dimanche 25 octobre 2009
Week 13 Semester 2 News!
This is our last week of semester two for 2009, so why not come along to one last FrenchSoc event? This week we have another Café Rendezvous at Petit Tarte (where we’ll be announcing winners and giving prizes for our Participez competition, so be sure to come!), as well as our usual conversation groups and study group. Don’t miss out on your weekly dose of all things French!
This week with FrenchSoc:
Conversation groups
[1-2pm, Monday-Thursday, Manning Backcourt.]
Conversation groups will be running again this week, Monday through Thursday from 1-2pm at the Manning backcourt (i.e. behind Manning). Enjoy a FREE coffee courtesy of Frenchsoc, have a chat and practice your French with other students (local and international!) Look out for the French flag and some of our friendly exec in our navy Frenchsoc t-shirts. If it’s raining don’t forget to check inside!
Study group
[2-3pm, Monday 26th October, Isabel Fidler Room (Top floor of Manning)]
Come along to our final study group for semester this Monday to do some homework or study for exams. It’s a great opportunity to stop procrastinating and get some help from more advanced students, with the added bonus a free coffee, courtesy of FrenchSoc!
Café Rendezvous au Petit Tarte
[4-6pm, Tuesday 27th October, Le Petit Tarte Café, 219 Glebe Pt Rd]
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=191823035129
Our last Café Rendezvous for the year will be held this Tuesday from 4-6, so come along for free coffee or cake (or both for $2!) if you have an access card. This is where we’ll be announcing and giving prizes to our Participez winners, for attendance at most FrenchSoc events, so be sure to come along! Petit Tarte is just a short walk up Glebe Point Rd from campus, so we hope you can all come along after class, even if it’s later in arvo!
Coming up on campus:
SUDS Presents: A Flea in Her Ear
[8pm - 10:30 pm, 21 - 31 October, The Cellar Theatre]Join SUDS for a night of double entendre, disorderly conduct and debauchery with the performance of A Flea in Her Ear, a French farce!
Ticket prices are $2 for SUDS members, $3 for Access, $4 for concession, and $5 for General admission.
Ailleurs dans le monde francophone
Celebrate the Melbourne Cup with Coo-ee
[7-11:30 p.m., Tuesday 3rd November, Scruffy Murphy’s (upstairs), 43-49 Goulburn St]
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=158015412181&ref=nf
Discover what the Melbourne cup means to Australians and learn how to place bets while meeting friendly people. There are prizes to be won, including a bottle of champagne for the best costume (dress code is BLACK TIE). $7 jugs of beer ‘til 10, so join us from 7 p.m. and bring your friends (French or not), everybody is welcome!
Paris: City of Dreams
[7:30 pm on SBS, Friday 17th, 23rd, & 30th]
Art historian and passionate Parisian, Sandrine Voillet, uncovers some of the hidden delights of the City of Lights in this three-part series. This UK documentary is in both English and French, with English subtitles, and is showing on SBS at 7:30pm on Fridays 17th, 23rd, & 30th.
Synopsis:
In the first episode, Sandrine reveals how Paris battled through turmoil and trauma to become the city of dreams. In Blood and Chocolate, the second episode, she reveals the secret history and hidden delights of Paris, exploring winemaking, chocolate, cafés and some of the city's landmarks. In the third episode, Bohemian Rhapsody, Sandrine takes a look beyond the glittering surface of Paris, at the underground worlds and movements that defined the city in the 20th century.
UniBoules Pétanque 2009
[12:30 pm, Sunday 29th November, Canterbury Bowling Club]
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=162015381235&index=1
UniBoules Pétanque is on again! It will be a fun day with nibbles, aperitifs (courtesy of Pernod-Ricard), and prizes (including OBUT boules, l’Occitane gift packs, patisserie vouchers, and much more)! No experience is necessary, and if you’ve never played before you’ll be taught how to play before the competition starts. Registration is only $5, so email Frenchsoc.usyd@gmail.com to register your team of two by Wednesday 25th November. If you’re interested in organising a practice session before the competition you can contact Gary at boulesartistes@bigpond.com. See www.boulesartistes.org.au for more information.
