THE SANTA FE ACCUEIL NEWSLETTER

July 1st, 2013 The Santa Fe Accueil Newsletter is about Santa Fe Accueils activities and other information relevant to French culture in the Santa Fe area. It is informal (no fancy editing). It is issued during the first week of most months. We encourage submissions and comments from readers, either in French or in English. The statements, reviews, articles and information included in this newsletter are selected by the Editor, and no endorsement is implied by either the Editor or Santa Fe Accueil. The Newsletter is currently produced by Volunteer Editor Franois-Marie Patorni. If you have any question about the newsletter, please contact me at fmpatorni@earthlink.net or at 505-984-9125. The website's address is www.bienvenuesantafe.org.

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Last month events as usual were true hits: Mokha Laget's exhibition, French elections (process
and management of the voting station in the honorary consul's office in ABQ - thank you Perry for the great hospitality! the results being up to your individual judgment), French Film Salon, French Toast at Ristra. The Fte de la Musique on Canyon Road at Caf des Artistes was packed with people and everyone walking Canyon road stopped in amazement and rejoiced while listening to terrific artists.

Upcoming events
Mark your calendar and scroll down for details: July 1st July 29: French class at the Community College. July 5, 5pm 8pm: Mokha Laget's Artists' Reception for her solo exhibition "Color Walk". July 3,6,12,19, 30: La Grande Duchesse de Grolstein, at the Opera. July 14: 11am: Collected Works bookstore, Santa Fe Accueil panel about history, French culture and gastronomy. 4pm: Potluck. Board meeting just before at 3pm. July: Paris-born designer Robin Rotenier at Gasweck Galleries. August 1-4: Legendary French actress Sarah Bernhardt lives! September 22: Potluck. Lunch or dinner, we do not yet know.

Below are the usual recurring events:

Every week: Caf Rencontre, parlons franais. At La Fonda every Wednesday at 3:30pm. Contact David Mainland (david@mainlandlaw.com) to be on his mailing list. Every month: French Toast/Happy Hour. On the 2nd Thursday of every month for the time being at Ristra from 5:30pm to 7pm. For info contact Rebecca at rfairfaxclay@gmail.com. Every other month: Potlucks are in principle alternatively at noon or 1pm for a picnic or lunch, and 4pm or 5pm for dinner. The Santa Fe French Language Meet-Up Organized by Santa Fe Accueil member Bruce Ingram, it meets at the Agave Lounge at the El Dorado Hotel. For dates and time, please go to http://www.meetup.com/The-Santa-Fe-French-Language-Meetup-Group/

More about the upcoming events:

July 1st July 29: French class at the Community College The class at the college is called "French 111" Beginning French. It is offered as part of the credit program (4 credits). It will be intense. 4 evenings/week, Mon - Thurs, all four weeks of July, classes begin July 1, session ends July 29. For information contact Cecile at cecile.toccoli@hotmail.fr July 5, 5pm 8pm: Mokha Laget's Artists' Reception for her solo exhibition "Color Walk". Works in acrylic on canvas. At the Peyton Wright Gallery, 237 East Palace Avenue in Santa Fe until July 31.

July 3,6,12,19, 30: La Grande Duchesse de Grolstein, by Offenbach, with French conductor Emmanuel Villaume, at the Opera. See article is Pasatiempo of June 28. Shows also on August 7,15,21,24. July 14: Panel at Collected Works, 11am. Franois-Marie will speak about the history of the French in America and New Mexico, and highlight "facts and fiction" about Bastille Day. Celine will give a mini-class on French culture reflecting and explaining modern cultural divergences between the US and France. Xavier will talk about French gastronomy in the world and in Santa Fe. July 14, 4pm: Potluck. Board meeting at 3pm.

July: Paris-born designer Robin Rotenier at Gasweck Galleries. Robin Rotenier is an innovative Paris-born designer whose passion for fine craftsmanship and original design fuels his womens and mens collections. His men's jewelry is at Gasweck Galleries, 203 West Water St. Santa Fe. http://www.casweckgalleries.com/artist/robin-rotenier/ August 1-4: Legendary French actress Sarah Bernhardt lives!

Actress Carol Dunitz sent me the following: "Just back from a triumphant performance at NYCs Metropolitan Room, Carol Dunitz is embarking on a tour out west with her one woman musical, Bernhardt on Broadway. Dunitz brings you into her 19th century parlor for personal anecdotes and catchy songs full of sly innuendo and clever rhymes, and makes you feel you have spent an intimate evening with Madame Sarah. --UPSTAGE Theatre Journal. The writer/composer/actor will be in Santa Fe from August 1 through August 4 and is booking Salon Performances. Call 312.523.4774 or email CDunitz@BernhardtOnBroadway.com to learn more about booking a performance in your home (Salon Performance tickets are $20). http://www.bernhardtonbroadway.com/ "

French morsel of the month:

The Merci Train Boxcar in Albuquerque (Photo F.M. Patorni) The French 40&8 boxcars were used during World War I to transport 40 soldiers or 8 horses throughout the battle zones. To show their appreciation for the American support, after the war the people of France presented one car full of gifts to each state. New Mexico's boxcar fell into disrepair and was eventually restored. Many of the original gifts it contained have been recovered and the boxcar now serves as a small museum of French culture at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Albuquerque. There is also a display of some gifts in the Socorro Municipal Library, next to a painting by French painter Lon Trousset.

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Nathalie teaches YOGA at 2879 Plaza Blanca, Santa Fe, NM 87507 Every Tuesdays 5:30 PM 6:45 PM www.successoftheheart.com

A bientt, Franois-Marie ------------------------ List of Santa Fe Accueil's board members and volunteers: Isabelle Thiebaut: President Reza Shekarriz: Vice President Romi Sloboda: Secretary Xavier Grenet: treasurer Natalie Bonnard-Grenet: Board Member Ccile Toccoli: Board Member, volunteer for potluck coordinator Franoise Becker: Board Member Cline Lepluart-Kamm: Board Member Joalie Davie: Board Member Lydie Cavalier: Board Member Bruce Ingram: Volunteer, also associated with meet up French conversation Franois-Marie Patorni: Volunteer, in charge of our Newsletter Karen Ralston: Volunteer coordinator, French Film Salon We need more volunteers for more activities!