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L'Heure du Conte

Story time in French for children 3 to 4 years old

Saturday, June 17, 2017

We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our médiathèque for a magical story time in French! We welcome families with children 3-4 years old to this story time.

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L'Heure du Conte

Story time in French for children 1 to 3 years old

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our médiathèque for a magical story time in French! We welcome families with children 1-3 years old to this story time.

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Bastille Day VIP Reception 2017

support our community celebration

Friday, July 14, 2017

Celebrate Bastille Day with fellow culture enthusiasts and sponsors at our VIP Reception featuring an open bar, complimentary French hors d’œuvres and desserts and direct views of the concert stage!

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Une partie de pétanque - Make-up date

A South of France summer night with friends, pastis and pétanque

Friday, August 25, 2017

SOLD OUT. Join us for an evening of fun for a partie de pétanque on our front lawn!

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Bastille Day Party 2017

A celebration of liberté, égalité and fraternité

Friday, July 14, 2017

- SOLD OUT - Bastille Day returns to Marlborough Street on Friday, July 14 for a celebration of Francophone cultures filled with live music, dancing, festive food and drinks. After a sold-out event in 2014, 2015, and 2016, you won't want to miss this signature Back Bay festival.

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The Chemistry of Fine Wine, an Informal Lecture

with Eric Vogt, maître of the Boston chapter of the Commanderie de Bordeaux

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

In this exceptional tutored tasting event guests will enjoy 10 wines courtesy of eProvenance and The Spirited Gourmet.

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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: Je ne suis pas un salaud

A Decent Man (2015)

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Having just been injured in a mugging, Eddie earned the sympathy and attention of his estranged family and got back on his feet. The same cannot be said for Ahmed whose life starts falling apart after he's wrongly accused of the crime. When the case against Ahmed starts to unravel, Eddie has to go back on the defensive.

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Les Gardiens du Jardin

Gouache and ink drawings by Mary Beth McAllister

From May 18, 2017 To Jul 5, 2017

On view at the Center until July 5

This exhibition features a collection of whimsical gouache and ink drawings of French characters inspired by and fashionably dressed as French packets of garden seeds.

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New Members Event

Soirée Libanaise

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

SOLD OUT. Explore the colorful culinary tradition and wines of Lebanon, mingle with fellow new members, and discover every corner of the Center!

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Library Book Sale

New and gently used books in French

Saturday, May 13, 2017

Browse hundreds of books in French, with prices starting at $1, during our biannual book sale. There are not many opportunities to find French books at such a good price in the area, so don't miss your chance to stock up!

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L'Heure du Conte

Story time in French for children 1 to 3 years old

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our médiathèque for a magical story time in French! We welcome families with children 1-3 years old to this story time.

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Bouillon de Lectures: David Foenkinos

Spotlight on contemporary fiction

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Discover works by award-winning contemporary French author David Foenkinos.

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L'Heure du Conte

Story time in French for children 3 to 4 years old

Saturday, May 20, 2017

We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our médiathèque for a magical story time in French! We welcome families with children 3-4 years old to this story time.

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Atelier découverte: La mode française

Au bonheur des dames (et des hommes)

Thursday, May 11, 2017

This month's Atelier découverte will feature la mode française. Discover a new favorite couturier while exploring our library collections!

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Stage Reading - Peur(s) with WilmerHale and Barclay Damon

Play by Hedi Tillette de Clermont Tonnerre and directed by Sarah Tick

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Join us for a stage reading of the play Peur(s), followed by a discussion with the director, Sarah Tick, long time Guantanamo Habeas translator Felice Bezri and star-lawyers Rob Kirsch and Stephen Oleskey.

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L'Oreille de Proust

A Musical Tribute to Marcel Proust

Monday, May 1, 2017

SOLD OUT. Join us at the Boston Athenæum for a concert featuring piano arrangements typical of 19th-century French salons, interwoven with excerpts from Marcel Proust's works.

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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: L'homme qui voulait vivre sa vie

The Big Picture (2010)

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

A successful Paris lawyer with a seemingly perfect life discovers that his wife is having an affair and accidentally kills her lover in a moment of madness. He escapes the law by faking his own death, assuming his victim's identity, and making a fresh start on the Adriatic coast as a photographer. This eventually leads him to realize what was missing in his life before: he finally sees the big picture.

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Festinema Junior 2017: Adama

For Ages 13-15

Thursday, April 27, 2017

A free screening of Adama as part of the 4th annual Festinema Junior, a national French film festival and educational outreach program for children and adolescents.

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Festinema Junior 2017: Welcome

For Ages 16-18

Friday, April 28, 2017

A free screening of Welcome as part of the 4th annual Festinema Junior, a national French film festival and educational outreach program for children and adolescents.

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Festinema Junior 2017: Neige et les arbres magiques

For Ages 4-6

Saturday, April 29, 2017

A free screening of Neige et les arbres magiques as part of the 4th annual Festinema Junior, a national French film festival and educational outreach program for children and adolescents.

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Festinema Junior 2017: Ernest et Célestine

For Ages 7-12

Saturday, April 29, 2017

A free screening of Ernest et Célestine as part of the 4th annual Festinema Junior, a national French film festival and educational outreach program for children and adolescents.

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Provence Wine Imports Tasting

9 French wines make American debut for your tasting pleasure

Thursday, April 27, 2017

SOLD OUT. An evening of mingling over a tasting of Provençal wines led by Provence Wine Imports paired with hors d'œuvres by La Voile.

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First Week of Spring Session Classes

Saturday, April 8, 2017

Help volunteer for the Spring session of French classes!

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L'Heure du Conte

Story time in French for children 3 to 4 years old

Saturday, April 29, 2017

We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our médiathèque for a magical story time in French! We welcome families with children 3-4 years old to this story time.

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L'Heure du Conte

Story time in French for children 1 to 3 years old

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our médiathèque for a magical story time in French! We welcome families with children 1-3 years old to this story time.

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Atelier découverte: les contes de fées

Once upon a time...

Thursday, April 13, 2017

This month's Atelier découverte will feature les contes de fées in the library collections, from Perrault's tales to 21st century twists on classic tales!

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Bouillon de Lectures: La poésie française

Célébrons le mois de la poésie

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

What better way to celebrate National Poetry Month than by discovering a new favorite poet in April?

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French Presidential Election 2017: Second Round

On your mark, get set, go!

Thursday, May 4, 2017

In this workshop, we will discuss, through a series of activities, the French presidential election system and understand the remaining two candidates, their parties and their political agendas of the second round.

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From the Escadrille Lafayette to the American Red Cross

American engagement in WWI

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Join us for a panel discussion about three figures of World War I led by experts Christopher Capozzola, Virginie Greene and Jean-Claude Redonnet.

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Spring Open House

Discover the Center's Education Programs

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Learn more about our classes, meet our teachers, take a placement test and enjoy special discounts on your registration!