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:
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.. 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.
La Dictée
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
Join us for the ultimate French dictation Challenge: LA DICTÉE - followed by a potluck.
Put your spelling and grammar skills to the test in a fun and friendly competition. Whether you're a language pro or just in it for a
good time, this event is for all ages and all levels.
The event is free but you need to register
Ciné-Club
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French Cultural Center - 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
Join us for the screening of the movie Amélie, a 2001 fanciful comedy by Jean-Pierre Jeunet about a young woman who discretely orchestrates the lives of the people around her, creating a world exclusively of her own making. In French with English subtitles - Free for all
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Le Quiz
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Think you know a bit about everything? Or at least enough to guess confidently?
Join us for a 1-hour online game night featuring fun Kahoot quizzes on general culture: world facts, pop
culture, history, science, geography, and all those things you kind of know but aren’t sure why.
In French - free for members, $10 for non members
Cook with Florence
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
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Join Chef Florence from Sucre et Sel for a delightful French brunch
experience. Au menu: Oeuf Bénédicte, brioche perdue and clafoutis aux fruits!
Bilingual - $70 for members - $90 non members
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Le Café
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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