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Bastille Day Party 2017
A celebration of liberté, égalité and fraternité
- 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.
Bastille Day 2017 Bands
Two phenomenal francophone acts: Ginkgoa, a blend of vintage Paris chic and New York cool with swinging electro beats and Emeline Michel, an internationally acclaimed Haitian songstress fusing pop, jazz, blues and traditional rhythms perform at this year's Bastille Day Party on Friday, July 15!
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Bastille Day 2017 FAQs
What is the closest T stop? We recommend you use public transportation to get to the event. The Arlington T stop on the Green Line…
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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
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)
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
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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L'auteur du mois : Hervé Tullet
Avec Hervé Tullet (1958- ), lire, c’est un jeu. L’auteur, qui vient de Normandie, crée des albums colorés et innovants pour les petits depuis 1994.…
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New Members Event
Soirée Libanaise
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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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L'auteur du mois : Yasmina Khadra
Yasmina Khadra (1955 - ) est le nom de plume de Mohammed Moulessehoul, un écrivain algérien. Officier dans l’armée algérienne, il a voulu protéger son…
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L'Heure du Conte
Story time in French for children 3 to 4 years old
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
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...
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
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!
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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New movies at the Library
One of the most popular collections at our Library just happens to be one of my personal favorites: movies, documentaries, and TV shows for kids…
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From the Escadrille Lafayette to the American Red Cross
American engagement in WWI
Join us for a panel discussion about three figures of World War I led by experts Christopher Capozzola, Virginie Greene and Jean-Claude Redonnet.