Spring classes
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Last days to register !
Session April 12th-June 25th
Program for children/teens (13 classes)
Bebe Alliance ages 2-5
Smart Steps to French ages 5-17
Learn, practice and review ages 6-17
AP French Prep
Group Tutoring
 Program for adults (18 classes)Formal: French 101, 102, 103, 104, 201, 202, 203, 204, 302 and 401.
Conversation A2, B1 & B2.
Conversation for Intermediate Speakers on Thursdays at 1:30pm-3:30pm
Prep Class for DELF
Saturday classes: French 101 & 102
Max. 10 students/class. Stimulus plan for all returning students.
Contact Anne-Laure or call Kristina: 858-550-0144 (afternoon)
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AP French workshop
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Last minute review and practice in a fully French environment!
Workshop on Friday, April 30th from 4:00pm-7:00pm. Register today
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Cine-club: "The Secret of Kells"
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 Thursday, April 8th@ 7:15pm
Ken Cinema
4061 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116
Join David Fein, our movie specialist, and Arthouse Movie meetup group organizer Eric, for Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature: The Secret of Kells.
Do not miss the highly anticipated new animated masterpiece from the producers of Kirikou and the Sorceress and Triplets of Belleville!
Director: Tomm Moore. Ireland/France/Belgium. Animation, 2009.
Eric is graciously offering tickets to Alliance Francaise members and guests at the discounted price of $8. Please rsvp to make sure we have enough tickets and bring exact change on Thursday, April 8th.
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"A Weekend with Pablo Picasso"
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 Friday, April 9th@7pm
Lyceum Theatre at Horton Plaza
San Diego Repertory Theatre presents:
"A Weekend with Pablo Picasso"
A flamboyant and provocative new play, written and performed by Herbert Siguenza, directed by Todd Salovey.
"Everything you can imagine is real." - Pablo Picasso
Please join the Alliance Francaise for the world premiere workshop production of "A Weekend with Pablo Picasso".
Payments, by cash or checks made to Alliance Francaise de San Diego, must be received on or before April 2nd.
Tickets are $18 per person and are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
For more information, contact Kristina or call (858) 550-0144.
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Helene Schmitt, violin
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 San Diego Early Music Society presents:
Helene Schmitt, violin
Friday, April 16th@ 8pm
Congregational Chuch of La Jolla
1216 Cave St, La Jolla
The sensational French violonist Helene Schmitt makes her North american debut. She will perform virtuoso pieces for unaccompanied violin by J.S Bach, including the famous chaconne, as well as a passacaglia by Biber and a sonata by Tartini.
To buy your discounted tickets ($10/person), call Laurent Planchon at (619) 517-1177 and mention: Alliance Francaise de San Diego.
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| Hike and speak French with George |
 Sunday, April 18th from 9:00am to 12:00noon
Location: Cuyamacha Reservoir
As usual we will have an informal pot luck picnic afterward. If the spirit moves you, bring some cheese, fruit or bread to share. To rsvp, please contact George at jeeprice@me.com. For more information, visit: http://www.afsandiego.org
Picture taken in March at Blue Sky Reserve. |
Outdoor Activity: Bike Club with Didier
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Sunday, April 18th 1:00pm
Sycamore Canyon
Meeting point:
16281 Sycamore Canyon road, Poway 92064
For directions, consult our calendar of events
Mountain bikes are recommended for this ride. Difficulty: easy mostly flat with some short down and up hills. Distance: 5-6 miles. Rides are easy and we take it slowly. We make occasional stops and it is an opportunity to socialize, talk in French and share rides stories and experiences. Please, contact Didier to rsvp.
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Lecture: Nirina Ralantoaritsimba
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 Lecture: "Travel logs: French women traveling to California from the Gold Rush Era through 1902"
Saturday, April 24th @6pm
Lecture in French.
Free for members. $5 for non-members.
Presented id collaboration with USD Department of Languages and Literatures.
Ralantoaritsimba will offer an intimate look at the travel logs written by
French women traveling to California during the Gold Rush Era until 1902. She
will review in details the excitement, dangers and difficulties they encountered
as they often traveled alone at a time when making the voyage from France
was nothing less than a perilous adventure.
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Tahitian Dance Class
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 Tahitian Dance Class with Lindsay
Every Friday at Alliance from 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Lindsay, Miss PIFA 2009 and member of Healiis Polynesian Revue , is teaching Tahitian dance every Friday at Alliance.
All ages are welcome. No experience necessary.
For more information, contact Corinne or call 858-550-0144.
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| Kids Corner |
"Storytelling Time"
Hosted by Marie on Wednesday, April 14 and April 28 from 10:30am to 11:30am.
A story hour program, in French.
Children must be accompanied by a parent at all time.
All are welcome. Free for members. Non-members: $5 at the door.
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| Monthly Activities |
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 Book Club in Rancho Bernardo. Hosted by Maurice. Friday, April 10 from 10:00am to 12:00 Wednesday, April 21 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Book Club at Alliance Francaise. Hosted by Harry.
