National French Week 2006/La Semaine du Français 2006 in Arizona

(officially Nov. 2-8 according to the American Association of Teachers of French)

with the participation and cooperation of the Alliance Française of Greater Phoenix; Alliance Française of Tucson; ASU French Section, Dept. of Languages & Literatures; Institut Français d’Arizona/Art Renaissance; Ecole Internationale d’Arizona/International School of Arizona, AATF/AZ, Grenoble Committee of Phoenix Sister Cities Commission; French Heritage Society; Village Wine Cellar; Le Cercle Français d’ASU; Phoenix Suns; National Theater for the Arts & Education; Maryse Boutique; Louis Vuitton; Mariée Wedding Store; L'Occitane; Au Petit Four; Filbert Food Service; LZ Dezign Jewelry; Wanda Sikora Jewelry; C.D. Singers; Leading Integrated

Designs & Associates;Via Méditerranée; Vincent's on Camelback; Ballet Arizona;

C. D. Singers; Phoenix Symphony; Wells Fargo Museum.

 

Friday, Nov. 3, 5: 30-8 p.m.

Soirée de dégustation—opening  National French Week reception sponsored by Phoenix Sister Cities Commission, Grenoble Committee.  Official Proclamations followed by French Songs from the children of l’Ecole Internationale d’Arizona/International School of AZ.  Samplings of French wines offered by Leading Integrated Designs & Associates. French cheeses & pâté provided by Brigitte Terseur.  Background French music.  Advance RSVP. By Monday, Oct. 24, at Phoenix Sister Cities Commission—602-534-3751, $15 PSCC members & ISA parents, $20 non-members or at door. At Wells Fargo Museum, Southeast Corner of Adams St. & 2^nd Ave., Phoenix.

 

Friday, Nov. 3, 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2 p.m., 8 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2 p.m.

"Swan Lake" by Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, performed by Ballet Arizona & the Phoenix Symphony.  Ballet was choreographed in the 19^th century by Frenchman Marius Petipa (20^th-century additions by George Balanchine).  Tickets $10-104 (child & senior discounts apply to some sections), call 602-381-1096. At Symphony Hall, Phoenix.

 

Saturday, Nov. 4, 2:45-4:30 p.m.

Children’s Poetry and Rhyme Reading Event in French and Spanish. Presented at the International School of Arizona/L’Ecole Internationale d’Arizona. Free event at 1401 N. 75^th St., Scottsdale. Tel: 480-874-2326.

 

Sunday, Nov. 5, 4 p.m.        

Présentation en francais sur Paul Cézanne by Michel Sarda of the Institut Français d’Arizona/Art Renaissance, sponsored by the Alliance Française of Greater Phoenix, chez Angela Morley et Christine Parker, Scottsdale. The celebrated influential artist died 100 years ago. $5.  Refreshments. For reservations & directions call 480-596-0491.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Fête de la Francophonie—live & recorded music, songs, short skits by local students & French organizations, French food, games, tombola.  Sponsored by ASU’s French Section and le Cercle Français d’ASU. Cuisine Française par Chef Jean Ekobo de French Ambiance. On the lawn in front of Hayden Library, ASU Tempe.

 

Thursday, Nov. 9, 12 noon 

French Week in Arizona, a discussion sponsored by the Institut Français d'Arizona.   Luncheon at Vincent’s on Camelback, 3930 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix.  $20 inclusive. Reserve at 602-808-9670.

 

Thursday, Nov. 9, 8:30 p.m.

Basketball Game: Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks.Come support the Suns' only native Frenchman, Boris Diaw, the NBA's Most Improved Player for 2005-2006. Conversation with Diaw after the game in French & English?  Email your reservations for seats in Section 201, rows 11 & 12 @ $51 each to President@afph.org  & then submit your check immediately to Alliance Française, c/o Leanne Debeurre, 1602 E. Kathleen Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85022.  Tickets will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of the mailed check. A waiting list will be created in the event of individual cancellation.

