On the third Sunday of each month join Alliance Française at Austin Studios to discover both classic and contemporary French film.  AFA Ciné-Club is open to everyone, both AFA members and non-members.  Attendees are welcome to bring refreshments.  Snacks & cold drinks will be available on a donation basis. Films presented in French with English subtitles.

This month AFA Ciné-club will show the animated drama ADAMA by Simon Rouby.  12 year-old Adama lives in a remote village in West Africa sheltered by cliffs. Beyond the cliffs lies the Land of Breaths, a kingdom of wicked spirits hungry for war. When Adama's brother Samba vanishes, Adama sets off in search of his brother.  Adama's quest takes him overseas, across France, to the hell-on-earth WWI battle of Verdun. The year is 1916.  Inspired by the stories of West Africans who were conscripted by France to fight in the first World War, director Simon Rouby’s debut film features impressive, distinctive animation techniques that combine sculpture, and 2D & 3D animation that express an enormous spectrum of place and emotion. An unforgettable journey adored by adults and children. ADAMA is the 2014 winner of the Work In Progress competition of France’s Annecy Animation Film Festival. Seating is limited. Purchase tickets HERE and join us!  82 minutes.
 

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!

Members, join Alliance Francaise at Cherrywood Coffee House on Friday June 2nd for AFA Game Night. Pick up coffee or a glass of wine for yourself, take part in a game or sit back and watch the fun.  We'll speak French as we play traditional French board & card games as well as American board games en français.  Members' names must appear on the current membership list.  Non-members & guests will be charged a $5 fee.  

Memberships may be purchased online anytime and Game Night sign-in with Alliance Française is required.  We hope to see you soon at Cherrywood Coffeehouse - join us for French, fun, and games Friday June 2nd!

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!

AFA's March Apéritif will take place on March 20th in celebration of the International Day of Francophonie, a world-wide day of food, fun and celebration in recognition of French language and Francophone cultures.  Alliance Française invites members to join us from 5:30-7:00pm by the playground at Triangle Park for salty snacks, chocolate, macarons, sparkling wine, and petit fours to celebrate.  AFA Apéritifs are free to AFA members & children are welcome. Members' names must appear on the current member list.  Non-members & guests will be charged a $5 fee. Sign in with Alliance Française when you arrive and join us for salty snacks, sweets, sparkling wine, fun, & French at AFA's March Apéro. 

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.  

Members AFA's Fall Soirée IS SOLD OUT!  Thanks for your support and see you tonight!

AFA Soirées feature authors, artists, wine experts, scholars and distinguished guests who present informal talks about their area of expertise.  On Oct 27 AFA welcomes renowned painter, sculptor, and printmaker Peter Julian to lead a discussion in French about art, his work, and the creative process.  AFA Soirées are members-only events.  Admission is $10 and includes hors-d'oeuvres, dessert, and two drink tickets.  Attendees' names must appear on the current membership list at time of purchase.  Please note the Fall Soirée is an adults-only event for members age 21 and older, all sales final.  For more information about Peter Julian and his work go to http://www.galerie-mlc.com/artistes-peter-julian/

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