Alliance Française de Grosse Pointe

Ciné Club: Presque
2023-11-11 13:45 (America/Detroit) | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
Presque (Beautiful Minds) – 2020
Rated R
Louis is the director of a funeral home. Sworn bachelor at 58 he devotes himself entirely to his job and can’t bring himself to retire. Igor is 40 years old, a sharp mind stuck in a disabled body. In a coincidence that only happens in real life, the paths of Louis and Igor cross. They embark on a funeral car for an unconventional road-trip that will teach them to see beyond their own issues and rethink their lives.
In French with English subtitles.

Cercle de Lecture: Les mouches d’automne
2023-11-11 10:00 | MI
de Irène Nemirovsky

DIA Private Guided Tour with AFGP
2023-11-03 16:00 | MI
DIA PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR
After Cubism: Modern Art in Paris, 1918-1948
The AF de Grosse Pointe and the DIA have teamed up to offer this exclusive chance for our members. Tour with a senior DIA curator and explore what happened “after cubism”, primarily in prints, drawings, and photographs created in France between the years 1918 and 1948.
Highlights of the tour will include drawings and prints by Marc Chagall, le Corbusier, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Diego Rivera, and many more.
This tour is offered exclusively to current AF Grosse Pointe members (2023-204 paid membership).
Thank you for checking, but sorry, the sign up is complete and the tour is fully booked.

Cercle de Lecture: Le mystère de la chambre jaune
2023-10-28 10:00 | MI
de Gaston Leroux

Ciné Club: Adieu Les Cons (Bye Bye Morons) – 2020 Comedy
2023-10-28 01:45 - 13:45 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
When 43-year-old hairdresser Suze Trappet finds out that she’s seriously ill, she decides to go looking for a child she was forced to abandon when she was only 15. On her madcap, bureaucratic quest she crosses paths with JB, a 50-year-old man in the middle of a burnout, and Mr. Blin, a blind archivist prone to overenthusiasm. The unlikely trio set off on a hilarious and poignant, helter-skelter journey across the city in search of Suze’s long-lost child.
In French with English subtitles.

Pique-nique d'automne AFGP French Conversation Meetup
2023-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | MI
Last chance this year to meet up for French conversation in the great outdoors! Whether you’ve joined us before or you’re new to our group, and no matter your level of French, you’re welcome to join us for friendly conversation and a shared meal. This is a potlock, so be sure to bring a small dish to share and your own beverage. Cups and plates will be provided.
The park closes early in October, so we’ll be meeting at the home of one of our members in Grosse Pointe Park. I will send the address after I receive your RSVP.
The only other requirement for the picnic: Faites de votre mieux pour ne parler qu’en français! 😊 🇫🇷
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE REGISTRATION PAGE

One Film One Federation
2023-09-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
ONE FILM ONE FEDERATION
MONTHLY FILM DISCUSSION
The Federation of AF USA’s One Film One Federation program is pleased to announce a series of film discussions this fall in partnership with the Jean-Pierre Melville Foundation centered around four films by the famous French director, Jean-Pierre Melville. Participants are encouraged to watch the films via streaming before each discussion. Discussions will be held via Zoom on the 4th Monday of the month (except for December, which will be the 3rd Monday.)
Online event- In English
L’Armée des Ombres (1969)
Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Starring: Lino Ventura, Paul Meurisse, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Simone Signoret
Watch on: Amazon, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu, Microsoft, YouTube.
Click here for more information on the film and to register for the discussion.

Ciné Club: LA PAGE BLANCHE (Eloïse's Journey)
2023-09-23 13:45 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
2022- Comedy
Directed by Murielle Magellan
When Eloise wakes up, she has no memories of her past. Her friends, her job, her family, her life: she truly is a mystery to herself. Eloise soon realizes her amnesia is an opportunity. It is time for a fresh start!

Cercle de Lecture: Un fauteuil sur la Seine
2023-09-23 10:00 - 12:00 | MI
de Amin Maalouf

French Conversation Meetup at the Park
2023-09-19 18:00 | Windmill Pointe Park, 14920 Windmill Pointe Drive, Grosse Pointe Park, MI, 48230, United States
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation qui se rencontre mensuellement pour faire connaissance, discuter, et prendre un pot ensemble. Nos rencontres sont conviviales et vous êtes encouragé à parler français quel que soit votre niveau.
The French Conversation Meetups at the park have been very popular! No matter your level of French, beginner, intermediate or fluent francophone, you’re invited to join us at Windmill Pointe Park in Grosse Pointe Park at 6: pm on September 19 for friendly conversation en français and our final picnic potluck of the season. It’s absolutely free, but you must RSVP online through the Meetup site to attend.
https://www.meetup.com/grosse-pointe-french-language-meetup-group/events/295856983

Cercle de Lecture: Le mystère Henri Pick, de David Foenkinos
2023-08-19 10:00 - 12:00 | MI
Le mystère Henri Pick, de David Foenkinos

AFGP French Meetup - Un pique nique au bord du lac
2023-07-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Windmill Pointe Park, 14920 Windmill Pointe Drive, Grosse Pointe Park, MI, 48230, United States
Un pique nique au bord du lac

We’re having a pot-luck picnic! Whether you’ve joined us before or you’re new to our group, we hope you can join us for a friendly gathering of French speakers of all levels. When you RSVP, please indicate what small dish you’d like to bring to share. You should also bring your own beverage (wine and beer are permitted). We’ll supply the cups/plates etc.
The park is open only to residents of Grosse Pointe Park and their guests, so you MUST RSVP if you’re not a resident of GPP in order to be admitted! I’ll leave word at the gate house with directions for how to find our group.
The only other requirement for the picnic: Merci de faire de votre mieux pour ne parler qu’en français!

