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Fall Open House
Come explore all things French through food, culture and conversation. Discover and taste the secrets of French cuisine with
cooking demonstrations
throughout the day. View an
exhibition of French-inspired paintings
by local artist Dan Raphael. Staff members and teachers will be on hand to
answer
questions about fall French classes, give tours of the historic North Loop building and talk about upcoming events
. Attendees will have the chance to
win a pair of tickets
to internationally acclaimed dancer Alarmél Valli's upcoming performance at the Cowles Center.
Complimentary French food and refreshments
will also be served.
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Cooking with Valérie
September & October
AFMSP is delighted to expand its class offer by proposing cooking classes with Valérie Kohlmayr. Valérie is a French expat who is passionate about culinary arts and simple, healthy everyday home cooking. Register for a three-hour class to focus on a theme or technique or a series of four classes. No French experience required, classes will be led in English and French as appropriate for students. Register for Mondays 9 am to 12 pm, Thursdays 6 to 9 pm, or Saturdays 1 to 4 pm.
Join us for 4 cooking classes, once a week:
* Week 1 (week of September 18)
D
ishes from the South of France (Poulet Basquaise (chicken with tomatoes and peppers) and a Tian Provencal (vegetable bake).
* Week 2 (week of September 25) Quiches and tartes: making une pate brisee for Quiche Loraine and Tarte Tatin.
* Week 3 (week of October 2)
S
easonal fall cooking: risotto aux champignons (mushroom risotto) and a gratin de courgettes (zucchini bake)
* Week 4 (week of October 9) Pâte à choux: make goug
è
res (savory puffs), chouquettes (sweet puffs), and mini Paris-Brest. (almond cream filled puffs).
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Les Événements
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Cathedrals and Gardens of Paris
Tourism and Photo Techniques
Thursday, Aug 17| 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Explore the beauty of the amazing cathedrals and gardens of France through photographer Shannon Ingham's work. Along the way, she will share her secrets to timing and framing the picture, suggested lenses, discuss IPhone vs camera, and some general tourism suggestions. | Read more
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Lectures Faciles: La Belle Histoire de Leuk-le-Lièvre
Saturday, Aug 19| 2:30 to 3:30 pm
Practice your reading skills and pronunciation with Lectures Faciles. This volunteer-run Beginner book club reads passages together as a group, taking turns to read aloud.
We will continue
reading La belle histoire de Leuk-le-Lièvre by Léopold Sédar Senghor. A free .pdf format of the text is available.
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French Fare: Art Opening with Dan Raphael
Thursday, Aug 24| 6:30 to 8 pm
Local oil-painter Dan Raphael will share his work, inspired by French travels. View this collection and enjoy light refreshments|
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JCD: Pétanque et Pastis!
Sunday, Aug 27
| 2 to 4 pm @ Nomad World Pub (501 Cedar Ave-Minneapolis)
J
oin les Jeunes Cadres Dynamiques at the Nomad Pub to play the traditional provençal sport, pétanque.
Venez nombreux et à n'importe quel niveau pour jouer à la pétanque!
Le pastis et d'autres boissons seront disponibles au bar!
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Adult Classes
Fall Session: registration is open!
Save $30
on ten week classes when you register before August 26!
View the full schedule here.
Discover our new classes :
-In Minneapolis, St Paul, Edina and Rochester
- Original Topics Classes like Tous au théâtre et la cuisine du marché
-Workshops including Beyond Beaujolais, les expressions idiomatiques
- Et même... Un cours de cuisine!
All fall classes are open for registration online.
Register by phone: 612 332 0436.
Classes in Edina, Rochester, St Paul, and Osseo!
This fall we will extend our off-site options to offer French for Travelers in Osseo!
We are also offering Foundation, Conversation, Topics, and Workshop options in Edina, Rochester and St Paul.
Register here:
La Gastronomie: A French Immersion Evening
Sunday, Aug 27 from 4 to 8 pm
Spend an evening speaking French, while learning about French gastronomy! The soirée will be filled with workshops and end with a
dîner leger prepared by all.
Read more.
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Alliance Fran
çaise for Kids and Teens
Fall Kids Classes Open for Registration on Friday
This selection includes grammar classes for Pre-K through 8th Grade. Most classes are held on Saturdays. Some classes held during the week for homeschooled students. Register
here
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Summer Review for High Schoolers
Teens can review their French at AFMSP before heading back to school! Review session is three days a week, for one week. $95
M/T/TH August 21-25 from 4-6 pm:
Review for students having completed
French 1 or 2
T/W/Th August 21-25 from 4 to 6 pm: Review for students having completed French 3 or 4
Les Djeunes : Visite en Kayak
AFMSP's High school
club
"Les Djeunes" is going on a kayaking tour of the
Mississippi this Saturday, Aug 19 from 4:30-6:30 pm.
Let's enjoy a sunny afternoon on the river!
I
t's free for teens!
Limited spaces available! RSVP REQUIRED to
Alexie
Activities with Les Djeunes are free! This group is sponsored by Best Buy Children's Fund.
