Les petites annonces
Learn about French & Francophone events, opportunities, and more in the Twin Cities!
French Pen Pals for 5th Grade Students
The 5th-grade students from Diamond Path Elementary, the School of International Studies, are interested in Pen Pals for the 2023-2024 school year. If you have French students around this age group that would like to practice their written English language, please respond.
Contact Info: Candice Anthony-Cazenave
Diamond Path Elementary School - 14455 Diamond Path W, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Edina French Immersion Program - Intern Director
Edina French Immersion PTO (Normandale Elementary, Valley View Middle School and Edina High School) is currently looking for an organized, enthusiastic individual who can interact and understands French culture and youth to fill this position. Attached is the job description for more details.
Hiring Details:
Resume and letter of interest should be emailed no later than Friday, July 28, 2023 at 4:00 pm to extendedfrenchpto@gmail.com.
Interviews will take place in August with the goal of hiring before the 2023-24 school year.
Position is an independent contractor of Normandale and Extended French PTOs and not an employee of the Edina School District (Independent School District 273).
Questions - Any questions should be directed to extendedfrenchpto@gmail.com.
Telescope Film
Telescope Film, the only site in the US exclusively for international film and TV, now offers a dedicated page for France.
Looking for a particular French film or show? Search Telescope’s comprehensive database to find out if it’s streaming in the US and where.
Not sure what to watch (as long as it’s French!)? See what’s new and what’s popular from France, or browse their curated selections like this month’s Revolutionary Moments in French Cinema.
From the classics of the French New Wave to the latest series, the French page on Telescope is a new home for fans of French film and TV.
Global Roots Festival at the cedar
With a successful return in 2022 after three years off, The Cedar Cultural Center is proud to present the signature Global Roots Festival once again — returning to an annual celebration!
From September 25 to 27, 2023 this beloved event will occupy The Cedar’s hall, embodying their mission to promote intercultural appreciation and understanding through the presentation of global music and dance. The festival offers accessible, free, and family friendly opportunities to hear innovative and unique artists from across the globe, right here in Cedar Riverside, Minneapolis! RSVP and explore the lineup for each night below!
Monday, Sept. 25 | ANA EVERLING AND HOUSE OF WATERS
Tuesday, Sept. 26 | MADALITSO BAND AND ETHIOCOLOR
Wednesday, Sept. 27 | LA PERLA AND WAAHLI
Learn more here!
La 18ème édition du concours d'écriture
The 18th edition of the international competition for writing (concours international d'écriture) a song text in French is now taking submissions!
The theme this year is “Climb the Sky”. We are often in search of self-transcendence. Climbing the sky may be trying to go beyond our limits to reach the end of our dreams. It is also to trust each other, to accept outstretched hands to lighten the path. Persevere step by step, reach the heights, succeed! The ascent to writing! Look for the tempo, the right rhythm, the right words for this ascent towards writing your most beautiful song.
The contest is free and participants have until November 19, 2023 to send their text to the Chansons sans Frontières website . Learn more about the contest, how to submit your song, and the prizes for winners here!