ANNOUNCEMENTS The Information Center with its data base of information on organizations, services and activities is now open Mon through Thu 10am to 1pm, the American Church in Paris, 65, quai d'Orsay, 7e, Metro Invalides. FACTS, which sponsors free AIDS counseling, treatment and support, seeks volunteers including help-line listeners, educators and fund-raisers at it recruitment evenings. Mar 4, 9, 7:30pm, 190, bd de Charonne, 20e, tel: 01.44.93.16.32. Women's World Day of Prayer, Mar 5, 12:30pm, the American Church in Paris, 65, quai d'Orsay, 7e, Metro Invalides. Health Network International hosts Paulette Compton, founder of Safe Harbor Hospice, to discuss "Effective Coping" at its monthly meeting. Mar 11, 10am, the American Hospital, info: 01.30.53.62.59, 20F. Wine Tasting "Five Red Wines from Five Regions" by Sarah Crawford-Najafi, winebroker. Mar 12, 7pm, at Berlitz France La Défense (CNIT), advance reservations necessary, tel: 01.40.27.97.59, e-mail leeds@wfi.fr, http://www.parlerparlor.com, 240F includes wine and cold buffet. The American Library children's room hosts An American Tea Time, Mar 6, 11am,and Medieval Adventures, Mar 13, 11am, 10, rue du Général Camou, 7e, tel: 01.53.59.12.60. The American Church movie discussion group tackles two radically different films in March: "Shakespeare in Love," one of this year's Oscar nominees (opening Mar 10) and "?," a low-budget gem about migraines and math. See one or both, then join the group for discussion. Mar 25, 7:30pm, the American Church in Paris, 65, quai d'Orsay, 7e, Metro Invalides. Sisters Symposium, an association of African American women in France, presents "Sisters in the Next Millennium." Mar 27, 9am to 6pm, the American Church in Paris, 65, quai d'Orsay, 7e, call/fax 01.53.01.08.96 or email: mherron@club-internet.fr, donation of 125Fincludes workshops, luncheon, exhibits and more! Expanding the Use of Video A Workshop for Language Teachers! A new series of workshops for language teachers to continue the education process led by Jackie Garcon, WICE/Rutgers University TEFL Program Teacher. Apr 9, 6pm, the American Church in Paris, 65, quai d'Orsay, 7e, Metro Invalides, tel: 01.40.27.97.59, email: leeds@wfi.fr, http://www.parlerparlor.com, sponsored by Parler Parlor, 185F for individuals, 225F for companies and language schools. If you Really Loved Me, a one-day couples workshop led by Jill Bourdais, a couples counselor who also teaches relationship skills-building seminars. Apr 10 from 10am to 5:30pm, the American Church in Paris, tel: 01.43.54.79.25, 250F. ART Parsons School of Design fashion design students show their work until Mar 2, 14, rue Letellier, 15e. Mariam Baker exhibits her introspective paintings at WICE, Mar 1-26, 20, bd du Montparnasse, 15e, tel: 01.45.66.75.50. Ealy Mays exhibits recent paintings "Souful Hunger" to help Haynes Restaurant celebrate its 50th anniversary. 3, rue Clauzel, 9e, tel: 01.48.78.40.63. PHOTOGRAPHY Tana Hoban exhibits photographs of children to Mar 13, Bibliothèque Faidherbe, 18, rue Faidherbe, 11e, tel: 01.43.71.71.16. Experimental multifaceted portraits by American sculptor Lesleigh. Mar 27 to Apr 30, Espace Carole Brimaud, 118, rue Vieille du Temple, 4e, tel: 01.42.72.42.02. MUSIC The Sunflower Club, an English Social Network, presents a classical guitar recital by Ognjen Verstovsek performing works by Spanish composers. Mar 13, 8pm, 18, rue Keller, 11e, tel: 01.45.57.38.21, Metro Bastille, 70F. Free classical concerts at the American Church. Mar 7:Atanas Ourkouzounov, guitar; Mar 14: the American Church Choir; Mar 21:Dan Franklin Smith, piano; Mar: 28:Laurana Mitchelmore, piano. 