Bonjour,

Quebecois traditional music group, Genticorum, will also be performing
in concert at One Longfellow Square (Portland, ME) on 18Jan09 and at Barbe's
(Brooklyn, NYC) on 11Jan09. (www.genticorum. com)

1/11 Barbe's, Brroklyn, NYC
1/16 Club Passim, Cambridge, MA
1/17 Blackstone River Theatre, Cumberland, RI
1/18 One Longfellow Square, Portland, ME

Steve


I know it's a bit early for the celebration, but since I'm on vacation for a week, I won't be around that much... :) Thus, I want to wish everybody celebrating it, a great Thanksgiving holiday!

Bengal.

Greetings, everyone,

It is with great pleasure that John Parkinson and I invite everyone to join us for a house concert/Christmas party with Genticorum.

This is open especially to Morris people, but also to friends and fellow lovers of traditional music. We propose a pot luck supper (6 p.m.) followed by a wonderful concert with Genticorum (8 p.m.), and then a session for all those who play music and/or sing. Please bring a pot of whatever food you make that is good to share, and bring your own beverages of a sociable nature.

Date: Friday, December 12th
Time: Please arrive any time after 6 p.m., Concert begins at 8.
Place: Parky and Sydney's log home near Shelburne
Cost: $20 per person - all proceeds go to Genticorum - let's help them have a fine Christmas.

Please email me to reserve your spot. We have a good number of seats available, but they will very likely be reserved in no time. Once we are full, that's it.

If you've not had the pleasure of hearing Genticorum before, please check them out at their website. Pascal Gemme (fiddle & feet), Alex de Grosbois Garand (flute, bass) and Yann Falquet (guitar, jew's harp) do an absolutely fabulous concert of both original and traditional music, and have developed a following all around the world. Genticorum finished their third CD earlier this year, to critical acclaim. (Their second CD actually got nominated for a Juno Award.) Their three part harmonies on their wonderful traditional call and response songs will blow you away.

So, please email me at wjeg at 3web.net to reserve spots - please indicate how many tickets you need. (You can pay when you arrive at the party.) Once you have reserved, I will send you driving directions.

Cheers!

Elizabeth Szekeres

29 November: Contradance, Montpelier, VT
Raz de Marée/Tidal Wave performing.

Future events: 2009

15 Jan: Contradance, Concord, MA
Info: TBA

16 Jan: House Concert
Info: TBA

16-18 Jan: Ralph Page Legacy Weekend, Durham, NH
Info: TBA

27-29 March: Dance Weekend, Richmond, VA

22-23-24 April: School programs, Saranac, NY

25-26 April: Franco-American Festival Dance, concerts

23 May: Extravadance! Greenfield, MA
Info: tophillmusic at aol.com

4-11 July: American Dance and Music Week, Mendocino Woodlands, northern CA

12 July: Contradance, San Rafael, CA
Info: TBA

Calendar of francophile events in New England:

Dimanche-Samedi L'Air du Temps, WUMB, Boston, MA (www.wumb.org)
Dimanche-Samedi Canal Academie, Paris, FR (www.canalacademie.com)
Dimanche-Samedi Couleur France, Paris, FR (www.couleurfrance.net)
Dimanche-Samedi Radio France Internationale, Paris, FR (www.rfi.fr)
Dimanche 08:30-09:30 Salut! Bonjour! WNRI 1380 AM, Woonsocket, RI (www.wnri.com)
Dimanche 09:00-11:00 La Revue Francaise, WEZR 1240 AM, Auburn, ME (www.cnn1240.com)
Dimanche 09:00-12:00 Chez Nous, WFEA 1370 AM, Manchester, NH (603-669-5777)
Dimanche 12:00-14:00 L'Echo Musical, WNRI 1380 AM, Woonsocket, RI (www.wnri.com)
Dimanche 17:00-18:00 L'Heure Francaise, WHTB 1400 AM, Fall River, MA (508-677-1400)
Dimanche 17:00-19:00 Your French Connection, WUML 91.5 FM, Lowell, MA (www.wuml.org)
Lundi 06:00-08:00 French Toast, WMBR 88.1 FM, Cambridge, MA (//wmbr.org)
Samedi 11:00-13:00 L'Echo Musical, WNRI 1380 AM, Woonsocket, RI (www.wnri.com)
Samedi 12:00-14:00 L'Heure Francaise, WCUW 91.3 FM, Worcester, MA (www.wcuw.com)