Volunteers needed for French Library at the Alliance Française de Sydney
Practise your French and gain access to a wide selection of DVDs, CDs and books free-of-charge by volunteering to help out in our French Library, with the possibility of free advanced French and conversation courses! Volunteers work alongside French-speaking staff and have ample opportunity to communicate with our French-speaking members and students. We are located just near Town Hall at 257 Clarence St. Send your CV with a brief “lettre de motivation” to Hervé Devoulon at director@afsydney.com.au. For enquiries about the position, contact Nathalie on 9292 5740.
Sydney French Choir Public Performance
[2 p.m, 13th December, Pitt St Uniting Church ]
Come and see the Sydney French Choir perform at 2 p.m. on 13th December at the Pitt St Uniting Church. See http://www.ozchoirsandmusic.com.au for more details!
A bientôt!
FrenchSoc
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dimanche 18 octobre 2009
WEEK 12 SEMESETER 2 NEWS!
This week with FrenchSoc:
Conversation groups
[1-2pm, Monday-Thursday, Manning Backcourt.]
Conversation groups will be running again this week, Monday through Thursday from 1-2pm at the Manning backcourt (i.e. behind Manning). Enjoy a FREE coffee courtesy of Frenchsoc, have a chat and practice your French with other students (local and international!) Look out for the French flag and some of our friendly exec in our navy Frenchsoc t-shirts. If it’s raining don’t forget to check inside!
Study group
[2-3pm, Monday 19th October, Isabel Fidler Room (Top floor of Manning)]
Come along to our study group again this Monday to do some homework or study for those upcoming exams. It’s a great opportunity to stop procrastinating and get some help from more advanced students, with the added bonus a free coffee, courtesy of FrenchSoc!
Silent Film Festival
Australia’s Silent Film Festival is continuing on October 24 & 25 at the State Library of NSW, Macquarie Street, Sydney. The festival will feature Georges Méliès: First Wizard of Cinema (France 1896-1912) in its closing session on the 25th. Send an email to Frenchsoc.usyd@gmail.com if you’re interested in a group excursion with discounted ticket prices!
More information on the festival’s programme can be found here: http://www.ozsilentfilmfestival.com.au/index.asp?IntCatId=14
Coming up on campus:
French Cuisine Sampling Night
Join Frenchsoc as we explore some of France’s culinary delights, artisan-made wine, bread, sausage, and cheese, available right here at Sydney Uni. Details are TBA but it will be a fantastic evening and a great way to take a break from studying and enjoy French culture, so keep an eye out for further details!
SUDS Presents: A Flea in Her Ear
[8pm - 10:30 pm, 21 - 31 October, The Cellar Theatre]Join SUDS for a night of double entendre, disorderly conduct and debauchery!
Ticket prices are $2 for SUDS members, $3 for Access, and $4 for General admission.
Synopsis:
Raymonde thinks Victor is cheating on her at the Frisky Puss Hotel. Tournel is secretly in love with Raymonde. Victor thinks he has a secret admirer. Lucienne tries to catch Victor cheating on Raymonde. Lucienne's husband, a gun-toting Spaniard, thinks she is cheating on him with Victor. Camille is boning the cook and has a cleft palate: no one ever understands what he is saying. The hotel porter, Poche, looks exactly like Victor.
Ailleurs dans le monde francophone
So Frenchy so Cheese![6.30pm, Friday 23rd October, the Alliance Française]
To celebrate the Alliance Française’s return to 257 Clarence St, their famous 'Fromages et Vins' evening is back! Diane, Pierre, and the team will take you on a Tour de France of artisan cheeses matched with divine wines. The night will include fun games, blind tastings, trivia, and there will be great prizes to be won... you are in for a special night! The price is $70 for members and $80 for non-members. Book now by calling 9292 5700 or visit the website at www.afsydney.com.au.
