Cultural Notes By Joelle Petit Adkins

A new categories in our blog

Dear Friends,

I've finally decided to learn Spanish! Yeap! Working in a language school for now 12 years, and never taking the time to learn an other language! How sad! But not anymore.

Becoming a student again myself, I realized how much more exposure is needed outside of the classroom. There is always the restaurant next door, where the owner is Mexican and loves listening to my struggling first steps into the language, but I really need more.

So I am going to be searching for new fun venues to practice.

Being fluent in French (but of course...) I started my search with French websites first. It is easier to assess the quality of the material offered and to test all the levels. Once more familiar with the French sites I will be starting my search for Spanish, Italian and German ones.

If you know of any sites that might interest other brave language learners, email me. I will post it in this new category called: "language" online (replace Language with French, Spanish etc...). Check our first log in this new category at  French online

I will also be looking for Kids stuff. Check our For kids only (and kids at heart!) category.

Enough talking, I mean writing...

Have a wonderful day!

Joelle
joelle@sfli-ca.com
savoirfaire-california.com

Interactive video units for upper beginners

Improve or brush up your basic French with the help of Stéphane Cornicard and 24 interactive video  units. The films were shot around Lyons, the Alps and in Provence.
Includes practices exercises, grammar and vocalubary review.

Some of the exercises don't always work correctly, but when they do, it is a nice way to review, practice and enjoy a little bit of France!

Go to their website

And of course, for a live practice, come and visit one of our classe at
Savoir Faire Language Institute!

El Pero y el gato on HBO Family

Thank you Julia for the info:

El perro y el gato is about a cartoon series where the cat and dog speak in Spanish and English.  It is shown on HBO.  If you have HBO on demand you can watch several episodes with just a click of the remote.

View a short video

La Vie en Rose playing at the ART THEATER in Long Beach

Now playing at:

From the slums of Paris to the limelight of New York, Edith Piaf's life was a battle to sing and survive, live and love. Raised in poverty, Edith's magical voice and her passionate romances and friendships with the greatest names of the period - Yves Montand, Jean Cocteau, Charles Aznavour, Marlene Dietrich, Marcel Cerdan and others - made her a star all around the world. But in her audacious attempt to tame her tragic destiny,the Little Sparrow - her nickname - flew so high she could not fail to burn her wings.

For more Information Call Theatre 562-438-5435 or go to their website.
Map

Ojos de Brujo this coming Friday!

June 22 2007,  8:00 PM

Grand Performances presents free performing arts that reflect the best of global culture and inspire community among the diverse peoples of Los Angeles.

Barcelona-based Ojos de Brujo has garnered wide acclaim for its adventurous flamenco sound. The heartbeat of the music is the palmas – flamenco’s rhythmic handclapping – surrounded by vocals, cajon, turntables, guitars, electronics and various percussion instruments. Mix in a bit of Catalan rumba, hip hop, salsa, funk, and deep in the groove reggae and the result is fiery, energetic, and seductive music that will have everyone swirling to the heady concoction.

Don't miss ODB's first time headlining in Los Angeles...this is their only venue, and their only performance in Southern California!!!

Listen to their music

300-350 S. GRAND AVENUE, LOS ANGELES
Plaza garage parking $7.50 after 5pm on weekdays and all day Saturdays and Sundays. Garage is best accessed from Olive Street between 1st and 4th Streets. We suggest carpooling whenever possible. Map

More info about Grand Performances

Celebrate LA Musique!

The Cultural Services of the French Consulate in Los Angeles

are proud to announce :

 Celebrate LA Musique!

On

Thursday June 21st
from 8pm to 2am

@

                                                                    Montmartre

                                                                         lounge

  

An Event produced by French Tuesdays

&

Sponsored by TV5MONDE www.tv5.org/usa

  

Come join us for the joyous celebration of music and summer, the way people from over a hundred countries in the world will.

This cheerful event will be held at Montmartre Lounge (aka The day after) in

Hollywood

, a gorgeous venue with amazing patio.

 

NO DRESS CODE, EVERYBODY IS WELCOME!

4 DJ's spinning all kinds of music:

Euro-style pop, 80’s, Euro deep House, World (African, Latin, Ethnic, middle-eastern)

  

Professional bands/artists (including Los Pinguos)
 

Entertaining and complete evening with music from all over the world, dinner and drinks available
 

Pre-sale tickets: $12

At the door: $20

Until 9pm ONE FREE DRINK BY SHOWING ADMISSION TICKET
 

All details and tickets at www.celebratelamusique.com

Bonjour from Paris France

Bonjour from Paris France,

In Paris and all around France we're into late spring.

The days are warmer after a wet month of May and thoughts are turning to summer - when we slow down and enjoy a bit of vacation.

If you're in Paris now or very soon, don't forget to stop by the Eiffel Tower and take a free lesson on scuba diving in the pool right under the Tower!

Starting in July there will be thousands bicycles available for free, just like in Lyon. Bike around Paris rather than walking.

How cool is that?

The Magic of Paris in Hermosa Beach

It is the magic of Paris!
For one moment, leave California for a wonderful trip to Paris by Night!
The Paradisiaque Troup will perform for you  the best of the French Cabaret tradition.
A quality show with incredible dancers and singers.
French Cabaret Parad'isiaque
July 22 - August 15
Hermosa Playhouse

http://www.frenchcabaretla.com/

For tickets call: 888-777-0041

French Chanteuse in Redondo Beach

Enjoy the most Romantic French Songs in a dreamlike elegant atmosphere offering an exquisite culinary experience and a rare selection of French wine. Enjoy a breathtaking sunset as Ildy Lee, an European television star will transport you in another world.

When: Wednesday June 13 at 6:30 pm
Where: Pacific Edge, California Bistro - 125 Torrance Blvd - Redondo Beach Pier - Upper Plaza Level
310- 798-3343

A lot is happening! Stay tuned!

Dear Friends,

I will be posting quite a lot of info in the next few days. A lot of great shows, movies, and other cultural events are coming to me... I guess, some of you are getting the idea and are sending me some really good stuff to post on this blog.

So I hope you won't get too frustrated receiving several alerts in a row...

Keep sending me your thoughts and your tips on what is going on in LA..

A bientot

Joelle
joelle@sfli-ca.com