September 11-19, 2008
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September Events
September 11, 2008. YACOUBA & THE DOGON LIGHT perform at Little Baobab, 3388 19th St. (at Mission), SF. 415.643.3558 $5. 9:30pm.
September 11-13, 2008. LISS FAIN DANCE, the San Francisco ballet choreographer, presents two world premieres, one of which is set to a composition by MESSAIEN. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts’ Novellus Theater, 700 Howard St., San Francisco. 415.978.2787 or http://www.lissfaindance.org for details.
September 11-14, 2008. JOTI SING AND VIOLETA LUNA perform (in the medium of dance) the true tale of a SENEGALESE MAN detained at Guantanamo Bay. CounterPulse, 1310 Mission St., SF. 800.838.3006 or http://www.counterpulse.org for details.
September 12, 2008. MARGARET TROST talks about ON THAT DAY, EVERYBODY ATE: ONE WOMAN’S STORY OF HOPE AND POSSIBILITY IN HAITI. Widowed in her 30’s with a young child, Trost visited Haiti as part of a reverse mission – serving the poor as a means of personal transformation. This is a moving account of her immersion in the West’s most impoverished nation. 7:15 p.m. - Reading at Christ the King Church, 199 Brandon Road Pleasant Hill, CA. Contact: Pat Stevens, 925-945-1623.
September 12, 2008. DINNER CONCERT BY HELENE ATTIA, vocals & guitar, with DAVE MIOTKE, piano & accordion. Featuring music from....Edith Piaf (La Vie En Rose) Jacques Brel,Josephine Baker and many other famous French artists! An evening of fabulous dining and beautiful French music, c'est si bon!!! First 50 reservations will get a FREE CD of Hélène Attia's music!! $10.00 cover charge for advanced reservations - $15.00 at the door - All Ages Welcome! Call 650-365-3226 to make your dinner reservations now, this show will sell out fast!! (There is a $20 drink minimum if you do not wish to eat) http://www.heleneattia.com or www.myspace.com/heleneattia For more info contact Helene Attia at 510-508-3611. Angelica's Bistro, 863 Main Street in Redwood City, CA 94061, 650-365-3226. 8pm. www.angelicasbistro.com
September 12, 2008. TROIS GARÇONS, UNE FILLE ET DEUX MARIAGES – CINEMA A L’ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE BERKELEY.A 25 ans, Dan et Laurent sont les meilleurs amis du monde. Ils vivent ensemble et partagent tout, comme un vieux couple. Une chose pourtant les sépare: Dan est un coureur de jupons tandis que Laurent est homosexuel et secrètement amoureux de son ami. Cette situation aurait pu durer des années si Dan n'avait pas rencontré la femme de sa vie, Camille. Quand Dan décide d'aller vivre avec elle, c'est la vie de Laurent qui s'écroule… It is IMPERATIVE that you call to reserve so that we can plan for food. $12/$10. Alliance Française de Berkeley, 2004 Woolsey St., Berkeley, CA. 510.548.7481 or http://www.afberkeley.org or afberkeley@sbcglobal.net for details.
September 12, 2008. DIGITALISM performs at 1015, SF. For more info, please visit: http://www.french-music.org/francais/concerts.php?pays=7
September 12, 2008. MIDNIGHT JUGGENAUTS performs at Folsom, SF. Midnight. For more info, please visit: http://www.french-music.org/francais/concerts.php?pays=7
September 13, 2008. MORT OU VIF: ARTISTES ET ANATOMISTES. Conference illustree de RENEE MOREL. En se tournant vers des sujets profanes, l'art de la Renaissance va faire du corps humain un sujet de predilection. Ainsi, Leonard de Vinci et Michel-Ange dissequeront tous deux des cadavres. S'ils manipulent le scalpel en plus du pinceau ou du ciseau, c'est a la fois par curiosite scientifique et par necessite professionnelle. Mais si les decouvertes des anatomistes facilitent aux artistes des representations infiniment plus realistes du corps -- surtout quand celui-ci est denude -- elles sont aussi tributaires du talent des artistes. C'est en effet grace a leurs dessins que les medecins, qui ne dissequent que rarement, connaitront mieux les muscles et autres rouages de la machine humaine. Enfin, l'invention recente de l'imprimerie permettra la diffusion de planches anatomiques a bon marche. Leur succes prodigieux (elles seront disseminees a travers toute l'Europe et meme au-dela) resulte d'une fertile collaboration entre l'art et la science. * Monday, September 8 (6:00 PM-7:30 PM)or * Saturday, September 13 (10:30 AM -12:00 PM). At THE FRENCH CLASS 500 Sutter Street (at Powell) Suite 310 San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 362.3666 info@frenchclass.com Attention! Comme pour le TGV, il est imperatif de reserver. Telephonez a l'ecole pour vous inscrire et retenir votre place en donnant votre numero de carte bancaire.