Register for the Event

Cercle de Lecture: Les Belles Sœurs
2023-07-22 10:00 - 12:00 | MI
Les Belles Sœurs, de Michel Tremblay

Bastille Day Celebration
2023-07-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Blossom Heath Inn, 24800 Jefferson Ave, St Clair Shores, MI, 48080, United States
Registration for this event is now closed. We are looking forward to celebrating with those in attendance.
Thank you!
Join us and enjoy good company, live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert, and drinks in celebration of Bastille Day 2023!

Alliance Française members special ticket price $55
Non-Alliance Française guests ticket price $60
Children 12 and under, at the special price of $30 (chicken tenders and fries plate)
Includes wine and beer bar

La Fête de la Bastille is a joint event of both Alliance Française chapters in Metro Detroit

Ciné Club: Les choses qu’on dit, les choses qu’on fait (2021)
2023-06-24 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
Comédie dramatique
Vacations in the French countryside. Daphne, three months pregnant, finds herself alone to welcome Maxime, her boyfriend François’ cousin. François had to leave in a hurry for Paris to cover for a sick colleague. For four days, while waiting for his return, Daphne and Maxime get to know each other and share very intimate stories that bring them closer…
Free event to members and friends

Cercle de Lecture: Fallait pas commencer- Tome 2, de Jean Failler
2023-06-24 10:00 - 12:00 | MI
Fallait pas commencer- Tome 2, de Jean Failler

AFGP French Meetup: French Conversation by The Lake
2023-06-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Windmill Pointe Park, 14920 Windmill Pointe Drive, Grosse Pointe Park, MI, 48230, United States
Our next Meetup will be a celebration of summer! We’ll meet at Windmill Pointe Park for friendly conversation “en français”. Bring your own beverage, a lawn chair, and a snack to share. Wine and beer are allowed at the park (plastic cups will be available).
Please note that the park is only open to residents of GP Park and their guests, and non-residents won’t be admitted unless they RSVP online. Attendees’ names will be at the park’s gatehouse.
Please, make sure to sign up on the special MeetUp link and RSVP, so we can add you to the guest list.

Annual AFGP Picnic and Board Elections
2023-06-08 17:30 | Grosse Pointe Woods Lakefront Park, 23000 Jefferson Ave,, St Clair Shores, MI, 48080, United States
PICNIC OPEN TO AFGP MEMBERS ONLY
We are delighted to bring back our traditional and convivial Picnic Potluck! Please make sure to bring a dish to share with friends, and your choice of drink.
FRESHLY GRILLED HAMBURGERS AND HOTDOGS WILL BE PROVIDED
MEETING AND BOARD ELECTIONS @ 5:30 PM
PICNIC POTLUCK @ 6:00 PM
The park will ONLY allow non-residents of Grosse Pointe Woods listed on the RSVP log we provide. Therefore, your reply is essential. GPW residents are welcome with their park pass. Find us at Pavilion 1, by the marina on the far side of the canal.
Your R.S.V.P. MUST be received by June 2nd, 2023
Choose one convenient reply mode:

By email: mamcmicken@gmail.com
By phone: (313) 320-4779

Les Braves II: At Water’s Edge Dedication
2023-05-25 17:30 | Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States
Grounds Open at 5:30 pm
Dedication ceremony at 6:30 pm
The War Memorial welcomes the community for a celebration and the unveiling of Les Braves II: At Water’s Edge – the official twin of the original Les Braves sculpture in Normandy, France sculpted as a lasting tribute to the western Allies that landed on Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944 during WW II.
This event is free and open to the public.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
For more details about the full program and for registration, go to:
https://www.warmemorial.org/veterans/lesbraves

Cercle de Lecture: Fallait pas commencer- Tome 1
2023-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 | MI
Fallait pas commencer- Tome 1, de Jean Failler

AFGP French Meetup
2023-05-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Grille, 16930 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park, MI, United States
Join us for dinner, drinks, and good conversation “en français”!
We are changing it up this month and meeting in the “The Village”. Join us for a fun early evening dinner and drinks (buy your own).
Please, make sure to sign up on the special MeetUp link and RSVP, so we know how many are attending.
For more information and to register:
https://www.meetup.com/grosse-pointe-french-language-meetup-group/events/293133505

Haïti: Pearl of the Caribbean
2023-05-06 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
AFGP member, Frantzie Beauduy was born in Haïti and moved to the US when she was seventeen. She is delighted to share wonderful photos and insights into this island nation to which she has to returned many times.
Attending members will get a chance to participate in a Q&A session after the presentation.
Attendance if free to AFGP members and friends.

