Visit to Little Mt. Lavender
2024-08-02 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Visit to Little Mt. Lavender

When : 2 août • 11 h 00 | 2 August • 11:00 (leaving AFL) / 11:45 – 1:45 (at Little Mt. Lavender)
What : Any AFL members interested are welcome to join in the visit on August 2nd. There will be optional carpooling, meeting at the AFL office at 10:30, leaving at 11:00. This group will be going to Little Mount Lavender, in Simpsonville. This special space is home to a shop, gallery, and café; all showcasing, you guessed it, la lavande! Please RSVP below so that we can give the café a heads-up.
Where : Little Mount Lavender | 6905 Shelbyville Rd, Simpsonville, KY 40067
Cost : Any food, beverages or gifts will be paid for by the individual

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Conversation Group
2024-08-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Awry Brewery, 1025 Barret Ave, Louisville, 40204, United States
French Conversation Group
Select Sundays 4-5pm at Awry Brewery
Informal French conversation group that will meet select Sundays from 4-5pm at Awry Brewing. Lead by native French speaker, Myriam Mattsson, these meetings are free for all AFL members and no registration is required.
Not yet a member? Learn more about AFL Membership or reach out to afschool@bellsouth.net for more info.

Immersion Dinner for Levels A1/A2
2024-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Brasserie Provence, 150 N Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY, 40222, United States
Immersion Dinner for Levels A1/A2

When : 20 août 2024 • 18 h 00 à 20 h 00 (mardi soir) | 20 August 2024 • 6:00 – 8:00 PM (Tues. night)
Prof : Jason Wade
What : Full immersion, 2-hour guided session over dinner for levels A1/A2
Where : Brasserie Provence | 150 N Hurstbourne Pkwy
Cost : $25/person for the session + Dinner/Drinks paid individually by the student to Brasserie Provence
Agenda : Our instructor will send out study materials via email within 1-2 weeks of the immersion dinner to direct the session for all who enroll.
3 Spaces Remaining!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Please note that materials will be sent out to registrants prior to the dinner so it is encouraged that students sign up early to get the absolute most out of this experience. It is not required, but will aid one’s confidence, participation and overall takeaway!

Pop-Up Tango
2024-08-21 19:00 - 23:00 | Blair’s, 9321 New La Grange Rd, Louisville, KY, 40242, United States
Pop-Up Tango Night
When : Wednesday, August 21st | 7:00 – 11:00 PM
Where : Blair’s Ballroom | 9321B New LaGrange Rd | http://blairsballroom.com
Who : Everyone welcome. Absolutely no experience necessary.
What : Instructors Andy Blair and Christy Byers will guide you into the passionate world of Tango. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres served. The first visit is free, and every time you attend 4 Tango classes in a row you get the 4th class FREE! The evening will begin with a demonstration and introduction to the foundations of Tango, followed by a guided practice to try out what you learned. Participate as much as you are comfortable and note that absolutely no experience needed!
How Much : Free for first timers. $15 for returning dancers. Pay at the door the evening of.
→ Sign up here and see you there!

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Conversation Group
2024-08-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-29 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Alliance Française de Louisville : Office, 1313 Lyndon Ln, Suite 111, Louisville, KY, 40222
French Conversation Group
Jeudi • 18h00 à 19h00
Informal French conversation group that will meet every Thursday at 6pm. Lead by Kim Weiss, these meetings are free for all AFL members and no registration is required.
Not yet a member? Learn more about AFL Membership or reach out to afschool@bellsouth.net for more info.

Library Storytime for les Petits
2024-09-03 10:00 - 10:45 | Northeast Regional Library, 15 Bellevoir Cir, Louisville, KY, 40223, United States
Bilingual Toddler Storytime (French/English)

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 10:00 am – 10:45 am EDT

Northeast Regional Library
15 Bellevoir Circle, Louisville, KY US 40223
About this event

This special story time will feature stories in French and English with our friends from the Alliance Française de Louisville. This engaging story time will feature books, songs, movement, and art activities introducing French culture to your toddler. (ages 2-3)

Library Storytime for Pre-Schoolers
2024-09-03 11:00 - 11:45 | Northeast Regional Library, 15 Bellevoir Cir, Louisville, KY, 40223, United States
Bilingual Preschool Storytime (French/English)

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 11:00 am – 11:45 am EDT

Northeast Regional Library
15 Bellevoir Circle, Louisville, KY US 40223
About this event

This special story time will feature stories in French and English with our friends from The Alliance Française de Louisville. This engaging story time will feature books, songs, movement, and art activities that introduce French culture to your Pre-Schooler. (ages 3-5)

la Rentrée
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-14
Fall Session French Classes Begin September 9th!
Learn More & Register Here

Vins & Visions | Wine & Art Series
2024-09-19 17:30 - 19:00 | TLT Photography Gallery, 9409 Norton Commons Blvd, Prospect, KY, 40059, United States
Vins & Visions
Wine & Art Series
When : September 19th • 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Where : TLT Photography Gallery | 9409 Norton Commons Boulevard
What : Don’t miss the first of AFL’s Vins & Visions three-part series of fabulous French Wine Tastings at local art galleries. L’Art & Vin, the perfect pairing!
Cost : $15 AFL Members $25 Non-Members
REGISTER HERE ←

NO Conversation Group
2024-09-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Alliance Française de Louisville : Office, 1313 Lyndon Ln, Suite 111, Louisville, KY, 40222
French Conversation Group – CANCELED THU 9/26
Jeudi • 18h00 à 19h00
Informal French conversation group that will meet every Thursday at 6pm. Lead by Kim Weiss, these meetings are free for all AFL members and no registration is required.
Not yet a member? Learn more about AFL Membership or reach out to afschool@bellsouth.net for more info.

