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The Alliance strives to provide a full range of activities for its members, students and guests: from French films to lectures to wine tastings and cooking classes, as well as art, photographic and didactic exhibits, and social events, including conversational get-togethers. For more details, call 713 526-1121. |
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L’Alliance Française de Houston The French Alliance |
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Promoting French language and culture in Houston since 1923 |
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427 Lovett Blvd. Houston, Texas 77006 |
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Phone: 713 526-1121 E-mail: frenchalliance@sbcglobal.net |
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Mars 2012-le mois de la francophonie March is the international month of the celebration of French-speaking cultures. The theme this year is “la francophonie-haute en couleurs” and a variety of events are planned to celebrate francophonie...in all its colors.
1er mars: 18-21 heures Réception, exposition, fête “la francophonie-haute en couleurs!” Opening event: Thursday 6-9 p.m Couleurs de France-Paris et la Provence Party featuring the exhibition by Wayne Wendel, photographer
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Please join us on March 1st from 6-9 pm, as we kick off francophonie 2012 with this party organized by the Consulate of France, Houston and the Alliance. This year’s theme is la francophonie: haute en couleurs: in honor of the theme, colorful attire is encouraged! From 6-7, enjoy the exhibition “Couleurs de France: Paris et la Provence” by Wayne Wendel, as well as wines and a buffet. Consul General of France Frédéric Bontems will make opening remarks for the “French Cultures Festival” at 7:00 p.m. Then the party will continue! There is no charge for the event, and all are welcome. A raffle will give guests the chance to win 2 round-trip tickets to Europe on Air France. Thanks to Air France, Central Market and Bandol Wines for their support.
4 mars / March 4th Soprano Alison Greene French repertoire and elegant buffet with wine in Le Grand Salon de La Colombe d’Or
On Sunday March 4 at 5 pm, you’re invited to join us at La Colombe d’Or in the breathtaking Grand Salon for a concert of French music by soprano Alison Greene, pianist Julie Loeb Sacks and Joel Luks. The 45-minute concert will feature music ranging from the Impressionist period to the chanson française of the 1920’s and 30’s. Add fine French wines and an abundant buffet in a beautiful 18th century salon, and the experience is complete. $75 per person. To reserve, please call the Alliance at 713 526-1121. Grand Salon 3410 Yoakum Blvd. Houston 77006
8 mars / March 8th “François 1er - Le roi bâtisseur” Illustrated lecture by Lynda and Frank Kelly 7:00 p.m.
Renowned for his gallantry and courage in battle, François Ier became known as “le roi chevalier.” He also deserves to be called a “roi bâtisseur” or “builder-king.” With the exception of Louis XIV, no French king was more passionate about architecture. His numerous architectural projects and his hiring of Italian artists to work on them accelerated the assimilation of Italian Renaissance style in France. This richly-illustrated lecture will focus on the château of Chambord within the context of châteaux that preceded and followed it. Reception and presentation: no charge and all are invited.
Lynda Kelly, scholar and historian is a member of the board of directors of the Alliance and chairs its
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15 mars/March 15th at 7 pm
The Apollo Chamber Players Exploring French Impressionism
The Apollo Chamber Players is a non-profit chamber music organization that explores the intersection of classical and folk music and provides exciting, innovative and culturally enriching programs to a wide audience. While illuminating the ethnic diversity of classical composers and the unique folk sounds and styles imbued in their music, Apollo discovers and recreates lost, rarely heard, and culturally significant folk music through well-crafted arrangements. This group is always much appreciated at the Alliance, both for the quality of the musicianship, and for their personal touch in giving background and context to the compositions. This concert will focus on the luminaries of French composition during the impressionist period.
No charge, all are welcome, and the concert will be followed by a reception in honor of The Apollo Chamber Players.
19 mars Jean-Michel Dijan « Rêver le français : la langue française dan le monde »
L’Ambassade de France, les Services Culturels, la Délégation de l’Alliance Française USA et l’Alliance de Houston présentent Jean-Michel Dijan, homme de lettres et de culture françaises, qui a co-écrit et co-réalisé ce documentaire-une saga de la langue française dans le monde-qui sera accompagné de sa conférence sur la vie et le devenir de cette langue.
19h à l’Alliance/7:00 pm
31 mars / March 31 8 pm Jazz— Raphaël Gadot Trio
To close out this month of French culture, please join us at Ovations, 2536 Times Blvd. 77005 on March 31 at 8 pm for a concert by the Raphaël Gadot Trio.
Houston-based French pianist Raphaël Gadot will be performing his original compositions with Alexandre Kostin on bass and Osama Raad on drums. Tickets are $15 and are available through the Alliance. Please call 713 526-1121 to purchase your tickets, and please note that seating at Ovations is limited, so this event is expected to sell out. |
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Jean Marmion croit égoïstement que sa femme Odile rêve, comme lui, de partir à la retraite en Touraine. Mais Odile, qui est une vraie parisienne, a du mal à quitter la trépidation de la ville. Marie-Claire, la soeur de Jean, suggère à Odile et Jean de sous-louer une chambre de leur appartement, d'une part pour payer les travaux coûteux de la maison en Touraine, d'autre part pour retarder leur départ. Diane, la nouvelle locataire, va chambouler malgré elle la vie des Marmion. Pour tout public - Durée 2h.
Each year the Alliance looks forward to the wonderful productions of our friends at Et Voilà Théâtre. Don’t miss this chance to see French theatre WITH ENGLISH SURTITILES in Houston! Note that Alliance students will receive the student ticket price of $10
Click here for ticket information.
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17-31 mars / March 17-31 Et Voilà Théâtre présente:
Faux Départ (False Start) This upbeat play lasts 2 hours and is rated PG. |
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For more information on 2012 celebrations of French-speaking cultures (francophonie) in Houston, Texas, and the surrounding states, please see:
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23-25 mars / March 23-25 Museum of Fine Arts Houston Five Funny French Films
The film program of the MFAH, in conjunction with the Services Culturels of the French Consulate and the Alliance, will again present a French film series at the Museum: Five Funny French Films. The series was very popular last year, with sold-out screenings. MFAH Film Curator Marian Luntz has just announced the film line-up:
Romantics Anonymous (Les émotifs anonyms) Directed by Jean-Pierre Améris (France, 2010, 80 min) Friday, March 23, 7:00 p.m.
The Day I Saw Your Heart (Et soudain tout le monde me manque) Directed by Jennifer Devoldère, (France, 2011, 98 min) Friday, March 23, 8:45 p.m.
Untouchable (Intouchables) Directed by Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano (France, 2011, 112 min) Saturday, March 24, 7:00 p.m.
Low Cost Directed by Maurice Barthélémy (France, 2011, 86 min) Saturday, March 24, 9:15 p.m.
The Names of Love (Le nom des gens) Directed by Michel Leclerc (France, 2010, 102 min) Sun. March 25, 5 pm
In French, with English subtitles Brown Theater, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Tickets and more film information at: www.mfah.org/films
March 23-25 at the MFAH Tickets, schedules, and more film info coming soon at: www.mfah.org/films |
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11 mars / March 11 16h / 4 pm Film Suisse
Thanks to the Honorary Consulate of Switzerland for sponsoring a French-language Swiss film “La Petite Chambre” followed by a reception at the Alliance on Sunday afternoon, March 11 at 4 pm. No charge and all are welcome. |
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Documentary film and lecture by Jean-Michel Dijan on the state of the French language and its future. en français - IN FRENCH |