1/01-12/31 400e anniversaire de Quebec (1608-2008) (QC) (www.monquebec2008.com)
1/01-12/31 100e anniversaire de Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) (www.oliviermessiaen.org)
7/01-6/30 Exhibit: Le Louvre a Quebec @ Musee national des beaux-arts, Quebec, QC
8/30-12/07 Exhibit: Mystic Masque: Georges Rouault @ BC, Chestnut Hill, MA (www.bc.edu)
9/01-5/31 Charles Dutoit @ Philadelphia Orchestra , Philadelphia, PA (www.philorch.org)
9/14-1/25 Exhibit: Street Art, Street Life @ Bronx Museum, NYC, NY
9/15-11/15 French lessons @ FAC, Manchester, NH (www.facnh.com)
9/24-3/22 Exhibit: Irene Nemirovsky @ Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYC, NY (www.mjhnyc.org)
9/27-12/11 French lessons @ French Library, Boston, MA (www.frenchlib.org)
9/30-12/20 Next Wave Festival @ BAM, Brooklyn, New York, NY (www.bam.org)
9/30-11/20 Eric Vincent en tour @ USA (www.eric-vincent.com)
10/08-12/09 French class @ 7 pm, Tu., Brown U., Providence, RI (www.brown.edu/continuingstudies)
10/09-12/18 French Cinema (1930-1945) @ 7 pm, Th., Prov., RI (www.brown.edu/continuingstudies)
10/17-11/20 Exhibit: Denis Daracq: La Chute @ FIAF, NYC, NY (www.fiaf.org)
10/22-11/23 Exhibit: Pierre Montgrain @ Gershwin Hotel, NYC, NY (www.pierremontgrain.com)
10/23-12/11 French class @ 5:45 pm, Thurs., AFH, Hartford, CT (www.alliancefrancaisehtfd.org)
10/24-1/07 Exhibit: The Anyspacewhatever @ Guggenheim, NYC, NY (www.guggenheim.org)
10/30-1/04 Cirque du Soleil: Wintuk @ Madison Sq. Garden, NYC, NY (www.cirquedusoleil.com)
10/31-11/22 Voyeurs de Venus @ Plaza Theatre, BCA, Boston, MA (www.companyone.org)
11/01-25 Celebration: 20th Anniversary Florence Gould Hall @ FIAF, NYC, NY (www.fiaf.org)
11/05-12/04 Paris/NYC: Design Fashion Culture @ MCNY, NYC, NY (www.mcnyc.org)
11/05-18 Boston Jewish Film Festival @ Boston, MA (www.bjff.org)
11/06-30 Film: Louise Bourgeois @ Museum of Fine Art, Boston, MA (www.mfa.org)
11/06-16 Coup de Coeur Francophone @ Canada (www.coupdecoeur.qc.ca)
11/07-12/04 Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust @ Met.Opera, New York, NY (www.metopera.org)
11/07-18 Offenbach: Les contes d'Hoffmann @ Majestic Theatre, Boston, MA (www.blo.org)
11/12-16 New French Films @ Rose Cinema, BAM, NYC, NY (www.bam.org)
11/13-1/09 Exhibit: Jose Ann Bernier @ Beliveau Galerie, FAC, Manchester, NH (www.facnh.com)
11/13-16 Kurt Weill: Marie Galante @ FIAF, New York, NY (www.fiaf.org)
11/14-20 Films of Les Blank @ Film Forum, New York, NY (www.filmforum.org)
11/14-20 Film: Un conte de Noel @ IFCC, New York, NY (www.ifccenter.com)
11/14-20 Film: Un conte de Noel @ LPC, NYC, NY (www.lincolnplazacinemas.com)
11/14-20 Film: L'enfant sauvage (The Wild Child) @ Film Forum, NYC, NY (www.filmforum.org)
11/14-20 Film: La Fille coupee en deux @ The Movies, Portland, ME (www.moviesonexchange.com)
11/14-20 Film: La Fille coupee en deux @ Catamount, St. Johnsbury, VT (www.catamount-arts.org)
11/14-20 Film: JCVD @ Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline, MA (www.coolidge.org)
11/14-20 Film: JCVD @ Kendall Square Cinema, Cambridge, MA (www.landmarktheatres.com)
11/14-20 Film: JCVD @ Village East Cinema, NYC, NY (www.villageeastcinema.com)
11/14-20 Film: Il y a longtemps que je t'aime @ KSC, Camb., MA (www.landmarktheatres.com)
11/14-20 Film: Il y a longtemps que je t'aime @ WNC, Newton, MA (www.westnewtoncinema.com)