Annual Dinner 2024
2024-09-27 18:30 - 21:30 | Brasserie Provence, 150 N Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY, 40222, United States
Alliance Française de Louisville
ANNUAL DINNER 2024
27 September 2024 | 6:30 PM
Brasserie Provence
150 North Hurstbourne Pkwy
With a special presentation by the one and only Guy Genoud, taking us on An Epicurean Tour of Provence!
Tickets Available Here

Conversation Group
2024-09-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Alliance Française de Louisville : Office, 1313 Lyndon Ln, Suite 111, Louisville, KY, 40222

The 1st Annual AFL Concours de Musique Française 2024
2024-10-18
AFL Concours de performance audiovisuelle en français 2024
The Alliance Française de Louisville is sponsoring a Concours de performance audiovisuelle en français. This is a performance contest for high school and middle school students studying French in the state of Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Students will work as a team (2 minimum / 5 maximum) to produce a 1-3-minute video in French expressing music, theater, poetry, or a story.
Three monetary prizes will be awarded by the AFL committee to the participating teacher to be used for French activities with students:
Grand Prix $500
Deuxième Prix $250
Troisième Prix $100
The winning videos will be shared on the AFL website and social media channels, including YouTube and Instagram.
Eligibility
High school and middle school students in the state of Kentucky are eligible to participate in the competition, as well as students in a southern Indiana county that borders Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Each team must be sponsored by at least one current French teacher. Parental consent required upon submission (see below).
Rules
All submissions must adhere to the rules below. Submissions that do not meet these requirements will not be accepted for the competition.

The video must be at least one minute long and no more than three minutes long.
The video must include at least two students and no more than five, performing in the video.
All audio content must be in French.

Instructions for submitting the video appear below.
Scoring

Creativity and originality the (“je ne sais quoi” factor)
25%

Overall video and content quality
25%

Professionalism (comportment, preparedness of the participants)
25%

Quality of French
25%

Due date of submission: October 18, 2024
Awards announcement: November 1, 2024
Instructions for Submitting a Video
Each video must be submitted by a teacher to be considered for the competition.
Before submitting the video, ensure that it meets the requirements outlined in the video instructions. You are welcome to edit the video as necessary to ensure it falls into the appropriate time length and is well-polished. Check that the audio is clear and not distorted.
Once the video is ready, send an email with the following details:

Send the email to afschool@bellsouth.net
Use the subject line: Submission for French Video Competition
Include a link to the shared video (see instructions below)
Provide the full name of each participant, including any teachers
State the school (including the city and state) that you are enrolled in
Parental/Guardian consent must be included

Attach a signed parental permission form for each participant, scanned as a PDF or a clear photo of the signed form

Video files are often too large to send as an email or text assignment, so we recommend using one of uploading the file to cloud storage and emailing a link to the shared file.
TikTok videos will not be accepted!
Choose a cloud storage option that you have access to and upload the video to your account. Once the video has been uploaded, generate a link that is shared with afschool@bellsouth.net.
Instructions for sharing files using common cloud storage options:

Google Drive: Share files from Google Drive
OneDrive: Share Files with OneDrive
Dropbox: How to share a Dropbox file or folder
iCloud: Share files and folders in iCloud Drive on iCloud.com

Important: Be sure to share the video properly with afschool@bellsouth.net and include the option to download a copy of the file.
Videos that we cannot open will not be accepted into the competition. Ensure that the file is shared correctly.
Concours de Performance Audiovisuelle Submission Form

La Belle Epoque | Evening of Victorian Storytelling
2024-10-18 18:30 - 21:30 | Lake Forest Lodge, 511 Woodlake Dr, Louisville, KY, 40245, United States
La Belle Epoque – An Evening of Victorian Storytelling
When : October 18th • 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Where : Lake Forest Lodge | 511 Woodlake Dr, Louisville, KY 40245
What : Join us for this special, spooky evening! Three local performers will present scary stories in period costume lead by Gary Tipton. With live French music by La Petite Musique. Come in costume if you dare!
Cost : $38 AFL Members $43 Non-Members + Bring a sharable dish!
REGISTER HERE ←

Conversation Groups
2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Alliance Française de Louisville : Office, 1313 Lyndon Ln, Suite 111, Louisville, KY, 40222
French Conversation Groups

This is an informal French conversation class lead by native French speaker, Richard Vivier. This group meets Saturday mornings at the AFL office.
10:00 – 11:00 A1/A2
11:00 – 12:00 B1+ (goes to North Lime Café when the small classroom is occupied)
Anyone, at any level, is welcome to stay for either or both. No registration required.

Conversation groups are for Members of the AFL. Not yet a member? Register here or email afschool@bellsouth.net with any questions.

Conversation Groups
2024-11-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Alliance Française de Louisville : Office, 1313 Lyndon Ln, Suite 111, Louisville, KY, 40222

Immersion Dinner for Beginners | Level A1
2024-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Brasserie Provence, 150 N Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY, 40222, United States
Immersion Dinner for Beginners | Level A1
When : 7 novembre 2024 • 18 h 00 à 20 h 00 (jeudi soir) | 7 November 2024 • 6:00 – 8:00 PM (Thurs. night)
Prof : Kim Abrams
What : Full immersion, 2-hour guided session over dinner for Beginners/Level A1
Where : Brasserie Provence | 150 N Hurstbourne Pkwy
Cost : $25/person for the session + Dinner/Drinks paid individually by the student to Brasserie Provence
Agenda : The instructor will send out study materials via email within a week of the immersion dinner to direct the session for all who enroll.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Please note that materials will be sent out to registrants prior to the dinner so it is encouraged that students sign up early to get the absolute most out of this experience. It is not required, but will aid one’s confidence, participation and overall takeaway!
