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Last Chance for Delta Air Lines Raffle!
Feeling lucky? This coming Saturday, April 20, we'll draw the winner of two roundtrip tickets, valid for travel on Delta  designated flights operated by Delta, Air France, and KLM between Portland and Paris beginning April 20, 2013 through April 19, 2014. Raffle tickets are $10 each or five for $40 and are open to the public to purchase, from now through April 20, by calling the Alliance office at 503.223.8388. Click here for details; participants need not be present to win. |
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Spring French Folk Dance on April 27
Two French Folk bands, Sonerian of Seattle and Mistral of Portland, will hold a Spring French Dance on Saturda y, April 27, at the Village Ballroom (700 N. Dekum Street), for all ages. Doors open at 7:45 p.m. No experience and no partner is necessary. All dances are taught. Admission is $10 general, $5 students and under 18. $25 for a family of four. Email Ian Clemons (an Alliance member) if you have questions, or visit the Mistral group's website. |
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French Travel Previews and More, Online
The Soirée Belle Epoque, to be held April 20 at the MAC in downtown Portland, features rental properties in Paris as well as Provence, sunny  Languedoc and even the hot spots on the Côte d'Azur. Check out the listings, photos and more in the online auction preview - click here. Also check out the information on all the great restaurants, services and more in this auction, which is the largest French Flair auction yet! (If you're not attending the event, you can still bid in abstentia or simply enjoy browsing all the possibilities.) |
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"Chanteuses à Trois" at Tony Starlight's
On Wednesday, May 8, Tony Starlight's Supperclub in the historic Hollywood District of NE Por tland will feature an evening of French song with three of Portland's top chanteuses: Mitzi Zilka, Carol Rossio and Heather Keizur. The three vocalists will be accompanied by Craig Bidondo (former Alliance student) on piano and Mike Doolin on bass. Click here and scroll to the May 8 listing for details. Alliance bulletin readers who reserve in advance will save $1 off the $8 cover charge. Remember that Tony Starlight's offers a full bar and restaurant, so make an evening of it! |
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New Growth, New Classroom, New Screens
Student enrollment in the spring term is up by 20 percent, coinciding with the opening of a new, dedicated All iance satellite classroom in the adjacent church, First United Methodist. Says Education Manager Kathryn Mascorella, "Two weeks ago we installed new furniture and supplies in Room 209 at FUMC. The facility is getting very positive reviews from students and teachers." In other new developments the Alliance is beta-testing interactive digital teaching supports and wireless connections to large screens, shown here. |
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Openings Available in the Spring 10-Week Term.
Visit www.afportland.org
or call 503.223.8388.
Conversation Groups
Hosted by Alliance staff or board members. Drop-ins welcome; membership is encouraged but not required.
NW Portland
St Honoré on NW Thurman on Wed., Apr. 17 at 6:00 p.m.
SE Portland
At Chez Machin, Mon., April 8 at 7:00 p.m. & at Vie de Bohème weekly on Sundays, 4-5:30 p.m.
At Little Bird Tues., May 7 at 3-4 p.m.
SW Portland
St Honoré in Lake Oswego (Lakeview Village) Tues., Apr. 16, 6-7 p.m.
Vancouver
At Lapellah Restaurant on Tues., May 7, at 5:30 p.m.
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plays professional basketball for the Saint-Quentin team in France. Jimmal, shown here at right, was recently interviewed by Catch&Shoot.com. Click 
are fans of the hiking trails of France: The Alliance is pleased to co-sponsor author David Downie's Wednesday, May 1 reading at Powell's City of Books (1005 W. Burnside St), at 7:30pm. He'll discuss his latest book, Paris to the Pyrenees: A Skeptic Pilgrim Walks the Way of Saint James. For details, click 
off to Alliance members. Based in Portland, Les Couleurs de Provence specializes
Mireille's products are in the current auction; click