September 13, 2008. DGIIN performs gypsy funk with a French twist at Rio Nido Roadhouse, 14540 Canyon Two at River Road. 707.869.0821 or http://www.rionidoroadhouse.com for details. 6pm-10pm. $5. For a music clip: http://www.myspace.com/dgiin
September 13 & 20, 2008. DOCENT LECTURE: THE FEMININE TOUCH: IMPRESSIONIST PAINTINGS BY BERTHE MORISOT, MARY CASSATT, EVA GONZALES, MARIE BRAQUEMONDE. Lecture at the Palace of the Legion of Honor, Lincoln Park, 34th & Clement, SF. 415.750.3600 or http://www.famsf.org for details. All talks will take place at 1pm.
September 13-20, 2008. PHILHARMONIA BAROQUE ORCHESTRA performs RAMEAU's PYGMALION and more. Various venues: Berkeley, Contra Costa, San Francisco, Palo Alto. 415.252.1288 or http://www.philharmonia.org for details
Through September 14, 2008. SHOTGUN PLAYERS perform UBU FOR PRESIDENT, based on UBU ROI by ALFRED JARRY. Patrick Dooley directs this story about a fictional, larger-than-life tyrant who tramples over his enemies with gusto. John Hinkel Park, Off Arlington Ave. at Southampton Ave., Berkeley. 510.841.6500 or http://www.shotgunplayers.org for details.
September 14, 2008. MARGARET TROST talks about ON THAT DAY, EVERYBODY ATE: ONE WOMAN’S STORY OF HOPE AND POSSIBILITY IN HAITI. Widowed in her 30’s with a young child, Trost visited Haiti as part of a reverse mission – serving the poor as a means of personal transformation. This is a moving account of her immersion in the West’s most impoverished nation. 4:00 p.m. - Reading at St. Helena Catholic Church, 1255 Oak St., St. Helena, CA. Contact: St. Helena Presbyterian Church office 707-963-1255.
September 16, 2008. READ MADAME BOVARY WITH THE MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE LIBRARY. Please mark your calendars for the Mechanics' Institute Library's September 2008 book discussions. All groups meet in the 4th floor Board Room at 57 Post Street. On September 16, we read “Fiction You Wish You Had Read”: GUSTAVE FLAUBERT’S MADAME BOVARY. Noon. For more information, call 415.393.0103. Copies of the titles above are on reserve at the second floor circulation desk. We look forward to seeing you at one or more of these lively discussion groups. Please call ahead to secure a place.
September 16, 2008. RENDEZ-VOUS / SOCIAL HOUR EN FRANÇAIS. Vous êtes invitez à un rendez-vous! Join francophiles after work for conversation and drinks. Rendez-Vous! is a fun, welcoming environment to socialize in French for all levels of experience. Enjoy wine, soda, and snacks while mingling with others en français. Alliance professor Yuna Ngal keeps the conversation flowing. Twice monthly at 6:00-7:00pm. Tuesdays, Sept 2 & 16, Oct 14 & 28, Nov 11 & 25. $5 all. Alliance Française de San Francisco, 1345 Bush St., SF. 415.775.7755 or http://www.afsf.com for details.
September 16, 2008. MARGARET TROST talks about ON THAT DAY, EVERYBODY ATE: ONE WOMAN’S STORY OF HOPE AND POSSIBILITY IN HAITI. Widowed in her 30’s with a young child, Trost visited Haiti as part of a reverse mission – serving the poor as a means of personal transformation. This is a moving account of her immersion in the West’s most impoverished nation. 7:00 p.m. - Reading at Books Inc., 3515 California St., San Francisco, CA Contact: Books Inc, 415-221-3666
September 16, 2008. COURTABLEU performs CAJUN/ZYDECO at Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave. (at Gilman), Berkeley. 510.525.5054 or http://www.ashkenaz.com for details. 8pm Cajun/Zydeco dance lesson with Diana Castillo; 8:30pm performance. $10.