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Discover Senegal! A Guided Trip with AFMSP
January 26 to February 5, 2018
Join AFMSP and discover the land of
teranga
! After learning about Senegal during our month-long focus on that country in March 2017, our members asked for an opportunity to visit there with
Alliance
Française
. Et voilà !
Beginning in Dakar, we will learn more about the country's history and rich cultures. On our way north to Saint Louis, the former French capitol of West Africa, we will stop in the Lompoul Desert for lunch and a camel ride in the dunes. After exploring Saint Louis and meeting local artists, we travel south to Toubab Dialaw on the Petite-Côte, an area known for its beautiful beaches and artist colonies, with a stop in Thiès.
This special opportunity is perfect for people with a sense of adventure, looking to discover new French-speaking countries! Read more about this trip!
AF Merchandise
Show off your support of AFMSP with some AF gear! Pour les bébés, AF onesies are now available ($15). Back by popular demand, we have issued some reprints of past t-shirts ($15). We have also created the perfect AF totebag for you to carry your classwork ($10). Purchase yours at AF's office!
Discount for AF Members: Renaissance Festival
AF Members receive discounted admission to the Renaissance Festival when buying tickets in advance!
Read about their themed weekends. Email
Anna for discount codes and instructions.
AFMSP is Hiring a Children's Class Instructor
The Alliance Française of Minneapolis St Paul is currently accepting applications for French instructors specialized in children's classes. This is a part-time position, requiring availability on Saturdays and afternoons during the week. Read more here.
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Autour des Villes Jumelles
Middle School Teaching/French/Spanish Teacher
In Dakota Hills/Falcon Ridge Middle Schools Immediate Opening
for a french a
nd spanish teacher.
Licensed by the state of Minnesota to teach middle school Spanish and French with a s
trong general academic background and a
bility to relate positively to students, staff, and community.
NADIA
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Giving voice to the most influential music teacher of the 20th century through her words and music at MacPhail Center for Music
In this chamber music/ theatrical revue, music performed by the Bakken Trio's warmly expressive violinist
Stephanie Arado
and the brilliant pianist
Michael Kim
trigger Nadia's memories of her life, the deaths of her father and lover, the complex relationship she had with "the true genius of the family", her sister Lili, and the "crazy pleasure" she feels teaching. Nadia Boulanger's brilliance and magnetic personality are showcased in master classes - How Does Bach Write Mercy? - as well as in private lessons with Copland, Francaix and Piazzola.
In this homage to great teachers, themes include the richness of the mentor/scholar relationship, the balance of artistic freedom with craft, truth vs. perception, and the counterpoint of emotion endured by those who live intensely.
Sunday Sep. 17, 4 PM and
Monday, Sep. 18, 7:30 PM
First Step Initiative is Recruiting Board Members
First Step Initiative is a Minnesota-based nonprofit operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We help women in the DR Congo in two ways: (a) we provide grants to support small groups of women in Lubumbashi who collectively will use the money to put their business dreams into action; and (b) we operate a sewing trade school to train women in machine sewing as a vocation. For BOD duties and more information visit their recruitment posting.
Citroen CV2 for Sale
1985 Citroen 2CV. One of the last of the French-built 2CVs. I have owned the car for 20 delightful years and have driven it an average of only 400 miles per year. It has ALWAYS been garaged (and never driven after September or before May). The car has only 33,200 miles/53,400 km. $12,000, or best offer. Contact Desmond at
[email protected].
Pique-Nique de rentrée
Minnesota Accueil vous propose un bon moment à passer entre francophones, francophiles et en famille.....
Cette année, le pique nique se tiendra à Bryant Lake Park, à Eden Prairie, le 4 Septembre à 12pm pour célébrer le début de l'année scolaire, la fin de l'été, les nouveaux venus et tout simplement faire connaissance!
Formule "potluck" : tout le monde apporte un plat, une boisson à partager, ou quelque chose à griller... on sort le barbecue!
Hamline Seeks Beginner French 1 Teacher assistant
Immediate Opening for an adjunct instructor of French to teach one section of Beginning French I at Hamline University.
The course has an enrollment of 17 students and meets on MWF, 1:50-2:50 pm. Additionally, there is a 90-minute lab on Tuesdays, 8:00-9:30 am. The Instructor will be provided with a TA who can teach the lab, under supervision.
Classes run from Sept. 6-Dec. 15, 2017.
Qualified instructors with at least an M.A. in French are encouraged to send their CV to Andrea Bell, chair of the Modern Languages dept:
[email protected]
Concordia Language Villages seek French Village Dean for Academic Year
The Academic Year French Dean is responsible for the program development and implementation of French Village programs from September through May. The Academic Year French Programs include Village Weekends for school groups, Adult Weeks, Immersion Weeks for school groups, Family Weekends, and Field trips. The Dean's responsibilities include planning and implementation in the areas of program, staff, budget and public relations, and interacting with the support staff from the facilities and operations areas at the Villages.
Visit their posting.
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