April 2010 
 
Eric Hazan in Austin
 
Thanks to the grant “French Authors on Tour”, the writer Eric Hazan will present his book “The Invention of Paris” recently translated in St Edwards University, Austin on April 7.
 
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Workshops for Teachers in French
 
Two exceptional workshops in French for teachers  organized by the Consulate General of France will take place on April 17 in Houston and April 19 in Oklahoma City.
A "conseillère pédagogique" from the CAVILAM (Centre d’approches vivantes des langues et des médias basé à Vichy)will speak about «Jeux, créativité et activités ludiques en classe».
 
 
 
Teenage Angst - French Style
 
The « Ciné-Club Français » of Texas State University, San Marcowill screen French films around the theme “Teenage Angst, French Style”.
This series features “36 Fillettes” by Catherine Breillat, “L’Année des méduses” by Christopher Frank… and many more until May 3rd. Click here for more...
 
 
 
Veronique Chalandar @ Daniel-kayne's
 
Enjoy the temporary exhibition of sculptures by Parisian artist Véronique Chalandar. Véronique’s work including the first public presentation of the “Totem” series and 5 special editions from the “Originelles” series will be exhibited.
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Cinéma Français Today
 
Do not miss out the last two showings of the Festival "Cinéma Français Today" in Austin!
 
This month, "Cinéma Français Today" features Zabou Breitman’s movie :“Se souvenir des belles choses” and Alexandra Leclère’s film “Les soeurs fâchées”.
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Leaps into the Void
 
The Menil Collection presents « Leaps into the Void: Documents of Nouveau Realist Performances» until August 8. The photograph « Le saut dans le vide » by Harry Shunk, capturing the artist hurling himself from a Parisian rooftop, will be exhibited alongside other documents of the jump.
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CONTACT:
Marie Maurannes
Attachée culturelle adjointe chargée de la coopération éducative et linguistique
Consulat Général de France, 777 Post Oak Blvd, suite 600, Houston, TX 77056
Tel: 1 713 985 3273, email: adjoint.culture@consulfrance-houston.org

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