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English Speaking Paris
by Michele Mavissakalian
Announcements
AARO Tax seminar Experts John Fredenberger, Stephanie Simonard and Richard Van Ham are joined by Marty Sartipi (deputy IRS representative at the US Embassy). Mar 2, 6:30-8:30pm, Mairie du 16e, 71 av Henri Martin, M° rue de la Pompe, tel: 01 47 20 24 15, 120F
The American Consul General in Paris, Larry Colbert, discusses the various functions of Consular offices. Mar 7, 7:30pm, Wice, 20 bd du Montparnasse, 15e, M° Duroc/Vaugirard, tel: 01 45 66 75 50, free
Goal Ball An Irish international third world charity, “Goal” is open to all, and this spring get-together includes dinner, dancing and live music. Semi-formal attire. Mar 10, champagne 7pm/dinner 8pm, Espace St-Martin, 199 bis rue St-Martin, 3e, M° Châtelet, 340F
A 25K Hike in the countryside around Paris is sponsored by The Abbey Bookshop. Mar 25. For more info, call the Canadian Club: 01 46 33 75 00
The Ginko Trio This jazz band features an acoustic guitar performing jazz and pop songs. Mar 9 & 10, 9pm to midnight, L’Entrepôt, 7-9 rue Francis de Pressensé, 14e, M° Pernéty, tel: 01 45 40 60 70
Two concerts Sponsored by The American Church, two concerts benefit the “Habitat for Humanity” program. Mar 17, 8pm, “There is no Rose” features works by Britten, Berio, Sendrez, Andrès and Joubert, as well as Basque lullubies, Irish folksongs, and soprano Sharon Cooper. Mar 31, 8pm, The Choir of Central State University (Ohio), 65 Quai d’Orsay, 7e, M° Invalides, tel: 01 47 23 80 80, free
Organ recital and Solemn Evensong Heather Harrington plays pieces by Bach and Langlais, while the Evensong choir performs works by William Byrd. Mar 18, 4:30pm, The American Cathedral in Paris, 23 av George V, 8e, M° Alma-Marceau/George V, tel: 01 53 23 84 00
The Princeton Katzenjammers perform popular songs, show tunes and vocal jazz. Mar 21, 8pm, The American Library in Paris, 10 rue du Général-Camou, 7e, M° Ecole Militaire/Alma-Marceau, tel: 01 53 59 12 60
A Musical Evening with Young Virtuosos Mar 30, 7pm, The American Church Theater, 65 Quai d’Orsay, 7e, M° Invalides, tel: 01 47 23 80 80, 200F/50F
“The Dinner Game” Dear Conjunction stages a translation of “Le Dîner de Cons” by Francis Veber. Every Thu & Sat all month, 7pm, Sudden Theater, 14bis rue Ste-Isaure, 18e, Mº Jules Joffrin, tel: 01 44 70 06 69, 120F/80F
“Love Letters” A. R. Gurney’s tale of love and friendship spanning half a century is performed in English, starring Melonie Hofstetter and Mike Morris. March 20, 9pm, Théâtre le Village, 4 rue de Chézy, Neuilly, Mº Sablons, tel: 01 40 88 93 93, 80-130F
“Voyageur sans tête”
Former students of Marcel Marceau, belonging to Jonathan Lambert and Richard Zachary’s Irish-American team, have created a fantastical production for children, using masks, marionettes and black light theater. The show tellss the story of Max’s voyage in search of his lost head. Wed, Sat & Sun, 2:30pm, La Pépinière-Opéra, 7 rue Louis-le--Grand, 2e, M° Opéra, tel: 01 42 60 01 86, 90F/70F
“Dead Guilty” A thriller that keeps you guessing, via a new take “fatal attraction,” in which the wife torments “the other woman,” after the death of her husband. To Mar 31, Tue-Sat 8:30pm, Théâtre Les Déchargeurs, 3 rue des Déchargeurs, 1er, M° Châtelet, tel: 01 42 36 00 02
“The Vase” A dispute over one, single item turns a seemingly amicable divorce into “the war of the roses.” To Mar 31, Tue-Sat 8:30pm, Théâtre Les Déchargeurs, 3 rue des Déchargeurs, 1er, Mº Châtelet, tel: 01 42 36 00 02
“The Importance of Being Earnest” A comical classic by Oscar Wilde where the only way to win a woman’s heart is by lying about your name. Mar 15 & 26, 2:30pm & 8:30pm; Mar 16 10am & 2:30pm, Théâtre de Ménilmontant, 15 rue du Retrait, 20e, M° Gambetta, tel: 01 46 46 20 50, 95F/80F
“Ballon” a children’s theater bilingual creation that, through the use of language, deals with trust in friendhip and the discovery of the world. Every Wednesday Mar 7 to May30 and daily Apr 17-21, 10:30am, Théâtre de Nesle, 8 rue de Nesle, 6e, M° Odéon/Pont-Neuf
Ross Noble returns to Paris for two nights of stand-up comedy. Mar 5 & 6 8:30pm, Hôtel du Nord, 192 Quai de Jemmapes, 10e, M° Goncourt, tel: 01 53 19 98 88
Derek Edwards Canada’s hottest comedian brings his down home style humor to Paris. Mar 18-20, 8:30pm, Hôtel du Nord, 192 Quai de Jemmapes, 10e, M° Goncourt, tel: 01 53 19 98 88
