Alliance Française de Grosse Pointe

AFGP French Meetup
2023-05-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | 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/

Voyage aux Antilles Françaises (en français)
2023-03-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Monique Milia-Marie-Luce is a winner of the 2022 Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence scholarship at UNC Charlotte. She is from Martinique, French West Indies. Monique will speak about the geography, history and culture of the French West Indies.
(AF Federation-USA free virtual presentation. Registration required for Zoom link)
https://afusa.org/event/voyage-aux-antilles-francaises-en-francais/

French All Around Us
2023-03-20 16:00 | Online
In honor of la Journée internationale de la Francophonie 2023, join us for a round table discussion on the state of the French language in the US today.

(AF Federation-USA free virtual presentation. Registration required for Zoom link)
https://afusa.org/event/french-all-around-us-in-english/

Film Screening (online): One Day screening of Au Revoir Le Bonheur (French with English subtitles)
2023-03-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
In honor of la Journée internationale de la Francophonie 2023, the Délégation du Québec à Boston is offering Alliance Française members in the US a chance to see Au revoir le bonheur (Goodbye Happiness) for free on March 20, 2023.
For more information on the film and to register for access, go to:
https://afusa.org/event/ofof-celebration-of-la-journee-de-la-francophonie-one-day-screening-of-au-revoir-le-bonheur/

Fish Fry with Friends
2023-03-17 17:30 - 20:00 | Assumption Cultural Center, 21800 Marter Rd, St Clair Shores, MI, 48080, United States
Join us for an All You Can Eat Seafood Buffet and enjoy dinner and conversation with friends.
Marchiori Catering has been serving up delicious Friday buffets during Lent season for many years and we know a good thing when we see it!
No need to make reservations, just drop in anytime and look for the AFGP table (You are in charge of our own meal).
For buffet information and pricing:
https://www.marchioricatering.net/general-8

French Heritage Night with the Pistons
2023-03-16 | Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Join the French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC) and other Francophiles as the Detroit Pistons take on the Denver Nuggets!
Arrive early for a special French Heritage pre-game performance!
With the purchase of a ticket through the special FACC link, you receive an exclusive French Heritage Pistons shirt that you can redeem at the Pistons game.
You will also have the opportunity to take a post-game free throw on the Pistons court.
Please place orders quickly because spots are limited.
For more information and for ticket purchase head to the FACC website.

AFGP French Meetup
2023-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | 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 for February 9th, so we know how many are attending.
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Suzie’s Pick
2023-03-11 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
Our long-time AFGP member and retired French teacher extraordinaire, Suzie Martin will present a special film and lead the discussion after viewing. Suzie has chosen a special film for us and we can’t wait to find out what she has in store for us!

Bestselling Author Cara Black introduces her newest book, Night Flight to Paris (in English)
2023-03-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Cara Black, best-selling author of 22 books will join us on March 7th to discuss her latest work. Night Flight to Paris is being released on the same day, and one lucky participant will win a hardcover copy of her book!

(AF Federation-USA free virtual presentation. Registration required for Zoom link)
https://afusa.org/event/bestselling-author-cara-black-introduces-her-newest-book-night-flight-to-paris-in-english/

“Bonjour Sagan” : Eve-Alice Roustang nous invite à revivre les romans de Françoise Sagan (en français)
2023-02-21 16:00 | Online
(AF Federation-USA free virtual presentation. Registration required for Zoom link)
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Rouge/Red Soil (2021)- Drama (One Film One Federation 2022 Selection)
2023-02-18 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
Directed by Farid Bentoumi
Freshly hired as a labor nurse in a chemical factory, Nour discovers that small arrangements exist between management and her father, Slimane, the staff representative, and the company’s pivot. Lies about polluting discharges, hidden illnesses of employees, hidden accidents … Nour, little by little, no longer accepts the compromises of his father to preserve the image of the company. She decides to launch the alert.
Trailer link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B44bq8ijrfc

Premier sang, de Amélie Nothomb
2023-02-18 10:00 | MI
(Prix Renaudot 2021, One Book One Federation 2023 Selection)
Il ne faut pas sous-estimer la rage de survivre.
Sous la forme d’un conte, Amélie Nothomb raconte la vie de Patrick, son père, doux enfant angélique qui, jeune adulte, devra se confronter à la mort. Un magnifique hommage à la figure paternelle mais aussi à un héros de l’ombre, diplomate à la carrière hors norme.
Ce roman a gagné le Prix Renaudot 2021.
Amélie Nothomb est née à Kobé en 1967. Dès son premier roman Hygiène de l’assassin paru en 1992, elle s’est imposée comme une écrivaine singulière. En 1999, elle obtient avec Stupeur et tremblements le Grand Prix de l’Académie française. Premier sang est son 30 e roman.
Pour plus d’informations concernant le Cercle de Lecture, prière de nouscontacter
alliancefrancaisegrossepointe@gmail.com

