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Upcoming Events & Programs
We are dedicated to promoting the French language and its culture through programs in education and the arts. From monthly conversations to film festivals, cooking classes, author lectures, and book clubs – we offer something for every interest and every level of speaking. Make plans to join us at one of our upcoming events!
Members of Alliance Française de Tulsa also have access to a variety of events from the Federation of Alliances Françaises USA. Click here to view upcoming AFUSA events.
Fall 2023 French Student Exchange Recap
The Fall 2023 French student exchange has officially concluded. This semester’s cohort included 29 students and 2 teachers from Lycée Luzarches in Luzarches, France. They arrived in Tulsa on November 5 and departed November 19, 2023. The French student exchange group visited local landmarks such as Route 66, The Gathering Place, City Council, the Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan Centers, Woolaroc, Osage Nation Museum, and
Le Dîner de Noël (12/1/13)
Mark your calendar! You’re invited to Le Dîner de Noël on December 1. Join us for mingling and a delectable three-course, prix-fixe dinner at Vine on Brookside (ol’Vine Fresh Grill). Cocktail hour begins at 6:30 p.m., and dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. Throughout the evening, you will enjoy tasty food, live music, and hand-selected wine. RSPV here by Monday, November 27. Le Dîner de Noël
French Exchange Scholarship Funds Available
Alliance Française de Tulsa is pleased to introduce the Northeast Oklahoma French Student Exchange Scholarship. This scholarship aims to foster cultural exchange and educational growth among students of French language by providing financial support to those participating in school-sponsored French exchange programs. In addition, the scholarship will encourage students’ engagement with the French language and culture through immersive experiences. How to Apply Teachers can recommend
One Film One Federation – Film Discussions (11/27, 12/18)
The Federation of AF USA’s One Film One Federation program is pleased to announce a series of film discussions this fall in partnership with the Jean-Pierre Melville Foundation centered around four films by the famous French director, Jean-Pierre Melville. These events will be held in English on Zoom at 3:00-4:00 pm CT and are free for all Alliance Française members. Participants are encouraged to watch
Apéro National French Conversation Group (en français) – Every Wednesday
AFUSA hosts a national French conversation group that meets via Zoom every Wednesday. Participants are invited to enjoy their favorite beverage during the “Apéro” conversation. The group is for high-intermediate to advanced (or fluent) speakers who are current members of an Alliance Française chapter in the U.S. If you are not a current member of Alliances Française de Tulsa, you can sign up for membership here. Native
France-Amérique Article: Safe to Go Back in the Water? Reconnecting Paris with the Seine
On June 14, 2023, France-Amérique published an article by Anthony Bulger about the history of the Seine and the way the French love the river. Illegal for more than a century, taking a dip in the Seine River has long been a pipe dream for Parisians. Now, it seems as if that dream might finally come true as a result of a massive cleanup to
Resources to Help You Plan a Trip to the French Riviera
Oliver Gee is an award-winning podcaster who recently created a mini-series of podcast episodes and articles to help you plan your next trip to the French Riviera. On his podcast, The Earful Tower, he shared four episodes about the golden rules for vising the French Riviera, literature from the region, top recommendations for places to explore, and movies and art on the French Riviera. There
Tulsa-Amiens Student Exchange Recap
Tulsa’s Edison High School French exchange with Lycée Luzarches has been successfully completed. Edison, along with fellow TPS Rogers HS and Memorial HS, took twenty-four French learners to Amiens, France March 4 to March 18. In turn, these same TPS schools hosted 27 students from Lycée Luzarches March 28 through April 11. The exchange is spearheaded by teachers Poppy Kelley (Edison High School, French) and
Marie Antoinette Series Streaming Now
There’s a new drama currently streaming on PBS and Amazon that focuses on the life and times of the infamous French queen: Marie Antoinette. A select number of episodes can be streamed for free on PBS. To access previous episodes, you may be asked for a donation by your local station. You can access all episodes for free with a 7-day free trial of PBS
Membership Perk: Bonjour Paris 50% Discount
Exclusive offer for Alliance Française members! Members can now get access to Bonjour Paris for 50% off. If you love Paris, want to learn about the culture and history, or wonder about the latest sights, shops, and restaurants, get your Bonjour Paris membership today! Bonjour Paris has been the definitive insider’s guide to la vie parisienne since 1995. With an online membership, you gain access to over
The French American Academy (in Tulsa?)
The article in France Amerique describes the possibilities for culture and language acquisition. This could offer Tulsa area parents a different option for their children. Read the article, then read the History of the school. The objective of the French American Academy is to make these students into bilingual, bicultural citizens who are open to diversity and able to adapt in a changing world.”
Le Dîner de Noël (12/1/13)
Mark your calendar! You’re invited to Le Dîner de Noël on December 1. Join us for mingling and a delectable three-course, prix-fixe dinner at Vine on Brookside (ol’Vine Fresh Grill). Cocktail hour begins at 6:30 p.m., and dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. Throughout the evening, you will enjoy tasty food, live music, and hand-selected wine. RSPV here by Monday, November 27. Le Dîner de Noël
Apéro National French Conversation Group (en français) – Every Wednesday
AFUSA hosts a national French conversation group that meets via Zoom every Wednesday. Participants are invited to enjoy their favorite beverage during the “Apéro” conversation. The group is for high-intermediate to advanced (or fluent) speakers who are current members of an Alliance Française chapter in the U.S. If you are not a current member of Alliances Française de Tulsa, you can sign up for membership here. Native
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