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L'Heure du Conte: Contes en folie

Exploring the imaginary worlds of fairy tales

From Mar 5, 2016 To Mar 9, 2016

In this free, teacher-led story time, we will be exploring the world of fairy tales at a level accessible to children 2 to 5 years old.

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Le bestiaire by Ionna Vautrin

an imaginary zoo of abstract, unexpected and hyper realistic animals

From Apr 6, 2016 To May 3, 2016

Imagined by French designer Ionna Vautrin, Le bestiaire is a collection of costumes that celebrates the animal kingdom, rousing the imaginations of young and old alike.

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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: Les Conquérants

The Conquerors (2013)

Thursday, March 17, 2016

A screening of Xabi Molia's Les Conquérants, an adventure comedy about half-brothers seeking to undo a family curse, as part of the Francophonie Film Festival.

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Le Salon: La Faune et La Flore

Développons ensemble notre curiosité et notre culture générale

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Share texts that have moved you in a small-group, intimate setting focusing on the topic of plants and animals.

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Atelier d’écriture rap avec Webster

le rappeur sénégalo-québécois stimule la créativité des jeunes

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Teens with a passion for hip-hop or rap can join Sénégalo-Québécois rapper Webster for a hands-on workshop where they'll learn about the structure and form of classic hip-hop, then write and read aloud their own creations.

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Le Café Philo: Le bonheur

Regards croisés entre philosophie, économie, et neurosciences

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

La courbe du bonheur est-elle corrélée à celle de la richesse? Est-on prédisposé génétiquement au bonheur? Ou le bonheur est-il une attitude, une manière de pensée?

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Lecture théâtrale: Meursault, contre-enquête

écrit par Kamel Daoud - Prix Goncourt du premier roman 2015

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Guy Ben-Aharon directs Nael Nacer in a staged reading of Meursault, contre-enquête by Kamel Daoud, considered a literary and historical retelling of Albert Camus' celebrated novel, L'Étranger.

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Bouillon de Lectures: Littérature haïtienne

Célébrons le Mois de la francophonie en littérature

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Découvrez des auteurs haïtiens comme Frankétienne, Dominique Batraville and Yanick Lahens dans le contexte du Mois de la francophonie.

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De la musique jusqu’au silence

Celebrating Francophonie through visual art

From Mar 2, 2016 To Mar 28, 2016

A collection of three-dimensional mixed media paying homage to the great Francophone musicians of the 1970s.

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Emel Mathlouthi

the voice of the tunisian revolution

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Listen to Emel's gorgeous, intricate sound as it moves between rock, trip-hop and electronica, all interlaced with classical Arabic tradition.

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L'Heure du Conte: Two Little Pigs

Share three adorable animal stories with your little ones

From Feb 6, 2016 To Feb 10, 2016

In this free, teacher-led story time, we will be discovering animals and their names, as well as getting to know two very special little pigs!

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Le Café Philo: L'Amour

Parlons de l'amour sous toutes ses formes!

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Pour notre première séance, parlons de l'amour sous toutes ses formes, de Platon à Blaise Pascal, en passant par Schopenhauer. Venez debattre d’un sujet éternel et universel!

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Le Bal: Enfer & Paradis

Dance in the flames and toast to the angels

Saturday, April 2, 2016

This event is sold out.

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La Cuisine Légère with Virginie Woo

Cooking that's all French, no fat!

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Join CRISTEL culinary expert Virginie Woo for a hands-on cooking workshop where you'll cook (and eat) a gourmet French three-course menu that has no added fat!

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Le Café Gourmand with Franck Geuffroy

Sample the creations of a renowned chef

Monday, October 19, 2015

Transport yourself for an afternoon to a fashionable Parisian salon de thé and indulge your sweet tooth with the delicious creations of Franck Geuffroy, Pastry Chef & Director at the École de Cuisine Alain Ducasse in Paris.

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Pastry Workshops with Franck Geuffroy

Pie! Pie! Pie!

Friday, October 16, 2015

An exclusive, hands-on workshop with one of France's finest pastry chefs will teach you the secrets of sweet and savory pies, tarts and more!

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Pastry Workshops with Franck Geuffroy

All about la Pâte à Choux

Friday, October 16, 2015

An exclusive, hands-on workshop with one of France's finest pastry chefs will help you master this essential building block of French cuisine.

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La Chandeleur

Celebrate the season, deliciously!

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Gather with fellow Francophiles and Francophones in our ballroom and celebrate winter with a glass of cidre and a freshly prepared crêpe, made by CRISTEL chef and culinary expert Virginie Woo.

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Un Beau Refuge

A special short-term exhibition exploring transcultural identity

From Feb 24, 2016 To Feb 27, 2016

A special short-term exhibition exploring transcultural identity through the lens of the French Huguenot legacy in Ireland. Presented in conjunction with the TransCultural Exchange 2016 International Conference on Opportunities in the Arts.

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Les arrêts de la vie

A tribute to the work of Arthur Rimbaud

From Feb 3, 2016 To Feb 22, 2016

A series of oil and acrylic paintings exploring natural scenes and celebrating Arthur Rimbaud’s prose poem "Départ."

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New Members' Honey Tasting Reception

Flavors of the Francophone World

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Mingle with fellow members while enjoying mouthwatering raw honeys along with French cheeses and wine!

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Bouillon de Lectures: Se Raconter

L'autofiction aujourd'hui

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Abordons l'autofiction avec les livres de ces deux auteurs, Delphine de Vigan et Christine Angot, qui ont fait l'actualité en 2015.

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Bouillon de Lectures: Actualité littéraire 2015

Parlons des livres sortis récemment

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Découvrez une trentaine de livres publiés en 2015 et ajoutés à nos collections! Qu'avez-vous lu de nouveau cette année?

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Proust lu: The Conference by Véronique Aubouy

A filmmaker's lifelong work in progress

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Twenty-two years into the process, one filmmaker shares her ambitious vision to commit to film the longest novel ever written.

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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent (2014)

Thursday, February 18, 2016

A screening of Saint Laurent, a biographical film about the famous French fashion designer, directed by Bertrand Bonello.

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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: Poulet aux prunes

Chicken with Plums (2011)

Thursday, January 14, 2016

A screening of Poulet aux prunes, written and directed by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud, the team behind Persepolis.

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ARCHEMY in Talloires by Daniel Jay

An exhibition of chemistry-based abstract art

From Jan 7, 2016 To Feb 1, 2016

A collection of abstract art pieces inspired by chemist Claude-Louis Berthollet, a son of Talloires created by artist and scientist Daniel Jay.

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Bastille Day Party 2015

A sold-out celebration of liberté, égalité and fraternité

Friday, July 10, 2015

40th anniversary celebration promises to be the best block party the Back Bay has ever seen.

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La Fête des Rois

Become king or queen for the day!

Saturday, January 9, 2016

This traditional French holiday is celebrated with delicious cake fit for a king (or queen), so don't miss it!

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Truffles and Bubbles

celebrate spring with champagne and chocolate

Thursday, May 12, 2016

This exclusive tasting and educational event will feature four of France's best known champagnes paired with gourmet chocolate.