EVENTS
November 6@5:00-6:00 pm CST–French-American Histories, one story, two narratives: Democracy in Rhythm—Jazz in Paris
Paul Glenshaw will discuss his upcoming documentary Democracy in Rhythm—Jazz in Paris. First brought to France by black American soldiers in WWI, jazz has been thriving in Paris for more than a century. Seen through contemporary eyes, the film explores the history and legacy of jazz artists and their music, bringing artists and audiences together in a profound expression of democracy. Free. Please click here to register.
November 9@4:00-5:00 pm CST–Cassoulet Confessions (in English)
Join us for a virtual conversation based on Sylvie Bigar’s recently published food memoir, Cassoulet Confessions: Food, France, Family and The Stew That Saved a Soul (Hardie Grant 2022). Cassoulet Confessions is an enthralling memoir by award-winning food and travel writer Sylvie Bigar…Set in the stunning southern French countryside, this honest and poignant memoir conveys hunger for authentic food and a universal hunger for home. Sylvie immerses herself in all things cassoulet: the quintessential historic meat and bean stew. Sylvie’s simple but poetic prose immerses us in her story: we smell the simmering aromas of French kitchens, empathize with her family dilemmas, and experience her internal struggle to understand and ultimately accept herself. Free. Click here to register.
November 12@3:00-5:00 pm CT– ‘Vernissage' or the opening of an exhibit at Memphis Botanic Garden Grand Hallway of works by Matthew Lee, a French-born landscape painter who now lives in Memphis. AFM members are invited to a reception with wine and refreshments plus an artist talk. (See article in PJ).
November 14@ 6:30 pm CT–Table de Conversation, 6:30 pm. We meet at Libro restaurant in .novel bookstore.
November 15@ 6:00 pm CT–Dr. Denis Grelé has invited AFM members to view the film Boîte noire (Black Box) at the University of Memphis. The film will be shown on in Mitchell auditorium on the UOM campus and is free to students and AFM members. (See article in PJ).
November 18@ 1:00-2:00 pm CT–Proust vs. Colette: A conversation with Antoine Compagnon, from L’Académie française (in English)
In commemoration of Proust on the anniversary of his death, November 18, we welcome Antoine Compagnon of the Académie française, who will be speaking with Fereshteh Priou from the Proust Society of Greenwich about two greats of French literature, Proust and Colette. Free. Please click here to register.
November 18@6:30 pm CT– A pre-concert wine reception to be held for AFM members at GPAC before the Cyrille Aimée concert.
November 18@8:00–French Jazz Singer Cyrille Aimée at GPAC
Improvisation is not just a technique for Grammy-nominated artist Cyrille Aimée. It’s a way of life that allows her to share her engaging voice and sparkling creativity with the world. She is hailed by The Wall Street Journal as “one of the most promising jazz singers of her generation.” (See article in PJ).
November 27 @ 3:00 pm CST–One Film One Federation –Le Cercle Rouge (1970)
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.
(Click here for a conversation with Peter Debruge, Chief Film Critic of Variety, with Melville’s living nephews and film makers, Laurent Grousset and Remy Grumbach, on legacy of of Jean- Pierre Melville). Free. Click here to register.
Le Cercle Rouge (1970)
Starring: Alain Delon, Bourvil, Gian Maria Volonté, Yves Montand
Watch on: Amazon, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube.
November 30 @ 3:00 pm CST–Sarah Bernhardt au Petit Palais with Carol Ockman and Beth S. Gersh-Nešić (in English)
Join us as art historian Beth S. Gersh-Nešić talks to Sarah Bernhardt scholar, Carol Ockman, about the recent exhibit on the famous actress at the Petit Palais in Paris. Writer, performer, and curator, Carol Ockman is a world-renowned scholar of Sarah Bernhardt and co-author of Sarah Bernhardt: The Art of High Drama (2005). Free. Click here to register.
Save the Date:
December 5@6:00–Reading/Signing of Elixir by Theresa Levitt
Author Theresa Levitt will present a reading at Novel Bookstore co-sponsored by the Alliance Française of Memphis. After the reading, we will enjoy a Yule Log cake.
