Make a Difference by Giving to the Alliance

It's not too late to give before the end of the year to the Alliance Française de Denver. We are here to serve you and the Francophone community of the Rocky Mountain Region. Please consider giving as we make plans to create a new Francophone Cultural Center at our Galapago location. Our goal is to unify other Franchophone organizations under one roof to better serve the Colorado community as well as give you more opportunities to learn about French and Francophone culture.

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Events

Thanks to all who participated in last week's events at the Alliance! We had Cynthia Moos teach us about L'Art de Vivre en Provence, Greta Arendsen talk about champagne, and Devin Lamma present on different cheese pairings. It was quite the week!

Board Meetings & Volunteering
Last Tuesday, we hosted our annual General Assembly where we voted in board members, Christian Roche, Christophe Poulet, Danielle Badler, and Catherine Bédard. If you are interested in volunteering with any of our upcoming events in 2024, please contact Rebecca at [email protected].  We would love for you to be a part of the Alliance by helping with our many upcoming events!

La Galette des Rois, le 6 janvier !

Who will find la fève?! Come join AFD by celebrating La Galette des Rois on Saturday, January 6th at 11 am. Reserve your spot now for a free piece of cake. Perfect event for families! 

Special Event Supporting the Arts at the Newman Center

Compagnie Hervé Koubi

January 23, 2024 at 7:30pm

Join the Alliance Française de Denver for a "jaw dropping" (Washington Post) dance ensemble from the Mediterranean, Compagnie Hervé Koubi's work is highly physical and stunningly fluid.Hervé Koubi is a French Algerian choreographer who grew up in France. His performances have been showcased in Europe as well as several locations in the US. His works have been featured in the Washington Post, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, and more.

Use promo code COMAFD and $10 from your ticket purchase will be donated to Alliance Francaise.

Register on our site for the reception following the performance where a special guest will speak about the choreography. There will be desserts and coffee at the reception.

Fête de Noël à La Bouche !

Join us as we celebrate a night of speaking French with several different French organizations for a Christmas Party at La Bouche on December 14th! Pour clôturer une année formidable, on vous propose de nous rejoindre pour une soirée de joie et de célébration de Noël le jeudi 14 décembre à La Bouche à partir de 19h. Aucune réservation n'est nécessaire, sauf si vous souhaitez profiter d'un menu exclusif ($25). Pour cela, inscrivez-vous simplement votre nom sur la liste d'ici le mardi 12 décembre- En espérant vous voir nombreux !

Réservation Menu: Visit Website
Adresse: La Bouche, 1100 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218

French Film Giveaway

On January 19th,  Landmark's Esquire Theatre will be showing Driving Madeleine in Denver. This film had its world premiere at the Angoulême Francophone Film Festival, and it was also an Official Selection at the Toronto International Film Festival and Palm Springs International Film Festival. Starring Line Renaud (Family is Family, I Can't Sleep) and Dany Boon (Murder Mystery, Welcome to the Sticks), Driving Madeleine, filmed against the stunning backdrop of Paris, is a heartwarming exploration of the transformative power of human connection, highlighting the wisdom hidden in everyday encounters. Through the unlikely friendship of a struggling taxi driver and an elderly passenger, the film celebrates resilience in the face of life's challenges and underscores the significance of cherishing the present moment and the stories that shape our lives.

Only in theaters Friday, January 19th! Showtimes to be posted soon!  If interested, please email [email protected] and we will give tickets to the first people to contact us!

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