals for a day of celebration of the city that inspired authors and produced an unrelenting canon of literature about the City of Light.

Saturday, October 10, 10Am-6PM

Program:

. Judith Jones, Julia Child’s longtime editor and author will discuss her books Cooking For One, The 10TH Muse and the Julia Child phenomenon including the  film Julia & Me.

. Mark Kurlansky/ The Belly Of Paris This masterful translation of Zola’s classic by the acclaimed author of COD, THE BIG OYSTER and SALT prepares you for the sights, smells, sounds, personalities and politics that gave vibrant life to a city within a city.

. Mark Ovenden/The Paris Underground

. Ina Caro/The Road From The Past: Traveling Through History In France-introduced by Robert Caro

. Jill Jonnes/Eiffel's Tower

. Terrance Gelenter-discussing the canon of Expatriate literature and presenting video clips of author interviews 

. Debra Ollivier/What French Women Know About Love, Sex and other Matters of the Heart and Mind, on video-Terrance will animate a panel discussion.

Registration café, lunch and cocktail party with the writers.

Reservations: [email protected]

Location: Starlight Loft of the Roger Smith Hotel, 501 Lexington Ave (47th & 48th)

French Institute - Many interesting events in October

Among others, I would recommend:

. the Cross Cultural Workshop : Interesting in moving to France ? How to assimilate quickly...

Mondays, 6–9pm 
October 5 and November 2: Vivre en France / Living in France 
October 19 and November 16: Travailler en France / Working in France

. Theatrical event :

Fabrice Luchini : "Le Point sur Robert"

Wednesday & Thursday, October 7 & 8, 2009 at 8pm
Florence Gould Hall

The French actor, winner of multiple Cesar Awards, will also present the movie The Discreet. 

Tue, Oct 6

. For the kids:

Cook in French (5-11yrs)- Sat, Oct 3

Bookmaking (4-6yrs)- Sat, Oct 10

Bookmaking (7-10yrs)- Sat,Oct 10

L'Heure du Conte - Thu, Oct 1 (3-6yrs): storytime program with French stories and songs

A Petits Pas Story Hour (2-3yrs) - Thur,Oct 8 : French stories for toddlers

Cine-club des Frimousses (3-8yrs) - Thur, Oct 8 ; french movie club

More Info, go to www.fiaf.org

A talk with Guy Sorman, French Economist

Thursday 24th, 7pm

FIAF, skyroom

Guy Sorman, leading French intellectual, author, and economist, will present his new book, Economics Does Not Lie: A Defense of the Free Market in a Time of Crisis.

Peter Coy, Economics editor and senior Writer for Business Week will join Sorman for a thought-provoking and compelling dialogue about the model of the free market economic system.

Guy Sorman is the author of 20 books on contemporary affairs, covering the five continents. He is a regular columnist for Le Figaro, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications around the world. He taught Economics at the Paris Institute of Political Sciences from 1970 to 2000, and at many other Universities over the Globe. In 1985, he was a visiting scholar at Stanford, Hoover Institution.

He has also held several public offices, including advisor to the Prime Minister of France (1995-1997) and deputy mayor of Boulogne, near Paris.

Listen to a talk about his new book on YouTube

More info about the Evening at the FIAF

Juliette Binoche...everywhere in New York this month !

She will be dancing, exhibiting paintings, releasing a book and more. Many events will offer the american public an unique opportunity to discover a new facet of this multi-talented artist.

If you are nostalgic of Paris, don't miss the opening of the last movie from Cedric Klaplisch, "Paris", a kaleidoscopic letter to the City of Lights and its inhabitants, on Friday at the IFC Center.

From 09/10 to 10/09, 58 of her ink-wash portraits of herself and her co-stars of various films and poems will be on display at the Cultural Services of the French Embassy at 972 5th Avenue. Admission Free. From 1pm to 6pm.

Beginning of September, she also presented her book "Portraits. In-Eyes" at Barnes and Noble

From September 15 to September 26, she will be performing with Akram Khan a contemporary piece for two "In-l & Jubilations" at the BAM. Artist talk tonight.

And BAMCinematek will present Rendez-Vous With Juliette Binoche, a 14-film retrospective.

September 19, Damage

September 20, Flight of the Red Balloon

September 21, Blue, with Q&A and book signing with Juliette Binoche

September 22, Family Life

September 24, Mauvais Sang

September 25, Cache

September 26, Code Unknown

September 27, Summer Hours....

September 28, English Patient

September 29, Mary

September 30, Disengagement

An evening of Calypso Cocktails - June 10th 6-8pm

Holidays Gifts with a French Flair- Le Marché de Noël

Shop and meet French people at Le Marché de Noël.

Tomorrow Friday 12th and Saturday 13rd, Accueil New York, a French Association, organizes  a traditional Christmas market for the French expatriates.

Don't miss the hand-made fabrics and apparels from Louda Collection. They are used by some of the most prestigious Parisian fashion houses.