11/14-20 Film: Il y a longtemps que je t'aime @ AFC, NYC, NY (www.angelikafilmcenter.com)
11/14-20 Film: Il y a longtemps que je t'aime @ LPC, NYC, NY (www.lincolnplazacinemas.com)
11/14-20 Film: Man on Wire @ Coolidge Theatre, Brookline, MA (www.coolidge.org)
11/14-20 Film: Man on Wire @ Sunshine Cinema, NYC, NY (www.landmarktheatres.com)
11/14-20 Film: Ne le dis a personne @ Cinema Village, NYC, NY (www.cinemavillage.com)
11/14-20 Film: Ne le dis a personne @ WNC, Newton, MA (www.westnewtoncinema.com)
11/14-20 Film: Peurs du noir (Fears of the Dark) @ IFCC, New York, NY (www.ifccenter.com)
11/14-20 Film: Peurs du noir (Fears of the Dark) @ CCC, Prov., RI (www.cablecarcinema.com)
11/14-20 Film: Plus tard, tu comprehenras @ Avon Theatre, Stamford, CT (www.avontheatre.org)
11/14-20 Film: Plus tard, tu comprehenras @ Quad Cinema, NYC, NY (www.quadcinema.com)
11/14-20 Film: Un Secret @ Criterion Cinemas, New Haven, CT (www.bowtiecinemas.com)
11/14-20 Film: Un Secret @ IFCC, New York, NY (www.ifccenter.com)
11/14&16 Proustfest @ Providence Atheneum, Providence, RI (www.providenceatheneum.org)
11/14-15 Symposium: Int'l Criminal Justice @ Fletcher School, Tufts, Medford, MA (www.tufts.edu)
11/14&15 Fall Festival @ Lycee Francais, New York, NY (www.lfny.org)
11/14 Atelier: French learning games @ FIAF, New York, NY (www.fiaf.org)
11/14 AFP: Cafe et Conversation @ 10 am, AFP, Providence, RI (www.frenchri.org)
11/14 AFP: Maureen Collins Baker: B.T. Collins @ 11 am, AFP, Providence, RI (www.frenchri.org)
11/14 AFP: Cinema Vendredi @ 7 pm, AFP, Providence, RI (www.frenchri.org)
11/14 Salon: Anka Muhlstein: Marcel Proust @ 5 pm, Prov., RI (www.providenceatheneum.org)
11/14 Messiaen: Quartet for the End of Time @ 8 pm, UUC, Montpelier, VT
11/15 AFNW: Cafe & Conversation @ 10 am, Library, Southbury, CT (www.afnwct.org)
11/15 Club francophone @ 1:30 pm, It's Only Natural, Middletown, CT (203-907-7031)
11/15 OFNY: Kurt Weill: Marie Galante @ 8 pm, FIAF, NYC, NY (www.fiaf.org)
11/15 Dennis Stoughmatt & Creole Stomp @ 9 pm, Ossining, NY (www.creolestomp.com)
11/15 Slippery Sneakers @ Pawtucket, RI (www.slipperysneakers.com)
11/15 Ravel: Le Tombeau de couperin @ 8 pm, VMA, Providence, RI (www.riphilharmonic.org)
11/15 Messiaen: Quartet for the End of Time @ 8 pm, McCarthy Center, Colchester, VT
11/16 Gounod: Romeo et Juliette @ Avon Theatre, Stamford, CT (www.avontheatre.org)
11/16 Film: Deux Vies plus une (Two Lives Plus One) @ 4 pm, WNC, Boston, MA (www.bjff.org)
11/16 Cyril Gelblat @ 7:45 pm, MFA, Boston, MA (www.bjff.org)
11/16 Film: Les Murs Porteurs (Cycles) @ 7:45 pm, MFA, Boston, MA (www.bjff.org)
11/16 Elodie O @ 8 pm, The Beehive, Boston, MA (www.beehiveboston.com)
11/16 Film: J'ai ete au bal / Hot Pepper / Dry Wood @ Film Forum, NYC, NY (www.filmforum.org)
11/16 OFNY: Kurt Weill: Marie Galante @ 3 pm, FIAF, NYC, NY (www.fiaf.org)
11/16 Gounod: Romeo et Juliette @ 12:30 pm, Jane Pickens, Newport, RI (www.janepickens.com)
11/16 French contra dance @ 2 pm, LeFoyer Club, Pawtucket, RI (www.lefoyer.org)
11/16 Proustfest w/Aurea ensemble @ 4 pm, Music Mansion,Prov.,RI(www.providenceatheneum.org)
11/16 Dennis Stoughmatt & Creole Stomp @ 8 pm, Ger.Club, Pawtucket, RI (www.salsrbclub.com)
11/17-21 Conference: New Literature from Europe @ NYC, NY (www.frenchculture.org)
