Maison Française de Cleveland

2007-2008 PROGRAM

 

PROGRAMME EN FRANÇAIS

Lectures begin at 8:15 P.M. on Friday evenings and at 1:15 P.M. on Sunday afternoons. The cost of meals varies from $25 to $30 for members and $28 to $33 for non-members.

Members who are teachers/professors of French are strongly encouraged to invite their students to attend our programs free of dues. However, meals are not free of charge.

For reservations: Please contact the Secretary, Dr. Nancy Conrady.

Friday September 14, 2007
Ms Ursula Korneitchouk
Professor of French
"Les Melungeons”
Cleveland Skating Club, Shaker Heights
6:30 Dinner and conversation in French or English
8:15 Program

Friday October 19, 2007
Dr. Martha Pereszlenyi-Pinter
Professor of French, John Carroll University
“Josephine Baker, Chanteuse Franco-Américaine”
Le Bistro du Beaujolais, Olmsted Falls
6:30 Dinner and conversation in French or English
8:15 Program

Friday November 16, 2007
Gathering with the French American Chamber of Commerce
Beaujolais Nouveau 2007
“La Vie en Rose - Une Soirée de Cabaret”
InterContinental Hotel, Cleveland
6:30

Sunday December 9, 2007
Mr. Geraldo Teissonniere
Pianist, Cleveland Institute of Music
“Selections of French Music” followed by Christmas Carols
Cleveland Skating Club, Shaker Heights
11:30 Brunch and conversation in French or English
1:15 Program

January 2008
No program.

Friday February 15, 2008
Mr. Bienvenu Guédou
Professor of French, Shaw High School
“La Côte d’Ivoire”
Judson Manor, Cleveland
6:30 Dinner and conversation in French or English
8:15 Program

Friday March 14, 2008
Dr. Mark Bell
Associate Professor of German & French, Lake Erie College
Bref historique de l'orgue en France: musique et commentaire
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Cleveland Heights
6:30 Dinner and conversation in French or English
8:15 Program

Sunday April 20, 2008
Dr. Christopher Thompson
Professor of History, Ball State University
“Le Tour de France”
Presentations of awards to winners of the Maison Française French competition
Cleveland Skating Club, Shaker Heights
11:30 Brunch and conversation in French or English
1:15 Presentation of awards and program

Friday May 16, 2008
Dr. George Gauthier
Professor of French, Hiram College
“Benjamin Franklin, Premier Ambassadeur Américain à la France”
Saravá (Restaurant) Shaker Square, Cleveland
6:30 Dinner and conversation in French or English
8:15 Program

Bastille Day Celebration (July)
Date and program to be announced.