A Parisian who knew Normandy, Georges Seurat created unforgettable scenes of everyday French life, using the latest scientific vision research of his time, including Pointillism, a technique of placing daubs of paint close together. "A Sunday on the La Grande Jatte" is the best known example of his work. This presentation is by Michael Norris, […]
"My trip to Provence and the Chateaux of the Loire Valley", by photographer Hank Meirowitz. Chateau de Chenonceaux, dans la Vallee de la Loire Mr. Meirowitz will share his love of France through his photography. If you didn't have a chance to visit his exhibit at the Southbury Library then join us for more photos […]
Americans today have a love/hate relationship with France, but in this illuminating new history, Tom Shachtman shows that without France, there might not be a United States of America. How The French Saved America is about French aid to the Americans during the American Revolution. This narrative history vividly captures the individual characters of our […]
The meeting will begin at 11 AM at the AF Center, followed by lunch, and then we will have a presentation by Francoise Lampe, who will speak on "How to Discover One's French And French Canadian Ancestry." RSVP by phone at: 203-707-0710.
Presentation by Mike Norris of Arm Chair Tours. Mike has already delighted us with talks on Van Gogh and Seurat.
Please join the Program Committee in welcoming author and journalist Marcia DeSanctis to the Alliance Center to share with us her book "100 Places in France Every Woman Should Go". Join us on Saturday, February 23rd at 2PM at the Alliance Center, 1 Pomperaug Office Park, Suite 301, in Southbury, off Depot Hill Road. Ms […]
On Sunday, March 31st, at 2pm the Alliance will again welcome Photographer Hank Meirowitz to the Center. He will share his visit to Provence through his photos of the South of France. Break the winter blues and come and view the beauty of the lavender fields and Roman ruins.
Our own Radio-Nostalgie! Anne Quinson and Gilles Rousseau have been preparing a selection of their favorite songs from France and Canada. This will be the first installment and will cover the 1950s and 60s for France, and the 50s to 70s for Canada. A nostalgic evening listening to music favorites from France and French Canada […]
Join us at 2pm April 17th, via ZOOM, for a presentation from Mike Norris on the Impressionist painter Berthe Morisot. *The link to this event will be sent out via email to members in advance.
Join us for a virtual photographic trip to France on Sunday, November 14th, at 2pm from Hank Meirowitz. Hank will present his photographic trip to the beautiful Loire Valley, its castles and Gardens at the AF Center.
