Events Calendar 2008 - 2009
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Friday, July 17, 2009
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Bastille
Day Celebration!!
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Saturday, April 4, 2009
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French Cooking for Pâques Come and participate in a French cooking demonstration led by Chef Philippe Audax. You will enjoy 4 courses of a specially selected French menu for Pâques and taste 4 complimentary wines. Written recipes and instruction will be provided. This event will take place at EQ, the cooking school of The Party Source, Bellevue, KY. The cost per person will be $60 for Alliance members and $70 for non-members. Click here for a registration form which includes driving directions.
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April 18, 2009 , Saturday
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EDUFest 2009 Sat. April 18, 10am-5pm FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC! Experience, enjoy, celebrate a FUN day of multicultural French-related events:
Sénégal, Burkina Faso, Mali, French Antilles, France and other French-speaking countries Full program: click here and directions: click here Food and child supervision provided |
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Sunday, March 8, 2009
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The Alliance Française in partnership with the Cincinnati Art Museum invites members of both organizations to attend a French art lecture by Richard Brettell, Ph.D., at the Cincinnati Art Museum. A reception with refreshments will immediately follow the lecture. Dr. Brettell holds the Margaret McDermott Distinguished Chair of Art and Aesthetics, University of Texas at Dallas, School of Arts & Humanities. He is a world renowned expert on French Impressionism and 19th century French painting. This event will take place in the Fath Auditorium of the Cincinnati Art Museum at 953 Eden Park Drive. The cost is $10 for Alliance Française and Cincinnati Art Museum members and students, and $20 for the general public. You may register for this event with a credit card or check by calling 513-721-2787 during museum hours (Monday through Friday, 11 AM to 5PM; Wednesday, 11AM to 9PM). You may also buy tickets through the Cincinnati Art Museum website with a credit card anytime. Click here for on-line ticket sales. Click here for driving directions to the Art Museum. This program is made possible by the French Art Program of the Alliance Française de Cincinnati. Dr. Brettell’s lecture is supported by a grant from the Federation of Alliances Françaises USA, Inc. |
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
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French Cuisine Through the Eyes of Chef Jean-Robert de Cavel Click here to view photos of the event We invite you to join us for this rare opportunity to hear Chef Jean-Robert de Cavel talk about his perspective of French Cuisine. The evening will begin at 6PM with Jean-Robert’s presentation in the second floor conference room at Jean-Robert Pigall’s Restaurant. Following the presentation, guests will enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvre at Twist Lounge adjoining Pigall’s. The registration fee is $25 for members of the Alliance Française and $30 for non-members. Registration includes the presentation by Jean-Robert, 2 glasses of wine or a non-alcoholic beverage, and hors d’oeuvre at Twist. Click here for a registration form. Click here for driving directions to Jean-Robert Pigall’s, which is located at 127 West Fourth Street in Downtown Cincinnati. Sponsored by French Rendez-vous. |
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Sunday, February 8, 2009
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Tour of French Art Treasures at the Taft Museum of Art The Alliance Française in partnership with the Taft Museum of Art invites members of both organizations and their guests to attend an interactive gallery tour of major works of French art at the Taft Museum. This tour will be led by Eric M. Lee, Ph.D., Director of the museum. Refreshments and a social hour will follow the tour. The registration fee is $25 for members of the Alliance Française or Taft Museum and $35 for non-members of these organizations. Registration includes the tour, refreshments, and a tax-deductible donation to the Alliance Française. Proceeds from this event will be used to support the French Art Program of the Alliance Française. Click here for a registration form. Click here for driving directions to the Taft Museum, which is located at 316 Pike Street in Downtown Cincinnati. Parking is available on the street or in the Taft Museum garage. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Federation of Alliances Françaises USA, Inc. |
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009
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A Special Presentation by French Dignitaries We are pleased to announce that our partner, the European American Chamber of Commerce, is launching a new quarterly program in January featuring briefings by European dignitaries. The first program will focus on France. The Consul General of France and the Vice President of Business Development at Invest in France Agency will present the investment opportunities in France, France’s position in Europe, its relationship with the USA, a summary of accomplishments of France's Presidency of the EU from July to December 2008, and related topics. Date: Thursday, January 29th from 5:30
PM to 7:30PM Click here for details about how to register for this event or call (513)852-6510. We hope you will take the opportunity and attend this interesting program.
