The Middle East Institute’s Arts and Culture Center and The Cultural Services of the French Embassy are pleased to host a conversation with leading Syrian contemporary artists, Bady Dalloul and Nagham Hodaifa. The Paris-based artists will reflect on the past decade of conflict and trauma, its impact and influence on their work and their relationship to their homeland.

Both artists are in the current MEI Art Gallery exhibit In This Moonless Black Night : Syrian Art After the Uprising, featuring leading contemporary Syrian artists chronicling the hope, trauma, and pain of the past decade through their practice.

The artists will be in conversation with Vanessa Badré, art historian, lawyer, and faculty fellow at American University.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lcfR0p6lTbim9oz80nR_Sw

« La tenture de l’Apocalypse d’Angers, Un tissu de révélation »
Par Cyrille Payot
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https://zoom.us/j/94943577801?pwd=UnE1S201dzd2c091cnh2bTFEeHA0dz09

Alan Hoffman, President of the American Friends of Lafayette will explore the role Lafayette played as a symbol of Franco-American friendship both during his lifetime, principally from 1777 to 1792, and after his death during the two other eras of warmth between the two great republics – 1870 to 1950 – and 2007 to date.

This program will explore this initial period of Franco-American friendship, but focus on Lafayette’s posthumous symbolic role, including his role as the inspiration for the Statue of Liberty, as a facilitator of America’s entry into and participation in the Great War in 1917, and finally as the emblem of the current thaw in Franco-American relations.

AFL’s COO, Chuck Schwam explains the rich history of the American Fiends of Lafayette, their mission, their plans for Lafayette’s tour bicentennial in 2024/2025 and their vision for America250.

Le printemps est arrivé ! Nous vous proposons de se retrouver au Pavilion Café qui se trouve à l’intérieur du Sculpture Garden, 7th Street entre Constitution Ave et le National Mall. Le jardin ouvre ses portes à 11am.
Les cafés de Washington Accueil sont réservés aux membres ou aux personnes intéressées par l’association et qui souhaitent rencontrer ses membres :
bureau@washingtonaccueil.org

A French-American panel discussion on the role of science to develop a sustainable agricultural sector.
For Earth Day on April 22, the Embassy of France in the United States is organizing a series of events on the topic of agroecology and the evolution of agricultural systems. Bringing together scientists from the United States and France, the objective of this panel discussion is to highlight the role of science toward a more sustainable agricultural sector with examples of current research projects and the perspective and impacts on the society.

In addition to the panel discussion, we invite you to discover the documentary Histoire de la plaine, (stories from la plaine) directed by Christine Seghezzi, and available online. https://ifcinema.institutfrancais.com/en/streaming/alacarte

The event is free and open to everyone and will be conducted in English.

Register :
https://franceintheus.org/spip.php?article10214

An edifying documentary on the agricultural sector and its contemporary issues.

Directed by Christine Seghezzi
2016 | France | 72 min
In Spanish with English subtitles.

Available until May 9 on :

https://ifcinema.institutfrancais.com/en/streaming/alacarte

In the Argentinean pampa, the land around Colonia Hansen are among the most fertile in the world. For a long time, millions of cows lived on them in the open air. It was said that the best beef was Argentinean. Now, vast fields of organically modified soy have taken the place of the livestock and cover the plains until the horizon.

In addition to watching the documentary, we invite you to participate to the panel discussion Toward a Sustainable Agricultural Sector, organized by the French Embassy for Earth Day on April 22th.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/toward-a-sustainable-agricultural-sector-tickets-149371788039

JOIN THE MSO FOR THE SEASON FINALE CONCERT ON THURSDAY, APRIL 22 AT 7:30 PM AT EASTON CHURCH OF GOD OR JOIN US VIRTUALLY BY WATCHING THE LIVE STREAM. 
Music Directorr : French Maestro Julien Bénichou
Our Season Finale concert will feature gifted composer James Lee’s Restored Images, a composition commissioned and being premiered by your Mid-Atlantic Symphony.

