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Highlight of the Week
Hermione Project Discover the incredible story of the Marquis de Lafayette who sailed to America at age 19 as a volunteer soldier and became the youngest general in George Washington’s army. This new play celebrates the historic return to America this summer of the Hermione, an authentic reconstruction of Lafayette’s 18th-century ship. Enjoy a talkback with playwright Ian Curteis, director John Michael DiResta, and actors Paul-Emile Cendron and Becca Ballenger following each performance. Performed in English. Suitable for ages 12 & above. Get $25 performance tickets with code SM25. |
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Fashion at FIAF | |||||||||
CinéSalon • Haute Couture on Film Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel Tue, Apr 21 at 4 & 7:30pm Before Anna Wintour, there was Diana Vreeland. This captivating documentary paints an intimate portrait of the 20th century’s greatest arbiter of style. Introduced by co-director Lisa Immordino Vreeland at 7:30pm. Free wine after screenings. View Info • Buy Tickets • Free for Members! |
Fashion at FIAF • Talk & Book Signing Kate Betts My Paris Dream Mon, May 11 at 7pm Kate Betts, former fashion editor at Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, will discuss her formative years as a stylish young writer in Paris. Get an inside look at the alluring world of fashion in the 1980s through her new memoir. Moderated by Michael Boodro, editor in chief of Elle Decor. Followed by a Q&A and book signing. |
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World Nomads Tunisia Weekend | |||||||||
Fri, May 8 Concert: Sonia M’Barek Sat, May 9 Sun, May 10 |
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Pop-Up Store to Benefit FIAF | |||||||||
Shop Chic with Jacadi Wed, Apr 22 from 9am–6pm Shop Jacadi’s must-have styles up to 60% off. Pick up clothes and gifts for children ages 0–14. A portion of the proceeds will benefit FIAF programs. View Info • Free & Open to the Public |
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Learn French this Spring | |||||||||
Bonnes vacances ! One-Day Immersion Workshops Saturdays, 9:30am–4:30pm Prepare for your trip to France! Learn phrases you’ll need for real-world situations and French customs and habits. Each workshop includes a delicious lunch at Fig & Olive, Le District, or Rôtisserie Georgette. Beginner to Intermediate levels. |
Additional Workshops
Beginner A1 level Intermediate B1 level & above |
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French for Toddlers, Kids, and Teens | |||||||||
Upcoming Spring Workshops
Wed, Apr 22, 29: Cooking (ages 2–4) |
Summer Day Camps & Classes Ages 1–17 • Jun 15–Aug 21 Send your child to FIAF for an unforgettable summer of fun and learning—all en français ! Activities change each week and feature exciting themes. Save with our 10% multiple-session and 5% sibling discounts! |
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Programs at the Haskell Library | |||||||||
Programs for Kids
Tour de pages (ages 4–5) Les petites histoires du samedi |
Programs for Adults
Homework SOS New! Cercles de lecture (Advanced Beginner A2) |
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Become a Member! | |||||||||
Enjoy Delicious Gifts from Babeth’s Feast
Celebrate the start of spring with a FIAF Membership and in addition to all the perks of membership, get a $20 gift certificate, a tarragon chicken entrée, and a chocolate lava cake, courtesy of Babeth’s Feast. |
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TV5MONDE Special Offer | |||||||||
Get Three FREE Months of TV5MONDE
TV5MONDE is the leading French language channel with over 250 million subscribers worldwide. Practice your French while enjoying daily newscasts, subtitled films and series, entertainment & cultural programs, documentaries, and sports coverage—right from the comfort of chez vous ! Subscribe by May 6 with promo code FIAF. |
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Around Town | |||||||||
Tribeca Film Festival World Premiere: À 14 ans (Being 14) Opens Apr 18 Info & Tickets |
Paris EUROPLACE International Financial Forum 2015 Apr 20 Info • Register (login:invitee / password:usmarkets) |
Entraide Française Young Talents 2015 Benefit Concert Apr 23 Info & Tickets |
Japan Society Michiko Godai Yokohama Rosa Apr 25 & 26 Info & Tickets |
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French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) |