UniBoules Pétanque 2009
[12:30 pm, Sunday 29th October, Canterbury Bowling Club]
UniBoules Pétanque is on again! It will be a fun day with nibbles, aperitifs, and prizes! No experience is necessary, and if you’ve never played before you’ll be taught how to play before the competition starts. Registration is only $5, so email Frenchsoc.usyd@gmail.com to register your team of two by Wednesday 25th October. If you’re interested in organising a practice session before the competition you can contact Gary at boulesartistes@bigpond.com. See www.boulesartistes.org.au for more information.
Paris: City of Dreams
[7:30 pm on SBS, Friday 17th, 23rd, & 30th.]
Art historian and passionate Parisian, Sandrine Voillet, uncovers some of the hidden delights of the City of Lights in this three-part series. This UK documentary is in both English and French, with English subtitles, and is showing on SBS at 7:30pm on Fridays 17th, 23rd, & 30th.
Synopsis:
In the first episode, Sandrine reveals how Paris battled through turmoil and trauma to become the city of dreams. In Blood and Chocolate, the second episode, she reveals the secret history and hidden delights of Paris, exploring winemaking, chocolate, cafés and some of the city's landmarks. In the third episode, Bohemian Rhapsody, Sandrine takes a look beyond the glittering surface of Paris, at the underground worlds and movements that defined the city in the 20th century.
Volunteers needed for French Library at the Alliance Française de Sydney
Practise your French and gain access to a wide selection of DVDs, CDs and books free-of-charge by volunteering to help out in our French Library, with the possibility of free advanced French and conversation courses! Volunteers work alongside French-speaking staff and have ample opportunity to communicate with our French-speaking members and students. We are located just near Town Hall at 257 Clarence St. Send your CV with a brief “lettre de motivation” to Hervé Devoulon at director@afsydney.com.au. For enquiries about the position, contact Nathalie on 9292 5740.
A bientôt!
FrenchSoc
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dimanche 11 octobre 2009
Correction (Frenchsoc Newsletter Week 11)
Salut tout le monde!
Just a quick correction: Cafe Rendezvous at Petit Tarte will be on this Thursday, the 15th October at 4 o'clock. Do come along!
Also, for anyone interested in singing:
Sydney French Choir's 9 week Term 4 starts on the 14th October 2009
When: Wednesdays from 6.30pm to 8.30 pm
Venue: St Stephens Uniting Church (Opposite Parliament house)
197 Macquarie St Sydney (5 minutes walk from Martin Place or St James Stations)
Cost: $117 for 9 week rehearsal program (Full Time Students $69)
Public Performance: on the 13th December 2009 at 2 pm at Pitt St Uniting Church check website http://www.ozchoirsandmusic.com.au
To secure your place by joining the choir you may pre-pay to:
Account name: OZ Choirs and Music Inc
Bank: National Bank of Australia (NAB)
BSB: 082171
Account: 83 608 2739
Contact Hans on 0433098469 for further details.
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University of Sydney Union
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frenchsoc.usyd@gmail.com
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Frenchsoc Newsletter Semaine 11
Bonjour les amis!
AGM results
Frenchsoc had its AGM on Thursday 8th October and welcomed in a new executive for 2010. Congratulations to the following people:
President: David Laybutt
Vice President: Nikki Huang
Secretary: Stefanie Watts
Treasurer: Christina Song
Administrative Officer: Constance Leung
Publicity Officer: Caroline Banh
Language Officer: Xiang Ying Shu
Social Events Coordinator: Donna Oringo
Social Events Coordinator: Nick Malpas
Social Events Coordinator: Katherine Wilson
Social Events Coordinator: Siobhan Tierney
General Executive: Rebecca Gill
General Executive: David Flynn
General Executive: Sarah Austin
General Executive: Tim Bayl
General Executive: Sidonie Chung
General Executive: Kristian Quinan
General Executive: Nick Grimes
This week with FrenchSoc:
Conversation groups
1-2pm Monday-Thursday, Manning Backcourt.
