December 2024 Newsletter
To kick things off, join us for our Holiday Potluck on Dec.1st from 2 to 5 pm. It’s the perfect way to ease into the season, enjoy great food, and be among francophile friends. We’ll also be unveiling our new exhibition, featuring not one, but two talented local artists: Kathleen Hall and Jen Coon. Double the talent, double the fun, and - who knows - maybe you'll find the perfect holiday gift you have been looking for.
Another gift idea this season is a gift certificate with your Alliance Française. You'll find options to gift a French class, membership, or just a $ amount that can be applied towards any offering.
On December 6th, 6pm, Gallery C in downtown Raleigh invites you to an art opening featuring the French artist Fabienne Delacroix. Delacroix celebrated for her "Belle Époque" inspired scenes, paints in a naïve style that captures the elegance and charm of Parisian life.
If you are craving more holiday cheers, be sure to mark your calendar for Cary Sister Cities' Holiday Cheer and Wine gathering - December 5th, 5:30pm. Then, on December 20th, head over to L'École's Winter Market, where you can find local treats and enjoy the seasonal magic.
We hope to see you there, ready to celebrate and indulge in some festive fun. In the meantime, we wish you all a happy Thanksgiving!
See all upcoming events here:
Parisian Chapters
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Meet New York Times bestselling authors Kristin Harmel and Janet Skeslien Charles, who will discuss their novels MEET ME IN PARIS and THE PARISIAN CHAPTER as well as their time in France, their deep dives into the historical period of World War II, and their writing lives.
Club de Lecture
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This month's selection is
Le banc by Géraldine Smith. And we have a very special treat: the author herself will be joining our book club discussion! Géraldine Smith will be there to share her insights and answer your questions directly. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discuss
Le banc with the person who wrote it!
In French - For members only. Aspiring members are welcome to try the Club de Lecture.
Yoga en Français
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French Cultural Center - 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
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90-minute all-levels workshop
Stretch your body and your French! This welcoming 90-minute yoga workshop is taught entirely in French, so you get
the benefits of a yoga class and a language class at the same time. A basic understanding of French is preferred. No yoga experience
needed - true yoga beginners are welcome.
$25/member - $35/future member