Speaker Series Presentation - Maestra with Mélisse Brunet
2025-01-19 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Alliance Française de Louisville : Office, 1313 Lyndon Ln, Suite 111, Louisville, KY, 40222
Speaker Series Presentation – Maestra with Mélisse Brunet, Acclaimed Orchestral Conductor and Paris Native
Who: Open to All
When: 19 Jan • 15:00 – 16:30
Where: AFL Office
Price: Free for Members • $15 Non-Members
Description: Join us for a spectacular Speaker Series presentation with Mélisse Brunet, one of the five finalists featured in the documentary Maestra (showing at the AFL Jan. 12th). As an internationally acclaimed orchestra conductor, Mélisse will share her journey and experiences in the world of classical music and conducting. Originally from Paris, she will also reflect on her participation in the La Maestra competition, held in the heart of her home city. Wine and light snacks will be provided.
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Speakers Series Presentation – Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris with Erika Holmquist-Wall
2025-02-09 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Alliance Française de Louisville : Office, 1313 Lyndon Ln, Suite 111, Louisville, KY, 40222
Speakers Series Presentation – Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris with Erika Holmquist-Wall
Who: Open to All
When: 9 Feb • 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Where: AFL Office
Price: Free for Members • $15 for Non-Members
Description: Come join us as we host the Speed Art Museum’s Chief Curator, Erika Holmquist-Wall for a very special talk about the upcoming exhibition “Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900-1939.” This extraordinary exhibition will open this March and is traveling to us from the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. It will feature over 80 portraits of trailblazing, unconventional American women who worked and lived in Paris at the turn of 20th century.
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RESCHEDULED Vins and Visions Wine Tasting
2025-02-25 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Paul Paletti Gallery, 713 E. Market Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Vins & Visions Pt 3 – French Wine Tasting at Paul Paletti Gallery
Who: AFL Students, Members, Fans of Photographic Art and French Wine (21+)
When: 11 Feb • 17:30 – 19:00
Where: Paul Paletti Gallery
Price: Free for Members • $25 Non-Members
Description: Join us for the third event in AFL’s Perfect Pairing Wine & Art Series, Vins & Visions, featuring a French wine tasting, light grazing foods, and a stunning gallery of photographic art.
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Speaker Series Presentation - Wardrobe of the Lafayette Era
2025-03-02 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Alliance Française de Louisville : Office, 1313 Lyndon Ln, Suite 111, Louisville, KY, 40222
Speaker Series Presentation – Wardrobe of the Lafayette Era, with Bonny Wise from the American Friends of Lafayette

Who: Open to All
When: 2 Mar • 15:00 – 16:30
Where: AFL Office
Price: Free for Members • $15 for Non-Members
Description: Join us to welcome Bonny Wise, with the American Friends of Lafayette, to speak about period clothing from the Lafayette era. She will bring regency pieces to show, as well as patterns for those interested in making their own period wardrobe! This is in preparation for the festivities of the Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration. The Regency clothing throughout the period was heavily influenced by French fashion. There will be wine and refreshments provided.
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BONNY WISE (BIO)
Bonny Wise is married to her college sweetheart, has two children, and is a graduate of Indiana University. Her first international trip was to Paris and London for her 10th wedding anniversary. Her French ancestor arrived in America in 1700, landing near Jamestown, VA. The family name, now commonly known as Chastain, Chasteen, or Chestnut, was originally Chataigne, meaning “chestnut.”
She has been a member of The American Friends of Lafayette for three years and serves as co-chair for the Lafayette Bicentennial in Louisville & Jeffersonville. Previously, she worked as the marketing coordinator for Locust Grove and played a key role in planning the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial.
Bonny is the founder of the Jane Austen Society in Louisville and the Jane Austen Festival in Louisville, which grew to become the largest Jane Austen event in North America.
With a long-standing passion for history, food—holding a culinary degree—and historic fashion, she is known in some circles as a Regency Fashionista.
For the Lafayette Bicentennial, she will provide original fashion plates, period attire she has made, patterns, and other resources to help guide participants in creating their own historical ensembles. She recently became a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and joined the Rochambeau Chapter in Paris.

Speaker Series Presentation - Hero of Two Worlds
2025-04-06 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Alliance Française de Louisville : Office, 1313 Lyndon Ln, Suite 111, Louisville, KY, 40222
Speaker Series Presentation – Hero of Two Worlds with Dale Henley

Who: Open to All
When: 6 Apr • 15:00 – 16:30
Where: AFL Office
Price: Free for Members • $15 for Non-Members
Description: Guest speaker, Dale Henley, will present on Lafayette, who is often referred to as the “Hero of Two Worlds“. He risked his life and spent his wealth in the fight for American independence. Returning home to France as a national hero, and motivated by the American success, he helped launch the French Revolution and was at the center of some of the most momentous events of French history, even having the opportunity to take command of the French people.
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DALE HENLEY (BIO)
Dale Henley is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association’s Ethics Committee and an Ethics Hotline Lawyer. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Law, and formerly General Counsel for East Kentucky Power where he worked for thirty years. After retirement, he was adjunct faculty at the University of Kentucky College of Law for five years, and earned a Masters degree in French from the University of Louisville in 2010, after retirement.
He is a French instructor in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Kentucky, and has a special interest in French General Lafayette’s significant participation in America’s War of Independence.
Mr. Henley is a Vietnam War veteran and retired Navy Commander. His naval service includes serving as Assistant Naval Attaché in the US Embassy in Rabat, Morocco.
He is a past President of the Lafayette Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, in Lexington, and a member of the Society, American Friends of Lafayette.

