Eric Thomas, lucky winner of a Sydney-to-Paris return donated
by Air France during the Alliance Française French Film Festival
(with Fanny-Claire Mauchien & Hervé Devoulon)

Tuesday 10 June
Celebrating
the Royal Flying
Doctor Service
Dr Daniel Talmont, president of the French speaking Healthcare Association of Australia, has the great pleasure of introducing Mr Doug Roser, from the Royal Flying Doctor Service. He will tell us about the fascinating history of this organisation in Australia which, for decades, has contributed to saving many Australian lives in remote areas of the Australian outback.
A rare occasion not to be missed.
Drinks and canapés will be served.
AF Gallery, 6.30pm. All welcome!

Thursday 12 June
until 14 July
Les gourmandises,
Marie.B
"My images aim to capture the old charm, the originality, the character 'Esprit d'époque' created by the French traditions. Bon appetit!"
Marie Brokensha
Marie.B is an internationally acclaimed, award winning French photographer who captures French rural life. Honoured by the prestigious "Mois de la Photo" (photographic event in Paris) and the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Marie was a finalist in the 2008 Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize and recently featured in the Sydney Morning Herald for her new collection on canvas "Vieille France".
Marie.B now calls Bondi Beach home.
Opening Thursday 12 June, 6.30pm
AF Gallery. All welcome!

Friday 13 June

Boeuf bourguignon
Come and be tempted by the smells and tastes of this classic earthy French dish. Selection of cheeses available as well.
12pm to 2.30pm. Booking essential.
Complimentary glass of wine per person.

Saturday 21 June
La fête de la Musique
For the third time, the Alliance Française de Sydney is organising the 3rd Australian edition of "la Fête de la Musique". This year, around 50 musicians will take part in this huge celebration of music that has spread around the world since it was created in France in 1982! So come and enjoy free performances of musicians from all horizons!
Parramatta Park, 10am-5pm
Contact: 9292 5741
www.afsydney.com.au

Wednesday 25 June
Crêpe Day!
Come and try Aymeric's delicious crepes. Lovely selection of sweet and savoury.
12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Booking essential.
Don't miss out!
Complimentary glass of cider per person.

Monday 14 July
Bastille Day!!!
Join us for an unforgettable "soirée dansante" with a typical French dinner, lots of entertainment and the usual big raffle!
Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf - 7pm
$95 AF Members - $105 Non-members
Tickets sale starts on Monday 16th June.

Concours Ecoles 2008 Alliance
Française de Sydney
Prix Spécial Aircalin: 1 return flight Sydney - Noumea
The overall winner will be chosen from the first prize winners who participated in the 2008 Alliance Française Concours and will be awarded at the Annual School Award Ceremony in November.
With special thanks to Aircalin for their kind support (Conditions apply)

Friday 20 June
Cheese, wine and music!
As cheeses vary with the seasons, so do our cravings for different tastes and textures. While in Australia winter is upon us, we'll bring to your table some fantastic European "spring" cheeses, the best of Australian autumn delicacies accompanied by an amazing selection of "heart-warming" wines.
Let the Cheese & wine team take you on a discovery trail to indulge in some unrivaled tastes as we have only scratched the surface of the wonders of the cheese world. It is also the Mois de la musique, so be prepared to sing and be entertained by some fine artists. Lots of fun to keep the adrenaline flowing!

Grand Café, 6.30pm
Booking essential.
$55 members, $65 non members
(Please note there is no access to the building after 7pm)

Thursday 5 June, 6.15pm
Notre-Dame de Paris
Luc Plamondon & Richard Cocciante (France, Canada, 1998, 2h30)
In French, with English subtitles.
This world-famous musical, adapted from Victor Hugo's classic novel, literally revolutionised musicals in France. Come and sing along with Gypsi girl Esmeralda, Frollo the priest of Notre-Dame, and Quasimodo the hunchback bellringer.

Wednesday 11 June, 6.15pm
On connaît la chanson
Alain Resnais (France, 1997, 2h)
In French, with English subtitles.
Intertwining love stories in the streets of Paris. The most original feature of this "musical" is that characters break into songs as sung by the original artists. Sabine Azéma, Agnès Jaoui, Pierre Arditi will have you laugh and move you at the same time. A rare treat!




Thursday 26 June,
6.15pm La Belle Hélène
Opéra bouffe in three acts by Jacques Offenbach (conducted by Marc Minkowski at the Théâtre du Châtelet, 2000, 2h30)
In French, no subtitles.
The plot takes place in Sparta, after the Judgment of Paris on Mount Ida. The Greeks' expedition to retrieve the beautiful Helen from Paris in Troy is the mythological basis of the Trojan War.



Thursday 3 July,
6.15pm Les Demoiselles de Rochefort
Jacques Demy (France, 1967, 2h)
Music composed by Michel Legrand
In French, no subtitles.
With Danielle Darrieux, Michel Piccoli, George Chakiris, Gene Kelly...
Real life sisters Catherine Deneuve & Françoise Dorléac play twin sisters Delphine and Solange, two teachers longing to find their ideal love and a life outside of Rochefort. Timeless! Booking essential!