Conversation groups will be running again this week, Monday through Thursday from 1-2pm at the Manning backcourt (i.e. behind Manning). Enjoy a FREE coffee courtesy of Frenchsoc, have a chat and practice your French with other students (local and international!) Look out for the French flag and some of our friendly exec in our navy Frenchsoc t-shirts. If it's raining don't forget to check inside!
Study group
2-3pm Monday, 12th October, Isabel Fidler Room (Top floor of Manning)
Come along to our study group again this Monday to do some homework or study for those upcoming exams. It's a great opportunity to stop procrastinating and get some help from more advanced students, with the added bonus a free coffee, courtesy of FrenchSoc!
Film Screening: Les Poupées Russes
18:00 - 21:00, Tuesday 13th October, Hermann's Bar,
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=143752125761
Since our Verge screening of L'Auberge Espagnol was such a success, FrenchSoc and Meet-Up are showing its sequel this Tuesday night: Les Poupées Russes (Russian Dolls). Come along to Hermann's at six for drinks and conversation, for a seven o'clock start to the film!
Résumé du film:
Xavier is now thirty. No longer a student, he is not yet a well-balanced, fulfilled adult either. His career is unsatisfying : far from being the renowned novelist he aimed to be he must be content with small jobs like reporter or ghost writer. His greatest "achievement" in "literature" is his collaboration to the script of a corny TV soap! His romantic life is not much better, full of one-night-stands and unfinished romances. When Xavier seduces women beautiful inside and out, such as Kassia and Wendy, he can never seem to keep them. Will he bring his life into focus?
(from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0409184/ )
Café Rendezvous au Petit Tarte
4-6pm, Thursday 17th September, Le Petit Tarte Café, 219 Glebe Pt Rd
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=173531677743
Rendez-vous au Café du Petit Tarte ce JEUDI. Come and enjoy some FREE coffee OR viennoiserie ou pâtisserie (or both coffee and cake for just $2) in the chic Parisian-style "Le Petit Tarte Café" in Glebe. A bit of French conversation to be had too… Please feel free to come along even if it's later in the arvo!
Please show your ACCESS or FrenchSoc card when you order and fill in the sign in sheet when you arrive. Non-access card holders may purchase coffees for $3.50, cakes for $5, or both for $7.
Le Petit Tarte is opposite the park between St John's Rd and Bridge Rd. On se voit là-bas!
Coming up with FrenchSoc:
Silent Film Festival
Australia's Silent Film Festival is coming up on October 15, 18, 24 & 25 at the State Library of NSW, Macquarie Street, Sydney. The festival will feature Georges Méliès: First Wizard of Cinema (France 1896-1912) in its closing session on the 25th. Keep an eye out for a Frenchsoc excursion!
More information on the festival's programme can be found here: http://www.ozsilentfilmfestival.com.au/index.asp?IntCatId=14
Ailleurs dans le monde francophone
Volunteers needed for French Library at the Alliance Française de Sydney
Practise your French and gain access to a wide selection of DVDs, CDs and books free-of-charge by volunteering to help out in our French Library, with the possibility of free advanced French and conversation courses! Volunteers work alongside French-speaking staff and have ample opportunity to communicate with our French-speaking members and students. We are located just near Town Hall at 257 Clarence St. Send your CV with a brief "lettre de motivation" to Hervé Devoulon at director@afsydney.com.au. For enquiries about the position, contact Nathalie on 9292 5740.
A bientôt!
FrenchSoc
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samedi 3 octobre 2009
Frenchsoc Newsletter Semaine 10
Bonjour les amis!
We hope that you enjoyed the break! Unfortunately our Film Screening of 'Russian Dolls' which was planned for this coming Tuesday the 6th of October has been moved to Week 11 on Tuesday the 13th of October, so settle back into uni life next week then in Week 11 join us at the screening of this classic French film!
Conversation groups and our AGM are still on this week- If you've enjoyed Frenchsoc events this year, have ideas for new ones, and would like to get involved, think about joining the Frenchsoc executive at the AGM this Thursday! Check out what else is on this week- Palace films are giving away FREE tickets to a Preview Screening of 'The French Kissers' (Les Beaux Gosses) on Thursday night!