10% of sales will be benefit the Entraide Francaise, whose mission is to provide support to French visitors or residents in difficulties

Location:

@louda Popova and Gilles Larrain

95 Grand Street 

Cash only

Public Lectures at the Lycee Francais

November 6, 2008 – 9:00-10:15am

Patrick Baudry Developing One’s Potential                        

Invited to speak for the LFNY Sports and Adventure Day, Patrick Baudry, a French former fighter pilot and test pilot, has flown for more than 13,000 hours on approximately 350 planes and other aircrafts. As an astronaut, he was one of the first two Frenchmen to go into space with the Soviets in 1982. He then flew on the U.S. space shuttle Discovery in 1985 which was the first French American spaceflight ever. A UNESCO goodwill ambassador, he currently works on creating and developing educational projects in Africa. He is the recipient of numerous awards.

November 7, 2008 – 2:00-3:00pm

John O’Neal   The Age of Sensibility: the Enlightenment in France

A professor of French at Hamilton College in Clinton, NY since 1984, he has written widely about the French Enlightenment authors such as Rousseau, Voltaire, Diderot, and Condillac, and on topics such as morality, the history of manners, and the aesthetics of the novel, among others. The author of three books and editor of three others, he was named a chevalier in the Ordre des Palmes Académiques in 1998 and was promoted to officier in 2007

November 12, 2008 – 1:00pm-2:00pm

Fatou Diomé     Writing The Belly of the Atlantic               

Originally from Senegal, Fatou Diome moved to France where she pursued her PhD. Her first novel, The Belly of the Atlantic became a bestseller in France before being translated into other languages. Her language is authentic and vivid and traces a portrait of the difficulties of integrating in France as an immigrant, mixed with nostalgia and memories of a childhood in Senegal.

November 20, 2008 – 10:30am-12:00pm 

Mariette Job    The Journal of Helene Berr                                  

 In the spring of 1942, Hélène Berr, the daughter of a prominent Jewish family and a recent graduate of the Sorbonne, began composing a journal of her life in Paris under the Occupation. Hélène wrote regularly in the journal until she and her parents were arrested and deported to Auschwitz on her twenty-third birthday. Her parents died within 6 months, Hélène died in Bergen-Belsen in April 1945. Entrusted to her family’s cook before she was taken away, Hélène’s journal survived as a family heirloom until her family agreed to publish it last year. It has since become a number-one bestseller in France and will be published in fifteen countries worldwide in fall 2008. Mariette Job, a former librarian, is Helene Berr’s niece.

November 20, 2008 -  7:00pm-8:00pm

Alain Cléret  The cost of oil

After getting close to $150 a barrel, oil’s prices went down below $70 just a few months later. How can one explain the sudden change in the cost of oil? What is the ‘fair’ price of oil? Alain Cléret, President of TOTAL Lubricants USA, will explain some of the mechanisms involved in the changing prices of oil and the different strategies involved. This conference is presented by Accueil NY.

Free - Booking at

212-439-3820

Auditorium, Lycée Français de New York

                    505 East 75^th Street

  

The Elegance of French Style

Monday, October 6, 2008 at 7pm at FIAF 

Renowned New York Interior designer Charlotte Moss stands as one of the most celebrated names in contemporary interior design. For over twenty years, she has proved a respected source for French-inspired style in luxurious interiors.

Join FIAF for an intimate dialogue with Charlotte Moss and New York Times journalist and esteemed writer Wendy Moonan. Ms. Moss will present tips and advice about French interior design and share her personal vision of French-inspired style at home, incorporating her signature design philosophy of “comfortable sophistication” which she balances with her client’s lifestyle.

Part of Art de Vivre: French Style at Home.

Series includes: 
Charlotte Moss: The Elegance of French Style, Mon, Oct 6 
Living Today at Château Vaux le Vicomte, Tue, Nov 18 
Festive Tables for the Holidays, Mon, Dec 1

Call 212 307 4100

Visit the box office

Bal du 14 Juillet - Bastille Day's Ball

Bastille Day Ball
from 8PM to 2AM
at Spotlight Live 1604 Broadway, New York

www.baldu14juillet.org

Street Fair with French Flair for Bastille Day on 60th Street

On Sunday, July 13, 2008 from noon to 6pm everyone is invited to be French for a day. Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of France right in your own backyard at New York's "Street Fair with French Flair," Bastille Day on 60th Street. New this year, Bastille Day on 60th Street will include a touch of luxury with a theme of “Beauty and Personal Care." At booths throughout the festival, you will be able to experience “l’art de la beauté” with massages, mini facials, and hair and skin care treatments. Just relax and let yourself be pampered! Everyone is invited to come and share in the Bastille Day on 60th Street festivities and experience le joie de vivre à New York!

Bastille Day on 60th Street still includes all the popular favorites that thousands of visitors look forward to each summer:  Sample the cuisine of France and other French-speaking countries, browse the French-themed market stalls, enjoy the music by DJ Indaloh, and dance in the street in our French-style "bal-musette."  Throughout the afternoon, live performers will be appearing on the festival-stage (between Madison and Park Avenues) and this year, we are very pleased to be presenting a wonderful New Orleans-style Gospel Choir as well as some emerging, young, and talented French and francophone musicians and singers—andoh-la-la, Can-Can dancers.