September 17, 2008. FRENCH-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS NETWORKING EVENT. L'Atelier BNP Paribas, Redwood City, We invite you to celebrate the end of our 2008 Business Booster Program with a festive evening dedicated to entrepreneurship and networking. During eight weeks, our selection of participating entrepreneurs have analyzed and polished their business proposals in order to present them to a panel. Meet our candidates, mentors, and experts in a fun and lively atmosphere. This is also a great occasion to meet or see again your peers, the Members of the FACCSF We are delighted to have one of candidates as the event's wine sponsor. For further information on De Novo Wines, our candidates, as well as the program please visit our website here. Contact: Carole Granade - Executive Director - carole@faccsf.com, French American Chamber of Commerce, 703 Market Street, Suite 450 San Francisco, CA 94103. Tel: (415) 442 4717 - Fax: (415) 442 4621 or www.faccsf.com for details.
September 17, 2008. MARGARET TROST talks about ON THAT DAY, EVERYBODY ATE: ONE WOMAN’S STORY OF HOPE AND POSSIBILITY IN HAITI. Widowed in her 30’s with a young child, Trost visited Haiti as part of a reverse mission – serving the poor as a means of personal transformation. This is a moving account of her immersion in the West’s most impoverished nation. 7:30 p.m. - Reading at First Congregational Church of Berkeley 2345 Channing Way (at Dana), Berkeley, CA. Contact: FCCB, 510-848-3696
September 17, 2008. CHOCOLATS NOIRS & THE RED WINES OF BORDEAUX. A class offered at The French Cellar -- Regional Wines & Objects from France. Classes listed above will be held on Wednesday evenings at 7 PM for approximately 2 hours and are limited to 16 participants. The cost of classes including 8 wines or Champagnes for tasting, is $60 per person, except for Deluxe, Champagne and Chocolats Noirs & The Red Wines of Bordeaux classes, which are $90 per person. A selection of French cheeses, pâté and fruit will be served buffet-style for your enjoyment and to relate the wine to food during our tasting. Reservations should be booked in advance with a credit card and cancellations must be made within 24 hours of each class for a refund. We look forward to you joining us in discovering great wine finds from France! 32 East Main Street, Los Gatos CA 95030, tel 408.354.0993 or fax 408.354.2723 or www.thefrenchcellar.com for details.September 17, 2008. VIEUX FARKA TOURE performs at Yoshi’s San Francisco venue. http://www.yoshis.com or 415.655.5600 for details.
September 18, 2008. LAURENT FOURGO & HIS ENSEMBLE perform at Left Bank (Pleasant Hill) Thursday September 18th 6:00pm-10:00pm 60 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Phone: (925) 288-1222 www.LeftBank.com No Cover Charge.
September 18, 2008. CERCLE LITTERAIRE DE L'ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE SANTA ROSA discusses STENDHAL'S LA CHARTREUSE DE PARME. Please contact the office if you want the book ordered for you: 707.829.7239 or email pkoneazny@earthlink.net for details. 613 Fourth St., Suite 200, Santa Rosa, or info@afsantarosa.org.
September 18, 2008. FROM MANTEGNA TO COURBET: EUROPEAN PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS, AND PRINTS FROM THE JAMES SIMON COLLECTION. Lecture at the Palace of the Legion of Honor, Lincoln Park, 34th & Clement, SF. 415.750.3600 or http://www.famsf.org for details. 10am.
September 18, 2008. FRENCH-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE organizes a WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON. The French-American Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco, the Lycée Francais La Pérouse, and San Francisco Bay Accueil cordially invite you to join us for a : Women in Business Luncheon With LISA GAUTIER. Thursday, September 18th, 12:00 pm at The Spinnaker 12:00- 2:00 pm 100 Spinnaker Dr, Sausalito Get directions The French American Chamber of Commerce in San Francisco (FACCSF) invites regularly the Francophile Women in Business to a professional network to promote their career, broaden their professional horizon and enhance their financial acumen. Take part of this great networking event and seize the opportunity to meet French speaking business Women of the Bay area. Come and network with Women in Business ! Men are welcome. Registration Information $ 40 for Members, $ 45 for Non Members, $ 50 at the door We recommend that registrations be made in advance. French-American Chamber of Commerce, 703 Market Street, Suite 450, San Francisco, CA 94103, Tel: 415 442 4717 / Fax 415 442 4621.
September 18, 2008. CHECK, PLEASE, BAY AREA includes ABSINTHE BRASSERIE & BAR. KQED TV9, 7:30pm.