Chef Alain LeNôtre Invites You to Make Financiers
2023-02-14 16:00 | Online
(AF Federation-USA free virtual presentation. Registration required for Zoom link)
Join us as we welcome Chef Alain LeNôtre, who will be sharing his recipe for how to make Financiers. Learn the history of this famous almond pastry and practice preparing it with the best.
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Rodin Collection at the North Carolina Museum of Arts
2023-02-10 12:00 | Online
Online presentation in French
(AF Federation-USA free virtual presentation. Registration required for Zoom link)
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AFGP French Conversation Meetup
2023-02-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Antonio’s in the Park, 15117 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park, MI, 48230, United States
Join us for lively conversation en français! French speakers of all levels are welcome, whether or not you’re a member of Alliance Française. We’ll be meeting again at Village Grill on Kercheval. The hostess will show you where we’re sitting. Join us for dinner, or for a drink and hors d’oeuvres.
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Art Nouveau: From its Origins to its Current Representation (in English)
2023-02-09 16:00 | Online
AF Federation-USA free virtual presentation. Registration required for Zoom link
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Réunion Entre Amis!
2023-02-06 18:00 - 22:00 | Cadieux Café, 4300 Cadieux Road, Detroit, MI, 48224, United States
Feather Bowling And A Traditional Belgian Dinner
Have you ever tried feather bowling?
Here’s your chance to join in the fun with other AF Grosse Pointe members and friends:
Cost: $7 attendance per person (+ Choose and pay for your own food and drinks)
Mondays at the Cadieux Café are all-you-can-eat mussels, and feature live blues music, 8:00-11:00 pm.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND BUY TICKETS
Click here to see the Menu
Event Agenda:
Dinner reservations at 6 pm
Feather bowling kicks off at 8 pm
We have reserved both lanes for our group, and anyone who’s interested can play. Marc Tirikian, friend of AFGP, francophone, and member of the Men’s Feather Bowling League, will be there to guide us along.
Feather bowling is a very old traditional Belgian game played with wooden balls shaped similarly to cheese wheels. It has its origins in western Flanders, Belgium, bordering northern France, where it is known as Trabollen. Cadieux Café is proud to be the only home for Feather Bowling in the United States.
Here is a link for more about the game and its rules.
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Dimanche au DIA
2023-01-29 13:00 | DIA Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
You are invited to meet up with other AFGP members in the Kresge Court inside the DIA at 1:00 pm. Enjoy a libation and/or some food (purchase your own) and a friendly gathering. We will then head to the Film Theater and view a French film, starting at 2:00 pm.
You are strongly encouraged to purchase movie tickets online early, in order to guarantee a seat.
Saint Omer
France/2022—directed by Alice Diop | 122 minutes
Rama (Kayije Kagame), a successful Parisian journalist, has come to the small French town of Saint Omer to attend the trial of a young Senegalese woman charged with killing her baby daughter. Although she admits to the act, Laurence (Guslagie Malanda) cannot or will not describe her motivation, claiming it was out of her control and adding, “I don’t know. I hope this trial can help me understand.”
The complex mysteries at the heart of this absorbing, wholly original take on both the courtroom drama and the African immigrant experience unfold like a Russian nesting doll. Is the accused a liar, a victim, a sorceress, or all of the above?
For more information and to purchase tickets:
https://dia.org/events/saint-omer

How to Decide Where to Live in France with Adrian Leeds
2023-01-28 14:00 | Online
(AF Federation-USA free virtual presentation. Registration required for Zoom link)
For people wanting to move to France who haven’t yet settled on a particular city and want more options, this is a big topic. There are a lot of places in France to love and it’s easy to view them from rose-colored glasses. Adrian Leeds, French property expert, will talk about all those wonderful villages, towns, cities, regions, etc., but with the practical aspects in mind that will help you make the best decisions.
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Paris, A City of Ideas
2023-01-17 16:00 | Online
(AF Federation-USA free virtual presentation. Registration required for Zoom link)
Join us for a discussion with writer and photographer Roger Mummert, as he presents Paris: A City of Ideas, exploring the chronology and synthesis of ideas that have transformed the medieval city of Paris into the modern city of today. Presentation in English.
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Fragile (2021) – Comédie (One Film One Federation 2023 Selection)
2023-01-14 13:30 | Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236, United States
Directed by Emma Benestan
Az works for an oyster farmer in Sète, in the Southwest of France. He knows oysters by heart, he opens them by the hundreds. In one of them, Az decides to hide a ring, to ask his girlfriend Jess to marry him. Things don’t go as planned…
Fragile is a One Film, One Federation 2023 Selection
