Remembering the Occupation and Liberation of France
Sep
17
6:00 PM18:00

Remembering the Occupation and Liberation of France

On the 81st anniversary of the Liberation of France join the Alliance Française and the JCC at the University Club of St Paul to hear testimonies from direct and indirect witnesses of this time, with Prof. Bruno Chaouat from the University of Minnesota and Prof. Sharon Marquart from Gustavus Adolphus College. Our special guests Sarah Chaouat, Nelly Hewett and Jacqueline O'Brien will share how WW2 affected them and their families, their remembrance of Liberation and its lasting consequence.
The conversation will be moderated by Valerie Tremelat and will be followed by a Q&A and light refreshments.

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French Cinémathèque - Quand vient l'automne (2024)
Sep
22
6:00 PM18:00

French Cinémathèque - Quand vient l'automne (2024)

Each month, the Federation of Alliances Françaises USA chooses a Francophone film currently available to stream for you to watch it independently, and then come together for a free conversation with a film expert. This month's discussion on Quand vient l’automne (2024) will be led by Peter Debruge, Chief Film Critic at Variety. 

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50 years of AFMSP - A retrospective exhibit
Oct
6
to Nov 1

50 years of AFMSP - A retrospective exhibit

Look back on 50 years of Alliance Française with a historical retrospective in our gallery for the entire month of October! We'll revisit our best memories and celebrate our favorite moments with this member driven exhibition. Join us for the opening on Thursday, October 6th at 5pm. This exhibit will be on display until Saturday, November 1st.

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Stupeur et Tremblements - Adapted and played by Layla Metssitane
Oct
10
7:00 PM19:00

Stupeur et Tremblements - Adapted and played by Layla Metssitane

Join us for the satirical one-woman show, by French artist Layla Metssitane, based on the book Stupeur et Tremblements (1999) by Belgian best-selling author Amélie Nothomb. This theatrical rendition of the book captures the unique language and literary effects of Nothomb. The performance will be presented in French with English subtitles.

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Des Groseilles and Radisson, French fur traders and the first non-native Americans documented in Minnesota
Oct
11
3:00 PM15:00

Des Groseilles and Radisson, French fur traders and the first non-native Americans documented in Minnesota

Join the French-American Heritage Foundation and the Alliance Française for a presentation by Greg Cash who will discuss the French explorers and traders, Médard Chouart de Groseilliers and Pierre-Esprit Radisson, who were the first Europeans to journey to Minnesota in the mid-1600s, and who played an important role in the establishment of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

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N Ap Boule Film Screening — In Conversation with Director Alexandrine Benjamin
Nov
13
6:00 PM18:00

N Ap Boule Film Screening — In Conversation with Director Alexandrine Benjamin

Join us for a screening and conversation of the short film N’Ap Boule, directed by Haitian filmmaker Alexandrine Benjamin.

Through the story of a young couple seeking a secure and safe place to give birth to their first child, this film demonstrates the systematic humanitarian issues that are amplified by social protest in Haiti.

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French Heritage Night at the Lynx - Minnesota Lynx VS New York Liberty
Aug
16
1:00 PM13:00

French Heritage Night at the Lynx - Minnesota Lynx VS New York Liberty

Join Alliance Française at Target Center for the rematch of last year’s WNBA finals, Minnesota lynx VS New York Liberty! Two-Times Olympic champion and former Lattes Montpellier’s player Napheesa Collier will take on French Olympic finalist Marine Johannès! Use the link and code on the flyer to purchase your ticket and a co-branded hat! Deadline extended: Offer expires on August 16th or once the game is sold out.

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Ciné Club - Les Goûts et les Couleurs
Jul
25
6:00 PM18:00

Ciné Club - Les Goûts et les Couleurs

Join us at the Alliance Française for a Francophone movie night as we watch  Les Goûts et les Couleurs (2022)

''Marcia, a passionate young singer, is recording an album with her idol Daredjane, a rock icon of the 1970s, who suddenly disappears. To release their album she must convince Daredjane’s heir, Anthony, a small-town market vendor who has never liked his distant relative, let alone his music. Their two worlds clash between good and bad taste, popular and chic, sincerity and lies. Unless love happens, of course…''

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Bastille Day 2025
Jul
14
5:00 PM17:00

Bastille Day 2025

Join us at the Alliance Française for our annual celebration. Our 2025 edition will occur Monday, July 14th from 5 to 9 pm and will feature live music, a vendors market, traditional French food, entertainment for the whole family and some birthday surprises as we celebrate our 50th anniversary as a non profit!

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Petit Potager: BYOS (Bring Your Own Soil) Event
Jun
28
11:00 AM11:00

Petit Potager: BYOS (Bring Your Own Soil) Event

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Do you have a green thumb? Do you have leftover materials from your garden such as compost, lawn clippings, plants, shade cloth, or more that you would like to donate to our new children’s learning garden? Join us on Saturday, June 28 at 10 am for our first Petit Potager event: BYOS (Bring Your Own Soil)!

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Fête de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Jun
22
12:00 PM12:00

Fête de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste

Join the Dakota County Historical Society for the Fête de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste at the Sibley Historic Site from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. This event was created in partnership with the Quebec Office in Chicago, Alliance Francaise MSP, and the French American Heritage Foundation, as they work to bring to life Fête de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste by taking elements of the past and present traditions to create a unique, new celebration that will honor French-Canadians, Canadians, and French culture. The event will include live music by French speaking performers as well as presentations from keynote speakers regarding the history of French-Canadians in Minnesota.

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