The evening’s program will also include Astor Piazzolla’s Aconcagua Concerto for Bandoneon and Orchestra - performed by the virtuoso Bandoneonist, Rodolfo Zanetti and Arnold Schoenberg’s Verklarte Nacht.
https://midatlanticsymphony.org/
Tickets : $45 in person - $$15 Livestream

Great art comes from real people living real lives. In his popular Art+History series, Paul Glenshaw brings his audience though space and time to revisit vibrant moments in history when iconic works were created, whether it’s Second Empire Paris, Boston in the American Revolution, or medieval Calais.

Liberty Leading the People, by Eugene Delacroix

Delacroix’s commemoration of the 1830 July Revolution has become an icon of the French Republic. He revolutionized romantic painting but was actually born into the upper French society, and favored subjects rooted in literature, history, and religion. He witnessed the Les Trois Glorieuses firsthand, at first with fear. What caused French citizens across classes to rise up against King Charles X ? And how was Delacroix transformed ?

The immersive presentations are more like live documentaries than lectures. They’re designed especially for the online experience, with extensive use of Google Earth seamlessly integrated with archival maps, images, and dramatic footage to put the viewer right in the action.

Join presenter Paul Glenshaw, lecturer for the Smithsonian Associates and professional storyteller, for this fascinating, immersive experience exploring Eugene Delacroix’s Liberty Leading the People.

Il nous livre son évolution vers une gastronomie durable ainsi que la création de l’agence ORA dédiée à accompagner les restaurateurs vers ce nouveau concept.

L’Agence Ora est le résultat d’un constat : les restaurants sont de plus en plus concernés par l’aspect écoresponsable au sein de leur établissement ainsi que de leur image.

Issu du monde de la cuisine pour l’un et avec une orientation dans la communication et l’événementiel pour l’autre, Loïc et Pauline se sont alors associés pour proposer une offre adaptée pour les aider.

L’agence propose des formations dans la gastronomie durable. Ces formations sont réalisées sur mesure pour les professionnels de la restauration afin de leur permettre de répondre à leurs demandes et leurs besoins et d’obtenir de très bons résultats.

Loic et Camille , nos deux jeunes restaurateurs vont nous parler de l’évolution de leur restaurant vers leur pratique écoresponsable et de leur engagement vers un restaurant à zéro déchets.

Événement ouvert aux membres et aux non-membres de WAA. Les non-membres doivent s’inscrire sur le lien suivant :
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/toya-un-restaurant-francais-etoile-michelin-ecoresponsable-tickets-150081556977

Les membres doivent s’inscrire sur le site de WAA.

Join live virtual guides into one of Europe’s smaller, yet highly treasured cities – Brussels ! This capital of Belgium is not only about their famed waffles and chocolates worldwide. Its history, culture and sites attract and amaze visitors from around the world.

Begin with a historical look at Belgium’s kingdom and Brussels’ history, especially through the 20th and 21st centuries. Then we will visit the top sites, including stops at Grand Place (Grote Market), Saint-Michel Cathedral (Sint-Michiels Kathedraal), Place Royale (Koningsplein), Belgian Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Atomium, and of course the Mannekin Pis

Note All Zoom links to attend the tour will be sent 30 minutes before the event (to the email you register with).

TIME IS BASED ON EASTERN STANDARD TIME. If this does not work for you, however, upon the completion of the event you can request a temporary recording.

The Alliance Française of Washington, DC invites you for an online conversation with Dr. Philip Mansel, historian of France and the Ottoman Empire, who will be connecting from London to talk about one of the most captivating figures in French history, Louis XIV, whom he explores in his recently published book King of World : The Life of Louis XIV.

This conversation will be in English.

The book was published in the UK in 2019, and in the US and France in 2020. Lecture attenders, please quote promo code MANSEL30 to get a 30% discount on https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/K/bo51153349.html

This event will be recorded and will be available for the public on our YouTube Channel afterwards.

