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FIAF Family Saturdays

Saturday, December 3, 2011 (schedule below)

 Recommended by The New York Times and Mommy Poppins!

Introducing Family Saturdays, when all of FIAF is devoted to fun activities and performances in French for the entire famille. Programs are created with specific age levels in mind, but are also fun for Mom and Dad!

Check out the great review of FIAF Family Saturdays from Mommy Poppins—click here!

View schedule below and purchase advance tickets!
Tickets must be purchased individually for each event.

Venue
FIAF
22 East 60th Street
Btwn Park & Madison
New York, NY

Ciné-concert
Autour de Georges Méliès
with Alexandra Grimal
and Tyshawn Sorey
Sat, Dec 3 at 3pm
FIAF, Tinker Auditorium
Ages 9+ • In English
More Info / Movie List

This special ciné-concert combines short films by Georges Méliès, one of the most creative French silent film directors, with live music by award-winning French saxophonist Alexandra Grimal.

FIAF Members $15
Non-Members $20

Library Open House
Sat, Dec 3, from 3:15-5pm
FIAF Haskell Library

Explore the Haskell Library and discover the richness of its children's collection. "Contes et confettis" story hour and craft project for ages 3-6 will take place from 3:15 to 4pm. Enjoy light refreshments.

CinéKids: Film & Activities
Eleanor's Secret
Kérity, la maison des contes
Sat, Dec 3 at 3:30pm
FIAF, Le Skyroom
Ages 6–8 • In French with Subtitles
More Info

From Academy Award nominated director Dominique Monféry comes a sumptuously animated movie about a magic library where all the characters from classic children's fairy tales come alive. A twenty-minute arts & crafts workshop inspired by the film follows.

FIAF Members $7
Non-Members $10

French Activities en Famille
Sat, Dec 3 at 3:30pm
FIAF, 6th Floor
Ages 2–6 • In French & English;
Knowledge of French not required

Celebrate the holidays with an afternoon of light-themed Arts & Crafts activities, exploring the sun, moon, and stars! Presented by Stephanie Fribourg of the New York-based theater company L'Oiseau Bleu. Fun for parents and kids!

FIAF Members $7
Non-Members $10

French Children's Book Fair
Sat, Dec 3, from 10am–5pm
FIAF Lobby

Discover unique children's books in French for all ages and levels. Stock up on great books available at discounted prices. Buy the perfect holiday gift for the young Francophiles in your life!

In partnership with the online library, French Media Resources.

Images: Michael George; Tara Luz Stevens

FIAF's Fall 2011 season is sponsored by American Airlines, the official airline of FIAF; the Cultural Services of the French Embassy; Institut français; the Florence Gould Foundation; National Endowment for the Arts; New York State Council on the Arts, a State agency; New York City Department of Cultural Affairs; Robert de Rothschild; and The Laura Pels Foundation.