Enjoy
Les Misérables
with AFMSP!
Prêt pour une expérience de théâtre inoubliable?
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For a special rate of only $75/ticket, join AFMSP to see Victor Hugo’s chef d’oeuvre,
Les Misérables
, at
The Orpheum
on December 27
at 7:30 pm
.
Included in this offer is a chance to meet with a cast member at AFMSP before the show. If you don’t have your tickets already, grab them by Dec 16!
Read more.
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Fête d’Hiver is taking place this Saturday, Dec 8 from 5 to 8 pm at 113 N First Street. Join AFMSP members and other French speakers in the Grande Salle for a holiday party! The evening will feature live music, a lumière-themed craft activity for
les petits, and a visit from le
Père Noël.
Savor traditional French specialties including the decadent
bûche de noël cake,
du vin chaud and an assortment from les
13 desserts de Provence.
This event is almost full. Reserve your ticket as soon as possible!
Psst: Parents, please bring a pre-wrapped, labeled gift for your child valued at under $15.
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Mini Session Workshops and
Cooking Classes
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Saturday, Dec 15 - 9 to 12 am
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Thursday, Dec 13 - 6 to 9 pm
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Monday, Dec 10 - 10 am to 12 pm
Tuesday, Dec 12 - 5 to 7 pm
Thursday, Dec 13 - 1 to 3 pm
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Winter Session: Early Bird Discount Ends December 21
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Un aperçu
from our classes programming
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Saturday, Jan 26 -
1 to 4 pm
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Saturday, Feb 9 -
1 to 4 pm
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Saturday, Feb 23 -
1 to 4 pm
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Certain classes for adults will be held at 227 Colfax Ave North
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Enrich your French with our 5-week or 10-week intensive classes from Jan 7 to Mar 17!
From beginner to expert, our French classes cover all levels.
Register here.
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The classes will be held at 113 N First Street.
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Reserve your child's place today!
Our teachers strive to make the classes fun and stimulating. Kids will gain the confidence to speak French.
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Make the Holidays Magical!
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Buy your gifts and holiday essentials at
Amazon Smile whick allows AFMSP to receive a portion of the profits from your purchases. You shop. Amazon donates.
You will not believe the impact that you can make!
Merci beaucoup!
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Book Club - Les Navigateurs de la littérature
Wednesday, Dec 12 - 6 to 8 pm
Grande Salle, AFMSP
Practice your reading skills and comprehension with our intermediate French book club.
This month’s selection is:
Kiffe kiffe demain by Faïza Guène
To know the upcoming book club dates, visit
afmsp.org.
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Apéritif en français
Thursday, Dec 13 - 6 to 7:30 pm
AFMSP and the University Club of St Paul welcome all to an informal monthly conversation group in French. Grab a glass a wine on happy hour until 6 pm.
Santé!
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Les Petits Penseurs- La Peur
Saturday, Dec 15 - 2:30 to 3:30 pm
Mezzanine, AFMSP
FREE for AF members, $5 for general public.
During this workshop, children will learn to express their ideas and develop their French language skills through stories, games, and a discussion around the theme
la peur (fear). Depending on the children present, activities may take place in English and/or French.
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Ciné Club: Barbara
Friday, Dec 21 - 7 to 9 pm
Grande Salle, AFMSP
Free. $5 donations suggested
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SYNOPSIS
An actress will play Barbara. Filming will soon begin. She will mimic her personality, her voice, her songs, hermusic, her gestures, her knitting, her scenes. It’s happening, it’s consuming her. The director is also working, going over meetings, archives, music. He lets himself be submerged, consumed like her, by her.
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It is with great sorrow that we inform you of the passing of our faithful student, Maria Gonzalez O’Brien Haro.
Maria was a valued member of Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul for many years. Maria was so kind to anyone who needed help, and she brought light and happiness with her everywhere she went. She was greatly appreciated by our community.
Maria, tu resteras dans nos cœurs!
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Autour des villes jumelles
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Book Publication
Discover the latest book of Laurent Dechery from Gustavus Adolphus College in Minneapolis.
Read the synopsis (in French).
Rendez-vous du jeudi at FACCMN - Dec 6
Come celebrate
la Fête de la St. Nicolas at FACCMN. Enjoy truffles with Kathy Ehrmann, a certified c
hocolatier from Switzerland’s oldest and most prominent chocolate.
Read more.
Information for French resident in the United States - Dec 6
Le Lycée Français de Chicago is organizing an information session about wealth management, retirement, Euro / Dollar, investments and taxation for French residents in the United States. Those interested can watch online.
Read more.
Sample sale at Julia Knight - Dec 6 - 8
Enjoy 30%-80% off retail on Julia Knight's products.
Read more.
Weapons of the Spirit - Dec 11 from 7 to 9 pm
Come learn about the courageous resistance of the people of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon during the Holocaust. Nelly Trocmé Hewitt, AFMSP member, will be part of this event, that will be held at Mitchell Hamline University for the film.
Read more about the film.
Paris Chansons at The Dakota - Dec 12
If you missed our publication on Facebook, we offer 2 pairs of tickets for
Paris Chansons featuring a special tribute to Charles Aznavour on Dec 12 at 7 pm.
Tag a friend
dans la publication Facebook du 29 novembre dernier to get the chance to win a pair of tickets.
Bonne chance!
Les Nubians at The Dakota - Dec 20
Experience
Les Nubians, a French musical duo, in an intimate setting, listening to the classics as well as stories about their history and voyages as world renowned Afropean artists plus what to expect for the very near future!
Buy tickets.
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Seeking new interns at AFMSP
AFMSP is looking for new interns for the first half of 2019! Join our team as an Event Planning, Communications or Graphic Design Intern to expand your knowledge of francophone cultures, work in a multilingual non-profit environment. Send cover letters and CVs to
internrecruitment@afmsp.org.
Seeking an intermediate French instructor
Augsburg University seeks an intermediate French instructor for Spring 2019. Please email a cover letter
to Michael Kidd, Chair of Languages.
Seeking Assistant Teacher
Seeking Customer Support Representative
Paris apartment rental
Sandy and Philippe have a sweet furnished apartment to rent for a week, a month or longer in the heart of the Latin Quarter. Ideal for one guest or a couple. Interested?
Email them.
Seeking Roommates
My name is Alain Perez, and I am an instructor at AFMSP. I'm looking for one (or two) roommates to share an apartment starting March 1st. Ideally, the apartment would be in or near downtown with access to public transportation. If you or anyone you know might be interested,
please email me.
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Merci beaucoup à nos sponsors!
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