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September  2020 Program

Bordeaux Month

Fall 2020 Classes


Each month we will choose a French region, city or Francophone country to highlight.   Focusing our attention on the area with cultural and travel presentations, food/beverage tasting, and movies/books about the area.  Starting in September, we will also offer special one-night only classes in French that may include conversation, travel, poetry or art.

At the beginning of the month our series of highlighted regions will begin with “PERSPECTIVES”.  Part travelogue, part conversation, this French/English event will focus on tourism, culture and general information about the area.  Specially selected moderators with intimate knowledge of the region will lead the group.  Participants will be able to listen in and ask questions while sharing their own experiences in the area.    This event will be held in a mix of English and French…  bring your best French!

This month also brings our formal education and class schedule back into focus.  We are excited about of Fall 2020 offering and we hope you are too!  Click here for Class Schedule
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Virtual Open House

Saturday September 12th
10:00am to 12:00pm
Via Zoom


It's all about the classes! Join us as we answer your questions about Fall 2020 classes, membership sweepstakes, events and more.  Director of Education David Bellamy and board member and board member/academic advisor Sheila Kloc will be on hand to guide you through our new placement procedures and assist with the registration process.  Many of the Alliance board members will also be on hand to chat with you in breakout zoom rooms.

Click Here For Class Schedule

Please e-mail to receive a zoom link (Click Here)

Please include any specific details you would like to discuss

Perspectives of Bordeaux
Monday September 14th, 6pm - 7pm

Zoom

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Lead by Jean-Jacques Vigoureux of the famed JJ’s Liberty Bistro and JJ’s Bistro de Paris.  JJ will take us on an intimate guided tour (via zoom) of his home town of Bordeaux.  Information about Bordeaux as a tourist destination and wine region will highlighted as he shares his love of the area.  (In French and English)

JJ suggests stopping by either location for a wine recommendation to try while listening to his presentation.

On October 16, 2015, JJ was knighted "Chevalier dans l’Order National du Merite Agricole" or Order of Agricultral Merit. There are only 63 knights in the United States, which includes three restauranteurs Jacques Pepin, Paul Prudhomme, and now JJ.

$5.00 for Members $20 for non Members.
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​PLEASE NOTE: PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED in order to determine class participation. A zoom link will be sent prior to the events


Club de Lecture

Thèrèse Desqueyroux de François Mauriac
jeudi le 17 septembre à 18 heures
Alliance Française de Jacksonville Zoom Conversation



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You are welcome to read the book in English and join the french speaking group discussion.

Please RSVP at events@afjacksonville.org
You will obtain the zoom details of the meeting in reply


A l'Alliance Française de Jacksonville, on adore les livres! 
Nous vous invitons à rejoindre notre nouveau club de lecture, où nous pouvons débattre, découvrir des livres et en partager.

Le premier livre que nous allons discuter est Thèrèse Desqueyroux de François Mauriac. François Mauriac, né le 11 octobre 1885 à Bordeaux et mort le 1er septembre 1970 à Paris, est un écrivain français. Il reçoit le prix Nobel de littérature en 1952.

"Thérèse Desqueyroux, accusée d'avoir tenté d'empoisonner son époux, Bernard, obtient un non-lieu grâce aux dépositions de son mari qui a préféré un faux témoignage à la souillure de son nom. Tandis qu'elle revient vers Argelouse, leur domaine, Thérèse essaie de préparer la confession qu'elle estime devoir à Bernard."
Le roman a été adapté au cinéma en 1962 par Georges Franju et en 2012 par Claude Miller.

Ce groupe est ouvert à ceux qui parlent couramment le français.

You are welcome to read the book in English and join the French speaking group discussion.

This is a Free Event

Please RSVP at events@afjacksonville.org
You will obtain the zoom details of the meeting in reply

Bordeaux Wine Tasting
Sommelier Dwayne Holden
Wednesday September 30th at 6 PM 
Alliance Française de Jacksonville Zoom Conversation

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 A one-hour wine tasting (in English) led by Sommelier and fellow  Alliance Française de Jacksonville member Dwayne Holden.
Dwayne earned his Certified Wine Specialist Certification (CSW) from The Society of Wine Educators (SWE) after six years of study. He previously earned his BA in Psychology/Human Factors while continuing work in his declared French Language Studies minor, throughout his Post-Baccalaureate at UNF. 

