Three French Chanteuses: On Wednesday, May 8, Tony Starlight's Supperclub in the historic Hollywood District of NE Portland will feature an evening of French song with three of
our city's top chanteuses. Alliance bulletin readers who reserve in advance will save $1 off the $8 cover charge.
Travel &
Leisure RailEurope Promotion: Click here for more info about a RailEurope promotion for 20% off - please note that the promotion ends April 30, so act quickly!
Job Posting with Updated Contact Info: In a March bulletin we posted a job opening for French Artist Club, a wholesale company that imports and distributes greeting cards and gifts from France, Germany and England. They are still looking for a part-time, commissioned sales representative to sell their products to gift shops, florists, toy stores, stationery stores, and bookstores in the Portland region. Please note the NEW email address to send resumes to: it's now infofac238@gmail.com.
Seeking Cultural Exchange: New Alliance members the Stasnas are seeking a cultural and linguistic exchange for Paul, age 14, who lives in Paris. Click here for the members' ad, which includes the possibility of hosting (in exchange) an American child at t
heir Paris home or on the Ile d'Yeu - pictured here, off the western coast of France, not too far from Nantes.
Claire Denis Series at NW Film: From May 3 to May 16, NW Film offers a series of films by Claire Denis, beginning with the powerful film, Chocolat (note: this is NOT the Johnny Depp film). Alliance members get $1 off the standard film price. Visit the NW Film site for tickets and check out Shawn Levy's detailed reviews in the April 28 Oregonian.
Alliance Summer Term: Many of you are inquiring about the summer schedule. The schedule for adult classes will be posted in mid-May for classes running June 24 to August 31. The schedule for summer camps for children is available and enrollment for those is actively underway. Contact 503.223.8388 to inquire about the summer camps. Finally, interviews for the Immersion Program for adults in August at the Oregon Coast will be getting underway in the next two weeks.
"In the House" (Dans la maison), before it opens to the general public. Purchase your tickets for just $6 for this benefit event (the theater donates all proceeds to the nonprofit mission). Directed by François Ozon, the film features three big stars: Kristin Scott Thomas, Emmanuelle Seigner, and Fabrice Luchini. Critics describe the movie: "Impressively directed and darkly funny, this is a hugely enjoyable French black comedy with a clever, thought-provoking script and terrific performances from a note-perfect cast." Click 
nd Francophones enjoyed the Alliance's first 
with a 
l 20. Many thanks to all of you who participated in
the raffle. We are pleased to announce that the winner is Lauri Winther (pictured here at right), who bought her tickets (a packet of 5 for $40) during the pre-sale period. Lauri is planning to use the tickets for fall travel to Paris and Beaune. Merci to the official air lines sponsor, Delta Air Lines, for their support of the fundraiser.
nous éclairera sur la vie et l'œuvre de Ferdinand Céline. For details, visit the 
(1005 W. Burnside St), on Wednesday, May 1 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