Friday, April 30 from 9:30am to 11:30am.
Members only. For more info, please contact us.
"Parlez-vous francais?" Hosted by Elizabeth.
Wednesday, April 7 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Panera Bread & Cafe
12156 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92128
 "Entre-nous" Hosted by Deborah.
Friday, April 9 and Friday, April 23 from 10:00am to noon. Opera Patisserie, 9254 Scranton Road, San Diego, CA 92121 Please rsvp. |
| Certifications |
Do not miss the deadline for certifications:
TEF: registration deadline on April 15th - Test on May 26th at 4:00pm
TCF: registration deadline on April 15th - Test on May 26th at 6:00pm DELF (Pasadena): registration deadline on May 26th- Test on June 16-18. More about certifications
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| Coachella Music Festival |
April 16-17-18 2010
Four French bands and musicians are already part of the prestigious Coachella line-up. David Guetta, Phoenix, Yann Tiersen and Charlotte Gainsbourg will perform during the festival.
For more info visit: http://www.coachella.com |
Colcoa Film Festival
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April, 19th to April 25th
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Alliance Francaise de San Diego
6640 Lusk Blvd - Suite 104
San Diego CA 92121
(858) 550-0144
Office hours:
Monday, Wednesday from 10:00am to 1:00pm and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
NEW: Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
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| French Books for Sale |
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New French books for adults and children including material for students available at Alliance Francaise during business hours until April 9th. Closed on Monday, April 5th. Cash or check only.
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Hoops with French Aztecs player Mehdi Cheriet
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Our teens and parents braved the chilly weather on March 5th to learn
basketball skills in French and played a game at Nobel Athletic Fields
and Recreation Center.
Thank you Mehdi for a fun afternoon and go Aztecs!
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Flying Ace receives French Legion of Honor
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Steven N. Pisanos, a World War II double ace, was awarded the French
Legion of Honor Medal by David Martinon, Consul General of France at a
ceremony at the San Diego Air and Space Museum in Balboa Park on March
6th. Pisanos was a fighter pilot during WWII. When his P-51 Mustang
crashed over German-occupied Normany, he survived, and fought with the
French Resistance until the war ended.
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Renoir Exhibit LACMA
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Members and guests of the Alliance Francaise de San Diego attended a 50 minutes docent-guided private tour of
the Renoir Exhibit:
"Renoir in the 20th Century"
on March, 13 2010
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Lierac Event
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Jacqueline Flam Stokes, Lierac US Director of Marketing & Sales, gave an insightful presentation of the French brand philosophy and history. She presented the challenges associated with the launching of a French cosmeceutical brand on the American market and gave detailed examples of the cultural differences in the habits and expectations of French and American women in terms of skin and body care.
Attendees were also able to try the newest products from the brand. They received a personalized skin consultation and left with a very nice gift bag courtesy of Lierac San Diego representative, Sabine Wallez.
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Moules/Frites
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| The Alliance Francaise de San Diego celebrated a beloved Belgian tradition with a wonderful moules/frites dinner at La Bastide Bistro. |
Open House
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We hosted our second Open House this year, with a selection of books from European Bookstore.
Our volunteers, teachers and board members welcomed new and returning students and members as well as visitors inquiring about our classes and events.
We also celebrated the Francophonie week with a French Songs workshop presented by Anne-Laure. |
| Welcome new members and thank you for renewing! |
Stephen J., Quentin V., Jacques A., Christine B., Angela G., Fabienne L., Elissa B., Danwei H., Laurent H., Shant K., Melvin S., Pamela E., Bruno L., Awa S., Amanda W., Julio A., Liz & Graham G., George K., Michael L., Kamyar H., Marcia M., Liqiang Y., Lourdes B., Ildiko K., Carrie M., Kim and Minh P., Danielle G., Veronica S., John D., Gisele R. |
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Thank you for your generous donations and for your support!
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| Habiba M. , Carole B., David P., Muriel D., Anne-Laure L., Carol S, Deborah B., Maurice M., Benedicte N., Madeline M., Elizabeth P., Christine B., Gisele R., and Clara H.
Lierac Paris, La Bastide Bistro and Eurofood Depot |
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| Donate - Wish list |
SEE OUR WISH LIST AT ALLIANCE
Any amount is appreciated and
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| Become a member |
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Visit our website for all details about Membership privileges.
Student and Student of AF: $25.00 
Individual: $50.00
Family: $70.00
Silver: $150.00
Gold: $400.00
 Life Member: $1000.00
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| Newsletter |
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Editor-in-Chief :
Anne-Laure Le Reverend
Event articles:
Corinne Bagnol, Djara Injai and Julien Martinez.
Pictures: Corinne Bagnol, Isabelle Fogarty, Anne-Laure Le Reverend.
Advertisers are solely responsible for performance of services set forth herein or any other services promoted in furtherance of their advertisements. | |
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