This week with FrenchSoc:
Conversation groups
1-2pm Tuesday-Thursday, Manning Backcourt.
Frenchsoc Annual General Meeting
4-6pm, Thursday 8th October, The Loggia, Manning House (Room behind Zabeli's on the middle level).
We'll be electing a whole new Frenchsoc Executive Team to run the society for 2010! If you're interested in being involved in the society in a large or a small way or just want some FREE French food, come along! All positions are open- President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Publicity Officer, Language Officers, Social Events Coordinators and General Executive Members.
You can nominate yourself for a position by emailing frenchsoc.usyd@gmail.com or just nominate yourself at the AGM. If you can't make it to the AGM or will be late but would still like to be involved, you can be elected in absentia- Please email us at Frenchsoc.usyd@gmail.com to let us know that you're interested!! Please also email us with any questions or queries you have!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=130140508334&ref=ts
Coming up with FrenchSoc:
French Film Screening with Sydney French Meetup Group: Les Poupées Russes (Russian Dolls)
6-9pm Tuesday 13 October, Hermann's Bar
We're screening the classic French Film Les Poupées Russes (Russian Dolls), which is the sequel to the popular film L'Auberge d'Espagnol (The Spanish Apartment) which we screened during the Verge Arts Festival. We'll be having drinks and some French conversation at Hermann's from 6, and will screen the film around 7pm.
Résumé du film:
Xavier is now thirty. No longer a student, he is not yet a well-balanced, fullfiiled adult either. His career is unsatisfying : far from being the renowned novelist he aimed to be he must be content with little jobs such as reporter or ghost writer. His greatest "achievement" in "literature" is his collaboration to the script of a corny TV soap ! His sentimental life is not much better, rhythmed by one night stands and unfinished romances. It looks as if when he seduces a woman beautiful outside and inside such as Kassia or Wendy he can't keep them. Will he ever bring his life into focus?
Café Rendezvous au Petit Tarte
4-6pm, Thursday 15th October, Le Petit Tarte Café, 219 Glebe Pt Rd
Special deal for members: coffee or cake is free, or it's $2 for both.
Ailleurs dans la monde francophone
FREE tickets to an Advance Screening of 'The French Kissers' (Les Beaux Gosses)
6pm Thursday 8 October, Palace Verona Cinema, 17 Oxford Street, Paddington.
Palace Films is releasing a hit French comedy at Christmas called 'The French Kissers' (Les Beaux Gosses), and are holding a special advance media preview screening next week in Paddington at the Verona Cinema. Frenchsoc members are invited to download a FREE ticket to this screening from the website: http://eventarc.com/view/19/---the-french-kissers---exclusive-preview-screening. Hurry, as online registrations close Monday 5 Oct 2009 4:00pm!
Boomerang Australia Studies: "Cooee on Tuesdays":"Découverte des bières Australiennes"
7pm, Tuesday 13 October, Australian Hotel 100 Cumberland St, The Rocks
Boomerang Australia Studies is a French organisation that advises French, Italian and South American students about study opportunities in Australia. It holds monthly get togethers for its students (80% French) and Australian students to catch up around a drink and share their experiences in Australia: These are called "Cooee on Tuesdays" and the one on October 13th is themed around Australian beers. Frenchsoc members are welcome to come along to these events to practice their French and help international students with their English skills. For more information email event@boomerangaustralia.com or see http://www.boomerangaustralia.com/fr/coo-ee-on-tuesdays-sydney.php
'So Frenchy So Chic' live at the Factory
Friday 27 November, The Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Road, Marrickville.
The So Frenchy So Chic albums have sold over 90,000 copies and have introduced to Australians artists such as Camille, Emilie Simon and Nouvelle Vague. This year, audiences have the opportunity to discover two of the latest indie stars who have captivated France- Two of the 2009 album's featured artists – Cocoon and Moriarty – are playing a series of live shows in November.
Tickets: factorytheatre.com.au 9550 3666; ticketek.com.au 132 849; www.cartellmusic.com.au
A bientôt!
FrenchSoc
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