We are thankful for the generosity of our donors who, year after year, help us keep AFMSP strong and play
a pivotal role in representing the global diversity of the French-speaking world in the Twin Cities and Rochester.
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As you know, we are
moving to our new location
over the course of the next year.
Now more than ever, your annual support is essential
to
ensuring high-quality cultural and educational programming and
promoting understanding all over Minnesota.
What is more, fundraising represents 22% of our annual operating income.
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Why is your support important?
For a century now, Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul has contributed to the cultural vibrancy in Minnesota
by celebrating French-speaking cultures.
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Your generosity will help broaden the services you enjoy the most:
- High-quality cultural and educational programming
- French classes for all ages and all French-levels
- Diverse and authentic cutural programs
- French Corner Bookstore
- and more!
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AFMSP is a non-profit organization, that means your donation is tax-deductible.
Making a
gift online
is simple, direct and secure!
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Prêt à vivre une expérience de théâtre inoubliable?
Enjoy Les Misérables with AFMSP
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Did you know that AFMSP has been given a special rate of $75/ticket to see
Les Misérables
at
the Orpheum Theater
on Dec 27? Included in this offer is a chance to meet with a cast member at AFMSP before the show.
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Make 2019 unique and memorable!
Inscrivez-vous à la session d'hiver!
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Whether you're a new French student or looking to build on your existing skills, AFMSP offers a wide variety of classes at all levels.
Details online.
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Some adult classes take place at 227 Colfax Ave N.
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French is one of the most popular and widely spoken languages in the world.
Our classes immerse teens in an enjoyable, rich and interactive French language and cultural program.
Details online.
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Our teachers strive to make the classes fun and stimulating.
Kids will gain the confidence to speak French.
The classes will be held at
113 N First Street.
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AFMSP provides customized private instruction with French teachers. Start at any time and benefit from flexible scheduling and personalized lesson plans.
We also offer tutoring over Skype if you live far away or are not able to meet with one of our instructors in person.
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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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Book Club - Les Navigateurs de la littérature
Tonight, 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
This 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.
À la vôtre!
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Les Petits Penseurs- La Peur
This 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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Merci de votre participation!
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Thanks for joining us at Fête d'hiver. We really appreciated to share this enjoyable moment with you!
Merci aux nombreux participants pour ce moment de convivialité partagé à l'occasion de la Fête d'hiver samedi dernier.
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Autour des villes jumelles
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Toutes nos félicitations à Maureen Elwell Peltier!
Maureen Elwell Peltier, a French teacher at
Central Senior High School
, has been named Minnesota’s World Language Teacher of the Year by the Minnesota Council of the Teaching of Languages and Cultures. Congratulations!
Read the entire article.
Paris Chansons at The Dakota - Tonight and tomorrow
Ti
ckets for
Paris Chansons
, featuring a special tribute to Charles Aznavour, are still available. Call them at 612-332-5299 to get yours.
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
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Seeking French teacher
De La Salle High School is looking for a French teacher, starting in January 2019 through the end of May. The position would be for three classes in the mornings, teaching students in French 1, 2 & 3. Please
email Mary McLaren
for more information.
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
A new group for French expats
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
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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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