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Contact
Mark Rizzo
FIAF Communications Dept.
22 East 60th Street,
New York, NY 10022
Tel: 646 388 6677
Fax: 212 644 0135
About FIAF (pdf)
Press Releases

- July 2008

- June 2008

- May 2008

- April 2008

- March 2008

- February 2008

- January 2008

 
July 2008

Special Event
Bastille Day on 60th Street

The Comité de quatorze juillet announces that year's Bastille Day on 60th Street festival, New York City's largest Bastille Day fête, will be held on Sunday, July 13th from noon to 6pm.

Press Release (pdf)
Image Links (pdf)

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June 2008

CinémaTuesdays
Homage to Yves Montand
Tuesdays, June 3 - July 22, 2008

A series celebrating Yves Montand (1921 - 1971), "the quintessential French romantic."

Press Release (pdf)
Image Links (pdf)

Language Center
Summer Fun in French for Kids

A Fun-filled Program for Children Ages 5-11 based upon the theme of Le carnaval des animaux (The Carnival of Animals) June 23 through July 31, 2008

Press Release (pdf)

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May 2008

Art de Vivre
L’Art de la Beauté

A Series of Events Dedicated to Rejuvenating Your Concept of Body, Skin, and Hair Care

Wednesday, May 7: The Science of Sun and Beauty
Thursday, June 12: Frédéric Fekkai: L’art de la coiffure

Press Release (pdf)

World Nomads: Dance
Reggie Wilson and Andréya Ouamba
May 9 & 10

Reggie Wilson/Fist & Heel Performance Group and Andréya Ouamba/Compagnie 1er TEMPS in KWENDA VUTUKA (Come Go Return)

Press Release (pdf)

Co-presented by FIAF World Nomads and 651 ARTS Mississippi Delta Heritage Project
World Nomads Press Release (pdf)
Mississippi Delta Heritage Project Press Release (pdf)

World Nomads: Music

Ayo
May 1

Performing selections from her double platinum-selling (France) album, Joyful

Press Release (pdf)

World Nomads

May 1-27

An Annual Series Exploring Transculturalism With Programs including
Music, Dance, Talks & Cinéma.

Inaugural Series, Focusing on Africa and Presented in Collaboration with PEN World Voices, African Film Festival, Inc. and Trace Magazine

Press Release (pdf)

Images (pdf)
Bio: Ayo (pdf)
Bio: Reggie Wilson & Andréya Ouamba (pdf)

Additional Links:

- World Nomads Series Listing
- Music: Ayo
- Dance: Reggie Wilson & Andréya Ouamba
- World Nomads: Talks
- World Nomads: African Cinéma

Exhibition

Peter Knapp: La passion des images
May 8 - June 4

An Exhibition of Photographs by The Versatile Graphic Designer and Photographer Peter Knapp

Press Release (pdf)
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April 2008

Exhibition

An Exhibition of Photos by Martha Carroll
Mai 68: Les Manifs

April 17 - May 1

Taken During the May '68 Student Uprising in Paris

Press Release with Image Links (pdf)

Art de Vivre

L’Art de la Beauté
A Series of Four Events to Rejuvenate Your Concept of Body, Skin, and Hair Care

Thursday, April 10: Behind the Scenes Clarins Spa Visit
Wednesday, April 23: Crowning Touch
Wednesday, May 7: The Science of Sun and Beauty
Thursday, June 12: Frédéric Fekkai: L’art de la coiffure

Press Release (pdf)

Special Screenings

Best of Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival

April 9, 2008

FIAF and Be Film The Underground Film Festival present eight films from this acclaimed short film festival.

Press Release (pdf)

Language Center

Saturday Cooking Workshops at Brassiere Les Halles

Learn and Enjoy Traditional French Cuisine Once a Month, Through September 2008

Press Release (pdf)

CinéKids

White Mane
April 19

A classic film, restored. After the film, kids will sculpt a horse to take home.

Press Release with Image Links (pdf)

CinémaTuesdays

Jean Eustache's Circle
April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

A series of films by emblematic filmmaker Jean Eustache presented alongside films by key directors of his time.

Press Release (pdf)
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March 2008

Arte de Vivre

Fête de la Martinique

Wednesday, March 19

FIAF celebrates the unique French Creole culture of Martinique, “The Island of Flowers.”
Featuring Martinican rum drinks. 21 and over, only.

Press Release (pdf)
Image Links (pdf)

CinémaTuesdays

James Ivory in Paris
March 4, 11, 18 & 25

A series of seven films exploring James Ivory's French connection.
Meet the Director screening with James Ivory, March 25 at 7pm.

Press Release with Image Links (pdf)

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February 2008

FIAF Celebrates Valentine's Day with a Variety of Events
February 14

How to Write a Love Letter 12 noon
Meet Romance Author Kristina Cook 6 pm
Valentine’s Day Bash 7 pm

Press Release (pdf)

Good Day New York loves FIAF's Valentine's Day Bash. Watch here!

Sarah Caron Exhibition and Related Events

Exhibit: Itinerrances February 7 - March 5
Film: Through Sara's Eyes
February 13
Panel Discussion: Documentary Practice
February 28

Press Release (pdf)
Email for Images

CinéKids

The Red Balloon
February 9

A classic film, restored. After the film, kids will build a "balloon best friend."

Press Release (pdf)

Image Links (pdf)

CinémaTuesdays

Rare Treasures of French Cinéma
February 5, 12, 19 & 26

Four Rarely Screened Films from the Golden Age of French Cinema

Press Release (pdf)

Image Links (pdf)

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January 2008

Seminar

Conference Room to Dining Room:
Mastering French Business Practice

January 31

Press Release (pdf)

Opéra Française de New York
Offenbach Cabaret

January 24-26

Opéra Français de New York leaves the formal confines of the opera house for the intimate setting of Le Skyroom with Offenbach Cabaret, a saucy musical review.

Press Release (pdf)

Art de Vivre

A Wine Tour of France
Starts January 28

Six Month Series of Wine Tastings to Explore 8 Regions of France

Press Release (pdf)

French New Circus
January 10 & 11

Four New Circus Companies from France in a Showcase of Vignettes

Press Release (pdf)

Image Links (pdf)

New York Sun Article (01-10-08)

CinémaTuesdays

The Many Faces of Patrice Leconte
January 8, 15, 22 & 29

Series closes with Q&A with Patrice Leconte & U.S. Premiere of Dogora, Open Your Eyes

Press Release (pdf)

Image Links (pdf)

Language Center

New! French Classes in New Jersey

Classes begin January 2008 in Upper Montclair, NJ

Press Release (pdf)

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