11/17 Club Richelieu de Fall River @ 6 pm, White's restaurant, Westport, MA (www.richelieu.org)
11/17 Bon Appetit: Chef James Hackney @ 6:30 pm, Fr.Lib., Boston, MA (www.frenchlib.org)
11/18-23 Film: Un Secret @ Cinema 320, Worcester, MA (www.cinema320.com)
11/18 Club francophone @ 9:30 am, Farmington, CT (203-238-3538)
11/18 Andre Raymound: Arabic Urban Modernism @ Fares Center, Medford, MA (www.tufts.edu)
11/18 Film: Les Murs Porteurs (Cycles) @ 7 pm, Capitol Theatre, Arlington, MA (www.bjff.org)
11/18 Club francophone @ 7 pm, Block Five Bistro, Worcester, MA (www.french.meetup.com/487)
11/18 M83 @ 8 pm, Middle East Downstairs, Cambridge, MA (www.mideastclub.com)
11/18 Cinema mardi: Familia @ 2 & 7 pm, FAC, Manchester, NH (www.facnh.com)
11/18 Living Today at Chateau Vaux le Vicomte @ 7 pm, FIAF, NYC, NY (www.fiaf.org)
11/18 Film: Mademoiselle @ FIAF, NYC, NY (www.fiaf.org)
11/18 Christian Boltanski @ Maison Francaise, NYC, NY (www.columbia.edu)
11/18 French-American Foundation Gala @ Four Seasons, NYC, NY (www.frenchamerican.org)
11/19-12/2 Exhibit: New Literature from Europe @ FCS, NYC, NY (www.frenchculture.org)
11/19-25 Film: La Fille coupee en deux @ The Movies, Portland, ME (www.moviesonexchange.org)
11/19 Club francophone @ noon, Senior Center, Storrs, CT (860-423-5463)
11/19 Francois Burgat: Islamism @ Fares Center, Tufts U., Medford, MA (www.tufts.edu)
11/19 AFB: Un Mois, Un Livre: Irene Nemirovsky @ 2 pm, Fr.Lib., Boston, MA(www.frenchlib.org)
11/19 Club Richelieu de New Bedford @ 6 pm, WamsuttaClub, NewBedford,MA(www.richelieu.org)
11/19 Club francophone @ 8 pm, chez, Cambridge, MA (www.french.meetup.com/24)
11/19 Annie Royer @ Nichols College, Dudley, MA (www.annieroyer.com)
11/19 Club francophone @ 6:30 pm, Panera, Nashua, NH (www.french.meetup.com/584)
11/19 Club francophone @ 7 pm, Kar-Min Thai, Dover, NH (www.frenchmeetup.com/29)
11/19 French Cuisine & Restaurants in New York @ MCNY, NYC, NY (www.mcny.org)
11/19 New Literature from Europe @ 6:30 pm, School of Visual Arts, NYC, NY
11/19 AFP: Chorale rehearsal @ 7 pm, AFP, Providence, RI (www.frenchri.org)
11/19 French-Canadian Fiddle Jam @ 7 pm, Le Foyer Club, Pawtucket, RI (www.lefoyer.org)
11/xx Club francophone @ 7 pm, Public Library, North Kingston, RI (www.nklibrary.org)
11/20-1/20 Exhibit: Roger Croteau: Symbols of the Soul @ FAC, Manchester, NH (www.facnh.org)
11/20-22 Premiere: Aurelia's Oratorio @ Skirball Center, NYC, NY (www.skirball.nyu.edu)
11/20 AFG: Cine-Club @ 8 pm, Cole aud., Library, Greenwich, CT (www.afgreenwich.org)
11/20 AFB: Cafe Philo: Foucault @ 6:30 pm, French Library, Boston, MA (www.frenchlib.org)
11/20 AFM: Open House @ 5-8 pm, FAC, Manchester, NH (www.facnh.com)
11/20 AFM: Vernissage: Roger Croteau @ 6 pm, FAC, Manchester, NH (www.facnh.org)
11/20 Lucie Therrien @ Le Club Boutique, Portsmouth, NH (www.luciet.com)
11/20 Vernissage: Roger Croteau @ 6 pm, FAC, Manchester, NH (www.facnh.org)
11/20 European Graphic Artists @ 6:30 pm, MoCCA, NYC, NY
11/21-30 Film: Azur et Asmar @ Real Art Ways, Hartford, CT (www.realartways.org)
11/21-27 Film: Un conte de Noel (A Xmas Tale) @ KSC, Camb., MA (www.landmarktheatres.com)
11/21-27 Film: Un Secret @ Cinema 320, Worcester, MA (www.cinema320.com)
11/xx-xx Film: I've Loved You So Long @ Avon Theatre, Stamford, CT (www.avontheatre.org)
11/21 AFH: Fete du Beaujolais Nouveau @ Hartford 21, Htfd, CT (www.alliancefrancaisehtfd.org)
