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:
Apéro in Wilmington
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Far From France, 1474 Barclay Pointe Blvd #201 - Wilmington, NC 28412 |
Join us for this French spin on Happy Hour and French conversation in a relaxed atmosphere. All levels of French strongly
encouraged.
Repeats every first Thursday of the month.
No need to register
French "Polar"
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Le Polar (Crime Fiction) a Very French Specialty
Step into the shadowy world of le polar, France’s favorite brand of crime fiction, where detective
stories meet psychological thrillers and bleak noir. Join journalist Hélène Crié-Wiesner for a virtual talk that
promises mystery, intrigue, and a distinctly French twist.
In French - free for all
Register to receive the Zoom link
Tribute to Ravel
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Duke University, Nelson music room, 1304 Campus Dr, Durham, NC 27708 |
Violinist Gabriel Richard and cellist Jesús Castro-Balbi will perform Ravel’s Sonata
alongside works by Jean Martinon, Henri Dutilleux, and Augusta Read Thomas. At the heart of the program is the world premiere of Five
Duos by
the eminent French composer Gilbert Amy, an inventive work dedicated to the performers themselves.
No need to register. Free for all.
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The Book of Esther at NCMA
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North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road Raleigh, NC 27607 |
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Join Docent Diane Beckman for a guided tour of the special exhibition The Book of Esther in the Age of
Rembrandt
The tour is held entirely in French. $10 member - $15 future member
Because this is a special exhibition, you must purchase your ticket from the museum before the tour here:
https://ncartmuseum.org/the-book-of-esther-in-the-age-of-rembrandt/
Walk in French
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Carl Alwin Schenck Memorial Forest - Reedy Creek Rd. Raleigh, NC 27607 |
Join us for a stroll in a park while speaking French!
Carl Alwin Schenck Memorial Forest
Reedy Creek Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607
Note: The walk may be canceled in the event of rain.
In French. For members and aspiring members.