Be My Walker Valentine
Tomorrow night!
Thursday, Feb 14 - 5 to 9 pm
Join us to make art and brush up on your
lexique romantique in French. Learn some key phrases
en français and speak the language of love. Also, design your own poems or
déclaration d’amour through some French books from the Alliance Française library.
More details.
On vous attend en grand nombre pour échanger sur les mots d'amour!
Psst: On parle de Winter at the Walker et de notre collaboration dans CityPages.
Take a look!
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Winter Session: French
à la carte!
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Looking for a more casual way to practice your French? Improve your French faster with our different topics classes. Whatever your interest, we have a class for you!
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As you prepare for your vacation, take the time to learn basic French words and phrases. Enroll in this crash course if you have never studied
le français before.
Sunday, Feb 17 to Mar 17 - 12 to 2 pm
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Interested in working on your writing skills in French? Manon will use
des contes to help students write their own stories
en français.
Wednesday, Feb 13 to Mar 13 - 6 to 8 pm
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Delve deeper into French culture with these out-of-the-ordinary three hour classes!
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Join Anne-Sophie to talk about the ultimate French delicacy,
le fromage. Learn about the many varieties of cheeses and how to properly serve them.
Saturday, Feb 23 - 1 to 4 pm
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To celebrate la Journée internationale des femmes, join Manon to learn more about Simone Veil.
Saturday, Mar 2- 1 to 4 pm
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French Cooking Classes
Miam, Miam
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Wednesday, Feb 20 - 5 to 7:30 pm
Friday, Feb 22 - 11 am to 1:30 pm
Learn to make chicken with cream sauce and apple tart and take the time to eat together.
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Wednesday, Feb 27 - 5 to 7:30 pm
Friday, Mar 1 - 11 am to 1:30 pm
Learn to make leek and potato soup, toasted bread and cheese, and as dessert flan with prunes.
Savourez ce délicieux repas avec votre groupe!
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Broaden your horizons this spring!
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It’s not
un poisson d’avril,
our Spring session starts April 1st!
For absolute beginners check out our
5 and 10-week Beginner 1 class options, our
Beginner Intensive classes (for those impatient to make progress!) or
our 5-week French for Travelers class to help you get the vocabulary and practice you need to feel more at ease while you travel.
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French Summer Camps Registration
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Discount
Only one of the two may apply:
- Save $25 on $175 camps when you register by April 30.
- Save $20 per child on $175 camps when you register 2 or more children.
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From June 17 to August 30, 2019
Our French Summer Camps are designed to spark your children's imagination, and teach them French with structured activities based on the theme
Fêtes et Carnavals du monde/Celebrations and Carnivals around the world
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All levels are welcome from 3 to 17 years old!
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Parce que vous le méritez bien!
AFMSP members, don't miss these deals just in time for Valentine's Day!
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The Fix at Minnesota Opera
March 16 - 24
Enjoy 20% off!
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Knife + Heart at Trylon Cinema
March 13 - 7 to 9 pm
We have 2 pairs of tickets for giveaway.
The first two members to
email back will win a pair!
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AFMSP Celebrates Morocco in March
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A month-long celebration of Morocco in the Twin Cities
Stay tuned for our whole programmation!
Kick-Off Mois de la Francophonie - March 3 - 12 to 3 pm
Share a delicious meal by Moroccan-American chef Hassan Ziadi whose career has taken him from 5 star Moroccan kitchens to the Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis. Enjoy shopping a selection of ceramics, jewelry and other handmade goods from Moroccan artisans, on sale from Ziadi’s co-owner Raja Samlali Ziadi! Et plus encore!
More details online.
Arabic Lesson & Morocco Travel Tips -
March 7 - 6 to 8 pm
Do you plan to travel to Morocco some day? Have you already visited?
While French and English are helpful languages to know, better prepare yourself for cultural exchanges by learning some practical Arabic expressions with a pair of native speakers! This event is presented in partnership with
Les Djeunes
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More details online.
VIVE LE REMIX! - March 21 - 7:30 pm
Join The Cedar and
Alliance Française
for VIVE LE REMIX!, a dance party featuring Moroccan-American multimedia artist, musician, and video DJ, HAT (Hatim Belyamani) with special guest, presented as part of Alliance Française’s Mois de la Francophonie series.
Get your tickets now.
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What is le Mois de la Francophonie?
March 20 is the Journée internationale de la Francophonie, as established by the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie.
For years now AFMSP has taken that day and expanded it to an entire month of events centering a Francophone country beyond France.
In 2019, we are delighted to focus on Morocco!
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Bienvenidos / Bienvenue à La Doña Cervecería !
Monday, Feb 18, 5 to 8 pm
Doña Cervecería
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Parlez-vous français ? ¿Usted habla español? Come visit La Doña Cervecería with AFMSP to practice either or both languages at this multilingual social hour!
