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Artists, writers, diplomats, professors and other distinguished guests share their experiences with Alliance Francaise members and non-members alike. Forty-five minute lecture followed by Q&A session. Coffee, tea and French cheese & sweets are served.

Afternoon Conferences are presented in French. Free for members; $10 for non-members (unless otherwise noted). Evening Conferences are most often presented in English. Open to everyone. Entry fee applies.

Contact:
Sarah ZEHOUANI at afgreenwich@aol.com
Sandra Nguyen-Finch at sfinchng@optonline.net

2008 Conferences Marina Neary “Victor Hugo's work and life in London ” October 15 @ 7 pm Marian J. Neary will lecture on Victor Hugo's exile-era novels, including his lesser known works and examine his turbulent fatherhood and the effect's of his daughter's death on his work. She will also introduce a few of the actors of her play "Hugo in London", scheduled to open in Greenwich at the end of October. M. Neary is a multilingual journalist and an award-winning historical writer. @ Womans Club - 89 Maple Ave., Greenwich. Membres: gratuit, nonmembers $10 Jaqueline Pace “Mes Expériences avec la Resistance pendant la deuxième guerre mondiale” October 14 @ 1:30 pm Née à Paris, Jacqueline Pace a vécu la seconde guerre mondiale en France, période pendant laquelle elle rencontrera son futur mari américain, qu’elle épousera à la fin de la guerre. Diplomee d’un B.A. et un M.S., Jacqueline Pace a consacré 46 ans à l’enseignement du français, dont 20 ans au Sacre Cœur de Noroton, 3 ans au Greenwich Country Day. Elle a 4 enfants, et toujours le même mari Jacqueline Pace est une fidèle Membre de l’Alliance. J. Pace parlera du développement de la Resistance dans la Bourgogne du Nord, et comment elle a pris en main les aviateurs alliés dont les appareils étaient abattus dans la région. @ Womans Club - 89 Maple Ave., Greenwich. Membres: gratuit, nonmembers $10 Patricia Wells, Famous food critic May 7, 2008 - 10:30 a.m. At The Garden Education Center, 130 Bible Street, Cos Cob, CT 06807 . Almost 30 years ago, Patricia and Walter Wells fell in love with France and its seductive charms. The two journalists had planned on an escapade for only two years. Today as food critic, author and teacher, Patricia is widely regarded as the leading American expert on French cooking. Walter was executive editor of the prestigious International Herald Tribune and in 2006 was awarded the French Legion of Honor. On Wednesday morning, May 7, this high- profile expatriate couple will share the fascinating details of their enduring affair with France, its customs and cuisine at the Garden Education Center of Greenwich. A delicious lunch of fresh and seasonal ingredients from Patricia's recipes will be featured and each guest will receive a personally inscribed copy of the couple's charming, recipe laden memoir; We've Always Had Paris...and Provence. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Garden Education Center @ 203-869-9242 X10 or by fax 203-869-0619 or register at gecgreenwich.org Cost $85 Dr. Karen Ritzenhoff on "Made in France" films of Director Michael Haneke April 22nd - 1:30 p.m. At the Woman's Club of Greenwich, 89 Maple Avenue, Greenwich. Members free Professor Marie-Helene Girard of Picardie University in France and Associate Professor at Yale University will speak about the painter Courbet. March 25 - 1:30 p.m. At the Woman's Club of Greenwich, 89 Maple Avenue, Greenwich. Members free - Non members $10 Professor Anne Kern of Purchase College will speak about the State of Contemporary French Cinema March 13 - 7:30 p.m. At the Meeting Room of the Senior Center/Art Center 299 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich. Members free Non members $ 10 Professor Jeanine Plottel of Columbia University will speak about French Literature During the Occupation February 26 - 1:30 p.m. At the Woman's Club of Greenwich, 89 Maple Avenue, Greenwich. Members free Non members $ 10 Professor Jean Touzot on the "Most Important Books Published In France In 2007" January 9 - 7:30 p.m. Click here to see the list of books @ the Meeting room of the Greenwich Arts Council 299 Greenwich Avenue. Members free Non members $ 10 Return to Activities Main Page