Exhibitions

"Gypsy Rhythm," an exhibition resulting from the collaboration between photographer Bonnie Josephson and journalist Rose Burke, explores the Cirque Romanès located in the 17th arrondissement. Feb 5-26, WICE, 20, bd du Montparnasse, 15e, tel: 01.45.66.75.50.

A two-day workshop titled "ReCreate Your Career"offers advice on career transition. Sponsored by the Center for Awareness and Action. Location info: 01.43.20.09.46.

Twelve artists, members of the Paris Alumnae/i Network (PAN), exhibit their works in a group show. Included in the show will be paintings, sculptures and photographs. PAN is a non-profit organization which brings together American university graduates for professional and social networking. Feb 11-14, 11am to 10pm; vernissage, Feb 11, 6pm; Atelier Sevigné, 11, rue de Sevigné, 4e, Metro St-Paul.

Gregory Weingarten exhibits paintings to Feb 28. Like an archaeologist, this American artist examines artifacts from everyday life, playfully turning them into "ancient" relics. Tue-Sat., 10am to 7pm, the American Library in Paris, 10, rue du Géneral Camou, 7e, tel: 01.53.59.12.60.

New Zoo. Three artists, Mathew Rose, Kathryn Greene and Keith Donovan, reinvent how we look at animals and other things. Feb 16 to Mar 7, Galerie Eof, 15, rue St-Fiacre, 2e, Metro Rue Montmartre.

Announcements

Americans Against the Death Penalty. Alice Depret and DeeAnne Gorman present the 1999 Amnesty International campaign on human rights violations in the US. Feb 1, 7:30pm, the American Church in Paris, 65, quai d'Orsay, 7e, Metro Invalides.

SOS HELP, an English-speaking crisis line, seeks volunteers for listening and administrative roles. Info meetings Feb 2 & 8, 6:30pm at the American Church in Paris, 65, quai d'Orsay, 7e. tel: 01.47.23.80.80.

Café Philosphique. Philosophical discussions (in English) first Wed of every month. (Feb 3) Café de Flore, 172, bd St-Germain, 6e, Metro St-Germain-des-Prés.

The annual Mammoth Bookfair will be held Feb 6, 2-5pm, St. George's Anglican Church,  7, rue Auguste Vacquerie, 16e, Metro Kléber.

Mandala Circle of Healing. Art Therapy Workshop explores the symbolism of Mandala. Discover its use as a meditation and self-awareness  tool, also used  for enhancing creativity. Feb 6 & 7, tel: 01.44.75.58.75 or leafy@easynet.fr

AARO's presents its 24th Annual Tax Seminar with tax experts John Fredenberger, Alan Johnson, Richard Van Ham, Stephanie Simonard and a representative of the Paris IRS office to discuss the latest update on French and American taxes and the anti-tax abuse rules in France. Feb 9, 6:30pm, mairie du 16e, 71, av Henri Martin, 16e, Metro Rue de La Pompe, tel: 01.42.04.09.38, 120F.

Financial Planning for Expatriates. Pamela Christian and Christopher Bell of US EXPAT Consulting Inc. offer money management and planning classes at WICE. ranging from "Learning about Investments" (Feb. 4) and "The Art of Budgeting"(Feb 8) to "Organizing your Finances" (Feb 18).  For more information contact WICE,  20, bd du Montparnasse, 15e, Metro Duroc, tel: 01.45.66.75.50.

A Healthy Living Forum at the American Church in Paris focuses on how to stay healthy with a series of one-hour seminars given by healthcare professionals on such subjects as stress management, healthy eating and homeopathy. In addition, a reference room will be set up to provide resource information on everything from mental health to dental care to PMS treatment. Health screenings will also be available for hypertension, diabetes and cholesterol. The cost of these screenings is included in the 50F admission fee. Feb 10, 4-9 pm, the American Church in Paris, 65, quai d'Orsay, 7e, Metro Invalides; for info, tel: Robyn Teed, 01.47.12.93.34.

Free US Tax Workshop hosted by Alan Johnson, tax manager at Price Waterhouse, Paris. Feb 12, 8pm, the American Church in Paris, 65, quai d'Orsay, 7e, Metro Invalides, tel: 01.40.62.05.07.

Philosphical Dinner. Theme: "Normality," Feb 16, Rose Thé, 91, rue St-Honoré, 1er, Metro Louvre-Palais Royal, 200F/175F.

The movie discussion group at the American Church in Paris will talk about Alan Rudolph's "Afterglow," starring Julie Christie and Vincent Gallo's "Buffalo66." See one or both , then join in the discussion. Feb 18, 7:30pm, 65, quai d'Orsay, 7e, Metro Invalides.

Café-Philosophique. Theme: "Time," Feb 21, Les 7 Lézards, 10, rue des Rosiers, 4e, Metro St-Paul, 25F/15F.

