November 2024 Newsletter
This November, the Alliance is thrilled to offer you a delightful distraction from the election chaos - because sometimes, a break from the noise is exactly what we all need.
Classical music lovers are invited to the Goodson Chapel in Durham on November 14, 7 PM, for a Tribute to Gabriel Fauré, honoring the centenary of his passing. This free piano and violin concert is sponsored by the French Embassy and the Duke Department of Romance Studies.
While Thanksgiving may dominate the calendar at the end of November, there is another holiday the francophiles will want to celebrate: Beaujolais Nouveau Day! This year, we’re once again gathering at the Skema Business School on November 21 for a celebration of Beaujolais Nouveau. As everyone knows, the wine is merely a pretense, the true focus is on honoring tradition and bringing everyone together.
And don’t miss out on our special outing to the North Carolina Museum of Arts on November 23. We’ll explore the special exhibition "Venice & the Ottoman Empire," with our favorite docent Diane Beckman. This ambitious exhibit highlights the fascinating interactions between these two Mediterranean rivals in politics, art, technology, and even food.
Join us for the fun, stay for the culture, and let’s enjoy a month of togetherness!
Here is what else the Alliance has in store this month:
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; from Piaf to Zaz. 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.
Thanksgiving Potluck & Art Opening
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French Cultural Center - 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
Join us for a French-American potluck where turkey meets tartiflette, cranberry sauce gets a French accent, and pumpkin pie may be asked to
defend its credentials. Bring a dish, or a drink, French, American, or a gloriously questionable combination of the two. While
we celebrate the culinary delights of both sides of the Atlantic, enjoy an art opening featuring Belynda Chambers’
whimsical acrylics and watercolors - a little artistic magic to complement the feast!
Bilingual - free and open to all
Cook with Florence
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
French Holiday Bistro: Give your holiday menu a delicious French twist! Join Chef Florence from Sucre
et Sel
for a festive cooking class featuring Poulet aux Marrons (chicken with chestnuts), cranberry chutney with a French accent, and classic
crème brûlée with that gloriously crackable sugar crust.
Bilingual - $70 for members - $90 non members