11/21 Nicolas de Crecy @ 4 pm, Maison Francaise, NYU, NYC, NY (www.nyu.edu)
11/21 Dennis Stoughmatt & Creole Stomp @ 8 pm, Allons Danser, Conshohaken, PA
11/21 AFP: Cafe et Conversation @ 10 am, AFP, Providence, RI (www.frenchri.org)
11/21 AFP: Jean Lachaud, CAFE @ 12 noon, AFP, Providence, RI (www.frenchri.org)
11/21 AFP: Cinema Vendredi @ 7 pm, AFP, Providence, RI (www.frenchri.org)
11/21 Beaujolais Festival @ 7 pm, Federal Reserve, Providence, RI (www.fasri.org)
11/22-12/10 Vadim Pepin (violin) @ Canada & United States (www.kajimotomusic.com)
11/22 AFH: Cafe et conversation @ 10:30am,CafeMozzicato,Htfd,CT(www.alliancefrancaisehtfd.org)
11/22 AFNW: Fete des Beaujolais Nouveau @ chez, Northwestern, CT (www.afnwct.org)
11/22 Annie Royer @ Ryles Jazz Club, Cambridge, MA (www.ryles.com)
11/22 Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust (HD) @ 1 pm, Met.Opera, NYC, NY (www.metopera.org)
11/22 AFP: Fete des Beaujolais Nouveau @ 5:30 pm, Int'l House, Providence, RI (www.frenchri.org)
11/23-25 Film: La Fille coupee en deux @ Cinestudio, Hartford, CT (www.cinestudio.org)
11/24-1/04 Exhibit: Francois Chevalier @ Gershwin Hotel, NYC, NY (www.gershwinhotel.com)
11/25 Fete chretienne de Saint Catherine (Saint Catherine Day) (www.joyeuse-fete.com)
11/25 Club francophone @ 9:30 am, Farmington, CT (203-238-3538)
11/25 Club francophone @ 8 pm, Caprice, Boston, MA (www.french.meetup.com/661)
11/25 Film: Model Ship @ FIAF, NYC, NY (www.fiaf.org)
11/25 Film: L'une chante, l'autre pas @ FIAF, NYC, NY (www.fiaf.org)
11/26-12/02 Film: Un conte de Noel @ Amherst Cinema, Amherst, MA (www.amherstcinema.com)
11/26 Club francophone @ noon, Senior Center, Storrs, CT (860-423-5463)
11/26 Club francophone @ 7 pm, Whole Foods, West Hartford, CT (www.french.meetup.com/624)
11/27-12/21 L'Orchestre de Contrebasses @ Connelly Theatre, NYC, NY (www.frenchculture.org)
11/28-12/14 New York African Diaspora Film Festival @ New York, NY (www.nyadff.org)
11/28-29 BSO: Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique @ Symphony Hall, Boston, MA (www.bso.org)
11/28-29 BSO: Messiaen: Trois Petites Litturgies @ Symphony Hall, Boston, MA (www.bso.org)
11/28-29 Concert: Jean-Michel Pilc @ 9 pm, Jazz Gallery, New York, NY (www.jmpilc.com)
11/29 Opera: Charpentier: Acteon @ 8 pm, Jordan Hall, NEC, Boston, MA (www.bemf.org)
11/29 Concert: Erica Brown @ Saco River Grange Hall, Bar Mills, ME (www.ericabrownonline.com)
11/29 Slippery Sneakers @ 8 pm, K of C Hall, Wakefield, MA (www.bostonzydeco.com)
11/29 Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust @ 12:30 pm, Met.Opera, NYC, NY (www.metopera.org)
11/29 Raz-de-Maree @ Contradance, Montpelier, VT (www.tidalwavemusic.com)
12/01-25 Gautier & Renaud Capucon @ Canada & United States (www.kajimotomusic.com)
12/01 Christine Capdeville @ 8 am, Today Show, NBC, NYC, NY (www.christinecapdeville.com)
12/02 Club francophone @ 9:30 am, Farmington, CT (203-238-3538)
12/02 RI Francophone League @ 6 pm, Alliance Francaise, Providence, RI (www.frenchri.org)
12/03 Club francophone @ noon, Senior Center, Storrs, CT (860-423-5463)
11/23 Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust (HD) @ 7 pm, Met.Opera, NYC, NY (www.metopera.org)
12/03 Vernissage: Francois Chevalier @ 7 pm, Gershwin Hotel, NYC (www.gershwinhotel.com)