Le Théâtre Parisien, avec Gary Lee Kraut
2023-04-26 10:00 | Online
(présentation virtuelle en français)
Les Théâtres Parisiens: Major Monuments to Cultural and Social Life in the French Capital.
Gary Lee Kraut is an award-winning travel writer, editor of the travel and culture magazine FranceRevisited.com, and the creator of customized tours for curious travelers at GarysParisTours.com.
For more information and to register for free event:
https://afusa.org/event/le-theatre-parisien-with-gary-lee-kraut-en-francais/

Le metro insolite, avec Charles Coulon
2023-04-22 14:00 | Online
(présentation virtuelle en français)
Charles Coulon will focus on Le Métro Insolite, namely, all those special and unique Metro stations that can be worthy of a detour, or a short pause, as you make your way through Paris. Several can be destinations in their own right.
For more information and to register for free event:
https://afusa.org/event/le-metro-insolite-avec-charles-coulon-en-francais/

April in Paris with Oliver Gee: Here are seven things you’ve definitely never done before.
2023-04-15 14:00 | Online
(Virtual presentation in English)
Award winner podcaster and Paris expert Oliver Gee shares seven things to do in April in Paris. He is convinced that he has come up with a list of things that no one has completed.
For more information and to register for free event:
https://afusa.org/event/april-in-paris-here-are-seven-things-youve-definitely-never-done-before-in-english/

Ciné Club: Un vrai bonhomme (Man Up)- 2019
2023-04-15 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
Tom, 16, is a sensitive teenager who is about to enter a new high school after being expelled. He intends to find his place, make friends and seduce the girl he loves. Tom needs the support of his older brother, Leo, a true mentor, who is working to make him a “cool kid”. However, their fraternal relationship has its own issues. Will Tom be able to grow up finding his own path?

Cercle de Lecture: L’anomalie, de Hervé Le Tellier
2023-04-15 13:00 | MI
Prix Goncourt 2020
2023 Selection One Book One Federation Bonus Selection- AF Fédération USA
Il est une chose admirable qui surpasse toujours la connaissance, l’intelligence, et même le génie, c’est l’incompréhension. » En juin 2021, un événement insensé bouleverse les vies de centaines d’hommes et de femmes, tous passagers d’un vol Paris-New York. Parmi eux : Blake, père de famille respectable et néanmoins tueur à gages ; Slimboy, pop star nigériane, las de vivre dans le mensonge ; Joanna, redoutable avocate rattrapée par ses failles ; ou encore Victor Miesel, écrivain confidentiel soudain devenu culte. Tous croyaient avoir une vie secrète. Nul n’imaginait à quel point c’était vrai.
Hervé Le Tellier est un écrivain français né le 21 avril 1957.Auteur de romans, nouvelles, poésies, théâtre. Il a été coopté à l’Oulipo (Ouvroir de Littérature Potentielle) en 1992 (simultanément au poète allemand Oskar Pastior), et a publié sur l’Ouvroir un ouvrage de référence : Esthétique de l’Oulipo. Il participé à l’aventure de la série « Le Poulpe », avec un roman, La Disparition de Perek, adapté également en bande dessinée. Mathématicien de formation, puis journaliste — diplômé du Centre de formation des journalistes à Paris (promotion 1983) il est linguiste et spécialiste des littératures à contraintes.
Il collabore à l’émission de France-Culture “Les papous dans la tête”.
Pour plus d’informations concernant le Cercle de Lecture, prière de nous contacter
alliancefrancaisegrossepointe@gmail.com

AFGP French Meetup
2023-04-11 06:30 - 20:30 | Antonio’s in the Park, 15117 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park, MI, 48230, United States
Join us for dinner, drinks, and good conversation “en français”!
We are meeting again at Antonio’s in the Park. We have been guaranteed a quiet, private area to enjoy a meal and converse in French.
Please, make sure to sign up on the special MeetUp link and RSVP, so we know how many are attending.
Click for more information and to register.

Picasso the Foreigner (in English)
2023-03-30 17:00 | Online
Biographer Annie Cohen-Solal discusses her award-winning book, Picasso the Foreigner, in conversation with Jeremy Adelman, Henry Charles Lea Professor of History at Princeton University.
Born from her curated exhibition of Pablo Picasso’s work in Paris, Annie-Cohen Solal’s Picasso the Foreigner presents a bold new understanding of the artist’s tempestuous relationship with his adopted homeland: France.
(AF Federation-USA free virtual presentation. Registration required for Zoom link)
https://afusa.org/event/picasso-the-foreigner-in-english/

Chef Alain LeNôtre invites to make Lemon Meringue Tart (in English)
2023-03-29 16:00 | Online
Chef Alain LeNôtre will be sharing his recipe for how to make Lemon Meringue Tart and guide us in the process.
(AF Federation-USA free virtual presentation. Registration required for Zoom link)
https://afusa.org/event/chef-alain-lenotre-invites-you-to-make-lemon-meringue-tart-in-english/
