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community calendar
by Kara Schenk
English Speaking Paris
ANNOUCEMENTS
Junior Guild’s Annual Giant Rummage Sale. Clothing, toys, jewelry, household items and books. Nov 19 to 20, 10am to 4pm, The American Cathedral in Paris, 23, av George V, 8e, M° George V or Alma Marceau, tel: 01.55.73.15.10, 10F.
Abbey Bookshop Hiking Group. 25km hike in the countryside, Nov 14, 9am to 8pm. Meet at The Abbey Bookshop, 29, rue de la Parcheminerie, 5e, Mº St-Michel, tel: 01.46.33.16.24.
The American Church movie discussion group focuses on two Asian films: Takeshi Kitano’s “l’été de Kikujir” and Zhang Yimou’s “Pas un des moins,” in addition to David Lynch’s “The Straight Story.” See one, two or all three movies on your own and then join the group for discussion. Nov 18, 7:30pm, 65, quai d'Orsay, 7e, M° Invalides.
“Re-entry: The Other Culture Shock.” Judy Drossman presents a program to help participants assess their foreign experience, prepare to leave France and “feel at home” once back in their own country. Nov 20, 10:30am to 12pm, The American Hospital in Paris, 63, bd Victor Hugo, Neuilly, Rm. 310, tel: 01.47.64.38.54, or e-mail: Jdrossman@AOL.com
2000-01 Federal Voting Assistance Guide is now available on the Internet at http:\\www.fvap.gov. It provides basic state-by-state procedures for American citizens to request registration and/or an absentee ballot from their state of residence as well as a 2000 primary and general election calendar.
FACTS (Free AIDS Counseling, Treatment and Support) seeks help-line “listeners” and volunteers. FACTS, 190, bd de Charonne, 20e, Mº Philippe Auguste/Alexandre Dumas, tel: 01.44.93.16.32.
Adrien Pasternak. This 2nd year énsba student’s interest in the violin, rock and classical music, and old black and white films are painted into a dream sequence of portraits and figures. To Jan, Salon Jacques Dessange, 15, rue des Sts-Pères, 6e, Mº Sèvres-Babylone, tel: 01.42.61.45.15.
“Oh!...Men!” A series of paintings, sculptures and drawings in which Jilly Dempsey, an English artist based in Paris, and her Korean counterpart Eun-Mee Park-Adolff, reveal parallel approaches to the modern male nude. Nov 18-30, Tue-Sat, 4-8pm, La Galerie des 7 Voies, 6, rue de l’Arbalète, 5e, Mº Censier-Daubenton, tel: 01.47.07.70.17.
“Nine Years of Dreams, 1990-1999,” Robert Seabrook. An exhibition of paintings and recent works on paper by an American artist living in France. Vernissage Nov 3. To Nov 26, WICE, 20, bd du Montparnasse, 15e, Mº Duroc, tel: 01.45.66.75.50.
Café Philosophique. Lively philosophical discussions on various topics take place the first Wednesday of every month, led by Gale Prawda, Ph.D., in English. Nov 3, 7pm, Café de Flore, 172, bd St-Germain, 6e, M° St-Germain-des-Prés, tel: 01.40.95.05.67.
Café Philosophique hosts a theme discussion in English titled “Beauty,” led by Gale Prawda, Ph.D, Nov 21, 6pm, Les 7 Lézards, 10, rue des Rosiers, 4e, Mº St-Paul, tel: 01.40.95.05.67, 30F/20F.
Philosophical Dinner on the theme of “Success.” Nov 23, 7:30pm, Carnard’Avril, 5, rue Paul Lelong, 2e, Mº Bourse, tel: 01.40.95.05.67 (reservations required), 225F/200F.
Metaphysical Café. Spiritual discussion and meditation group hosted by Jane Grey, tel: 01.42.22.33.35.