Like many from Jacksonville, Dwayne was drawn back to his family after fun & successful stints in NYC & Chicago. He is known for his ‘Bon-Vivant’ passion for education, global travel, arts, culture, food & fine wines. 

Dwayne’s career in Fine Dining/Fine Wine Consulting/Sales spans nearly 20 years.

Dwayne represents Monsieur Touton Selections, based in Manhattan. With an amassed library of vintage Bordeaux in both NY & Miami Warehouses, Touton is proud to be the largest, French family-owned importer of Bordeaux Wines, currently in the US.

Wines are available at JJ's Liberty Bistro in Ponte Vedra or at JJ's Paris Bistro on Gate Parkway.   The 3 wines will be $40 for the package.  Please be sure to ask for the Alliance Française de Jacksonville wines. (Note quantities are limited.)   

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August 2020

Perspectives of the Côte d'Azur
Tuesday August 4th - 6 pm
Alliance Française de Jacksonville Zoom


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Please join us as members Jean-Michel Bourgade and Carol McDonald Bourgade share their love of the Côte D'Azur during this hour long presentation.  
Jean-Michel and Carol lived and worked in the region for more than 7 years, exploring many of the small villages and towns in the area. Based on their experiences, they will discuss local lifestyle and favorite locations.
Participants may also share their stories, ask questions and make comments during this open discussion.  Discussion will be in English and French.  Bring your best French!

$5.00 for members


Special Event

Françoise Kloc
Consul Honoraire de France
 

Tuesday August 11th  6pm

Via Zoom


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Françoise Kloc Consul Honoraire de France, Honorary Consulate in Jacksonville will discuss via zoom  the hurricane preparedness procedures that have been instituted by the French Consulate in Miami.  In addition, Mr Kloc will comment on the status of travel to and from France.

This event is free for members and guests

A zoom link will be sent out prior to the meeting

Cinéclub
On line discussion about the movie Renoir
Sunday August 23rd, 2pm

Zoom

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Do your miss our movie afternoons as much as we do? Good news: they are back, only in a slightly different format allowing us to social distance! 
You can watch the movie in the comfort of your own home, but still can discuss it afterwards with other members of the Alliance Française!

For this month we have selected the movie Renoir.

Renoir is a 2012 French drama film based on the last years of Pierre-Auguste Renoir at Cagnes-sur-Mer, a town at the French Côte d'Azur, during World War I.
The film tells the forgotten story of Andrée Heuschling, who was the last model of impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir and the first actress in the films of his son, the film director Jean Renoir. Andrée was the link between two famous and widely acclaimed artists, a father and son. While the father is at the end of his brilliant career, the son is still searching for himself, his great career as one of the most celebrated movie directors having not yet begun.

Interesting anecdote about the paintings in the movie: director Gilles Bourdos used the services of a convicted art forger, Guy Ribes, to create and re-create the Renoir paintings in live action on screen.

The movie is available for free on www.tubitv.com well as on Amazon Prime.

Please note this is an R rated movie

Join us August 23rd @ 2pm for moderated chat about the movie

This event is free for members.
Please RSVP at events@afjacksonville.org
You will obtain the zoom details of the meeting prior to the event

On line cooking class
Chicken Provençal and Classic French salad
Friday August 28th 6pm - 8pm

Zoom

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Join our board member and experienced cook Alice and Sofie to learn how to make the traditional Chicken Provençal accompanied with a classic French salad. 

Alice will show you step by step how to make this delicious dish. While the chicken is roasting, Sofie will prepare a traditional French vinaigrette for your side salad.

French culinary vocabulary will be used and discussed during the class.

The event will be $5.00 for members and $20.00 for non members.

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Email: contact@afjacksonville.org
​ Phone : 904 469 4964
​Mailing Address: 
4251 University Blvd S, Ste. 101, Jacksonville, FL  32216

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES REGISTRATION #CH47370.  A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE.  REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.