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:
Pardon our French: A Conversation with AT Frenchies
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Join us for a lively conversation with Alex and Tom from AT Frenchies! Discover the story behind their book Pardon Our
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their love of the French language and culture, and the inspiration that brought the project to life.
IN English with some French - for members
Suleko Perfume Masterclass
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Get ready for a sensory adventure through the French Alps! Discover the spectacular flora, fascinating fauna, and
breathtaking geography of this iconic mountain region through a rich visual presentation and captivating stories told in French. Don’t
worry if your French isn’t quite at summit level yet: questions and answers will be welcome in both French and English!
In French - $80 - $75 members -
includes a perfume kit mailed before the masterclass
RSVP Deadline has passed.
Ciné-Club
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French Cultural Center - 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
Join us for the screening of the movie La venue de l'avenir (Colors of
Time in English). The film came out in 2025 and was praised as a warm, nostalgic, and visually rich dual-timeline comedy-drama
in the spirit of classic French cinema.
In French with English subtitles - Free for all - Limited to 20 seats
Wilmington Apéro
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La Coquina Fishbar, 890 Town Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405 |
Join us for a French spin on Happy Hour!
Bilingual and open to all
Club de Lecture
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This month's selection is La
vie devant soi
by Emile Ajar (Romain Gary)
Prix Goncourt in 1975.
In French - For members only. Aspiring members are welcome to try the Club de Lecture.
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Ancient Nubia
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North Carolina Museum of Art - 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 |
Ancient Nubia: Excavating Treasures of the Nile, from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, explores the Kingdom of Kush, a major
civilization of the Middle Nile Valley. The tour is led by docent Katherine Shen and highlights its powerful kings, royal
women, and treasures excavated from their tombs and pyramids by the Harvard–MFA Expedition more than 100 years ago.
In French - the tour is free, however participants must purchase their special exhibition ticket from the museum
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