Alliance Française de Grosse Pointe

French Cinémathèque: Le Comte de Monte Cristo
2025-02-24 19:00 (America/Detroit)
French Cinémathèque: Le Comte de Monte Cristo
Monday, February 24 at 4pm PT / 7pm ET
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The Federation of AF USA’s One Film One Federation program presents French Cinémathèque in collaboration with Telescope Film. Watch the film at home via streaming, then join us as Peter Debruge, Chief Film Critic for Variety, discussion about Le Comte de Monte Cristo

Bizet’s Carmen at Orchestra Hall
2025-02-23 15:00 | Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Avenue, MI, 48201, United States
This beloved opera by French composer Georges Bizet is coming to Detroit. Jader Bignanmini leads an all-star cast with the DSO in a performance celebrating the opera’s 150th anniversary.
Mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges has “the allure, fiery stage presence, and a stunning voice at its prime” (Chicago Tribune) required for the title role.
The AF Grosse Pointe has reserved a block of 20 tickets for the performance.
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Limited to 20 seats, first come first serve. Tickets will be delivered to you in February.
Ticket holders are invited to attend an optional pre-concert lecture before the performance, at 2:00 PM.
We hope you can join us in attending this fabulous event together!
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Groupe de Conversation February
2025-02-18 18:00 | Village Grille, 16930 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park, MI, United States
Join us at our monthly French Conversation Group. This event is free of charge and we welcome French speakers of every level.
For information, email afgpeducation@gmail.com.

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CIné Club: Les Choristes
2025-02-15 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
LES CHORISTES (2004)
Director: Christophe Barratier
Musical/Drama
Running Time: 1h37m
Pierre is an aimless child at an austere boarding school in France. The students and faculty are constantly at odds with one another, until a music teacher, Clement Mathieu, arrives and starts a choir. Clement tries to change the reactionary policies of the school, choosing to encourage his students. Amusing, uplifting, passionate film that has become a classic.

Cercle de Lecture: L'ambassadrice
2025-02-15 10:00
L’ambassadrice de Gilbert Sinoué

Art Dealer Berthe Weill’s Contribution to French Art History: A Conversation with Lynn Gumpert and Beth Gersh-Nesic
2025-02-13 16:00
Thursday, February 13, at 4pm ET

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Fête des rois (registration closed)
2025-01-26 14:00 | Grosse Pointe History Center, 375 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States
WHO WILL BE KING? WHO WILL BE QUEEN?
Join us for a fun afternoon and enjoy a family oriented French film, followed by a special dessert. Galette des Rois will be served to all, and kings and queens will be declared according to the tradition.
Epiphanie, or Fête des Rois is a holiday traditionally celebrated on January 6th to commemorate the visit of the Three Kings to Jesus when he was born, bearing with them precious gifts. Today, this occasion is commemorated throughout the month of January, up to Mardi Gras day. A galette des Rois dessert is shared with all present, and whoever finds a special token, la fève, in their piece is declared king or queen.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN AND FREE TO ALL AFGP MEMBERS. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ALSO WELCOME.
REGISTRATION FOR ATTENDING IS MANDATORY IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT.
CHILDREN UNDER 14 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
SPACE IS LIMITED, SO BOOK EARLY!
RSVP BY JANUARY 21ST.
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Notre-Dame Brûle
2025-01-18 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
2022 — Thriller/Drama. Running time 1h.50m.
Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
An exploration of the impact of the 2019 fire at the medieval cathedral on a diverse group of Parisians, as inspired by true accounts from French firefighters. Nail-biting, thrilling, and dangerous. An homage to the amazing opening in December 2024 following the five-year miraculous reconstruction of this world famous, iconic and historic cathedral.

Cercle de Lecture: Tartuffe de Molière
2025-01-18 10:00
Members are invited to attend the live performance of Tartuffe at the Hilberry Theatre in Detroit on February 5.

Groupe de Conversation January
2025-01-14 18:00 | Village Grille, 16930 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park, MI, United States

Groupe de Conversation Decembre
2024-12-17 18:00 | Village Grille, 16930 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park, MI, United States

Cercle de lecture: Ta deuxième vie commence quand tu comprends que tu n’en as qu’une
2024-12-16 10:00
de Raphaëlle Giordano

CIné Club: Àma Gloria
2024-12-14 13:45 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
2023 | Directed by: Marie Amachoukeli
Enchanting and tender portrayal of the complex bonds between children and their nannies. A six yr.old and her beloved Cape Verdean nanny are given one last summer to say goodbye; when her nanny must suddenly return home to care for her own children.

French Cinémathèque: Linda veut du poulet!
2024-11-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Director: Sébastien Laudenbach and Chiara Malta
Starring: Milan Cerisier
Paulette, a widow, wrongfully scolds her daughter, Linda, for losing her engagement ring. To make amends, Paulette will do anything Linda wishes, and what she desires most is her late father’s favorite meal of chicken and peppers. What ensues is a mother’s chaotic journey to fetch a chicken amidst a city-wide strike to win her daughter’s forgiveness.
Participants are encouraged to watch the film via streaming before attending the discussion. The Zoom link will be sent out via email after registration.
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A Season in the Other Southern France
2024-11-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Come join James Beard Award-winning food writer and author, Steve Hoffman, to talk about his new book, A Season for That: Lost and Found in the Other Southern France.
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Cercle de lecture: Vivre Vite
2024-11-19 08:00 - 17:00
de Brigitte Giraud.