September 19, 2008. CONVERSATION A L’ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE BERKELEY.You are invited by the Board to the monthly French conversation evening. Please bring a dish and/or a beverage to share. Venez participer à cette soirée conviviale mensuelle, à la fortune du pot, et pratiquer votre français. Alliance Française de Berkeley, 2004 Woolsey St., Berkeley, CA. 510.548.7481 or http://www.afberkeley.org or afberkeley@sbcglobal.net for details.
September 19, 2008. MISS KITTIN performs at 103 Harriet Street in San Francisco on September 19. For more info, please visit: http://www.french-music.org/francais/concerts.php?pays=7
September 19 & 21, 2008. FAUBOURG TREMÉ: THE UNTOLD STORY OF BLACK NEW ORLEANS. First-person documentary by New Orleans natives Dawn Logsdon and Lolis Eric Elie brings alive the long history of Black New Orleans through an in-depth look at one historic neighborhood. 9/19, 7pm; 9/21, 4pm. Sonoma Film Institute, Warren Auditorium, Ives Hall, Sonoma State University,1801 E. Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park. 707.664.2606 or http://www.sonoma.edu/sfi ($5 general admission, $4.50 non SSU students with ID, seniors and SSU faculty and staff; $3.50 SFI members, Lifelong Learning Members and children under 12. FREE for SSU students with ID. Discount tickets 5 films for $20/$18.
September 19 & 23, 2008. MADCAT WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. 415.383.5356 or http://www.madcatfilmfestival.org for details.
Through September 20, 2008. «ART» by YASMINA REZA performed by PEGASUS THEATER. Dir. Nancy Hansen. A sleek, sophisticated comedy that starts out, ostensibly, about the merits of abstract art, but quickly evolves into a play about the value and fragility of friendship. Pegasus Theater, 20347 Hwy. 116, Monte Rio. 707.522.9043 or http://www.pegasustheater.com for details. $18-$35.
September 20, 2008. JUSTICE performs at the Treasure Island Music Festival in San Francisco on September 20. For more info, please visit: http://www.french-music.org/francais/concerts.php?pays=7
September 20, 2008. SAVING LIVES & MORE: THE RED CROSS. The Sonoma & Mendocino Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering a free, 4 hour course on the Geneva Conventions, the role of the Red Cross in promoting and implementing the Geneva Conventions, and how International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is relevant in the world today. This certified course, developed by the national office of the American Red Cross, will be offered on Saturday, September 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Red Cross office on 5297 Aero Drive just north of Santa Rosa. To register for the class, please call 707.577.7600. The class is free of charge. A summary of the class is attached. Saving Lives & More: Learn about your local Red Cross and be inspired! A one-hour free lunch and tour. Please contact me for your invitation. Tim Miller CEO American Red Cross Sonoma & Mendocino Counties 5297 Aero Drive Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Tel: 707-577-7607 Fax: 707-577-7621 tmiller@arcsm.org
September 20-21, 2008. GLENDI INTERNATIONAL FOOD FAIR. Holy Virgin Orthodox Church, 90 Mountain View Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.584.9491 or http://www.glendi.net for details.
September 20-21, 2008. DREAMS AND REALITIES, the 2nd Annual Art, Food, Wine & Music Festival. Village at Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe. Featuring a lecture on investing in art by collecting original lithographs, oils, watercolors, sculptures and tapestries by PICASSO, CHAGALL, and others. Win an original MARC CHAGALL lithograph! 800.995.3654 or http://www.GalleryKeoki.com for details. Special weekend package for two, $399.
Through September 21, 2008. THE ROUGH AND TUMBLE THEATER CO. presents VOLTAIRE'S CANDIDE. Rough and Tumble is thrilled to announce their next full production, Len Jenkin's hyper-theatrical adaptation of Voltaire's Enlightenment- era satire Candide. The show opens on August 20, 2008 at the Berkeley City Club (near the UC Berkeley campus and 2 blocks from Telegraph Ave.) and runs until September 21st. Candide is considered a key text of the European Enlightenment and a classic of world literature. In this hilarious picaresque adventure, Voltaire sardonically skewers the metaphysical philosophy of Optimism (all is for the best!), religion, politics, and the romantic adventure stories which were popular during his time. Through the constant misfortunes of the title character, Voltaire showcases his considerable wit while posing meaningful questions about the nature of human suffering. Rough and Tumble is looking forward to sharing this comic masterpiece with our audiences. Stay tuned for more details! http://www.randt.org/Next.htm
September 21, 2008. JOURNEE DU PATRIMOINE (HERITAGE DAY). Residence de France, San Francisco Like every year, the "Residence de France" in San Francisco will be open to the public to celebrate the "Journée du patrimoine". This year, the Residence de France will host a special exhibit of fashion from the graduate students of the Academy of Art, inspired by French fashion designers. The beautiful pieces will be presented that day, along with the complete video of the 2008 collection of the Academy of Art. The exhibit will also feature a tribute to Yves Saint Laurent by Pascale Hery. Location: Residence de France, 2570 Jackson Street, San Francisco Organized by the French American Cultural Society, in partnership with the Academy of Art http://www.frenchculture.org/spip.php?article1614 10:00am - 5:00pm.