Even if your French or Spanish isn’t advanced why not join us for a drink or bite on Monday, February 18 in the Harrison neighborhood, near AFMSP’s new home in the Joly Family Center for International Understanding?
Free event, though guests will purchase their own beverages or food.
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JCD: Apéro and guided tour of AFMSP's new home
Tuesday, Feb 26, 5 to 8 pm
AFMSP - 227 Colfax Ave N
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An exclusive event for
les jeunes cadres francophones et francophiles des
Twin Cities.
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Join JCD for a tour of AFMPS’s new home followed by a social hour at nearby Royal Foundry Craft Spirits!
This event is free, though guests may purchase the item of their choice from Royal Foundry.
More details online
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Cherchez la femme
Friday, Feb 22, 6 to 8 pm
AFMSP's new home - 227 Colfax Av N
Free. $5 suggested donation
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Synopsis
Rising talent Felix Moati (Irreplaceable) stars as Armand, the bookish son of Iranian immigrants who’s completely smitten by Leila (pop star Camelia Jordana), an Arab girl from the banlieue enrolled with Armand in Paris’ prestigious Sciences Po university.
More details here
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University Club apéritif en français
Tomorrow, Feb 14, 6 to 7:30 pm
University Club of St. Paul
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Join us for
une conversation en français at the beautiful University Club of St Paul.
More details.
Arrive early to grab a glass a wine on happy hour until 6 pm.
Santé!
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Les Petits Penseurs
Saturday, Feb 16, 2:30 to 3:30 pm
AFMSP - 227 Colfax Av N
Free for AF members; $5 for general public
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Sans être frères de sang, devenons frères de coeur!
Join us for a fun afternoon of stories and games for kids! In this workshop, kids between 4-8 will express their ideas and develop their French language skills through stories, games and a discussion around the theme l’amitié (friendship).
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Bienvenue à nos nouveaux
interns!
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February brings new interns at the Alliance. We are thrilled to have you all in our team! Be sure to say hi and extend a warm
Bienvenue! when you see them around the office and at events.
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Betty Meli
Education Intern
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Annie Thompson
Events Intern
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Stacy Yuan
Marketing Intern
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Elections européennes - 25 mai
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En 2019, les Français sont invités à se rendre aux urnes pour élire leurs représentants au Parlement européen. Le scrutin aura lieu le 25 mai à l’Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul.
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Autour des villes jumelles
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20th Annual Mu Phi Epsilon Benefit for Music in the Public Schools of Minneapolis and Saint Paul – February 17
Enjoy a musical performance featuring Nick Miller, Baritone Jim Reilly, Piano, Claudia Schnitker, flute Steve Staruch, viola Sarah Grudem, harp
Debussy's Sonata for Flute, Viola, and Harp
Read more.
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L’Atalante
– March 1 to 3
Regularly ranked among cinema’s greatest works,
L’Atalante tells the story of a barge captain, Jean, who marries an innocent country girl, Juliette, and their journey aboard his boat.
Read more.
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Kid's troc-livres – March 3 - 3 to 5 pm
Parce qu’il n’est pas toujours évident de faire découvrir de nouvelles lectures à nos petits francophones, Alexandra et Aurélie, mamans francophones des Twin Cities, organisent un après-midi « Echanges de Livres en français pour les enfants ».
Read more.
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World Water Celebration – March 22
Join Haiti Outreach at Lakes and Legends Brewing Co. on March 22 from 5 to 7:30 pm to celebrate World Water Day!
This is a great opportunity to tell people about the wonderful work Haiti Outreach is doing in the field!
More details online.
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Candide
– March 21 to 24
Experience Theater Latté Da and VocalEssence’s theatrical concert of the classic French comedy
Candide by Voltaire. The musical, with a score by Leonard Bernstein, follows the optimistic Candide in his search of “the best of all possible worlds.” To read more and purchase tickets,
click here.
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AFMSP Ciné Club needs volunteers for its comittee
Our Ciné Club would like to schedule a day dedicated to Maghreb movies in April. Join our comittee as a volunteer to choose high quality films. For more information email
Sara or
Abdel.
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Are you looking to establish a partnership with a K-12 school in France?
Saint-Denis International School (K-12) is looking for partnerships with americain schools!
More details here
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Seeking host family
A 16 year old French teenager is looking for a host family with kids around the same age for this summer. She likes sports, horseback riding and cooking. Please
email Cassandre if interested.
Seeking summer nanny
A Saint Paul family is looking for a French-speaking nanny for their children, ages 5, 6 and 8. The kids attend L'Etoile Du Nord French Immersion School and need care Monday through Friday this summer.
Email Abby
if interested.
Seeking a studio
Our Educational intern, Betty, is looking for a studio to rent. Please
email her
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Seeking French Instructor
The Department of Modern and Classical Languages at the University of St. Thomas is looking for an instructor to teach a beginning-level French class during spring semester. The instructor needs to have a MA in French or an equivalent degree. Please
email Ashley
for more information.
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Merci beaucoup à nos sponsors!
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