12/03 AFP: Chorale rehearsal @ 7 pm, AFP, Providence, RI (www.frenchri.org)
12/04 CineClub francophone @ 7 pm, Coolidge Cine, Brookline, MA (www.french.meetup.com/598)
12/04 Lucie Therrien @ FAC, Manchester, NH (www.facnh.org)
12/04 Charles Hobson: American Jazz in Paris @ MCNY, NYC, NY (www.mcny.org)
12/04 Club francophone @ 7 pm, Panera, Cranston, RI (www.french.meetup.com/785)
12/xx-xx Film: Il y a longtemps que je t'aime @ Bethel Cinema, Bethel, CT (www.bethelcinema.com)
12/xx-xx Film: Il y a longtemps que je t'aime @ Images, Williamstown, MA (www.imagescinema.org)
12/xx-xx Film: Il y a longtemps que je t'aime @ RRT, Concord, NH (www.redrivertheatres.org)
12/xx-xx Film: Un Secret @ Avon Cinema, Providence, RI (www.avoncinema.com)
12/xx-xx Film: Un Secret @ The Triplex, Great Barrington, MA (www.thetriplex.com)
12/xx-xx Film: Roman de gare @ The Roxy, Burlington, VT (www.merrilltheatres.com)
12/05-11 Film: Il y a longtemps que je t'aime @ Cape Cinema, Dennis, MA (www.capecinema.com)
12/05-07 Films of Nathaniel Dorsky @ HFA, Cambridge, MA (www.hcl.harvard.edu/hfa)
12/05 Atelier: Francophonies d'Outre Mer @ French Library, Boston, MA (www.frenchlib.org)
12/05 La Rencontre @ 11 am, Fr.Am.Heritage Ctr, Lewiston, ME (www.francoamericanheritage.org)
12/05 AFP: Dejeuner @ 12:30 am, AFP, Providence, RI (www.frenchri.org)
12/05 AFP: Cinema Vendredi @ 7 pm, AFP, Providence, RI (www.frenchri.org)
12/06 Fete chretienne de Saint Nicolas (Saint Nicholas Day) (www.joyeuse-fete.com)
12/06 AFH: Cafe et conversation @ 10:30am,CafeMozzicato,Htfd,CT(www.alliancefrancaisehtfd.org)
12/06 AFNW: Cafe & Conversation @ 10 am, Library, Southbury, CT (www.afnwct.org)
12/06 AFNW: Dejeuner @ 11:30 am, Watertown, CT (www.afnwct.org)
12/06 AFNW: Josee Vachon @ 1 pm, Watertown, CT(www.josevachon.com)
12/06 Film: The Strange M. Victor @ 7 pm, HFA, Cambridge, MA (www.hcl.harvard.edu/hfa)
12/06 Film: La Marie du port @ 8 pm, HFA, Cambridge, MA (www.hcl.harvard.edu/hfa)
12/06 Club francophone @ 7 pm, Soiree de Samedi, chez Dover, NH (www.french.meetup.com/29)
12/06 Film: Chaos @ 8 pm, Thalia Theatre, New York, NY (www.nyadff.org)
12/06 Magnolia @ 8 pm, German Club, Pawtucket, RI (www.magnoliacajunband.homestead.com)
12/07 Film: Pattes blanches (White Paws) @ 3 pm, HFA, Cambridge, MA (www.hcl.harvard.edu/hfa)
12/07 Film: Wrestling Grounds @ 5 pm, AFA, New York, NY (www.anthologyfilmarchives.org)
12/07 AFP: Fete de Noel (pour enfants) @ 3 pm, Machado Hse, Providence, RI (www.frenchri.org)
12/07 Fete de Noel avec Les Gais Chanteurs @ 5 pm, LeFoyer, Pawtucket, RI (www.lefoyer.org)
12/08 Fete musulmane du sacrifice (Id al-Adha)
12/08-1/08 Jules Massenet: Thais @ Met.Opera, New York, NY (www.metopera.org)
12/08 Film: Where Are You Going Moshe? @ 6:30 pm, AFA, NYC (www.anthologyfilmarchives.org)
12/08 AFN: Fete de Saint Nicolas @ Newport, RI
12/09 Club francophone @ 9:30 am, Farmington, CT (203-238-3538)
12/10 Club francophone @ noon, Senior Center, Storrs, CT (860-423-5463)
12/10 Club francophone @ 7 pm, West Hartford, CT (www.french.meetup.com/624)
12/10 AFP: Chorale rehearsal @ 7 pm, AFP, Providence, RI (www.frenchri.org)
12/11 AFH: Un Petit Extrait d'une piece de Moliere @ 6pm,Htfd,CT(www.alliancefrancaisehtfd.org)
12/11 AFBC: L'Apero: rendez-vous @ 6 pm, French Library, Boston, MA (www.frenchlib.org)
12/11 Club francophone @ 7 pm, Public Library, Chelmsford, MA (www.chelmsfordlibrary.org)