September 22, 2008. OPENING NIGHT GALA OF THE MET, featured at the Lark Theater. Black tie optional. Starring Renée Fleming in fully staged performances of scenes from MASSENET’s MANON (Act III) and more. Champagne cocktail included. http://www.larktheater.net/ for details. Or, in Mill Vallely & San Rafael: Live performance $24 adult, $22 senior, $16 children; Encore performances $22 adult, $20 senior, $15 child. CineArts Sequoia, 25 Throckmorton in Mill Valley or Regency 6, 280 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael. http://www.fandango.com or http://www.fathomevents.com for tickets.
September 23, 2008. ANNE PRAH-PEROCHON presents a lecture entitled, PETITES ANECDOTES, GRANDES SAVEURS: HISTOIRE DE LA GASTRONOMIE FRANÇAISE at the Assemblée Générale de L’Alliance Française de Santa Rosa. Pour les Français, manger n’est pas seulement s’alimenter, c’est un art et une passion élevée au rang de culture! S’ils font remonter la tradition du «bien manger» à Charlemagne, c’est surtout à la Florentine Catherine de Médicis que la France, à partir du 16e sièce, le raffinement de sa gastronomie. La conférence, illustrée de tableaux des plus grands artistes de l’époque, traitera des diverses innovations à travers les siècles (épices, usage de la fourchette, apparition des grands chefs, des premiers restaurants et livres de cuisine). Des anecdotes souligneront les coutumes culinaires pittoresques en vigueur à la cour de Catherine de Médicis, de Louis XIV, dans l’entourage de Mme de Pompadour, et de Napoléon III jusqu’à nos jours. $35, wine not included. (Conference only $12.) Reservations due 9/12; send check to AFSR, 612 Fourth St., Suite 200, CA 95404. Indicate entrée selection: beef, chicken or vegetarian. Dinner begins promptly at 6:30pm; Conference at 7:45pm. Reservations are required for both Location: La Gare, 208 Wilson St., Santa Rosa. 707.528.4355 or http://www.lagarerestaurant.com
September 23, 2008. KATHLEEN FLINN taks about THE SHARPER YOUR KNIFE: LOVE, LAUGHTER AND TEARS IN PARIS AT THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS COOKING SCHOOL. Funny and inspiring account of the author’s of her struggle in a stew of hot-tempered chefs, competitive classmates, her own wretchedly inadequeate French, and the basics of French cuisine at the venerable Le Cordon Bleu cooking school. Book Passage, Ferry Building, San Francisco. 415.835.1020 or http://www.bookpassage.com for details.
September 24, 2008. THE PROUST SOCIETY meets at the Mechanics Institute Library. The Proust Society meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 6:30-8:00pm, beginning Wednesday, September 10, 2008. All groups meet in the 4th floor Board Room at 57 Post Street. For more information, call 415.393.0103. Copies of the titles above are on reserve at the second floor circulation desk. We look forward to seeing you at one or more of these lively discussion groups. Please call ahead to secure a place.
September 24, 2008. BERNARD HENRI LEVY AT THE SAN FRANCISCO JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER. 8:00pm. The Pritzker Family Lecture. Philosopher and writer Bernard-Henri Lévy (BHL) is one of France's most famous public intellectuals. Among BHL's dozens of books are the European bestseller Who Killed Daniel Pearl? and Barbarism with a Human Face; he is co-founder of the antiracist group SOS Racism. Hear BHL discuss his philosophy, his activism and his latest book, Left in Dark Times: A Stand Against the New Barbarism. Location: SFJCC, 3200 California St, San Francisco http://www.frenchculture.org/spip.php?article1616
September 24, 2008 CINE-CLUB A L’ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE SAN FRANCISCO. Enjoy the latest releases from France sur le grand ecran and a glass of wine with AFSF ciné-philes and discussion en français. Straight from the AFSF Médiathèque. Second & fourth Wednesdays, 7:00pm. Sept 10, 24, Oct 8, 22, Tuesday Nov 11, 20 (exceptionally). Visit http://www.afsf.com for updates on featured films. Free. Alliance Française de San Francisco, 1345 Bush St., SF. 415.775.7755 or http://www.afsf.com for details.
