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Alliance 

Française

of

Providence



The Board of Directors and Staff at The Alliance Française

of Providence

wish our friends

a great Labor Day Weekend

Classes start next week..

FALL CLASS SCHEDULE Sept. 8 to Dec 19

AFProvidence.org/Classes

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

Wednesday Sept. 9, 5:30 - 7 PM French Conversation Club

and Wednesday, Sept. 23

Armelle Les Carbeau Returns to the Alliance as host of the Conversation Club.

Join our us for lively, guided conversation in French! Our discussions are primarily at a fluent level, but French learners of all levels are welcome. We discuss a variety of topics, including current news and culture, fun quizzes, and spontaneous conversation. Come practice your French, expand your cultural knowledge, and enjoy engaging conversation in a friendly, supportive atmosphere!

Members $20 Non-Members $25

Saturday, September 12, 2:00 Exciting French Pastry Class

The Opera Cake stands as one of the most elegant and

sophisticated French pastries, known for its precise layers

and harmonious blend of chocolate and coffee flavors.

Join Chef Xavier, former owner/pastry chef from Newport's

The French Confection Bakery, as he presents the ingredients,

preparation and execution of this culinary masterpiece!

All attendees will have a piece to enjoy!

Members $35 Non Members $40

Sunday, September 13, 3:00 PM

ANOTHER FRENCH MOVIE AT THE ALLIANCE!

PAS de VAGUES, a 2024 drama film directed by Teddy Lussi-Modeste from a screenplay he co-wrote with Audrey Diwan inspired by a true story that happened to the director in 2020, starring François Civil as a middle school teacher who is wrongfully accused of sexual harassment by one of his students, a teenage girl, and must fight to prove his innocence.

Starring: François Civil,, Shaïn Boumedine, Toscane Duquesne,

Mallory Wanecque

This film is a free Alliance event

It will be shown in the Maison de la Francophonie

small building in the rear of 928 Smith Street Providence

Englsh sub-titles

Tuesday, September 15

Apéro is CANCELLED at the Providence Art Club

Due to:

ANNUAL MEETING

Tuesday, September 15

6:00 pm

Alliance Française

of Providence

Current Members ONLY



Maison de la Francophonie @ 928 Smith Street Providence

Friday, September 18 5 PM to 7 PM

6th Annual September Soirée kicks off the 71st season of RI Chamber Music Concerts and the Fall Session of Providence's Alliance Française. You are invited to join us in the beautiful courtyard of the Art Club, enjoy an array of appetizers and listen to the music of

Mark Taber on keyboard.

$20 Cover charge includes a glass of wine

or soft drink

Sunday, September 20th 2:00 pm

A Lesson in French Cheese and Wine Pairing

Veronique Day will give a introduction to French cheese and the immense diversity of the varieties.. Subjects include Cheeses used in cooking as well as sampling as appetizers.

Richard the sommelier will pair thw wines with the Cheese

Members $35

Non-Members $40

Chef Alain will prepare

samples of the cheeses that will be paired during this talk

and pairing demonstration

and tasting.

Saturday September 26 11:00 A M

Balade Parisienne : Le Paris du Cinéma

Since the birth of cinema in 1895, the City of Light has inspired filmmakers around the world. From Hollywood classics to Amélie and beyond, we will explore the iconic locations and stories behind the films that have brought Paris to the screen.

Monday September 28 7 PM

Another French Movie at the Alliance

L'Étranger (2025) The Stranger 720p w/Eng subs |

Director: Francois Ozon

Crime | Drama | France | French w/Eng subs | B&W | 122min | Director: François Ozon Cast: Benjamin Voisin, Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lottin, Denis LavantIn the 1930s Algeria, the daily life of an indifferent Frenchman is shaken by the death of his mother and a fateful encounter on a beach.

This film is a free Alliance event

It will be shown in the Maison de la Francophonie

small building in the rear of 928 Smith Street Providence

Englsh sub-titles