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A feast of crêpes for Mardi-Gras

January 18 2012 No Comments

with Christine Piccin and Julia Fornage, on Thursday February 23 at 7pm at Vista del Lago Clubhouse, 3150 Lakeview Drive, Santa Rosa $5 to be paid at the door The evening will begin with a short talk by Julia Fornage on the celebration of Mardi-Gras, which in France traditionally involves making crêpes. They are fun to [...]

Free Visite-dégustation à Chateau St Jean Winery for AFSR Members

November 30 2011 No Comments

Pour les membres d’AFSR Visite-dégustation (gratuite) à Chateau St Jean Winery 8555 Sonoma Highway in Kenwood le samedi 17 décembre de 5h30 à 7h Tour du Visitor Center, dégustation de 5 vins avec commentaire de Philippe Thibault, Hospitality Operations Manager, et rabais sur tout achat de vin. Pour les réservations (obligatoires), appeler Marcelle Milochau au 570-0122 [...]

Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Fete 2011

September 29 2011 No Comments

Alliance Française de Santa Rosa presents: Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Fête 2011 Saturday, November 19th 2011, 6 to 9 PM Vista del Lago Club House, 3150 Lakeview Drive, Santa Rosa The perfect occasion to mingle while sampling the wine and indulging in French delicacies locally crafted. Le Beaujolais Nouveau 2011 est arrivé! Come celebrate with us the first wine [...]

Picasso and the Bad Boys of Montmartre — Young Artists Coming Of Age (1904-1909)

September 18 2011 No Comments

Special Picasso Lecture by Dr. Anne Prah-Perochon. In the Spring of 1904, a young penniless Pablo Picasso lured by Montmartre underground culture… and cheap living moved there in a sort of artists’ commune, Le Bateau Lavoir. He stayed in this ramshackle building for the better part of a decade. His presence was a magnet for [...]

Assemblee Generale de l’Alliance Francaise de Santa Rosa

August 26 2011 No Comments

We will also officially install our officers and Board members for the 2011-2012 year Tuesday September 27, 2011 at 6 pm at Restaurant La Gare — 208 Wilson Street, Santa Rosa Cocktails at 6pm will be followed by dinner at 6:30, elections of AFSR officers and Board members, and a lecture by Monsieur Ivan Bertoux [...]

La Guinguette House Concert in Petaluma

August 26 2011 No Comments

September 4th • Sunday • 4 pm Limited seating, please email christiane@bvufrench.com for reservations

Paris through the Ages – History Class

August 19 2011 No Comments

The City of Light – the most historic, the most influential, the most international of cities. If one urban center deserves to be called ‘The Capital of the World’, it would have to be Paris. Each class will highlight one of the formative stages of this wondrous city. Great preparation for travel to Paris. Session [...]

Why We Love Paris – a history, architecture, culture, food and travel class in one!

August 16 2011 No Comments

This is a class for lovers of Paris. Whether you have been there many times or have not yet been visited, this is the class for you! Steve Rabinowitsh, SRJC instructor, has traveled extensively to Paris and leads walking tours. Christine, a professional chef and confessed fanatique of la cuisine française, trains chefs in SRJC’s [...]

French Language, Culture and Cuisine—improve your French while cooking!

August 16 2011 No Comments

Immerse yourself in all things French in this exclusive class which combines French cuisine, culture, conversation and language learning in one. French instructors Julia Fornage and Carol Stone, along with Chef Christine Piccin will take you on a delicious tour of the French countryside, helping you learn and chat in French while you cook a [...]