Alliance Française South Florida

News Letter
January 2012 - 3
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ALLIANCE FRANCAISE RECOMMENDS...

RENDEZ-VOUS TUESDAYS @ THE STAGE- EVERY TUESDAY FROM JANUARY 24

A "Je ne sais quoi" inspired happy hour at The Stage, in the heart of Design district. French films and music as well as a pétanque tournament, all the ingredients for a great afterwork! 4 $ drinks and half-off from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.
The Stage Miami - 170 NE 38 Street - 33137 Miami
Every tuesday starting January 24.

THE ARTIST @ CORAL GABLES CINEMA & REGAL SOUTH BEACH STADIUM 18

It's the late 1920s in Hollywood and handsome George Valentin is a silent movie idol. During the premiere of his latest film, Valentin meets Peppy Miller, a star-struck extra and aspiring actress. The two are attracted to each other and Peppy is given a small dancing role in his next picture. Astheir romance progresses, Valentin's producer has to cope with a love-struck star who is distracted on the set, Peppy's career begins to take off, and Valentin fears that a new fad in the movie business--talkies--will ruin him. A must-see !

Screenings at Coral Gables Cinema all week long until January 26 at 4:30 pm, 6:45 pm and 9:00 pm. 260 Aragon Avenue in Coral Gables.
Screenings at Regal South Beach Stadium 18 all week long at 12:25 pm, 2:45 pm, 5:10 pm, 7:35 pm and 10:20 pm. 1120 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach.

SYMPOSIUM TOUR DE FRANCE/FLORIDA @ FROST MUSEUM - JANUARY 21

Contemporary French artists in Florida's private collections: 27 artists from France seen through the multiples views of 22 Florida based private collections. A symposium will go further on this great exhibition on the 21st of January. From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, artists, curators, collectors as well as as the director of the France Florida Foundation for the Arts. From 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, two artists will give performances: Joël Hubaut, mixed media artists, musician and poet at 5:00 and at 6:00 pm, Jacques Halbert of the Eat Art Movement for a very edible performance dinner "A table: Life is a bowl of cherries..."
RSVP before January 18 to Jessica Lettsome jlettsom@fiu.edu or 305-348-1899 - 50 $ per person all-inclusive with symposium, exbition, lunch and performances. 5 $ for students with a valid ID.

JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET @ KNIGHT CONCERT HALL - FEBURARY 1

The great French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet will be performing in a unique concert in Miami. With the Tchaikovsky St Petersburg Orchestra, he will play the "Concerto for piano and orchestra n°2" by Lisz. Alliance Française members can get 15% off. Contact us to know more about this offer! Teaser.
Knight Concert Hall 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami.
February 1st - 8:00 pm - Tickets from 50 $ to 125 $.

MY FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL

Go to the website MyFrenchFilmFestival.com and vote for your favorite French movies of the year! You have until the 1st of February to do so. Check out the trailers on their Youtube channel http://www.youtube.com
Look smart, watch French films!

RAOUL PAZ @ MANUEL ARTIME THEATER - FEBRUARY 17

The most French of the Cuban singers in back to Miami for an exclusive concert. He will be joined on stage by Kelvis Ochoa, Descemer Bueno, David Torrens and local artist Mr. Haka for a night of vibes. Alliance Française members get 25% off on the general admission ticket at the door on presentation of their membership card.
Manuel Artime Theater 900 SW 1st Street, Miami.
February 17 - 8:00 pm sharp. Check it out on Facebook!

LECTURE OF DAVID JOSEFIT ABOUT DUCHAMP @ MIAMI ARTS MUSEUM - FEBRUARY 18

Since November, the MAM is presenting the exhibition "De ou Par Marcel Duchamp". To go further on this artist, professor David Josefit from Yale will be there in the 18th of february to present the life and work of the artist.
Miami Museum of the Arts, 101 W Flager Street, Miami.
February 18 - 2:00 pm

LIBERTY, EQUALITY AND FRATERNITY @ THE WOLFSONIAN

Borrowing its title from the French national motto, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity provides a vibrant picture of design in France from the 1940s to today. It investigates how objects embody the ideas that have defined French public life for more than two centuries. Featured are furniture, industrial design, and craft by some of the most celebrated French designers of the present and recent past, including Roger Tallon, Pierre Paulin, Philippe Starck, and the Bouroullec Brothers.
Wolfsonian Museum, 1001 Washington Avenue Miami Beach
Until March 26 2012.

