Ciné-Club Online Discussion: “Chante Ton Bac D’Abord”
2021-07-08 18:00 (America/New_York) | ME
“Chante Ton Bac D’Abord”
De David André, 2013, France
Le film est en français, avec sous-titres en anglais.

A l’occasion de la Fête de la Musique le 21 juin, Mary et Nathalie ont choisi ce film pour le prochain rendez-vous ciné-club-discussion, le 8 juillet à 18 heures!
Chante ton bac d’abord raconte l’histoire tumultueuse d’une bande de copains de Boulogne-sur-Mer, dans le nord de la France, une ville durement touchée par la crise. Un an entre rêves et désillusions. Imaginées par ces adolescents issus du monde ouvrier ou de la classe moyenne, des chansons font régulièrement basculer le réel dans la poésie, le rire et l’émotion.
Lien pour regarder le film gratuitement:
https://ifcinema.institutfrancais.com/en/streaming/alacarte
RSVP

Bastille Day Celebration
2021-07-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Winslow Park, 10 Winslow Park Way, Freeport, 04032, United States
Rain and storms will cease in the afternoon ; 14 of July AF celebration is on, at 6pm, at Winslow Park. Dress appropriately, bring your rain boots and good spirits !
Free event!
We will meet at Winslow park at 6 pm, near the picnic tables, under the sign “Alliance Française du Maine”!
Entrance fees vary according to your age: https://www.freeportmaine.com/winslow-park-and-campground/pages/day-use
Directions here: https://www.freeportmaine.com/winslow-park-and-campground/pages/directions

Fête du 14 Juillet
2021-07-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Winslow Park, 10 Winslow Park Way, Freeport, 04032, United States
Événement gratuit!
Rendez-vous au parc Winslow à Freeport à 18 heures, près des tables de pique-nique, sous la banderole “Alliance Française du Maine”!
Les prix d’entrée au parc varient selon l’âge: https://www.freeportmaine.com/winslow-park-and-campground/pages/day-use
Voici les directions: https://www.freeportmaine.com/winslow-park-and-campground/pages/directions

Summer Camp
2021-08-02 09:00 - 2021-08-06 13:00 | Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, 426 Wolfe's Neck Rd, Freeport, ME, 04032, United States
Enrollment for the Summer Camp is complete, no more space available at this time. Thank you for your interest in Alliance Française du Maine Summer Camp.
For our little Friends
Alliance Française du Maine is offering a Summer Camp for children ages 6 to 12 yrs old. Starting on Monday, August 2 to Friday, August 6, from 9am to 1pm, children will meet at Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park and Wolfe’s Neck Farm, in Freeport. They will discover this stunning estuary and its bio-diversity, through walks, games, and French songs, and they will learn about life on the farm as well as agricultural activities. A perfect opportunity to enrich their French skills in a joyous and friendly atmosphere. The group of 12 children will be accompanied by two experienced and qualified adults and two interns, all bilingual French/English.
Price for the French camp’s week is 260$ for AFduME members and 300$ for non-members. Feel free to become a member at https://afdume.org.
This camp will please your children while immersing them in a safe environment. Reserve your space now as it is limited to 12 children. First come first served!
Alliance Française du Maine will respect CDC health recommendations related to Summer Camps. We shall check again with CDC end of July to check and be in compliance with their recommendations. As of June 8, these are the following:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/summer-camps.html#anchor_1621978613773

Camp d'été
2021-08-02 09:00 - 2021-08-06 13:00 | Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, 426 Wolfe's Neck Rd, Freeport, ME, 04032, United States
Enrollment for the Summer Camp is complete, no more space available at this time. Thank you for your interest in Alliance Française du Maine Summer Camp.
Pour tous nos petit.e.s ami.e.s
L’Alliance Française du Maine propose un camp d’été pour les enfants de 6 à 12 ans. Du lundi 2 août au vendredi 6 août, de 9h à 13h, les enfants se retrouveront à Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park et à Wolfe’s Neck Farm, à Freeport. Le camp inclura des promenades en pleine nature dans un cadre magnifique, avec jeux, chansons, découvertes de l’estuaire et de sa bio-diversité, ainsi que des séances éducatives et interactives sur la vie à la ferme et les activités agricoles. Ces journées offriront aux campeurs l’occasion d’apprendre et d’enrichir leur expression française dans une ambiance joyeuse, en toute sécurité. Le groupe de 12 enfants sera encadré par deux adultes qualifiés et deux stagiaires, tous bilingues français/anglais.
Le prix pour la semaine de camp francophone est de 260$ pour les membres de l’AFduME et de 300$ pour le grand public. N’hésitez pas à devenir membre de l’AFduME à https://afdume.org.
Ce camp réjouira vos enfants tout en les baignant dans une atmosphère francophone amicale et chaleureuse. Réservez votre place dès maintenant car le camp est limité à 12 enfants seulement. Premier arrivé premier servi !
l’Alliance Française du Maine s’engage à respecter les indications données par le CDC qui concernent les camps d’enfants. Nous réévaluerons les exigences sanitaires fin juillet, avant que le camp ne commence. A la date du 8 juin 2021, les recommandations sont les suivantes.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/summer-camps.html#anchor_1621978613773
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Christmas Tales and Legends from Alsace
2021-12-18 15:00 | ME
Come join us and enjoy Christmas tales from the French region of Alsace with Isabelle Kapp, Professor in Art History!
Presented by Isabelle Kapp on zoom.