French Conversation Group | Mornings at the AFL Office
2025-09-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Alliance Française de Louisville : Office, 1313 Lyndon Ln, Suite 111, Louisville, KY, 40222
French Conversation Group | Mornings at the AFL Office

Who: AFL Members
When: September 9th | 10:00 – 11:00am
Where: AFL Office
Price: Free for Members (NOT A MEMBER? PURCHASE YOUR YEARLY MEMBERSHIP: aflouisville.org/membership)
Description: Join us for informal French conversation with a native French speaker from Montreal, Canada; Susana Trindade! (All levels are welcome.)
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Happy Hour | West Sixth Brewing
2025-09-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | West Sixth NuLu Brewing, 817 E Market St Suite 101, Louisville, 40206
Happy Hour | West Sixth Brewing

Who: Open to all!
When: September 17th | 5:00p – 7:00p
Where: West Sixth Brewing | 817 E Market St Suite 101, Louisville, KY 40206
Price: FREE ENTRY | Drink and food purchases will be paid to West Sixth Brewing (thank you for supporting local businesses!)
Description: Join us for informal meet up at a local bar in NuLu! A portion of proceeds from select beer will help support the AFL! Enjoy drinks and conversation while supporting the AFL through West Sixth Brewing’s non-profit fundraiser!
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French Conversation Group | Mornings at the AFL Office
2025-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Alliance Française de Louisville : Office, 1313 Lyndon Ln, Suite 111, Louisville, KY, 40222
French Conversation Group | Mornings at the AFL Office

Who: AFL Members
When: September 23rd | 10:00 – 11:00am
Where: AFL Office
Price: Free for Members (NOT A MEMBER? PURCHASE YOUR YEARLY MEMBERSHIP: aflouisville.org/membership)
Description: Join us for informal French conversation with a native French speaker from Montreal, Canada; Susana Trindade! (All levels are welcome.)
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French Conversation Group | Mornings at the AFL Office
2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
French Conversation Group | Mornings at the AFL Office

Who: AFL Members
When: October 7th | 10:00 – 11:00am
Where: AFL Office
Price: Free for Members (NOT A MEMBER? PURCHASE YOUR YEARLY MEMBERSHIP: aflouisville.org/membership)
Description: Join us for informal French conversation with a native French speaker from Montreal, Canada; Susana Trindade! (All levels are welcome.)
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Spooky Halloween Walk
2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
Spooky Halloween Walk | Hillcrest Avenue

Who: Open to all!
When: October 16th | 7:00 – 8:30pm
Where: Hillcrest Avenue, Louisville KY | Meet at the corner of Hillcrest Avenue and Frankfort Avenue
Description: Join us for a SPOOKY stroll along Hill Crest and hear some ghost stories in French! Participants will be encouraged to describe what they see and like about Louisville’s most famously decorated Halloween Hillcrest Avenue, as well as share their own spooky stories en français! Wear a costume and hold up a Halloween poster displaying frightfully fun French vocabulary! Led by Jennifer Shirley. The walking tour should last roughly 1.5 hours.
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French Conversation Group | Mornings at the AFL Office
2025-10-21 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
French Conversation Group | Mornings at the AFL Office

Who: AFL Members
When: October 21st | 10:00 – 11:00am
Where: AFL Office
Price: Free for Members (NOT A MEMBER? PURCHASE YOUR YEARLY MEMBERSHIP: aflouisville.org/membership)
Description: Join us for informal French conversation with a native French speaker from Montreal, Canada; Susana Trindade! (All levels are welcome.)
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French Conversation Group | Mornings at the AFL Office
2025-11-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
Who: AFL Members
When: November 4th | 10:00 – 11:00am
Where: AFL Office
Price: Free for Members (NOT A MEMBER? PURCHASE YOUR YEARLY MEMBERSHIP: aflouisville.org/membership)
Description: Join us for informal French conversation with a native French speaker from Montreal, Canada; Susana Trindade! (All levels are welcome.)
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French Conversation Group | Mornings at the AFL Office
2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
Who: AFL Members
When: November 18th | 10:00 – 11:00am
Where: AFL Office
Price: Free for Members (NOT A MEMBER? PURCHASE YOUR YEARLY MEMBERSHIP: aflouisville.org/membership)
Description: Join us for informal French conversation with a native French speaker from Montreal, Canada; Susana Trindade! (All levels are welcome.)
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Beaujolais Nouveau 2025
2025-11-21 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Bar Grale, 1001 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY, 40047, United States
When: November 21st • Drop by anytime between 5:00 – 10:00PM
Where: Bar Grale | 1001 Baxter Ave, Louisville KY
Cost: Admission is free and guests are responsible for their own purchases. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Alliance Française de Louisville. Family and friends are welcome!
Beaujolais Nouveau is a French countryside tradition with the first wines of the harvest. Unlike many fine wines, Beaujolais have not aged and are instead light & tart. We invite you to enjoy the release of the Beaujolais Nouveau wines 2025 with us at Louisville’s Bar Grale!
Taste the unique flavor profile of this fresh, fine wine along with featured French cocktails, charcuterie treats, and shop featured French and Belgian wines!
Bar Grale: www.thegrales.com/bar-grale
RSVP is encouraged for organization purposes, we hope to see you there!

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French Conversation Group | Mornings at the AFL Office
2025-12-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
Who: AFL Members
When: December 2nd | 10:00 – 11:00am
Where: AFL Office
Price: Free for Members (NOT A MEMBER? PURCHASE YOUR YEARLY MEMBERSHIP: aflouisville.org/membership)
Description: Join us for informal French conversation with a native French speaker from Montreal, Canada; Susana Trindade! (All levels are welcome.)
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La fête de fin d'année
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Brasserie Provence, 150 N Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY, 40222, United States
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