UPCOMING EVENTS

The Crocker Art Museum presents “Lautrec’s Paris: From Cabarets to Public Women,” from 3 to 4 pm Sunday, March 1 at the Crocker. The event is co-presented with the Alliance Francaise de Sacramento.

The nightlife of Paris was an essential component for artists of La Vie Moderne, and no one captured the heady atmosphere of “fin-de-siècle” Paris with more panache than Toulouse-Lautrec. Join Dr. Mary Weaver Chapin, Curator of Graphic Arts at the Portland Museum of Art, as she explores Toulouse-Lautrec’s lifelong engagement with the cabarets, dancehalls, circuses, and “public women.” Space is limited and reservations are recommended.

Admission:
$6 Crocker Art Museum members
$6 Alliance Française de Sacramento members (through Feb. 27 only)
$10 College students/youth
$12 Nonmembers

Purchase tickets at the Crocker’s Museum Admission Desk, by calling (916) 808-1182, or online.

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Image credit: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, At the Moulin Rouge: The Dance, 1890

Join us at March’s Soirée Cinéma for Eric Rohmer’s 1981 romantic comedy “La femme de l’aviateur” (“The Aviator’s Wife”), part of the director’s “comedies and proverbs” series.

The film will be presented in French with English subtitles, with a discussion following the film. Please bring snacks to share. Reservations are not required, but come early to ensure a seat!

This is a free event for members and their guests, but donations are highly appreciated to support the Ciné-Club and continue building our video library collection.

Film description:
 A young student is devastated when he finds that his girlfriend is cheating on him. In order to find out why she did it, he decides to spy on her and her lover. (IMDb)

Are you asking yourself that perpetual question, “What can I wear?” Find the answer at our French Fashion Show chez fashion expert and boutique owner Katia Davies-Kemmler on Thursday, March 19. See the newest and prettiest clothing and accessory fashions à la française for spring! Alliance members and friends will serve as models for selections that will be displayed and available for purchase at affordable prices. Katia will demonstrate how to tie and wear her many colorful scarves in the French manner. Appetizers and wine will be served. Proceeds benefit the Alliance Française de Sacramento.

$15 members  $20 nonmembers
Space is limited – register early online or at the Alliance office

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Les membres du groupe vont se réunir pour discuter du livre “Une vie de Boy” de Ferdinand Oyono.

On se retrouve à Tea List, 222 D St., Davis, de 14h à 16h.

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To celebrate La Journée de la Francophonie, the Alliance Française is sponsoring a dance party with the Mark St. Mary Louisiana Blues & Zydeco Band. Listen to traditional down-home zydeco, blues, R&B and even a lil’ country. Dance a two-step, waltz, line dance, or however the music moves you – or just listen and watch! Learn a few steps with the famous dance teacher “Zydeco Ted.” Mark St. Mary and his band really know how to entertain, keeping the shirttails floppin’ and the cowboy boots stompin’. The group was voted Best Zydeco Band in 2007 by the Bay Area Blues Society. There will be a no-host wine and beer bar, and the Alliance will provide light desserts. So, laissez les bons temps rouler!

California Stage is located at 2509 R Street, around the corner from the Alliance Française.

7 pm: Doors open
7:30 pm: Zydeco dance lessons
8 pm: Band

$20 AF members (prepaid)
$25 nonmembers (prepaid)
$30 March 27 or at the door (space permitting)
Tickets sold in advance through March 26

Space is limited, so please register early! Register online or bring in or mail your check to the Alliance Française, 1721 25th St., Sacramento, CA 95816.

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On April 2, join the Crocker Art Museum’s Curator William Breazeale and professors from UC Davis for a fascinating conversation about the literature, music, dance, and art that abounded in Toulouse-Lautrec’s Paris, followed by a five-course dinner event curated by Matt Woolston and inspired by Toulouse-Lautrec’s recipe book “The Art of Cuisine.” Co-presented with the Alliance Francaise de Sacramento. Tickets must be purchased by March 29. An interpreter will be available for the hearing impaired. Note: dinner is sold out.

Talk only: $10 Crocker Art Museum members; $15 nonmembers.

Tickets: Crocker Art Museum

Image: “Reine de Joie,” Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1892.

Please join us on Saturday, April 11, for the Alliance Française de Sacramento’s Annual Membership Meeting. Members will hear the annual report, vote for board members and participate in an open discussion forum. We need your ideas!

The membership meeting will be followed by a potluck dinner. Please call the office at (916) 453-1723 to RSVP and let us know which dish you will bring to share. Everyone is welcome.

Whether you attend the meeting or not, you may vote for directors and/or contribute your thoughts and recommendations by mail or email.

Meeting & election 5 pm
Potluck 6 pm

Board members who are up for re-election:

Burt Cohen
Jim Sandberg-Larsen
Julia Baumhoff
Jane Thomson
Susan Tune

Nominations will also be accepted. Note: only current members may vote. Couples/families have two votes.