65, quai d'Orsay, 7e, Metro Invalides. The American flute trio Les Enfants de Pan featuring Sandra Howard, Cynthia Whitman and Carl Riley with guest artist Laurence-Russell Albert in a program of gospel music and original works. Mar 26, 8:30pm, the American Church in Paris, 65, quai d'Orsay, 7e, tickets 80F/60F. The American Cathedral Choir directed by Edward Tipton with l'Académie de l'Ile St Louis presents Handel's Messiah. Mar 27, 28, 5pm, the American Cathedral, 23, av George V. 8e, Metro Alma-Marceau, tickets: 90-150F. DISCUSSION GROUPS Café Philosophique discusses "Destiny." Mar 21, 6pm, Les 7 Lézards, 10, rue des Rosiers, 4e, Metro St-Paul, tel: 01.40.95.05.67, participation: 25F/15F. Philosophical Dinner with the theme "Justice." Mar 23, 7pm, Rose Thé, 91, rue St-Honoré, 1er, Metro Louvre, tel: 01.40.95.05.67. THEATER/COMEDY Play readings in English at the Café de Flore every Mon night, 8:15pm. Mar 8:"Kafka's Dick"; Mar 15: "The Gnadeges Fraulein"; Mar 22: "Luv"; Mar 29: "Not Enough Rope," 172, bd St-Germain, 6e, Metro St-Germain-des-Prés. "The Freedom to Play," a workshop with director Anna Marbrook. Mar 13, 14, tel: 01.56.24.31.14, 400F. Simon Munnery, star of BBC's "London Shouting," performs "Alan Parker-Urban Warrior" and "The League Against Tedium." Mar 14-16, 8:30pm, Hôtel du Nord, 101, quai de Jemmapes, 10e, tickets: 100F/80F. The International Players presents "The Little Shop of Horrors," directed by Shelly de Vito. Mar 25-26, 8:30pm; Mar 27, 2:30pm, Salle des Fêtes, Le Pecq, RER Ligne A, Le Vésinet/le Pecq, tel: 01.34.62.02.19. Dear Conjunction Theater Co stages Yazmina Reza's "Art" until Apr 3, Tue-Sat, 7pm, Théâtre du Petit Hébertot, 78 bis, bd des Batignolles, 17e, Metro Rome, tel: 01.44.70.06.69. EASTER SERVICES Holy week devotions at the American Church. Mar 29 to Apr 2, Mon-Fri morning prayer, 9am; Mon-Wed evening prayer, 6:45pm; Maundy Thursday service, 7:30pm, with the American Church choir concert performing Haydn Mass; Apr 2 Good Friday Service, 7:30pm; Easter Sunday sunrise service, 7:30am on the quai d'Orsay; Easter breakfast, 8:15am; Easter worship, 9:15am and 11am; 65, quai d'Orsay, 7e, Metro Invalides, tel: 01.40.62.05.00. Holy week and Easter at the American Cathedral. Mar 29-31, morning prayer; Apr 1, 9:15am morning prayer, 12:30pm Eucharist, 7pm Maundy Thursday service; Apr 2, Good Friday, 9:15am morning prayer, 11:30am stations of the cross, noon Good Friday service; Apr 3, Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil, 6:30pm; Apr 4, Easter, Holy Eucharist 9am and 11am; 23, av George V, 8e, Metro Alma Marceau/George V, tel: 01.53.23.84.00. St George's Anglican Church. Palm Sunday, Mar 28, 10:30am service; Mar 29-31, sung Eucharist, 7pm; Apr 1, Maundy Thursday mass, 7:30pm; Good Friday, 7:30pm service; Apr 3, Easter Eve service, 10pm; Apr 4, 10:30pm, sung Eucharist; 7, rue d'Aguesseau, 8e, Metro Madeleine, tel: 01.47.20.22.51. St Michael's Church. Apr 1, Maundy Thursday, Holy Communion Service, 7:30pm; Apr 2, Good Friday meditation and prayer, 7:30pm; Apr 4, Easter Day, Sunrise Service in the Tuileries, 7am, Holy Communion, 9:45am, 11:30am and 6:30pm; 5, rue d'Aguesseau, 8e, Metro Madeleine, tel: 01.47.42.70.88. |
