BOOK MACHINE, is an initiative of Paris-based Onestar press that connects emerging designers and local artists through the creation of custom-made artists’ books. Now, BOOK MACHINE comes to Los Angeles during the LA Book Arts Fair from January 31 to February 01. Calling all to register as participants.

Don't wait, available slots are going fast! Click here.

As part of a two-day art festival on January 31 - February 1, an artistic collective called Shanaynay will present an experimental exhibition within the context of the Wild West. The festival takes place at Paramount Ranch, LA. For more information contact: info@shanaynay.fr

WINK is a unique collection gathering six of the biggest names in Contemporary Arts : Anri Sala, Christian Boltanski, Adel Abdessemed, Claude Lévêque, Jesper Just and Douglas Gordon. Each artist designed an original piece, produced in a very limited edition. The collection originally meant for the Silencio Club in Paris will be shown exclusively at Please Do Not Enter. 

Opening reception on Friday January 30 at 6pm.

Solo Exhibition by French street artist RERO entitled "GATED COMMUNITY..."  will be on display at the Fabien Castagnier Gallery in Los Angeles from January 24 to February 28. Don't miss the opening reception with the artist on January 24 from 6-9PM!

This exhibition at the Getty Villa allows viewers to appreciate the Berthouville Treasure in its full splendor and offers new insights about ancient art, technology, religion, and cultural interaction. On view until August 17th, 2015

YOU COULD WIN A GUIDED TOUR.
Stay tuned for a chance to win an exclusive guided tour with the chief curator of the exhibition! 

"Le Salon de Musiques"  is a Chamber Music Concert Series that takes place at the famous Dorothy Chandler Pavilion of Los Angeles. Each performance is introduced by Musicologist Julius Reder Carlson and followed by a Q&A with French Champagne and a Gourmet Buffet. Tickets for January 11 show at 4pm are available for purchase here.

Don't miss this! Jacques Rancière, renowned French philosopher and professor, as he hosts 3 conferences discussing his works and philosophy on 1/14 in Irvine, 1/16 in Westwood, and on 1/20 in Hollywood!

EMMANUELLE CHOUSSY EXHIBITION

French Fashion and Press Photographer Exhibition at Alliance Francaise
Join us for the opening reception on Monday, January 12th at 7:00pm. Enjoy a Champagne reception and Desserts from Bonuage.
Emmanuelle Choussy’s work will be on display in January and February, 2015.
Please RSVP to admin@afdela.org. Free for Alliance Française members.

LES CHORISTES
Takes place on Thursday, January  29, 2014 at 7.00 pm
Alliance Française, 10390 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Sing a variety of classic French songs, from Edith Piaf,  Charles Aznavour, Jaques Brel , Joe Dassin to name a few. A printed copy of the lyrics will be given to the students and the vocabulary will be studied and discussed before singing.
Free for members of Alliance Française, RSVP required.

LES LUTINS DU COURT METRAGE

The Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz, in partnership with the Alliance Française of Los Angeles, present an evening of the best French short films of the year on Friday January 23rd, at 7:30 pm. Complimentary wine and cheese tasting during intermission. Information on tickets here. 

Galettes des Rois
January 4, 2015 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
2015 Wishes and Galettes des Rois
Come celebrate the new year during the day of the French Tradition, Epiphany.
We will share all our best wishes for 2015 around Galettes des Rois,  provided by Trompeau Bakery, with bubbles and non alcoholic beverages.

Cost:   
$5 for FACC/AF Members, $10 for non-Members
* Free for Kids under 5
Attention: Space are limited and no payment at the door.
Click here to register now!

European Book Club – Death With Interruptions
January 27, 2015 @ 6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Love to read? Our European Book Club is a lively and educational discussion hosted by Nan Campbell. On January 27th, we will discuss Death With Interruptions by J. Saramago (Portuguese). The discussion will be in English, and all are welcome! Admission is free for students and members of the Alliance Française, and $5 for the general public.
RSVP by purchasing tickets here.

Café des Arts – Paris, Capitol of the 19th Century
January 29, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for the fifth in our 2014-2015 series Café des Arts: “Paris, Capitol of the 19th Century. Events and policies that shaped the most important city of its time.” Local artist, Frederick Pichon, will present a lecture on this interesting topic followed by a discussion and Q & A.
Synopsis: Wars, peace, revolutions and some of the most significant art events happened there. We will look at the changes and rebirth of a modern city through its most troubled period.
Tickets are $10 for members and $16 for non-members.  Or, members may choose the entire 10 lecture series for $75. Drinks and snacks are provided.  Purchase your tickets here!

Sundays from 2pm- 5PM
: Pétanque at Bruce Trent Park. North Rampart Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Saturday January 17th at 9.30AM: French Breakfast at La Belle Terre Bread 8390 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117

Friday January 16th at 6:30PM: French Movie Night at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89154, United States

This traveling exhibition is based on the journal written by Hélène Berr, a young Jewish French woman, whose promising future was brutally cut short by Vichy Government's laws and the extermination plan imagined by the Nazis. It will be shown at the Jewish History Museum in Tucson, AZ until Febrary 1, 2015.

FRAGMENT(S), the first solo exhibition of Alison Bignon, is open to the public until January 27. Don't miss this exhibition combining emotions on paper with mixed medium of video expressing the "loose notes of sorrow."

Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà is a string-ensemble, composed of nine top-ranking female musicians, amongst the best in Canada. They will perform at Theatre Raymond Kabbaz on February 5.

French cult hip-hop band IAM will be performing an exclusive show in Los Angeles at Bahia on April 23, 2015. Get your tickets today!