Contes et Légendes de Noël d’Alsace
2021-12-18 15:00 | ME
Présenté en Visio-conference par Isabelle Kapp
Acheter des billets

Conversation with the authors of “Can We Agree to Disagree?”
2022-02-16 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
We are thrilled to offer the rare treat of meeting the authors of “Can We Agree to Disagree?”, a fascinating book that explores the differences in professional working styles between French and Americans, a subject that is sure to resonate with many of you. Agathe Laurent et Sabine Landolt have compiled stories gathered from interviewing 50 people – French and American – and written a refreshingly human and decidedly non-academic book that delves into the question so many of us – both French and American – have asked: “Why is it so hard to work with them?”
Their amusing and insightful observations are woven into this gem of a book (rated 4.5 out of 5 on Goodreads), that will form the basis of our virtual event, on Wednesday evening, February 16th 2022, from 7 to 8 pm. In addition to the authors presenting the book, the event will also include audience participation: the opportunity to share your own experiences of working abroad, and laugh at each other’s trials and errors.
THE EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL. In order to fully appreciate the event, we encourage participants to read the book in advance, and the authors are offering a 10% discount off the purchase of the book.
Please order now as they will print a new batch of books just for the Alliance Française du Maine and need time to prepare.

Go to https://tbr-books.org/product/can-we-agree-to-disagree-pre-order, and use the code cwatd21 to get 10% off your order.
RSVP by February 10 and we will send you the Zoom link!

Bonne lecture à tous!
Meeting Recording

Perspectives Louisianaises
2022-03-02 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
Meeting Recording

Le Carrefour / The Intersection
2022-03-19 17:00 - 18:30 | USM – Talbot Lecture Hall, 85 Bedford Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States

How do French Presidential Elections work?
2022-04-04 18:30 | ME
Join Hélène Crié-Wiesner for a talk about the French voting system and the 2022 presidential elections in particular.
France has begun the process of selecting its next president; French people will go to the polls in April 2022. In many ways, the political trends in France are the same as those being witnessed across the European continent, if not the world. But the French voting system is different from most other countries in that it encompasses 2 voting rounds, with multiple candidates and parties in the first round.
How is the French president elected? Who are the main players and what are the political platforms they campaign on? What are the similarities and the differences between the American and the French presidential campaigns?
Journalist, blogger, and author Hélène Crié-Wiesner has transformed her American expatriation into a lifelong analysis of French-American differences. Offering a French perspective on American life and current events, she has nourished her passion for meeting people while maintaining her professional connections with the French press. Hélène writes as a freelance journalist for French media such as Sciences et Avenir, France-Inter and Libération.
This event is free and is open to the public.
Meeting Recording

Macaron baking class
2022-05-02 18:30 - 20:00 | ME
Online event, in English
Pastry lovers, join us to learn how to make French macarons with our French baker Sandrine Wallace. Sandrine will teach you all her savoir-faire to bake the finest macarons from scratch.
In this workshop we will make chocolate and raspberry macarons.
Don’t want to cook but only watch and take notes? You are more than welcome!
All the participants of the class will get a 10% discount on French Pastry macarons.

About Sandrine and French Pastry
French Pastry by Sandrine is an original brand established in the Midwest (Cedar Rapids, Ia) since 2018. Created and owned by Sandrine Wallace, the bakery offers traditional and authentic French desserts, among which the incomparable French macarons !
Originating from the South of France, Sandrine puts all her authentic savoir-faire in developing an original and unique range of flavors : 120 flavors available, all year long !
Classified on 4 families : fruits, chocolates and spices, nuts, and floral notes.
South of France, and especially the county of Grasse, is unanimously famous as the world capitale of fragrance. The big names of French perfumery use the floral extracts, issued from the local horticole tradition under the sunny skies of the Provence region, to design their most famous fragrances. That’s where Sandrine collects her floral extracts : rose, lavender, violet, jasmine, orange blossom… among others..
Where to find Sandrine’s macarons:
French Pastry : https://frenchpastrybysandrine.com/
French Pastry by Sandrine being in constant expansion, Sandrine offers now to ship her macarons nationwide.