“The American Education Controversy,” a dinner discussion with David Wilsford who is the president of the Institute of American Universities (where he is also a professor) and the president of the American University of Paris, Michael Simpson. Nov 2, 7:30pm (drinks), 8:30pm (dinner), Institut Vatel, 107, rue Nollet, 17e, Mº Brochant, 199F, (make checks payable to “Democrats Abroad France” and send to Cathy Decavèle, 22, Chemin de la Rousterie, 78460 Chevreux).
“Dangers on the Internet,” a discussion on privacy and the Internet led by Choy Arnaldo, chief of Division of Communications, UNESCO and Anna Lascar & Dominique Borde, Attorneys at Law. Nov 15, 7pm, The American University of Paris, 29, av Bosquet, 7e, tel: 01.45.49.14.70, 30F.
“Blood in the Face,” a controversial documentary on today’s far-right movement includes archival footage and new interviews which reveal the present-day workings of the Ku Klux Klan, the American Nazi Party, the Aryan Nations and David Duke, among others. Sponsored by the Minority Caucus. Viewed at: 240 bis, bd St-Germain, 7e, Mº Rue de Bac, tel: 01.46.37.03.96, 50F (make checks payable to “Democrats Abroad France” and mail to Zachary Miller, 25, rue des Appenins, 75017 Paris, or pay at the door).
Arts & Crafts Festival. Over 75 artists and artisans showing and selling original works and one-of-a-kind gifts. Free admission, lunch and snacks available. Sat, Dec 4, 11am to 6pm, The American Church in Paris, 65, quai d’Orsay, 7e, Mº Invalides, tel: 01.40.62.05.07.
The American Women’s Group. Chocolate truffles, AWG “French Favorites” book and year 2000 champagne labels are among the holiday offerings at this Annual Coffee and Christmas Sale. Nov 8, 10am to 1pm, Federation of American Women’s Clubs Abroad, 9, rue Beaujon, 8e, Mº Charles de Gaulle-Etoile, tel: 01.56.68.04.28.
St. George’s Anglican Church annual Christmas Bazaar includes a variety of vendors, refreshments and a Tombola draw at 4:30pm. Sat, Nov 20, 11am to 5pm, 7, rue Auguste Vacquerie, 16e, M° Etoile, Kleber, George V.
Christmas Crafts Sale, Nov 27, 10am to 4pm, The American Cathedral in Paris, 23, av George V, 8e, M° George V or Alma Marceau.
Luka Bloom. A solo concert performance by an extraordinary guitarist hailing from Kildare, Nov 22 & 23, 8pm, Hôtel du Nord, 102, quai de Jemmapes, 10e, M° Goncourt-Jaurès, tel: 01.53.19.98.88, tickets: 120F/100F.
Eric Bibb in concert with Dave Bronze and Steve Simpson. Soulful, gospel-influenced, folk-country blues mixed with a traditional American roots rocks style. Nov 1 & 2, 8pm, Hôtel du Nord, 102, quai de Jemmapes, 10e, M° Goncourt-Jaurès, tel: 01.53.19.98.88, tickets: 120F/100F.
Haim Issacs. This singer-pianist digs up his American, Israeli and French roots to get down and dirty with his World Music band for three live concerts. Nov 9-11, 9pm, Satellit Café, 44, rue de la Folie Méricourt, 11e, M° Oberkampf, tel: 01.47.00.48.87, tickets 50F.
Lunasa. A concert of traditional Irish music. Nov 5, 8:30pm, Glaz’art, 7/15, av de la Porte de la Villette, 19e, Mº Porte de la Villette, tel: 01.39.18.46.76, 100F.
Organ Recital and Evensong, Sun, Nov 21, 4:30pm, The American Cathedral in Paris, 23, av George V, 8e, M° George V or Alma Marceau.
Paris Choral Society performs Haydn’s “Lord Nelson Mass,” Te Deum, Nov 28 at 5pm, and Nov 29 at 8:30pm, The American Cathedral in Paris, 23, av George V, 8e, M° George V or Alma Marceau, tickets: 75F.
The Cancer Support Group, sponsored by the Junior Service League. Open to patients and their relatives. Free weekly meetings. English Support Group: 01.45.48.45.85. French Support Group: 01.41.46.00.80.
