France in the ‘60s
At this fall’s edition of our wildly popular Vive la Francophonie culture class, learn all about the fashion, music, art, and political movements of a transformational decade in French history. Enjoy five captivating classes, including small plates of French cuisine alongside expertly-paired wines and a relaxed ambiance. The event spans five Tuesday sessions: Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10, and Nov. 17, all 5:30PM-7:30PM at Academy of the Sacred Heart: 4521 St. Charles Ave.
Classes will be in English. An email with clear entry instructions and other useful info will be sent upon purchase of admission.
Exclusive: L’Union Française members can use the discount code VLF60 for $15 off.
More information about each session:
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Presenter: Kathryn Edwards
Topic:
Historical overview of 1960s France: New consumer culture, Impacts of the Algerian War of Independence, student/worker uprisings , and more.
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Presenter: Jean-Xavier Brager
Topic:
Paris Fashion of the 1960s.
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Presenter: Liz Williams
Topic:
Culinary developments of 1960s France.
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Presenter: Olivier Bourderionnet
Topic:
1960’s French Pop Culture: Music and Cinema
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Presenters: Clarinetist Greg Agid & Pianist Larry Sieberth
Topic:
A performance and discussion featuring music of the 1960s Paris jazz scene.