2017 Year-End Giving
We are grateful that you are a part of our community and for  your involvement. We hope that you consider making a year-end donation to the Alliance to help support the events, classes, and the cultural resources we provide.

Mini Session Workshops and Cooking Classes
 
- Subjonctif et Conditionnel with Karine, IN3+
Saturday, Dec 16 from 9 am to noon

- Desserts: Bûche de Noël & truffes au chocolat with Valérie, No French experience required.
Saturday, Dec 16 from noon to 4 pm
Les Événements events
Les Navigateurs de la Littérature: Le Chapeau de Mitterand |Wednesday, Dec 13| 6 to 8 pm
  
Le club est ouvert à tous ! This club is intended for intermediate to advanced French learners. 

Practice your reading skills and comprehension with les Navigateurs de la Littérature. |  Read More

Apéritif en français | Thursday, Dec 14| 6 to 7:30 pm

Join us the second Thursday of every month on the hills of Summit Avenue, from 6 to 7:30 pm for an Apéritif en français. We are pleased to partner with the University Club of St Paul.| Read more

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Adult Classes
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Early-Bird Discount on 10-Week Adult Classes!
Winter Session runs from Jan 15 to Mar 25. View the current schedule of adult classes here. 
Save $30 on ten-week adult classes when you register prior to Dec 23.


Five-Week Classes
In French and In English
Comme un roman: Explore philosophical questions of reading with Daniel Pennac's essay . Read and discuss these themes with Damien. IN3+. 
Fridays, Jan 19 to Feb 16, 10 am to noon

Paris à la mode: Prepare for fashion week in Paris with Alexie. 
No French experience required, classes will be led in English. 
Tuesdays, Jan 16 to Feb 13, 6 to 8 pm

All winter classes are open for registration online. 
Register by phone: 612 332 0436

Edina Classes Open for Registration
Prefer to take classes in the West Metro? AFMSP offers classes at Edina Community Center. View the class options and check their website as classes open for registration. 

Unsure of your level? Take our  placement test! 

Winter Session: Cooking with Valérie
  Join Valérie to learn authentic French recipes and methods. 
Register here. $75/class or $240/4-class series.
Mondays 9 am to noon, Tuesdays 6 to 9 pm OR Saturdays 1 to 4 pm
 
Alliance Fran çaise for Kids and Teens
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Register Today for Winter Session
Winter Session runs from Jan 15 to Mar 25. Classes are open for registration! Reserve your child's place today! Register here

Les Djeunes
French Club for High Schoolers
This Saturday, Dec 16, join Alexie and French photographer Jonathan Charpentier for a Photography workshop!  Jonathan Charpentier is a professional photographer in Minneapolis .  CBS News Minnesota names him as one of the top 5  Minnesota photographers to follow on Instagram.  Jonathan will give us all the secrets  to making a beautiful portrait.

Each month Les Djeunes meets for an activity. This is a group geared towards teens ages 14-18. Events are free and open to all levels of French-speakers.

Writing Contest for Teens
Calling AFMSP students ages 12-16! The Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie and the Federation Alliance Française USA are organizing an writing contest. Read more
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AFMSP is Hiring a Youth Programs Coordinator
Join our team part time! Seeking a Youth Programs Coordinator to oversee our off-site after-school programming, summer camps, and help in organization and promotion of our youth event programming. See the listing on our website. 

Bûche de Noël: AF Members Receive 20% Off! 
AFMSP members are offered a 20% discount on Bûche de Noël from Patrick's French Bakery. Choose from Vanilla with Raspberry, Chocolate with Chocolate Ganache, Vanilla with Praline, Vanilla with Mocha. Offered in Medium and Large sizes. To reserve yours, contact Patrick's and mention that you are an AFMSP member! Call  612 861 7570.

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Autour des Villes Jumelles

In December at the Trylon: The Films of Jean-Pierre Melville
This December the Trylon Cinema presents a series of films by new-wave director, Jean-
Pierre Melville.  Read more

Dec 15 - Army of Shadows
Dec 22 - Le Silence De La Mer
Dec 29 - Le Cercle Rouge

AFMSP has a pair of vouchers to you to go see one of the films! Be the first AFMSP member to email Anna the correct response to the following question: Jean-Pierre Melville, born Jean-Pierre Grumbach selected the name Melville after his favorite author. Who is that author?
French Conversation at Open Book

You can practice French each Tuesday 
year-round from 6:30 - 8 pm at Open Book.
Native and non-native French speakers make up this friendly group.  All levels are welcome!



We want to take a moment to let you know how thankful we are for having you as a customer. Here are a few ways we hope to make your Thanksgiving holiday special.


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