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Beaujolais Nouveau at the Heathman
Portland's 12th Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Fête will be held on Friday, November 22, 2013 at the Heathman in downtown Portland . Presented by the French-American Chamber of Commerce and the Alliance Française of Portland with partners, the Heathman Hotel and the Heathman Restaurant & Bar, the event is the largest on the West Coast, drawing 450-500 each year. Guests will enjoy Beaujolais nouveau wine, premium Oregon and Washington wines, cognac, absinthe, European-style cider, in addition to facility-wide gourmet buffets that will include Sylvie grass-fed beef, roasted pig, lamb, Hama Hama oysters, charcuterie, premium ham, imported French cheese, assorted fresh breads and tantalizing desserts. This event sells out early each year, click here for event details and here to reserve.
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Students Share Feedback, Highlights
Each term the Alliance surveys its students to gather feedback. Click here to see some of the highlights of their comments, from the just-completed summer session during which a total of 310 students participated in group classes, summer camps, an d private tutoring. Enrollment is brisk as well for the fall term which begins the week of September 16. Considering a class but worried about absences? Remember that complimentary make-up options are available for most classes - this is a very popular feature that helps students stay on track even when work or other conflicts get in the way of attending class. Optionally, consider private lessons - at any given time the Alliance has up to 100 students in private lessons, either one-on-one or custom small-group lessons for persons with a shared level and interests. Email info@afportland.org or call 503.223.8388.
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Events & Workshops - Many Choices!
This fall brings many choices of French-connecte d events and workshops in Portland, summarized below and in more detail on the Events page online.
TBA features Moroccan and Algerian choreographers, Sept. 12-22. Click here for info on the dance performances or the free conferences.
Alliance Française Night at Scott Paul PDX will be on September 20 in NW Portland; click here for info.
French Toast Public Speaking - This workshop on October 4th, open to the public, offers a chance to practice your French and at the same time, work on your public speaking skills! Click here for info.
Compa gnie Maguy Marin - This French dance company comes to Portland for their U.S. premiere on October 10 at Newmark Theater. Click here for info including a discount code for tickets.
Hardy Cognac Event on October 10 at the MAC - Come explore some of France's premium, rare cognacs with the brand ambassador from France - just 10 tickets are left for this exclusive event! Click here  for details.
Anne Willan, James Beard award winning cookbook author and founder of La Varenne Cooking School, will speak at the Cedar Hill's Powell's. Free to the public; click here.
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Now enrolling for the Fall Term which begins the week of Sept. 16.
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., Sept. 18 at 6:00 p.m.
SE Portland
At Chez Machin, Mon., Oct. 14 at 7:00p.m. at Vie de Bohème weekly on Sundays, 4-5:30 p.m.
Vancouver
Lapellah Restaurant in Vancouver, Tues., Oct. 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Annual
In-Kind Sponsors
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Paris Apartment: Alliance members Joe and Nicole Rivlin are seeking suggestions for an apartment rental in Paris for 4-8 weeks in the spring. The ideal would be a one bedroom with kitchen, eating/dining area located on a quiet street. A/C would be nice but not a requirement. They are open to quartiers but prefer Montparnasse. Email 
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