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 Artson
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:
Pétanque
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
Join us for a game of pétanque - no experience required. We have a few sets of boules if you don't have any.
6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
The game may be cancelled in case of rain.
Free and open to all
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
William B. Umstead State Park 8801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617
Join us for a stroll in a park while speaking French! Umstead Park Sal's
Branch Trail
Sal's Branch Trail is a 2.5 mile loop located on the northeastern side of Umstead State Park - enter from the Crabtree
entrance. The trail offers a gentle stroll through pines and hardwoods, and starts at the Visitor Center. There is ample parking
space in front of the Visitor Center. Friendly dogs on a leash are welcome!
Note: The walk may be canceled in the event of rain.
In French. For members and aspiring members.
Pardon our French: A Conversation with AT Frenchies
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Online
Join us for a lively conversation with Alex and Tom from AT Frenchies! Discover the story behind their book Pardon Our
French,
their love of the French language and culture, and the inspiration that brought the project to life.
IN English with some French - for members
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
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
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
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