The Alliance Française d'Annapolis is a non-profit local branch of the international organization dedicated to the promotion of French language and culture. The Annapolis Alliance in Annapolis has been in existence since 1969, bringing together francophones and francophiles in an atmosphere combining conviviality with cultural curiosity.
We welcome new members and your ideas to further our goals. Although as yet too small to support our own French language courses, we have many activities including French conversation groups. To join or renew membership in the AFA Click HereWhat is new? see newsletter for details
Heure Exquise: In person Heure Exquise is usually on the first Monday of the month.
ANNONCE:
The Following announcement is from Kate Caldwell:
Sunday, April 14 at 3pm.
Album Release Concert Blue Jean Day
St. Margaret’s Church Fellowship Hall, 1601
Pleasant Plains Road, Annapolis, MD 21409.
Join Alliance Member, acoustic guitarist and singer Kate Caldwell for her Album Release concert Blue Jean Day featuring original songs and folks favorites by Joni Mitchell, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Sting, Gordon Bock and more. Also performing will be Ernie Tucker on guitar, mandolin, banjo and bass; and Brock Holmes, guitar and Piano.
Reception following with CDs for sale. Free-will offering in support of Save the Children.
For info call Kate 410-972-6535. Visit Katecaldwell.org
Activities
Happy Hour: Generally, the first Monday of the month, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at BIN 201 Wine Cellar at 201 Harker Place in Annapolis Town Center at Parole. Wine is $6.00 per glass and outstanding cheese and crackers are provided by the Alliance. Free parking is available just next door near Whole Foods at Parole. We have lively French conversation while tasting wines and cheese. A member of the BIN 201 staff provides a vivid description and history of the wines provided. Check the newsletter for details
Special Events: Special events such as cooking demonstrations, visits to museums, lectures about adventures in France and embassy receptions occur about once a month, September through June. They are announced by email to all members. Events which are planned long enough in advance and announced in the newsletter.
Conversation Groups: Several separate groups meet once a month at the home of one of the members. The members take turns hosting these groups in their homes and discuss current events or a pre-assigned book chosen by the group. Click here to check the newsletter for details
Cine Club: Films are occasionally recommended in the newsletter. Check the newsletter for details
There was a cooking demonstration by the author of "Bordeau Kitchen" in October 2019 at the Rosenberger's house.
Our alliance member Laure Seynhaeve has made some beautiful Nantucket baskets. She is willing to sell them.
For further information and photos click here.
As a member of the Alliance Française Annapolis you can attend events at the Alliance Française de Washington
What does it cost to join?
Annual memberships are as follows:
$30 Individual -- $35 Family -- $25 Student
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to join or renew on the sign-up page.