Fête de la Musique
2022-06-25 09:30 - 13:00 | Deering Oaks Park – Portland, State Street, Portland , Me

Bastille Day Celebration
2022-07-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Winslow Park, 10 Winslow Park Way, Freeport, 04032, United States
Free event!
We will meet at Winslow park at 6 pm, near the picnic tables, under the sign “Alliance Française du Maine”!
Entrance fees vary according to your age: https://www.freeportmaine.com/winslow-park-and-campground/pages/day-use
Directions here: https://www.freeportmaine.com/winslow-park-and-campground/pages/directions

Fête du 14 Juillet
2022-07-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Winslow Park, 10 Winslow Park Way, Freeport, 04032, United States
Événement gratuit!
Rendez-vous au parc Winslow à Freeport à 18 heures, près des tables de pique-nique, sous la banderole « Alliance Française du Maine »!
Les prix d’entrée au parc varient selon l’âge: https://www.freeportmaine.com/winslow-park-and-campground/pages/day-use
Voici les directions: https://www.freeportmaine.com/winslow-park-and-campground/pages/directions

"French All Around Us" — Meet the Authors
2022-09-14 18:30 | ME
We are excited to host the New England-based contributors to the new book “French All Around Us: French language and Francophone Culture in the United States“, along with editors Kathleen Stein-Smith and Fabrice Jaumont.
In this book, you will read stories that explain the history of French and of this language that is still alive in many regions of our country. The authors tried to define what Francophone culture is in 2022, and they will share their perspectives during this event. Join the discussion!
This event will be online and in English and is free to the public!
In order to fully appreciate the event, we encourage participants to read the book in advance, and the authors are offering a 15% discount off the purchase of the book.
Please order now!
Go to https://tbr-books.org/product/french-all-around-us , and use the code AF to get 15% off your order.
RSVP by September 10 and we will send you the Zoom link!
Bonne lecture et à bientôt!

Festival Champlain
2022-09-23 - 2022-09-24 | USM – Talbot Lecture Hall, 85 Bedford Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The French Embassy in the United States, the Consulate General of France in Boston, the Maine Honorary Consul, and the Alliance Française du Maine, are excited to announce the first Festival Champlain. The Champlain Film Festival seeks to enrich the cultural dynamic of New England by shining a spotlight on the region’s deep francophone heritage, particularly in Maine where 5% of the population speaks French. Portland, Maine stands out as the ideal location for this film festival for several reasons: the dynamism and attractiveness of the city, its easy accessibility in the region, and its rich cultural francophone heritage.
The word “Francophone” in the festival title is no coincidence: the films come from a variety of countries, all of whom share French as a common language. So, while France inevitably dominates, you will also be able to enjoy films from African countries, Canada, and other francophone regions of the world.
The event runs under the auspices of the Alliance Française du Maine and will take place at the University of Southern Maine (USM).

Festival Champlain
2022-09-23 - 2022-09-24 | USM – Talbot Lecture Hall, 85 Bedford Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
L’Ambassade de France aux Etats-Unis, le Consulat Général de France à Boston, le Consul honoraire du Maine, et l’Alliance Française du Maine, sont heureux d’annoncer la naissance du Festival Champlain. Un festival du cinéma francophone à Portland ayant pour objectif de célébrer 400 ans d’histoire et de Francophonie en Nouvelle Angleterre où 5% de la population parle le Français! La communauté diverse et le dynamisme culturel de Portland en font un endroit idéal pour organiser cette première édition.
Le mot “Francophone” n’est pas une coïncidence: les films programmés viennent de plusieurs pays issues de la Francophonie, des régions du monde qui partagent notre langue commune. Nous célébrerons des films venant de pays d’Afrique, du Canada et d’autres régions francophones du monde, et pour cette raison, nous nous réjouissons de vous présenter des films où le français domine.
Cet événement est coordonné par l’Alliance Française du Maine, aura lieu à l’Université of Southern Maine (USM).

French visit of the PMA!
2022-12-15 15:00, 2023-04-13 16:00 | Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland
Come discover or re-discover the beautiful Portland Museum of Arts, in FRENCH! A bilingual docent will guide you around diverse exhibitions.
This free event for members of AFduME requires you to sign up as places in the visiting group are limited.
https://www.portlandmuseum.org/

French visit of the PMA!Visite du PMA en Français!
2022-12-15 15:00 | Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland
Venez découvrir ou re-découvrir le magnifique Musée des Beaux-Arts de Portland, en FRANCAIS! Une guide bilingue vous promènera autour des expositions du musée. Événement gratuit pour les membres de AFduME, mais il vous faut réserver votre place car le nombre de visiteurs dans le groupe est limité.
https://www.portlandmuseum.org/
Inscrivez-vous ici.