September 25, 2008. RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE SCULPTURE FROM THE JAMES SIMON COLLECTION. Lecture at the Palace of the Legion of Honor, Lincoln Park, 34th & Clement, SF. 415.750.3600 or http://www.famsf.org for details. 10am.
September 26, 2008. AMELIE will be shown in the park as part of FILM NIGHT IN THE PARK in San Anselmo. http://www.filmnight.org/ for details.
September 26, 2008. CONFERENCE PAR BERNARD METAIS: 100 ANS DE STYLE MUSETTE A PARIS. Bernard Métais, parisien de souche, nous fera revivre, avec illustrations sonores, la naissance vers 1900 de la valse-musette et son évolution jusqu'à nos jours à Paris. Savez-vous que ce symbole de Paris, est né de la confrontation des Auvergnats montés à Paris avec leur musette et des italiens immigrant avec leur accordéon chromatique? Il s'agissait de conquérir les centaines de, très rentables, "bals à la musette" de Paris. Le style musette a fleuri à Paris et dans les guinguettes du bord de la Seine et de la Marne. Après un repli, le musette et son inséparable accordéon est de nouveau d'actualité (Richard Galliano). Bernard nous montrera de nombreuses photos et nous fera entendre des extraits musicaux d'époque, avec une touche d'explication technique et de musicologie. Anne Métais nous jouera, à l'accordéon, vos valses et javas favorites. Les slides sont en anglais, la présentation en français, la musique universelle.Alliance Française de Berkeley, 2004 Woolsey St., Berkeley, CA. 510.548.7481 or http://www.afberkeley.org or afberkeley@sbcglobal.net for details. It is IMPERATIVE that you call to reserve so we can plan for food (petit buffet campagnard). Nonmember $12; member $10.
September 26, 2008. DINNER CONCERT BY HELENE ATTIA, vocals & guitar, with DAVE MIOTKE, keyboards & accordion. French Hotel SOFITEL Helene Attia, vocals & guitar, with Dave Miotke, keyboards & accordion. Dinner concert, featuring music from....Edith Piaf (La Vie En Rose) Jacques Brel, Josephine Baker and many other famous French artists! 7pm. 223 Twin Dolphin Drive 94065 REDWOOD CITY, USA (+1)650/598-9000 - (+1)650/598-0459 H0922@accor.com For more info please contact Helene Attia at: (510) 508-3611 www.heleneattia.com
September 26, 2008. CERCLE FRANÇAIS DE PETALUMA chez Cristy et André, à Rohnert Park. nadinepavloff@netscape.net for details.
September 26 & 28, 2008. MIDNIGHT (Wilder & Brackett, 1939). Screwball comedy with Claudette Colbert who lands penniless (but wearing a dazzling evening gown) in Paris… With Don Ameche, John Barrymore, and Mary Astor. 9/26, 7pm; 9/28, 4pm. Warren Auditorium, Ives Hall, Sonoma State University,1801 E. Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park. 707.664.2606 or http://www.sonoma.edu/sfi ($5 general admission, $4.50 non SSU students with ID, seniors and SSU faculty and staff; $3.50 SFI members, Lifelong Learning Members and children under 12. FREE for SSU students with ID. Discount tickets 5 films for $20/$18.
September 27, 2008. HAITI: WE ARE HERE / AYITI: NOU LA. Photography by MARIE-JOSE DURQUET. Public reception. Durquet’s photography brings her into contact with many segments of Haiti’s population, particularly children and patients at the hospital. She simultaneously pursues documentation of her own personal interests in Haitian art and architecture, focusing on the connections between these and the practice of vodou. Free. Show runs September 8-30. Alliance Française de San Francisco, 1345 Bush St., SF. 415.775.7755 or http://www.afsf.com for details.
September 27, 2008. AN AMERICAN IN PARIS screens in the “Film in the Fog” series at the Presidio. Live entertainment at 5:30pm; screening at 7pm. Main Post Theatre lawn, 99 Moraga Ave, SF. Bring a blanket, low lawn chair, and picnic. Food and beverages also available for sale. http://www.presidio.gov or 415.561.5418.
September 27, 2008. CASABLANCA. KQED TV9, 8pm.
September 27, 2008. CELINE DION: A NEW DAY. KQED TV9,8pm.
September