12/11 SCFSU: Fete de Saint Nicolas @ 6 pm, chez Waters, Saunderstown, RI (401-474-6434)
12/11 Club francophone @ 7 pm, Harris Library, Woonsocket, RI (www.french.meetup.com/599)
12/11 Concert: Angela Rossi @ 7 pm, Public Library, Chelmsford, MA (www.chelmsfordlibrary.org)
12/12-18 Film: Un Secret @ Catamount Cinema, St. Johnsbury, VT (www.catamount-arts.org)
12/12 AFM: Fete de Noel @ 6 pm, Franco-American Center, Manchester, NH (www.facnh.org)
12/12 AFP: Cafe et Conversation @ 10 am, AFP, Providence, RI (www.frenchri.org)
12/12 AFP: Cinema Vendredi @ 7 pm, AFP, Providence, RI (www.frenchri.org)
12/13 Exhibit: Dennis Gingras: St. Nicholas Collection @ FAC, Manchester, NH (www.facnh.org)
12/13 Concert: Lucie Therrien @ 2 pm, Pleasant View auditorium, Concord, NH (www.luciet.com)
12/14 Tribute to Conrad Depot @ 2 pm, Blackstone R. Theatre, Cumberland, RI (www.riverfolk.org)
12/14 AFP: Un Noel en Provence @ 4 pm, Machado House, Providence, RI (www.frenchri.org)
12/15 Club Richelieu de Fall River @ 6 pm, White's restaurant, Westport, MA (www.richelieu.org)
12/16 Club francophone @ 9:30 am, Farmington, CT (203-238-3538)
12/16 Cinema mardi: The Rocket @ 2 & 7 pm, FAC, Manchester, NH (www.facnh.com)
12/16 Matt Haimovitz @ 7 pm, Proshansky Hall, CUNY, NYC, NY (www.oxingale.com)
12/17 Club francophone @ noon, Senior Center, Storrs, CT (860-423-5463)
12/17 Club Richelieu de New Bedford @ 6 pm, WamsuttaClub, NewBedford,MA(www.richelieu.org)
12/17 AFP: Chorale rehearsal @ 7 pm, AFP, Providence, RI (www.frenchri.org)
12/18 AFG: Cine-Club @ 8 pm, Cole aud., Library, Greenwich, CT (www.afgreenwich.org)
12/18 AFBC: Cafe Philo @ 6:30 pm, Goethe Institute, Boston, MA (www.frenchlib.org)
12/19 AFP: Cafe et Conversation @ 10 am, AFP, Providence, RI (www.frenchri.org)
12/19 AFP: Cinema Vendredi @ 7 pm, AFP, Providence, RI (www.frenchri.org)
12/20 AFH: Cafe et conversation @ 10:30am,CafeMozzicato,Htfd,CT(www.alliancefrancaisehtfd.org)
12/20 AFNW: Cafe & Conversation @ 10 am, Library, Southbury, CT (www.afnwct.org)
12/20 Club francophone @ 1:30 pm, It's Only Natural, Middletown, CT (203-907-7031)
12/20 Noel en la Francophonie, 1200-1500 @ FCC, Cambridge, MA (www.blueheron.org)
12/20 Jules Massenet: Thais (HD) @ 1 pm, Met.Opera, NYC, NY (www.metopera.org)
12/21-29 Fete juive des lumieres (Chanukkah)
12/21 Noel en la Francophonie, 1200-1500 @ Grace Church, Prov., RI (www.museumconcerts.org)
12/21 Jules Massenet: Thais (HD) @ 1 pm, Met.Opera, NYC, NY (www.metopera.org)
12/26-30 Film: Le Fils de l'epicier @ Catamount Cine., St. Johnsbury, VT (www.catamount-arts.org)
12/25 Fete chretienne de noel (Christmas) (www.joyeuse-fete.com)
12/27-28 Chris Norman Ensemble & Suzie LeBlanc @ Saranac, NY (www.hillandhollowmusic.com)
12/28 Fete musulmane de Muharrem (Al Hijra)
12/04 CineClub francophone @ 7 pm, Coolidge Cine, Brookline, MA (www.french.meetup.com/598)
12/31-1/03 Ashokan Winter Fiddle & Dance Music Camp @ Woodstock, NY (www.ashokan.org)
12/31-1/03 Red Stick Ramblers @ Ashokan Camp, Woodstock, NY (www.ashokan.org)
12/31 Fete de fin d'an (New Year's Eve) (www.joyeuse-fete.com)
12/31 River City Slim & Zydeco Hogs @ First Night, Weston, CT
12/31 Concert: Michele Choiniere @ First Night, Burlington, VT (www.michelechoiniere.com)
12/31 Concert: Beaudoin Legacy @ First Night, Burlington, VT (www.beaudoinlegacy.com)

