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Your Week at FIAF… Fashion at FIAF concludes on Monday, March 31 with an exclusive talk featuring two-time CFDA Award winner Thom Browne in conversation with Washington Post contributor Robin Givhan. On Tuesday, April 1, FIAF pays tribute to the great Patrice Chéreau with an HD screening of his final opera, Richard Strauss’s explosive revenge tragedy Elektra, which was presented at the Festival d’Art Lyrique d’Aix-en-Provence in July 2013. Elektra is presented as part of FIAF First Tuesday. The evening will also include a reading with author M.J. Rose in the library, free French mini-classes, and, of course, wine and conversation en français at Rendez-Vous. Bring your friends! The 10th edition of the Focus on French Cinema Festival in Greenwich opens on April 4. FIAF will host the closing night of the festival, featuring the U.S. premiere of Guillaume Gallienne’s acclaimed film, Me, Myself and Mum (Les garçons et Guillaume, à table!) on Tuesday, April 8. FIAF Members enjoy free access to First Tuesdays, weekly French films, and more. Join FIAF by April 1 and you could also win a VIP dinner for four at Bagatelle. Spring French classes begin April 7—don’t forget to enroll by March 31 and secure a spot in your preferred class! |
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Fashion Talks Two-time winner of the prestigious CFDA Award for Menswear Designer of the Year, Thom Browne discusses his recent expansion into womenswear and eyewear with Washington Post contributor Robin Givhan. |
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CinéSalon | HD Opera Screening Experience the late Patrice Chéreau’s final production, Richard Strauss’s explosive revenge tragedy Elektra. At 7pm, Bernard Foccroulle, Director of Festival d’Aix; Peter Gelb, General Manager of the Met Opera; and Richard Peduzzi, Elektra Set Designer, discuss Chéreau’s legacy. Co-presented with the Festival International d’Art Lyrique d’Aix-en-Provence |
Focus on French Cinema Closing Night Don’t miss the U.S. Premiere of Guillaume Gallienne’s acclaimed and hilarious French comedy, Me, Myself and Mum, winner of five Césars in 2014 including best film and best actor! Part of the Focus on French Cinema Festival. Related: Film appreciation workshop at 5:45pm |
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FIAF First Tuesday Homage to Patrice Chéreau: Meet the Author: M.J. Rose Free French Mini-Classes Rendez-Vous |
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Win a VIP Dinner for Four at Bagatelle! Become a FIAF Member and you could win a VIP dinner for four at Bagatelle for their special French evening on April 7. Enjoy a unique menu and entertainment at this esteemed Meatpacking District restaurant. |
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Spring Classes in Manhattan French Classes for Adults à petits pas: French for Toddlers French for Kids & Teens |
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Spring Classes in New Jersey FIAF offers classes for adults, kids, and teens in Montclair, New Jersey throughout the week. |
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| New Acquisitions List February & March 2014 Check out great new titles: latest best-sellers, DVDs, books for kids, and more. View list of items recently acquired by the Library. |
Meet the Author: M.J. Rose International bestselling author M.J. Rose discusses her fascinating gothic novel, The Collector of Dying Breaths. |
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Contes et confettis (ages 3–6) à petits pas: Story Hour (ages 2–3) L’Heure du conte (ages 3–6) |
Cercles de lecture (Intermediate B1) Cercles de lecture (Advanced B2) |
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10th Anniversary of Focus on French Cinema Festival In partnership with Le Festival du Film Francophone d’Angouleme and FIAF, the Alliance Française of Greenwich presents its annual Focus on French Cinema festival featuring 7 U.S. Premieres and 20 French films from around the world. On April 8, FIAF will host the festival’s closing night, the U.S. Premiere of Me, Myself and Mum (Les garçons et Guillaume, à table !), winner of five Césars in 2014. FIAF Members receive the Alliance Francaise of Greenwich Member discount on all festival tickets! |
The Apollo Theater Featuring Fatoumata Diawara / Les Fréres Guissé / Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars |
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