AND COMING SOON AT THE ALLIANCE FRANCAISE SOUTH FLORIDA...

CINEMA - LES CAPRICES D'UN FLEUVE - FRIDAY JANUARY 20

France, 1996, Not rated, 135 min Directed by Bernard Girodeau. 1785, Jean-François de la Plaine is appointed by the King governor in West Africa, in a period when slavery was the rule. His view of the world will be irreversibly altered by what he sees and experiences.
Friday, January 20 @ MDC Tower Theater - 6:45 pm
Alliance française members free - Non member $5

FIU SCHOOL OF MUSIC OPERA CONCERT - FRIDAY JANUARY 20

FIU Opera Theatre presents a concert of arias, duets and ensembles from the greatest of French grand operas, including "Carmen," "Faust," "Manon," "Romeo et Juliette," and more.
Friday, January 20 – 7:30 pm @ Alliance Française South Florida
Free entrance.

COGNAC TASTING, A WORLD OF SENSES - MONDAY JANUARY 23

Discover the Art of Cognac, the refinement of Cognac tasting, in direct line with a panel of France’s finest artisan cognac makers and distillers. Three evenings of reflective lecture and tasting. Sweet or Salted appetizers will accompany the class. The first one will deal with the art of distillation, the blending and ageing.
Monday, January 23 at 7pm @ Alliance Française South Florida- The full series is 134$ for members. Single tasting is 55$ for members and 80$ for non-members. In English and in French. Must be 21 or over to attend.

PASTRY CLASSES IN DESIGN DISTRICT - SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11

France is often regarded as a place for romance. What with its landscape, delicately dotted by chateaux and sumptuous cuisine, it is difficult to not fall in love. Surprise your significant other with a unique date for this Valentine's Day. Come master the art of French pastries cooking at our cooking workshop! Financiers and other delicacies will have no secrets left for you after two hours spent with these recognized pastry chefs.
Saturday February 11 @ 11:00 AM. Adress upon registration.
Led in French but English and Spanish are also spoken. 65 $ per workshop - Limited to 12 people.
Registration by phone (305 859 8760) or in person at Miami location at least 3 days before workshop begins.

Alliance Française South Florida - 618 SW 8th Street - Miami, FL 33130 - Tel: 305.859.8760 - www.afmiami.org
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ALLIANCE FRANCAISE RECOMMENDS...
	RENDEZ-VOUS TUESDAYS @ THE STAGE- EVERY TUESDAY FROM JANUARY 24 A "Je ne sais quoi" inspired happy hour at The Stage, in the heart of Design district. French films and music as well as a pétanque tournament, all the ingredients for a great afterwork! 4 $ drinks and half-off from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. The Stage Miami - 170 NE 38 Street - 33137 Miami Every tuesday starting January 24.

	THE ARTIST @ CORAL GABLES CINEMA & REGAL SOUTH BEACH STADIUM 18 It's the late 1920s in Hollywood and handsome George Valentin is a silent movie idol. During the premiere of his latest film, Valentin meets Peppy Miller, a star-struck extra and aspiring actress. The two are attracted to each other and Peppy is given a small dancing role in his next picture. Astheir romance progresses, Valentin's producer has to cope with a love-struck star who is distracted on the set, Peppy's career begins to take off, and Valentin fears that a new fad in the movie business--talkies--will ruin him. A must-see ! Screenings at Coral Gables Cinema all week long until January 26 at 4:30 pm, 6:45 pm and 9:00 pm. 260 Aragon Avenue in Coral Gables. Screenings at Regal South Beach Stadium 18 all week long at 12:25 pm, 2:45 pm, 5:10 pm, 7:35 pm and 10:20 pm. 1120 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach.

	SYMPOSIUM TOUR DE FRANCE/FLORIDA @ FROST MUSEUM - JANUARY 21 Contemporary French artists in Florida's private collections: 27 artists from France seen through the multiples views of 22 Florida based private collections. A symposium will go further on this great exhibition on the 21st of January. From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, artists, curators, collectors as well as as the director of the France Florida Foundation for the Arts. From 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, two artists will give performances: Joël Hubaut, mixed media artists, musician and poet at 5:00 and at 6:00 pm, Jacques Halbert of the Eat Art Movement for a very edible performance dinner "A table: Life is a bowl of cherries..." RSVP before January 18 to Jessica Lettsome jlettsom@fiu.edu or 305-348-1899 - 50 $ per person all-inclusive with symposium, exbition, lunch and performances. 5 $ for students with a valid ID.

	JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET @ KNIGHT CONCERT HALL - FEBURARY 1 The great French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet will be performing in a unique concert in Miami. With the Tchaikovsky St Petersburg Orchestra, he will play the "Concerto for piano and orchestra n°2" by Lisz. Alliance Française members can get 15% off. Contact us to know more about this offer! Teaser. Knight Concert Hall 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami. February 1st - 8:00 pm - Tickets from 50 $ to 125 $.

	MY FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL Go to the website MyFrenchFilmFestival.com and vote for your favorite French movies of the year! You have until the 1st of February to do so. Check out the trailers on their Youtube channel http://www.youtube.com Look smart, watch French films!

	RAOUL PAZ @ MANUEL ARTIME THEATER - FEBRUARY 17 The most French of the Cuban singers in back to Miami for an exclusive concert. He will be joined on stage by Kelvis Ochoa, Descemer Bueno, David Torrens and local artist Mr. Haka for a night of vibes. Alliance Française members get 25% off on the general admission ticket at the door on presentation of their membership card. Manuel Artime Theater 900 SW 1st Street, Miami. February 17 - 8:00 pm sharp. Check it out on Facebook!

	LECTURE OF DAVID JOSEFIT ABOUT DUCHAMP @ MIAMI ARTS MUSEUM - FEBRUARY 18 Since November, the MAM is presenting the exhibition "De ou Par Marcel Duchamp". To go further on this artist, professor David Josefit from Yale will be there in the 18th of february to present the life and work of the artist. Miami Museum of the Arts, 101 W Flager Street, Miami. February 18 - 2:00 pm

	LIBERTY, EQUALITY AND FRATERNITY @ THE WOLFSONIAN Borrowing its title from the French national motto, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity provides a vibrant picture of design in France from the 1940s to today. It investigates how objects embody the ideas that have defined French public life for more than two centuries. Featured are furniture, industrial design, and craft by some of the most celebrated French designers of the present and recent past, including Roger Tallon, Pierre Paulin, Philippe Starck, and the Bouroullec Brothers. Wolfsonian Museum, 1001 Washington Avenue Miami Beach Until March 26 2012.
AND COMING SOON AT THE ALLIANCE FRANCAISE SOUTH FLORIDA...
	CINEMA - LES CAPRICES D'UN FLEUVE - FRIDAY JANUARY 20 France, 1996, Not rated, 135 min Directed by Bernard Girodeau. 1785, Jean-François de la Plaine is appointed by the King governor in West Africa, in a period when slavery was the rule. His view of the world will be irreversibly altered by what he sees and experiences. Friday, January 20 @ MDC Tower Theater - 6:45 pm Alliance française members free - Non member $5

	FIU SCHOOL OF MUSIC OPERA CONCERT - FRIDAY JANUARY 20 FIU Opera Theatre presents a concert of arias, duets and ensembles from the greatest of French grand operas, including "Carmen," "Faust," "Manon," "Romeo et Juliette," and more. Friday, January 20 – 7:30 pm @ Alliance Française South Florida Free entrance.

	COGNAC TASTING, A WORLD OF SENSES - MONDAY JANUARY 23 Discover the Art of Cognac, the refinement of Cognac tasting, in direct line with a panel of France’s finest artisan cognac makers and distillers. Three evenings of reflective lecture and tasting. Sweet or Salted appetizers will accompany the class. The first one will deal with the art of distillation, the blending and ageing. Monday, January 23 at 7pm @ Alliance Française South Florida- The full series is 134$ for members. Single tasting is 55$ for members and 80$ for non-members. In English and in French. Must be 21 or over to attend.

	PASTRY CLASSES IN DESIGN DISTRICT - SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11 France is often regarded as a place for romance. What with its landscape, delicately dotted by chateaux and sumptuous cuisine, it is difficult to not fall in love. Surprise your significant other with a unique date for this Valentine's Day. Come master the art of French pastries cooking at our cooking workshop! Financiers and other delicacies will have no secrets left for you after two hours spent with these recognized pastry chefs. Saturday February 11 @ 11:00 AM. Adress upon registration. Led in French but English and Spanish are also spoken. 65 $ per workshop - Limited to 12 people. Registration by phone (305 859 8760) or in person at Miami location at least 3 days before workshop begins.
Alliance Française South Florida - 618 SW 8th Street - Miami, FL 33130 - Tel: 305.859.8760 - www.afmiami.org To unsubscribe, just clic "unsubscribe"