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The Safe House | La Cache
A Luncheon Conversation with Author Christophe Boltanski
Friday, Oct 27 | 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis
When the Nazis came, Étienne Boltanski divorced his wife and walked out the front door. So far as the world knew, the Jewish doctor had fled. In fact, he has hidden himself away in a crawl space within his own home. Living there through the duration of the war, this story unfolds with anecdotes about this unusual family, recollected throughout each room of the house.
Author Christophe Boltanski is a new, significant voice in the genre of the "true novel".He was awarded the 2015 Prix Femina for his novel La Cache. Mr. Boltanski's presentation will be in French with English translation. Books, in both French and English, will be available for purchase at the event. A book-signing will follow the luncheon.
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Les Événements
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Ce soir! Meet Aliou Ndiaye, Director of CTI in Senegal
Wednesday, Sept 20| 6 to 8 pm
Aliou Ndiaye is the director of Compatible Technologies International, a non-profit that assists rural development in Senegal. Meet Aliou, learn more about what his organization does, and follow a short Wolof lesson!|
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Tricoterie et Conversation en français
French Speaking Knitting Group
Monday, Sept 25| 6 to 8 pm
Join Alliance Française's newest club kick off Rendez-Vous. Knitters are welcomed to our bi-monthly get-together. Please bring your own supplies and we will provide the company and French conversation. Ann-Marie will lead the group for the first meeting. Invite your friends. Venez nombreux !
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This group will meet off-site from AFMSP. The initial meet-up will be at The Coffeeshop NE.
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CinéClub: Nocturama
Friday, Sept 29| 7 to 9 pm
This film follows a mysterious band of teenagers. Shot throughout the city of Paris, their seemingly individual random paths becomes a calculated plan. They come together at the end of the night... This is a thriller. 130 min. In French, with English subtitles.|
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Club Vélo Fall Classic
Saturday, Sept 30| 12 to 2 pm
A fall colors ride with Club Vélo! Ride the Brown's Creek and Gateway Trails in Stillwater to Pine Point Park and back. Two routes planned; one for those who prefer a leisurely pace, another for more serious cyclists|
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Adult Classes
Fall Session: Sept 11-Nov 19
It's not too late to join a 10-week class! Classes began last week. You can also still register for one-day workshops, and five-week classes which begin mid-October.
View the full schedule here.
Discover our new classes :
-In Minneapolis, St Paul, Edina and Rochester
-Workshops including Beyond Beaujolais, Negation and Article Review
-Discover French cuisine, Cooking with Valérie in French and English
- And... a five-week French théâtre class with Alexie!
All fall classes are open for registration online.
Register by phone: 612 332 0436
Classes in Rochester and St Paul
Register here:
St Paul: Five Week Classes beginning mid-October
Cooking with Valérie: Quiches and Tartes
Join Valérie to learn authentic French recipes and methods.
Next week Valérie will guide you through making a perfect pâte brisée, making quiche Lorraine, and tarte tatin. Register here and view the full calendar.
Dates include:
Monday, Sept 25 from 9 am to 12 pm
Thursday, Sept 28 from 6 to 9 pm
Saturday, Sept 30 from 1 to 4 pm
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Alliance Fran
çaise for Kids and Teens
Fall Kids Classes Open for Registration
This selection includes grammar classes for Pre-K through 8th Grade. Most classes are held on Saturdays. It's not too late to register. Classes will meet for the second time this weekend. Register
here.
Classes for Home Schooled Students
This fall we offer classes for both Beginner and Intermediate students from 1st to 10th grade during the week. Classes began last week, but it's not too late to join. Add from to your home school curriculum!
Alliance Française After School
The Alliance Française is pleased to return to
Kenwood,
Burroughs and
Hale
for a sixth year of after-school French classes! Our instructors are French-speakers with training and experience helping children discover the French language through fun, engaging activities
Les Djeunes : Halloween Party
Friday, Oct 27, 6 to 9 pm
N'ayez pas peur ...
On October 27, Alliance française will become a haunted house.
Put on your most terrifying costume, enter a French-themed pumpkin carving contest, e
at spooky food, w
atch a French scary movie...
Les Djeunes is AFMSP's French club for teens. Like any Djeunes event, it's free !
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Discover Senegal! A Guided Trip with AFMSP
Save your place! There are currently 5 registrations
January 26 to February 5, 2018
Join AFMSP and discover the land of
teranga
! After learning about Senegal during our "mois de la francophonie" 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 will 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!
Join the Gala Committee!
Do you have an interest or background in event planning or fundraising? AFMSP has already begun first steps towards our annual fundraising gala for May 2018. Next year's theme will be Monte Carlo and meetings will take place monthly on Mondays, alternating between afternoons and evenings. We'd love your ideas and expertise! Contact
Maggie with interest.
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 through Oct 1. Email
Anna for discount codes and instructions.
AFMSP is Hiring a Children's Class Instructor
The Alliance Française Mpls/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
Booya and Beyond: French Canadian Influences in Ramsey County
Learn about the French Canadian history of Minnesota on Thursday, Sept 21 at 5:30 pm at Shoreview Library. Ramsey County Libraries and the Little Canada and Shoreview Historical Societies present Professeur Virgil Benoit, tracing the French culture that still is present in our area today. Read more
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].
Seeking a French-Speaking Roommate, Oct 1
French speaker looking for French roommate to share 2-bedroom duplex in Seward. Rent + utilities $900/mo. Call Melissa at 646 508 3786.
Haitian Cultural Festival: Oct 8-14
Join Afoutayi Dance Company for their 8th Annual Haitian Cultural Festival. Activities include a friendly soccer game, community gathering, boat ride, and dance performances and classes (Haitian, Congolese, Guinean, Afro Puerto Rican, Afro Cuban). For more information click
here and join us at P'tit Dej on Saturday, Oct 7 as Djenane Saint Juste, founder and choreographer of Afoutayi, offers a preview dance performance!
Parov Stellar at Myth
On Friday, Nov 3 electro-swing DJ/composer/musician Parov Stelar will perform at the Myth. This Austrian musician draws inspiration from lots of French music, and has work placed in a number of French films, and videos made in partnership with French companies and groups.
Buy tickets
here
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Check out this video from his new album "The Burning Spider":
We have a pair of tickets for give-away! Be the first to email
Anna with the correct response and win! Who was the first president of Sénégal?
Les Vendages à Alexis Bailly
Alexis Bailly Vineyard in Hastings is seeking grape pickers for their harvest on Friday, Sept 22 from 9 am to 3 pm. Schedule to pick with them, or to inquire about other dates by emailing:
[email protected]
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