The Lost Fleet of New France: French-American Histories
2024-11-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
This episode will focus on the The Lost Fleet of New France and the story behind the shipwreck of La Trinité with cultural heritage lawyer James Goold.
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The Story of Perfume
2024-11-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
What parts of the world do fragrances come from? Who invented them and what are their main ingredients? Who were the first great perfumers? What role has the fashion industry played in the history of perfume? And much more.
Join us for a conversation between Élisabeth de Feydeau, author of the new book, The Story of Perfume, and Rebeca de la Piedra, renowned Mexican fragrance expert.
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Groupe de Conversation Novembre
2024-11-12 18:00 | Village Grille, 16930 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park, MI, United States

CIné Club: Les Algues Vertes (The Green Tide)
2024-11-09 13:45 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
Drama/Thriller (2023) Directed by: Pierre Jolivet. The true story of a crusading journalist who comes to Brittany to investigate the mystery surrounding green algae that may be a cause for the recent deaths of locals on Breton beaches.

Cercle de lecture: Vivre vite
2024-10-19 10:00
Vivre vite, de Brigitte Giraud (Selection 2024 de la Fédération AF-USA)

Groupe de Conversation Octobre
2024-10-15 18:00 | Village Grille, 16930 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park, MI, United States

CIné Club: Divertimento
2024-10-12 13:45 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
Musical/Drama (2022) – Directed by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar Zahia Ziouani (Oulaya Amamra) dreams of becoming a conductor, while her twin sister Fettouma (Lima El Arabi) hopes to be a professional cellist. They want to make classical music accessible to everyone and create their own orchestra. Based on a true story.

French Cultural Event in Detroit
2024-10-09 17:30 | Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
Lecture: 5:30 PM at DIA
Dinner: 7:00 PM at Baobab Fare
Join us for a lecture at the DIA followed by dinner on October 9, 2024. Dr. Laurent Salomé, Director of the National Museum of Versailles Palace and Trianon, will be giving the 2024 Dr. Coleman Mopper Memorial Lecture at the DIA at 5:30 pm on October 9, 2024.
AFGP has reserved a block of 14 tickets to the lecture followed by dinner reservations at Baobab Fare, an East African restaurant founded by refugees from Burundi. Tickets to the lecture are free of charge, and guests will order and pay for their own meal at dinner.
This event is limited to 14 people. Attendees will meet in the lecture hall at the DIA. To reserve or for additional information, contact afgpeducation@gmail.com.

Season Opener Reception
2024-09-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Residence of Dr. Ann McReynolds and Dr. Rudolph Menchl, 751 Berkshire Rd, Grosse Pointe Park, MI, 48230, United States
Let us welcome the 2024-2025 season together with a cheer!

Join us for refreshments, good food, and great company.
Invite a friend, and we look forward to seeing you!

Purchase your tickets online below —
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with your check by September 10th, 2024
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Mail to: AF Grosse Pointe, 751 Berkshire Rd., Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
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Ciné Club: L'histoire d'Adèle H (The Story of Adele H)
2024-09-14 13:45 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
L’histoire d’Adèle H (The Story of Adele H)
(1976)
Directed by François Truffaut
Adèle Hugo (Isabelle Adjani), daughter of renowned French writer Victor Hugo, falls in love with British soldier Albert Pinson (Bruce Robinson) while living in exile off the coast of England. Unfortunately for Adèle, the felt passion is only one sided.

Groupe de Conversation Septembre
2024-09-10 18:00 | Village Grille, 16930 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park, MI, United States
Join us at our monthly French Conversation Group. This event is free of charge and we welcome French speakers of every level.
For information, email afgpeducation@gmail.com.

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Cercle de Lecture: La tresse
2024-09-07 10:00
de Laëtitia Colombani

Cercle de Lecture: Regardez-nous danser
2024-07-20
de Leïla Slimani

Bastille Day Celebration
2024-07-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Bayview Yacht Club, 100 Clairpointe St, Detroit, MI, 48215, United States
The Alliance Française de Grosse Pointe and the Alliance Française de Détroit/French Institute of Michigan will celebrate their traditional Bastille Day together again this year.
Join us and enjoy good company in celebration of Bastille Day 2024 at Bayview Yacht Club. In a chic and relaxed atmosphere, by the Detroit River, you will enjoy a cocktail party followed by a nice meal , full cash bar with liquor, wine and cocktails, live music entertainment and an art exhibition.
Two drinks will be included with your ticket. (This event is adults only)
Thank you to our great partners and sponsors.
Tickets will be $55 if you sign up online and $65 at the door.
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