The 2021 H-1B lottery is complete, and new H-1B registrations cannot be filed until March, 2022. What can you do if your H-1B cap registration was not selected in the lottery ? This webinar will help you identify the most appropriate alternate U.S. work visa option to enable you come and work, or continue working in the U.S.

Les artistes américains en France Période 1870 – 1945
Par Jacques Bodelle
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https://zoom.us/j/94943577801?pwd=UnE1S201dzd2c091cnh2bTFEeHA0dz09

Two years ago this month, a fire engulfed the most famous cathedral in the world. However, despite the challenges of visiting Notre Dame in person, our virtual guides give you the next best thing.

Explore one of the most revered cathedrals for centuries ! Virtually travel to the center of Paris, France, as we take a special virtual tour of the Notre Dame Cathedral. Dating back to the year 1163 AD, Notre Dame was constructed by the order of Bishop Maurice de Sully of Paris. Over many centuries, the gothic cathedral has served as a testament to Parisian beauty as well as spiritual revitalization.

This tour will explore the history of Notre Dame from its earliest designs through the French Revolution, up to the 2019 fire and the upcoming restoration. We will visit the main hall, crypts, artwork, buttresses, and famous gargoyles.

Note All Zoom links to attend the tour will be sent 30 minutes before the event (to the email you register with).

EVENT START TIME IS BASED ON EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST). BUT, POST RECORDINGS CAN BE SENT IF THE TIME IS INCONVENIENT.

Join us on Thu, Apr 29 at 5:30 p.m. to learn about the myths and realities of the American Revolution and the role of France in it.

This is the second in a series of Webinar presentations to discuss France’s role in the American Revolution to be presented by Randolph G. Flood, co-founder with Robert Sherretta of The Real American Revolution educational programming.

“French Aid to the American Revolution : The Key Players Who Made It Happen”

This talk explores the key individuals who played a major role in providing French aid to the Americans as they attempted to break away as independent colonies of Great Britain, long before French troops were ever committed to helping the Americans and before war was officially declared between the French and the British.

Commonly held “myths” will be addressed, such as Ben Franklin NOT being the first American to develop a relationship with France nor single-handedly gaining French support for the American Cause. Rather, the “true” behind-the-scenes players who orchestrated French involvement will be revealed and discussed.

Vous aimez la littérature française ? Vous voulez rencontrer d’autres francophones ? Si oui, inscrivez-vous au Club de Lecture !
G.M.J Le Clézio, Prix Nobel de littérature - Onitsha

L’après Covid : qui gagne ? qui perd ? Quelques réflexions d’un économiste
Par Felix Fischer
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https://zoom.us/j/94943577801?pwd=UnE1S201dzd2c091cnh2bTFEeHA0dz09

If you have ever driven along the French Riviera, you know it is one of the most beautiful, scenic drives you will every take in your life !

Tonight, our guide begins at the border of Spain and takes us on a virtual trip along the Riviera, as we look at the towns and beautiful scenery along the way up to the border of Spain. “Stops” include Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Saint Tropez and More – where we will learn the history and modern highlights of each town.

Our guide will take us to the heart of Monaco where we will learn this history of this treasure kingdom. As we visit the highlights of one of the most celebrated and visited cities in Europe, Monte Carlo !

Note : Our live guide will be using photos, art (and perhaps other media) during the tour. He will cover the history and modern significance of each location we visit.

Un vitrail dans un temple ? Une curiosité protestante en réfection dans la ville de Saintes, une lucarne sur l’histoire du protestantisme en Charente Maritime.
Par Muriel PERRIN Chef du service Ville d’art et d’histoire de la ville de Saintes, et Juliette LAUFFET, Architecte
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https://zoom.us/j/94943577801?pwd=UnE1S201dzd2c091cnh2bTFEeHA0dz09

Extraits de Molière
Par Geneviève Brunet Smith, et Anne Albertson, La compagnie Histrio
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https://zoom.us/j/94943577801?pwd=UnE1S201dzd2c091cnh2bTFEeHA0dz09