La Francophonie in Maine
2023-03-03 19:00 - 20:30 | USM’s Lewiston campus, 51 Westminster st, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
Qu’est-ce que c’est?
Join us as we celebrate March, the month of la Francophonie all around the world.
A community panel made up of guest speakers originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, France, Québec, and Rwanda will lead a discussion about the French-speaking experience in Maine. Reception to follow.
To RSVP for this free event, please email: anna.faherty@maine.edu

Famous Créole Women Through New Orleans History
2023-03-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Come learn about the history of New Orleans and the incredible story of Creole women in Louisiana, during this interactive presentation by French teacher Cathy Richard.

Famous Créole Women Through New Orleans History
2023-03-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
En tant que professeure de français, Cathy Richard a le privilège de pouvoir assister à des conférences qui ont lieu dans des pays ou des régions francophones.
En 2022, la conférence de l’AATF s’est déroulée à la Nouvelle Orléans et elle a eu le plaisir et la joie de comprendre un peu mieux l’histoire de cette belle région qu’est la Louisiane. Elle a également découvert l’histoire époustouflante de quelques femmes créoles qu’elle aura l’honneur de partager avec vous.
La présentation sera interactive, en français, avec des discussions sur les femmes et leur rôle dans l’histoire en général.
15 personnes maximum!
RSVP

Meet author Philippe Dewost
2023-03-23 16:00 | ME
Meet Philippe Dewost, author of “De Mémoire Vive-Une Histoire de l’Aventure Numérique” (“Random Access Memories (RAM)-A History of the Digital Adventure”)
“…if you don’t understand why your children speak to their smartphone placed horizontally in front of their mouth (they send out “voices”), if you wonder how we managed to connect to the Internet when there was no PC, if no one around you makes the connection between an audio cassette and a pencil-eraser, this book is for you.”
The “digital revolution” has ended, and we did not realize it. But it is without memory: there are only futurologists and almost no historians. And yet, this short and intense period bears its share of tragedies, heroes, victims and lessons.
In twelve chapters covering the period 1990 – 2021, “From Living Memory” revisits, through the experience of its author, selected moments in the history of Tech: burying GPS in each of our pockets, the fight between IBM and ATT which gave rise to American telecom regulation, the reign of the “9 keys”, the 3G bubble, the disappearance of Nokia, the revolution of user interface, moving from from operating system to system operation, the invention of the cloud by a bookseller, … Each of these adventures leads the reader to ask themselves different questions, to identify non-intuitive principles, to understand what governs the digital economy.
“Random Access Memories (RAM)” is aimed at many readers: public and private decision-makers, students, and more generally all those curious to learn more. Among the themes developed in this history book rich in anecdotes, include the following:

digital ignorance remains great when everything is before our eyes and nothing has happened by chance.
everything is political, up to and including the Metaverse. It’s all in the art of regulating to your own advantage.
in this field more than anywhere else, the only limit is talent and a few individuals can change the world more profoundly than established companies or governments

In order to get the most out of this rare opportunity, we encourage you to order the ebook version (in French) now!
https://premierepartie.com/boutique/de-memoire-vive-ebook/
The event will be in English and is FREE to the public.
RSVP by March 20th and we’ll send you the link for the event.
About the author:
Co-founder of the internet service provider Wanadoo and former director of a start-up acquired by Apple, Philippe Dewost inspired French Tech when he led the “digital” investments portfolio at the major French bank Caisse des Dépôts. Now the Managing Director of EPITA, a major engineering school in computer sciences, he regularly speaks at conferences, particularly on the anthropological issues of the post-digital revolution.

French Conversation Table
2023-04-01 10:00 | Burundi Star Coffee, 261 St John Street, Portland, 04102, United States
Come join our French conversation table in Portland every first Saturday of the month starting April 1st at 10am!
At Burundi Star Coffee
261 St John Street
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
VIVE LA FRANCOPHONIE!

French Conversation Table
2023-05-06 10:00 | Burundi Star Coffee, 261 St John Street, Portland, 04102, United States
Come join our French conversation table in Portland every first Saturday of the month at 10am!
At Burundi Star Coffee
261 St John Street
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
VIVE LA FRANCOPHONIE!

The 10 Principles to Understand French Wine
2023-05-10 18:00 | ME
Free Webinar to understand how to read French wine labels and get to know French wine.
Wednesday May 10, 6pm. Presentation in French and English, by Alexis Caraux, from Tour, France.
RSVP with name and email address. We’ll send you the Zoom link.

10 critères pour comprendre le vin français
2023-05-10 18:00 | ME
Webinaire gratuit sur le vin: “10 critères pour comprendre le vin français” par Alexis Caraux de Tour, en France.
Mercredi 10 mai, 18h00. Présentation en français et en anglais.
RSVP avec nom et adresse email. On vous enverra le lien Zoom.