 

 

Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, 7 p.m.

A Concert of the music of Gabriel Fauré including the Requiem & Cantique de Jean Racine by the C.D. Singers under the direction of Daniel Durand.  At Orangewood Presbyterian Church, 7321 N. 30^th St., Pnoenix. Tickets $15, $12 for students and seniors. 

 

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 3 p.m.

Samuel Beckett at 100: Irish  & Romanian Contributions to French Literature. "A 1983 Conversation with Beckett" by Profs. Suzanne & Bill Hendrickson; "Exercice d'admiration: Samuel Beckett vu par E.M. Cioran" by Prof. Aleksandra Gruzinska. A short presentation of the project "Beckett on Film."  Free event to celebrate the contributions of the bilingual winner of the 1969 Nobel Prize for Literature.  Sponsored by ASU's French Section of the Dept. of Langs. & Literatures, in Room 165 Language & Literature Bldg, on the SE Corner of University Dr. & College St., Tempe.  Refreshments. Paid parking at nearby Methodist Church on University Dr. or in the ASU Foundation Bldg. Parking Structure on College St.

 

Thursday, Nov. 16, 12 noon

French Heritage Society's Luncheon & Conference. For information, contact Mme Leila Winssinger, via 602-852-3870.      

 

Friday, Nov. 17, 7  p.m.

French Film (no subtitles) of Samuel Beckett's play, "En attendant Godot" from the series "Beckett dirige Beckett" as filmed by Walter Asmus. The original French version as directed & choreographed by Beckett stars Jean-François Balmer, Jean-Paul Jorris, Roman Polanski, & Rufus. Beckett, born in 1906, received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1969. In Room 316 Language & Literature Bldg. (University & College) ASU, Tempe.Sponsored by Le Cercle Français d’ASU. Free event, parking in nearby Methodist Church lot.

 

Saturday, Nov. 18, 3 p.m., TUCSON

"Paul Cézanne" par Michel Sarda at the Alliance Française of Tucson in Woods Memorial Library, 3455 N. First Ave, Tucson 85719. Tppl.org/locations/woods.index.cfm  Information, call 520-327-3279 or aftucson@cox.net

 

Saturday, Nov. 18, 6-8 p.m.

Défilé de mode (Fashion Show), thanks to Maryse Boutique, Mariée Wedding Store, Louis Vuitton, L'Occitane, Au Petit Four, Filbert Food Service; LZ Dezign Jewelry, & Wanda Sikora Jewelry, sponsored by the Alliance Française of Greater Phoenix. At the newly opened Via Méditerranée in downtown Scottsdale, 7001 E. First Ave., in connection with the arrival of this years Beaujolais nouveau, thanks to Village Wine Cellar, 8877 N. Scottsdale, Suite 406, Scottsdale. Two glasses + hors d’oeuvre, $20, adults 18+ only.  Tombola (drawing) for prizes from above sponsors. Reservations necessary in advance prior to Nov. 11, 602-840-5024 602-315-4649 or at president@afphx.org.  Checks to AF must be received by Nov. 15, c/o Bill Hendrickson, 2422 N. 56^th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008

 

Monday, Nov. 20, 10:15 a.m.

Molière's "Le Malade Imaginaire" presented bilingually (French/English) by the National Theater for the Arts and Education. At Carl Hayden High School, 3333 W. Roosevelt, Phoenix.  Questions and discussion afterwards. $13.95.  For reservations, www.nationaltheaterAE.com or call 866-988-5553.

 

Tuesday, Nov. 21, 10:15 a.m.            

Molière's "Le Malade Imaginaire" presented bilingually (French/English) by the National Theater for the Arts and Education. In Crowder Hall at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Questions & discussions afterwards.  $13.95.  For reservations,  www.nationaltheaterAE.com or call 866-988-5533.

 

 

 

 For further information, please contact Bill.Hendrickson@asu.edu or call 602-840-5024 or 602-315-4649.

 Updated 10/31/06