Allons enfants! 

Don't forget to bring the kids!  Family-friendly fun abounds at Bastille Day on 60th Street.  Sports-based activities with a French twist including a stationary Tour de France Bike Race provided by New York Health and Racquet Club, and pétanque, along with Arts & Crafts activities provided by the 

FIAFLanguage Center will all help burn off the extra calories from the delicious pommes-fritesand authentic Belgian Waffles.

Vive la France!  

May 16-18 : Meatpacking District Design 2008

This week-end, enjoy a tour in one of the most inspiring neighborhoods of Manhattan.

Design Week events typically include afternoon and evening exhibitions, product launches, panel discussions, art installations, and cocktail parties, all held in venues, stores, and restaurants around the Meatpacking District. The showcase happens every spring and is timed to coincide with the International Contemporary Furniture Fair.

If it is raining, stop by one of those numerous French bistros. I would recommend a morning Croissant at Pastis, or a late lunch with Tapenade Crostini and Tarte aux Pommes at Fig and Olive (a Mediterranean kitchen and olive oil tasting bar), or an evening Martini at Buddha Bar (sister to Buddha Bar Paris and a nightlife mecca for celebrities).

I also suggest to look for Spring sales at Calypso, Catherine Malandrino, or Christian Louboutin...

Download the program.

Crisis Darfur: A Conversation with Mia Farrow and Bernard-Henri Lévy

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 8pm

Guernica, a magazine of art and politics, hosts a discussion on Darfur, with actress and activist Mia Farrow, and acclaimed public intellectual Bernard-Henri Lévy. This special event explores why the atrocities in Darfur continue, and what role artists, intellectuals, and other witnesses can play to end a genocide that refuses to go away.
Ms. Farrow and Mr. Levy will each speak of their visits to the war-torn region and their urgent work to end the genocide—ongoing since 2003—by leveraging governments and international bodies, as well as mobilizing public opinion. Their speeches will be followed by a discussion moderated by Dinaw Mengestu on the continued efforts needed to definitively end the killings.

Florence Gould Hall
55 East 59th Street
www.fiaf.org

Buy Tickets at Ticketmaster.com
Call 212 307 4100

"I am drawing, therefore I am (well, I try !)"...Serge Bloch, an illustrator that makes you smile

You only have few more weeks to go and enjoy Serge Bloch's humor at the Living Art Gallery in Soho.
Serge Bloch is a contributing illustrator to several US publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, GQ, The Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg, Scholastic, National Geographic Magazine and France Amerique: "A page of newspaper is like a wall of a gallery that hundreds of thousands of people can visit without being afraid to enter. You can be on a train, in bed or on a bench in the sun. But the exhibit is ephemeral because the following day, it's gone. It's become a piece of paper used to dry your boots or to peel vegetables". Serge enjoys doing humorous work, and refers to it as a work of modest art. http://www.sergebloch.net

Exhibition : January 31rst- February 29.

The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday. Noon to 6 pm
or by appointment. Please call: 917 783 5737
Or email: [email protected]

Living with Art gallery
153 Lafayette Street 7th floor
New York NY 10013

www.livingwithartusa.com

The Living Art Gallery managed by a couple of French people always have interesting artists to present. I highly encourage you to go check their exhibitions.

Where to meet French people in New York - part 2- Gala ANY

Accueil New York organizes a Gala to celebrate its 20th Anniversary.

Saturday, March 15th, 2008 at 8pm

During a cruise around Manhattan on a private boat, this is a great occasion for you to meet French people and practice your French. Accueil New York is an association which helps, informs and gathers French people around events.

$100/pers for members and $150/pers for non-members.
Departure from Pier 61 at Chelsea Piers (23rd and 12th avenue). Return by Midnight.

Book at [email protected] or send a check to Accueil New York, ANY 20 ANS, 934 Fifth Avenue, NYC, NY10021.

www.accueilnewyork.org

La Diplomatie Culturelle

Thursday, January 31 - 7:00 p.m.

Free Lecture by
KAREEN RISPAL
Cultural Counselor of the French Embassy

16 Washington Mews
New York, NY 10003
Tel: (212) 998-8750

Where to meet French people in New York - part 1

Join lovers of the French language after work for conversation and drinks at the French Institute Alliance Francaise. www.fiaf.org
Rendez-Vous is a fun, welcoming environment to socialize in French for all levels of experience. Enjoy wine, soda, and snacks while mingling with others en français. Native French-speaking moderators keep the conversation flowing.

Also if you enjoy French conversation events, don't miss Café Philosophique, a monthly moderated bilingual discussion.

Rendez-Vous
Twice a month
6:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, January 8 (in Le Skyroom)
Wednesday, January 23
Tuesday, February 5
Wednesday, February 20
Tuesday, March 4 & 18

En français, but exchange in English is welcome

Tinker Auditorium
55 East 60th Street

Ticket Price
FIAF Members Free
Non-Members $12
Tickets available at the door

Bastille Day Ball

Saturday, July 14th 2007

from 8:30PM to 4AM

at Spotlight Live

1604 Broadway. New York

http://www.bastilledayball.org/>