Monday, March 29, 2010

Voulez Vous Coucher Avec Moi.. Say Whaaa?

Ok guys. If this is all you know about French culture, then this post is for you! It's all about The French Cultures Festival this month. The French Cultures Festival is a month-long series of events in several cities, including Austin, Dallas and HOUSTON. Since the 1970's, the entire world has had a unique opportunity in March to appreciate and celebrate the culture of French speaking countries. Houston highlights include a performance of La Maison de Bernarda Alba(Federico Garc'a Lorca's last play), French food and wine tastings at Spec's, a Springtime in Paris concert, a "Metamorphosis" art exhibit and even a boules tournament!


Schedule:
Monday
  • Photo Documentary: Francophonie- An exhibition of pictures from different French-Speaking countries - Where: Fort Bend Baptist Academy in Sugar Land, 1750 7th Street
  • Leaps Into the Void- "Documents of Nouveau Realism Performance" is a unique exhibition of 20th Century French art - Where: The Menil Collection, 1515 Sul Ross
Tuesday
  • Franco-African Film Festival- "Le Malentendu colonial" Four documentary films from French-Speaking Africa- Where: Lone Star College-Cy Fair, 9191 Barker Cypress Rd.
  • Murder in the Palais Royal- Author Cara Black will present "Murder in the Palais Royal", the latest book in her series- Where: Alliance Francaise de Houston, 427 Lovett Blvd.

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