Paul Glenshaw will discuss his upcoming documentary Democracy in Rhythm—Jazz in Paris. First brought to France by black American soldiers in WWI, jazz has been thriving in Paris for more than a century. Seen through contemporary eyes, the film explores the history and legacy of jazz artists and their music, bringing artists and audiences together in a profound expression of democracy. Free. Please click here to register.
November 9@4:00-5:00 pm CST–Cassoulet Confessions (in English)
Join us for a virtual conversation based on Sylvie Bigar’s recently published food memoir, Cassoulet Confessions: Food, France, Family and The Stew That Saved a Soul (Hardie Grant 2022). Cassoulet Confessions is an enthralling memoir by award-winning food and travel writer Sylvie Bigar…Set in the stunning southern French countryside, this honest and poignant memoir conveys hunger for authentic food and a universal hunger for home. Sylvie immerses herself in all things cassoulet: the quintessential historic meat and bean stew. Sylvie’s simple but poetic prose immerses us in her story: we smell the simmering aromas of French kitchens, empathize with her family dilemmas, and experience her internal struggle to understand and ultimately accept herself. Free. Click here to register.
November 12@3:00-5:00 pm CT– ‘Vernissage' or the opening of an exhibit at Memphis Botanic Garden Grand Hallway of works by Matthew Lee, a French-born landscape painter who now lives in Memphis. AFM members are invited to a reception with wine and refreshments plus an artist talk. (See article in PJ).
November 14@ 6:30 pm CT–Table de Conversation, 6:30 pm. We meet at Libro restaurant in .novel bookstore.
November 15@ 6:00 pm CT–Dr. Denis Grelé has invited AFM members to view the film Boîte noire (Black Box) at the University of Memphis. The film will be shown on in Mitchell auditorium on the UOM campus and is free to students and AFM members. (See article in PJ).
November 18@ 1:00-2:00 pm CT–Proust vs. Colette: A conversation with Antoine Compagnon, from L’Académie française (in English)
In commemoration of Proust on the anniversary of his death, November 18, we welcome Antoine Compagnon of the Académie française, who will be speaking with Fereshteh Priou from the Proust Society of Greenwich about two greats of French literature, Proust and Colette. Free. Please click here to register.
November 18@6:30 pm CT– A pre-concert wine reception to be held for AFM members at GPAC before the Cyrille Aimée concert.
November 18@8:00–French Jazz Singer Cyrille Aimée at GPAC
Improvisation is not just a technique for Grammy-nominated artist Cyrille Aimée. It’s a way of life that allows her to share her engaging voice and sparkling creativity with the world. She is hailed by The Wall Street Journal as “one of the most promising jazz singers of her generation.” (See article in PJ).
November 27 @ 3:00 pm CST–One Film One Federation –Le Cercle Rouge (1970)
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.
(Click here for a conversation with Peter Debruge, Chief Film Critic of Variety, with Melville’s living nephews and film makers, Laurent Grousset and Remy Grumbach, on legacy of of Jean- Pierre Melville). Free. Click here to register.
Le Cercle Rouge (1970)
Starring: Alain Delon, Bourvil, Gian Maria Volonté, Yves Montand
Watch on: Amazon, Google Play, Vudu, YouTube.
November 30 @ 3:00 pm CST–Sarah Bernhardt au Petit Palais with Carol Ockman and Beth S. Gersh-Nešić (in English)
Join us as art historian Beth S. Gersh-Nešić talks to Sarah Bernhardt scholar, Carol Ockman, about the recent exhibit on the famous actress at the Petit Palais in Paris. Writer, performer, and curator, Carol Ockman is a world-renowned scholar of Sarah Bernhardt and co-author of Sarah Bernhardt: The Art of High Drama (2005). Free. Click here to register.
Save the Date:
December 5@6:00–Reading/Signing of Elixir by Theresa Levitt
Author Theresa Levitt will present a reading at Novel Bookstore co-sponsored by the Alliance Française of Memphis. After the reading, we will enjoy a Yule Log cake.