Thanks, Benoit Shoja, for sharing it!
Bengal.


[PT] Depois de um ano de 2008 com mais de 35 concertos dados, dentro e fora de Portugal, e não tocando em Lisboa desde Julho deste ano, os Dazkarieh decidiram terminar a sua tournée na mítica Galeria Zé dos Bois.

Com novo disco na forja aproveitam também para apresentar sua nova formação, com bateria, e muitos dos temas que serão incluídos no seu 4º trabalho de estúdio que será lançado no início de 2009. O concerto acontecerá no dia 5 de Dezembro, 23h e os bilhetes custam 6€. Enquanto o disco não sai, pode ouvir-se já um tema (ainda em versão demo) no MySpace da banda.


[EN] After a very good 2008 so far with more than 35 concerts, Dazkarieh decided to finish their tour in the mythic ZDB in Lisbon.

With a new album coming out soon, they will be performing with their new drummer some of the new songs. The concert will take place on December 5th, at 11 P. M. Tickets are selling for 6€. While the new album isn't out yet, listen to one of the new songs (still in demo version) on the band’s MySpace.

The Philadelphia Ceili Group will continue the celebration of their 50th anniversary by presenting the very popular show "Irish Christmas in America" to be held December 9th at 8pm at the Commodore Barry Club, Carpenter Lane and Emlen Street in West Mount Airy, Philadelphia.

Marking its fourth consecutive year of holiday performances, Irish Christmas in America will grace the stage of the Irish Center of Philadelphia on December 9th at 8pm for a heartwarming and entertaining presentation of seasonal cultural traditions from the Emerald Isle. Produced by Oisín Mac Diarmada of the award-winning traditional group Téada, the cast also includes one of Ireland's leading female vocalists, Karen Casey formally of the Irish "super group" Solas and Téada's Sean McElwain and Tristan Rosenstock on guitar and bodhran respectively. Acclaimed harpist Gráinne Hambly and uilleann piper Tommy Martin, along with dancers Abbey Magill and Sienna Hickey, round out the ensemble, which also features evocative images and engaging narrative.

Mingling ancient traditions with the contemporary artistry of some of Ireland's finest performers, the enchanting show brings the spirit of Christmas on a distinctively Irish journey throughout America.

Further info on show here.
Tickets are $25 and $23 for Group members at the door on the night of the concert. Advance tickets are available at the Commodore Barry Club.

Commodore Barry Club: (215) 843-8051, (215) 248-0502.

For any Quetrad fan planning on visiting Ontario, two events coming up are been offered:

Saturday, November 22nd, 1-4 P.M.: a fiddle workshop with Claude Methe, to be held at Claude Church, Caledon, Ontario. (45 minutes NW of Toronto)

Friday, December 12th: house concert & Christmas party (includes a pot luck supper, Concert by Genticorum, followed by a trad music session). This is being held in a lovely log home in Shelburne, Ontario, in the
heart of wind farm country. (1.25 hrs NW of Toronto)

Anyone interested in the events can email Elizabeth for further details at wjeg at 3web.net

Hello, all!

During these past 3 years I've been discovering more and more curious instruments from other cultures or other origins in time. It's always exciting to discover a new quality of sound, a new rhythm, a new musical instrument. So... I decided to bring to you all a group of entries on these instruments. I'm not the one posting (I wish I was the expert on them all!) but an artist more involved and knowledgeable on the instrument will do it. I've been talking to a group of people and if you have suggestions or want to participate, please, send me an email. Just click the link "my complete profile" in the left of the website and you can find it.

Thanks for your visit and your patience with my absences from time to time...

Bengal.