It's been said that one can never fully understand one language until one understands at least two. Why study language? Language study provide windows into worlds beyond our own. Alliance Française of Austin promotes French language and French & Francophone culture in central Texas via classes offered through our School, through ongoing programs, and through French-themed events.  AFA's School offerings, scholarship programs, and French-themed events depend on the crucial support provided by donations to the Alliance Française of Austin. Donations to the AFA Annual Fund allow for ongoing enhancement of AFA programs & services.  Your tax-deductible donation in any amount is important and appreciated, and those who donate $200 or more by December 31st will be invited to enjoy AFA's Annual Fund Champagne & Desert Donor-club Reception after the new year. This year’s goal is $3,000. Our campaign ends December 31st. Please consider a donation to the AFA Annual Fund to help us reach our $3,000 goal.  We thank you for your trust and support.

Alliance Française invites you to join us at Little Barrel and Brown, a popular South Congress eatery with creative appetizers, hot plates, retro cocktails and desserts with a European flair. On October 5th, AFA will provide small plates to share from 7:00-8:00pm.  Guests pick up their own drinks.  AFA Apéritifs are free to AFA members. Members' names must appear on the current member list.  Non-members & guests will be charged a $5 fee.  Sign in with Alliance Française required.  

Stop by on October 5th to taste curried deviled eggs, blue cheese apple salad, Sashimi tuna crisps, or mushroom fettucine.  Sign in when you arrive and join us for food, fun, and French at AFA's October Apéritif.  We hope to see you there!

Don't miss AFA's September Soirée, a wonderful evening of hors-d'oeuvres, dessert, wine, music, socializing, and French conversation. AFA Soirées feature authors, artists, wine experts, scholars and distinguished guests who present informal talks about their area of expertise.  On September 23rd Alliance Française d'Austin welcomes author and Executive Chef ALAIN BRAUX to lead a discussion in French about his training, his career, and the healing properties of high-quality fresh foods.  Early-bird tickets are $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers through September 22nd.  Tickets purchased September 23rd will reflect an increase in price. Members' names must appear on the current membership list and all Soirée sales are final.  Admission includes hors-d'oeuvres, dessert, and two drink tickets.  

Don't miss Executive Chef Alain Braux's presentation in French about healthy food, delicious recipes, and French culinary nutrition.  Enjoy recipes from Chef Braux's cookbooks, pastries by Rocheli Pâtisserie, drinks, music, dessert, socializing, Chef Braux's presentation en français and a wonderful evening at AFA's September Soirée!  Buy your tickets HERE. 

New to Alliance Française d'Austin? AFA WELCOMES YOU!  AFA welcomes new members to our dynamic community year-round.  Attending an AFA NEW MEMBER COFFEE is a great way to familiarize yourself with AFA programs & offerings and the benefits of AFA membership.  Attending an AFA New Member Coffee is also a great way to get to know AFA's Board, staff, advisors, longtime members, and other new members.  If you have been a member of Alliance Française d'Austin one year or less, enjoy treats & casual conversation over a relaxing cup of coffee with your friends at Alliance Française d'Austin. 

The New Member Coffee is free & open to new AFA members - those who wish to attend the September 7th New Member Coffee are asked to provide their name and intention to attend via email at info@afaustin.org.  Our New Member Coffee address (near Anderson HS) will be distributed via email by 10am on Thursday morning September 7th.  New members, you are among friends at Alliance Française d'Austin.  Join us Thursday September 7th for coffee, treats, and fun!  Please RSVP to info@afaustin.org by 10am Thursday Sept 7th.

Alliance Française d'Austin is thrilled to present our 22nd annual Bastille Day Party, a relaxed and delicious celebration in the park from 6:30-10:00pm on July 8th.  Enjoy French standards by vocalist Priscilla Badhwar, 1930's Parisienne jazz by Hot Club of Austin, and the iconic French chansons of singer Julie Slim & Rendez Vous.  French wine, beer, and soft drinks, along with delectable food by Crêpe Crazy, Emoji's Gourmet Grilled Cheese, Garbo's Lobster, Rocheli Patisserie, La Patisserie, and Mom & Pop's Frozen Ice will be available for purchase.  There's no admission charge for the July 8th Party.  Admission and the live show are FREE!

Activities will include a hula-hoop station, Pétanque lessons, dancing, Triangle Park's popular Playscape and Splash Pad, amazing feats by the Texas Juggling Society, and our Bastille Day Market.  Lawn chairs and picnic blankets are encouraged.  AFA looks forward to celebrating with you July 8th in central Austin's beautiful Triangle Park!

Alliance Française of Austin invites you to participate in the Saturday May 6th AFAustin Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament at Pharr Tennis Center in north central Austin.    This round robin tournament is family-friendly and will offer play appropriate for all.  Groups will be organized by skill-level with no direct elimination.  There are many prizes to win thanks to AFA partner and one of Austin's best local tennis stores The Tennis Shop, as well as the internationally-recognized racquet sports giant Babolat.

This is a mixed double tournament - sign up in pairs or if you don't have a partner, Alliance Française of Austin will assign a partner for you. AFA's Mixed-Doubles Tournament will be great exercise, great fun, and a great way to get to know friends who share an interest in tennis!  Registration TODAY for the May 6th Tournament.  Entry Deadline is May 1st.

REGISTRATION is $15 for AFA members and $20 for non-members.
Participation is limited, REGISTER NOW!

Celebrate La Chandeleur with food, drinks, and friends at AFA's fabulous crêpe party this Saturday Feb 25 @ 7:30pm at Café Crème on East Oltorf.  Enjoy hard cider & wine with a savory crêpe entrée served with salad. Your savory crêpe meal will be followed with a selection of sweet crêpe tastings of Bordeaux bites, Framboise bites, assorted caramels, and Valrhona chocolate.  Featuring French café accordion music in the bal-musette style by Austin folk icon Shirley Johnson.  THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!  We'll see you tonight.

On Friday evening December 9th, AFA Members are invited to celebrate the Season with their Alliance Française d'Austin family.  Members are asked to bring a hearty dish to share.  Alliance Française will furnish bottled water, soft drinks, wine, and a beautiful Bûche de Noël.   Our party location will be distributed to current Alliance Française members via email.

Come and enjoy potluck supper, a recap of Alliance Française 2016 offerings, a preview of the great year ahead, and vote to fill available positions on the Alliance Française Board of Trustees.  Enjoy lively French conversation, a glass of wine, decadent dessert, and your Alliance Française friends.  Not a member?  Check out the benefits of AFA membership and join us for AFA's Annual Meeting and Holiday Party.  

The Alliance Française d'Austin has arranged a wonderful trip to the Kimbell Art Museum, new Renzo Piano Pavilion, to view the exhibition

   "Faces of Impressionism: Portraits from the Musée d'Orsay" 

  TRIP ITINERARY

7:30   Meet at the Pottery Barn & Z Gallerie parking lot at the Arboretum, 10000 Research Blvd

8:00   Depart for Fort Worth

11:30   Arrive at the Kimbell (approximate time)

            "Faces of Impressionism: Portraits from the Musée d'Orsay" 

             Lunch on your own 

             Tour of the Kimbell's distinguished permanent collection

             Acoustiguide Audio Tour

3:15     Depart for Austin