Rachel Kaplan, internationally acclaimed author of  "Little-Known Museums In and Around Paris," hosts a bilingual tour to the Palais Garnier opera house which inspired Andrew Lloyd Weber's sensational musical "Phantom of the Opera." Feb 28, 3-5pm. Sponsored by Parler Parlor. 110F including entrance fee. Advance reservations necessary. Contact Adrian Leeds, tel: 01.40.27.97.59, http://www.parlerparlor.com, leeds@wfi.fr.

Expanding the Use of Video  A Workshop for Language Teachers! A new series of workshops for language teachers to continue the educational process by Jackie Garcon, the WICE/Rutgers University TEFL program teacher. April 9, 6-9pm, the American Church in Paris, 65, quai d'Orsay, 7e, Metro Invalides. Video is a powerful tool in the language classroom for all age learners. Discover how to exploit video to its full potential. Learn how to use it for speaking, understanding, reading, writing and other essential aspects of language development, such as vocabulary. Sponsored by Parler Parlor, the Paris Free Voice and WebFrance International. 185F TTC for individuals, 225F. TTC for companies and language schools. Advance reservations and payment necessary, by cash, check, MasterCard and Visa. Contact Adrian Leeds: 01 40 27 97 59, e-mail http://www.parlerparlor.com, leeds@wfi.fr.

Cancer Support Group sponsored by the Junior Service League. Open to people who have just received a cancer diagnosis, who are in a course of treatment, who have had a re-occurrence or who are in remission and their families. Weekly meetings, free of charge and attended by trained facilitators, offer support, information and coping. For more information regarding the English speaking group contact Melody Coutts, tel: 01.45.48.45.85. For details regarding the French speaking group, tel: 01.41.46.00.80.

Exchange ideas about art, politics and morality at Café philo. Philosophical discussion in English on the 2nd & 4th Sun of each month. Feb 14 & 28, 11am, Café de l'Industrie, 16, rue St-Sabin, 11e, Metro Bastille.

Theater/plays readings

Free weekly Monday night play readings in English at the Café de Flore. Feb 1, "One for the Road," Willy Russel; Feb 18, "Lucky Sods," John Godber; Feb 15, "Love Letters," A.R. Gurney; and Feb 22, "The American Dream," Edward Albee. 8:15pm, 172, bd St-Germain, 6e, Metro St-Germain-des-Prés.

The Mask Studio/Mystery Drama Group presents "The Green Snake," a modern fairy tale inspired by Goethe. A blend of mask, puppetry, music, movement and choral speaking.  Feb 11-13, 8:30pm and Feb 14, 4pm, Théâtre de Ménilmontant, 15 rue de Retrait, 20e, Metro Gambetta.

Paris Shakespeare Workshop.  Nicolas Hawtrey provides an introduction to all the professional techniques involved in the presentation of Shakespeare's �uvre. For further info, tel: 01.53.26.72.83.

Promoting cross-Atlantic exchanges of original works by contemporary playwrights, Nausicaa Productions is now accepting manuscripts for a 10-minute play competition, open to all French- and English-speaking playwrights living in France or the US Winning plays will be performed in 1999. To find out more, check out Nausicaa's production this month of "Vladivostok Blues" (in French), written by American author Jocelyn Beard and directed by Anne-Bernadette Weiner, or contact Nausicaa. To Feb 22, Mon, 9pm, Théâtre de Nesle, 8 rue de Nesle, 6e, M? Odéon, 70F/90F, tel: 01.46.34.61.04. Nausicaa Productions: tel: 01.39.21.83.21.

Dear Conjunction Theater Co.  stages Yazmima Reza's "Art" Tues.-Sat. 7pm, Théatre du Petit Hébertot, 78, bis bd des Batignolles, 17e, Metro Rome, tel: 01.44.70.06.69.

Music

 "Les Amoureux de l'Opéra." A recital of solos, duos and trios from celebrated operas and American musicals featuring Andrea Rose, Elizabeth Procutonoff, Lawrence Albert and Paul Kirby with David Selig (piano.) Feb 12, 8:30pm, the American Cathedral  in Paris, 23, av George V, 8e, Metro George V, tel: 01.53.59.12.67.

The Atelier Concert Series. Feb 7, Ellison McDaniel Arttison, cello and voice, Laurana Mitchelmore, piano; Feb 14, John Muratore, guitar; Feb 21, Vadim Tchijik, violin; 6pm, The American Church in Paris,  65, quai d'Orsay, 7e, Metro Invalides. Free admission.

Organ recital. Edward Hughes plays works by Bach, Brahms and Léfébure-Wèly, the American Cathedral  in Paris, 23, av George V, 8e, Metro George V, tel: 01.53.59.12.67.