Hosted at the Rothko Chapel, "Our Better Angels" think-tank round table will examine the dynamic interaction between contemporary art and cultural identity within the framework of urban revitalization in both French and American cultures. By invitation only.

The Musuem of Fine Arts of Houston, screens a trio of French films showcasing crimes in 1960s and 1970s Paris.

The Museum of Fines Arts of Houston presents French cartoon "The Painting", directed by Jean-François Laguionie.

To mark the 50th anniversary of Jean-Luc Godard's "Contempt", the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States created a blog by reaching out to film professionals, lovers of the "Seventh Art", and people of diverse backgrounds and ages who know Godard's work and enjoy discussing it. Check out Godard and Me, a fantastic platform!

Gascony-based group from Mont de 
Marsan the Inspector Cluzo will be playing in Oklahoma and in Texas in December.

Virtuosi of Houston will showcase their talents on December 7 at 7pm at the Hobby Center. The concert will open the Virtuosi 18th season and will launch a special project in partnership with the Texan-French Alliance for the Arts.

Only two weeks left to submit your application!

The Chateaubriand Fellowship is offered by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the US. Every year, it allows doctorate students enrolled in American universities to conduct research in France for up to 8 months. Complete applications must be submitted by December 16th 2013, 12pm.

Apply now for Teaching Assistant Program in France and expand your cultural horizons and language skills!

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On the occasion of the Francophonie month (March 2014), the French Ministry of Culture and Communication invites French students all over the world to create a literary and artistic work around ten funny French  words.  Unleash your creativity and explore the French language with your students!

The National French Contest/Le Grand Concours is an annual competition sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. All students of French from grades 1 to 12 are eligible and very welcome to participate. This year, have your students take a chance to win the French Embassy Academic Prize and travel to and study in France! For information about enrolling your students in the 2014 Concours (February-March), please contact your local Chapter.