Overeaters Anonymous. Compulsive overeating, under-eating or dieting... binge-starve cycles, bulimia and anorexia. English-speaking meetings on Saturdays, 11am to 12:30pm, The American Church in Paris, 65, quai d’Orsay, 7e, Mº Invalides; and in the Saint-Lucien room on the 2nd floor of the Eglise St-Germain l’Auxerrois, on Sundays from 6-7:30pm.
FACTS (Free AIDS Counseling, Treatment and Support) for people with HIV, tel: 01.44.93.16.32.
SOS Help. English-speaking crisis line serving the Paris community for the past 25 years, seeks volunteers for listening and administrative roles. Call: 01.47.28.00.80.
ACA (Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families), 12-step group to help participants work through negative feelings from the past meets Fridays from 7-8:30pm, Eglise Réformée du Saint Esprit, 5, rue Roquépine, 8e, Mº St-Augustin, tel: 01.42.01.08.97.
The Center for Awareness and Action, an Anglophone, non-profit association geared towards personal and professional growth hosts two seminars, “Recreate your Career,” Nov 20-21, and The Artist’s Way,” Wednesday evenings from Nov 10 to Feb 9. Call 01.43.20.09.46 for details.
“Johnny Vegas: Potters around Paris.” As part of his “Walking Back to Happiness Tour,” Vegas brings his gut-busting American humor to Paris for three marathon shows. Nov 7-9 at 8:30pm, Laughing & Music Matters in Paris, Hôtel du Nord, 102, quai de Jemmapes, 10e, tel: 01.53.19.98.88, tickets; 120F/100F.
Wendy MacLeod’s “Apocalyptic Butterflies,” an English-language comedy about married life told through the trials of a young couple from Fryeburg, Maine, directed by Thomas Kaufman and starring Jeffrey Bracco, Mirabelle Kirklad, Courtney Kraus, Bela Grushka and Dorothy Constantine. To Dec 18, Tue-Sat, 9pm, Théâtre de Nesle, 8, rue de Nesle, 6e, Mº Odéon or Pont Neuf, tel: 01.53.80.11.39, tickets: 90F/70F.
Cynthia Heimel’s “A Girl’s Guide to Chaos,” tells the plight of the post-modern American feminist through a commentary on the single woman of the 1990s and her endless search for a boyfriend. To Dec 29, 7pm, Théâtre du Petit Hébertot, 78 bis, bd des Batignolles, 17e, M° Rome / Villiers, tel: 01.44.70.06.69, tickets : 100F/70F.
“Waiting for Godot,” Samuel Beckett’s classic comedy runs through Jan 1 at Théâtre du Petit Hébertot, 78 bis, bd des Batignolles, 17e, Mº Rome / Villiers, tel: 01.44.70.06.69, tickets : 100F/70F.
“Faith Healer.” Brian Friel’s powerful play about an itinerant Irish faith healer, whose strange and uncontrollable gift leads him, his wife Grace and his manager Teddy from one “adventure” to the next through the hinterlands of Scotland and Wales. Nov 10-12, 7pm, Théâtre des Déchargeurs, 3, rue des Déchargeurs, 1er, Mº Châtelet/Les Halles, tel: 01.42.36.10.29, tickets: 80F/60F.
“Ce qui se passait dans le jardin.” The first chapter of Virgina Woolf’s “The Waves” is translated into a one-hour “bilingual monologue” about the forgotten complexities of childhood. Directed and interpreted by Pierre Longuenesse with Guillaume Bernardi. Nov 4 to Dec 19, Thu & Fri, 7:30pm; Sun, 3pm; Sudden Théâtre, 14 bis, rue St-Isaure, 18e, Mº Jules Joffrin, tel: 01.45.42.75.89.
High Tea & Haute Couture, an afternoon of shopping and a “civilized respite” on the Right or Left Bank with a guided tour in English by Gentry Lane. Customized tours and “Bohemian Paris” walking tours also available, tel: 01.56.24.36.00.
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