Café Philosophique presents “Think Together.” Mar 7, 7pm, Café de Flore, 172 bd St-Germain, 6e, M° St-Germain-des Prés. Mar 18, 6pm, “Male/Female,” Carr’s pub/resto, 1 rue du Mont Thabor, 1er, M° Tuileries, 30F/20F. Mar 27, 7:30pm, “Reality,” Canard’Avril, 5 rue Paul Lelong, 2e, M° Bourse, tel: 01 40 95 05 67, 225F/200F
Metaphysical Café holds a discussion on “Sex and Spirituality,” Mar 15, 7-9pm, Le François Coppée, 1 bd du Montparnasse, 6e, M° Duroc, tel: 01 42 22 86 51, 50F entry, 25F min cons. (all proceeds go to charity)
American Women’s Group holds a coffee session, spotlighting the history and applications of aromatherapy. Mar 5, 10am to noon, tel: 01 45 62 48 01
The Center for Awareness and Action presents “Talking your way into the Ideal Job.” Mar 21, 7-10pm, tel: 01 40 05 14 14
Health Network International hosts “Losing Health, Hearth or Heart: Companion Care a Long Way from Home,” a discussion about volunteering as a companion care giver. Mar 15, 1-3pm, The American Hospital, 63 bd Victor Hugo, Neuilly, tel: 01 42 67 42 81 or 01 44 07 14 20, 20F non members
The Message group provides extensive programs and support for children, mothers and mothers-to-be. Tel: 01 47 47 03 95
ACA (Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families) offers a 12-step program. Fridays, 7-8:30pm. Eglise Reformée du Saint-Esprit, 5 rue Roquépine, 8e, M° St-Augustin, tel: 01 42 01 08 97
Circle of Friends Sponsored by the Junior Service League of Paris, this friendly support program organizes bi-monthly meetings. Discussions about issues related to infertility, pregnancy, loss and adoption. Tel: 01 45 51 26 93
Cancer Support Group for people undergoing or who have undergone treatments and their families and friends. Bi-monthly meetings led by trained facilitators, and sponsored by the Junior Service League of Paris. Tel: 01 47 20 00 03
The Live Poets Society presents a reading featuring Sue Chenette, Blake Dawson and Moe Seager. Mar 20, 8pm, Flann O’Brien Irish Pub, 6 rue Bailleul, 1er, Mº Louvre-Rivoli, tel: 01 42 60 13 58, donation 25F
American business consultant and writer Bernard W. Poirier helped form JFK’s defense policy from 1959 to 1963. He discusses “Witness to the End,” his first-hand take on formerly secret chapters of the Cold War, including clandestine meetings at sea and recently declassified spy photos. Slide show. Mar 7, 8pm, The American Library in Paris, 10 rue du Général-Camou, 7e, Mº Ecole Militaire/Alma Marceau, tel: 01 53 59 12 60
Lives and stories of Black Americans, a program for children 8-10 with special guest, Cheryl Bolden, curator of the precious cargo traveling exhibit. Mar 10, 2:30-3:30pm, The American Library in Paris, 10 rue du Général-Camou, 7e, Mº Ecole Militaire/Alma Marceau, tel: 01 53 59 12 60
Alberto Manguel discusses his new book, “Reading Pictures” — see Book Briefs for details. Mar 14, 8pm, The American Library in Paris, 10 rue du Général-Camou, 7e, Mº Ecole Militaire/Alma Marceau, tel: 01 53 59 12 60
March 15 is the deadline to submit book cover illustrations and manuscripts for the The Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators’ conference/contest. Infoline: 06 60 61 32 93
Take Me Out to the Ballpark is a baseball-oriented program for children 6-8. Special guest, Nanette Mellage, author of “Coming Home.” Mar 17, 10:30-11:30am
The Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators presents “Meet the Art Directors,” an opportunity to discuss portfolios with art directors. Mar 29, 7-9pm, The American Library in Paris, 10 rue du Général-Camou, 7e, Mº Ecole Militaire/Alma Marceau, tel: 01 42 73 33 75
Two literary walks hosted by Moveable Feast Tours, tel: 06 66 92 34 12: “Paris is a Woman” explores the Paris of Colette, Gertrude Stein, Josephine Baker and George Sand, among other illustrious parisiennes. Meet Mar 24, 2pm, in the middle of Pont des Arts, and “look for a pink cowboy hat”... While “The Medieval Soul of Paris” is a stroll through the city of Abelard, Heloise and Anne of Kiev, and the streets that gave birth to Dante’s “Divine Comedy.” Rendezvous Mar 29, 2pm, at the Abbey Bookshop, 29 rue de la Parcheminierie, Mº St-Michel.
American writers Jake Lamar and Diane Johnson, author of best-sellers “Le Divorce’ and “Le Mariage,” celebrate the publication of the former’s new book, “If 6 were 9.” Mar 29, 7pm, Village Voice, 6 rue Princesse, 6e, Mº Mabillon, tel: 01 46 33 36 47
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