Cultural Calendar
Alliance Française de Saint Joseph
2010-2011
21 septembre: Molière Than Thou, play by Timothy Mooney. Performed in English. Following intermission, Mooney will perform Whole Lot’ O Shakespeare. Invite your friends for this theatrical treat! Don’t miss this event! 7:00 p.m. in Kemper Recital Hall (101), Leah Spratt Hall on the campus of Missouri Western.
20 octobre: The Man Who Planted Trees, nouvelle by Jean Giono. Discussion and viewing of the film at 6:30 p.m. in Eder 210. The short story may be read on line at this site : http://www.inlibroveritas.net/lire/oeuvre27915.html. If you would like to purchase a copy, please contact Susie Hennessy.
10 novembre : Volunteering with the Peace Corps. Beth Schild, former Peace Corps volunteer in Senegal, will share her experiences in Africa (in English). 3:00 p.m. in Murphy 108 on the campus of Missouri Western.
17 novembre: Celebrate the Beaujolais Nouveau ! 6:30 p.m. at the home of Bill and Corinne Russell. Guests are asked to bring a bottle of Beaujolais or an appetizer. Address furnished upon reservation.
8 décembre: Festin de Noël, location to be determined, at 6:30 p.m. Guests are asked to bring a savory side dish or dessert. Dinner will be followed by the singing of traditional French carols. Address provided upon reservation.
26 janvier: Un Prophète, film by Jacques Audiard. Nominated for Best Foreign Film for the Academy Awards in 2010. 6:30 p.m. in Hearnes 102 on the campus of Missouri Western.
2 février: Fête de la Chandeleur: at the home of John and Kay Mallon, at 6:30 p.m. Come prepare, toss and taste some crêpes! Guests are asked to bring a crêpe topping or filling. Address provided upon reservation.
Mars: Lecture by Dominique Goblet, Belgian graphic novel author and artist. Details to follow.
Mars: Presentation on Franco-American Military Cooperation, by Colonel Jean-Claude Brejot. Details to follow.
13 avril: Presentation on the Jewels of the Anjou Region, by Mélanie Schneider, French exchange student. 3:00 p.m. in Eder 210 on the campus of Missouri Western.
16 avril: Outing to the Nelson-Atkins Museum: Claude Monet’s Water Lilies— special exhibit of the triptyque. Departure from Missouri Western campus at 10:00 a.m. Return at approximately 3:00 p.m.
Contact Susie Hennessy to reserve your spot before April 8! For reservations or further information, contact Susie Hennessy: 816 271-5813; hennessy@missouriwestern.edu.