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Sunday, January 25, 2009 2:30PM to 5PM
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La Fête de la Chandeleur Click here to view photos of the event We invite you to bring your family and join us for a brand new Alliance Française event on Sunday, January 25 from 2:30PM to 5PM at Terwilliger Lodge in Montgomery. This event will celebrate the family and gourmet French tradition of La Chandeleur. You will enjoy sparkling cider and sweet crêpes prepared as you watch by Jean-Robert Cuisine. There will be French music and fun activities for children. Children of members of the Alliance Française who are under 12 years of age will be admitted free with parent supervision. The registration fee for adult members and their children over age 12 is $10. For the public at large, the registration fee is $15 for adults, $10 for children over age 12, and $5 for children under age 12. Click here for the registration form. There will be no at-the-door registration. Click here for directions to Terwilliger Lodge. Sponsored by Victoria Travel, Montgomery Sister Cities, and the City of Montgomery.
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December 14, 2008
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Alliance Française
Christmas Rendez-vous Click here to see the Photos from last year ! |
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Thursday November 20, 2008 6:30PM to 10PM
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Beaujolais Première 2008 Gala The French American Chamber of Commerce of the EACC invites members of the Alliance Française to toast the new wine harvest for 2008 at a special Gala. You will enjoy a French buffet, Beaujolais wine selection, dancing and a silent auction. This event will take place at the Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel, 35 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. The cost per person is $60 for Alliance members, $75 for non-members and $90 at the door. Business/Cocktail attire Click here for further information and to register for this event. |
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Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:30PM
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“French Society through Its Songs from World War II to the 1970s” Enjoy a special lecture in French by Anne-Marie Mazzega-Bachelet, Ph.D. and Eric Bachelet on the major historical events and social changes that took place in France from World War II until the1970s as reflected in the lyrics of French songs of this period. You will listen to excerpts of songs as the Bachelets discuss the lyrics, historical context and accompanying changes in musical styles. A discussion and light refreshments will follow the presentation. This presentation is co-sponsored by the Alliance Française and the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Cincinnati. It will take place at 7:30PM on Thursday, November 13 at the Valentine House, the Language Immersion House located at 2629 Clifton Avenue on the UC campus. The lecture will be free except for a $3 charge for parking in the adjacent Valentine House parking garage. Click here for directions to the Valentine House and parking instructions. |
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September 26, 2008
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Jazz at The Little Red Schoolhouse Our opening event will take place at The Little Red Schoolhouse in Indian Hill from 7 to 10PM on Friday, September 26. While listening to innovative jazz renditions by pianist Jim Connerley and bassist Jim Anderson, we will enjoy French cheeses, hors d’oeuvre, mini-pastries and wines selected especially for this event. This event will include a raffle with some major prizes. The registration fee of $30 for members and $35 for non-members includes food and two glasses of wine or non-alcoholic beverage. Click here for the registration form. |
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Saturday, August 16 from 3 to 6PM Swaim Park
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Pétanque in the Park We invite you to bring your family and join the Alliance Française for a casual game of pétanque, one of France’s treasured pastimes. We will have several games being played concurrently with instructions in French and English to help beginners. If you have a set of boules or would just like to listen to the clink of the boules and the debate of the players, please mark your calendar to attend. We will also have access to the other areas of Swaim Park, if family members would like to explore the park during the games. Beverages will be provided by the Alliance at no cost to you. You are welcome to bring a snack to keep your energy up for the game. We will meet at the small shelter located next to the baseball field which is adjacent to the parking lot on Cooper Road. While there is no cost for this event, we request that you email Jeffrey Walkup at jeff.walkup@gmail.com with the number of participants to allow us to plan for beverages. We hope to see you on the 16th.
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July 8th 2008 at 7:30pm Northern Kentucky University Building Landrum –Room LA 506 Free and open to the public |
On the road to St. James of Compostela
Discover itineraries on foot, filled with meaning and
history; classified as the Patrimony of Humanity Don’t miss this evening: On the Road to St.James of
Compostela Free parking -NKU Campus Map
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Friday, July 11 7PM to 11PM
Saturday, July 12 Noon to 11PM
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Bastille Day Celebration - A Family Event Click here to view photos of the event This event begins on Friday, July 11 from 7PM to 11PM in a park setting with a wonderful playground for children. There will be a buffet potluck dinner and dancing under the stars to French music. Each family is required to bring their favorite summer dish to share (main dish, salad or dessert). Prizes will be awarded for the best dish in each category. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase. This event will take place at Swaim Lodge, Swaim Park,
7650 Cooper Rd., Montgomery, Ohio 45242. Click
here for details on how to register for this event. Continue the celebration on Saturday July 12 from noon to 11PM in downtown Montgomery where you can experience the sights, sounds and flavors of French culture. Click here for details. Co-sponsored by the Alliance Française, the French-American Chamber of Commerce, and Montgomery Sister Cities.
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June 9th - August 8th, 2008 Canceled
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