Announcements
The AARO sponsors a lecture on “How the Irish Saved Civilisation” by Thomas Kelly. Dec 5, 6:30-8pm, AARO, Mona Bismarck Foundation, 34 av New York, 16e, M° Alma-Marceau, tel: 01 47 23 38 88, 50F payable to AARO, mail to Rhoda Seidler, 51 av George Mandel, 75116 Paris
The American Church movie group’s choices for December are Guy Ritchie’s “Snatch” and Woody Allen’s “Small Time Crooks,” with “Girlfight” as the bonus movie. See one, two or all three on your own, then join the group for discussion. Dec 14, 7:30pm, The American Church in Paris, 65 quai d’Orsay, 7e, M° Invalides
Dr. Martin Luther King, “A Rhythmic Celebration of America” includes a presentation of jazz and blues haikus by American poet James A. Emanuel, accompanied by Chansse Evanns on saxophone. While jazz singer Cynthia Mcpherson provides a brief introduction to the history of jazz and gospel, to be followed by the screening of a documentary on Dr. King, courtesy of the American Embassy in Paris. Jan 17, 8pm, The American Library in Paris, 10 rue du Général-Camou, 7e, M° Alma-Marceau and Ecole Militaire, free
Christmas events
Paris Choral Society Christmas Concert Holiday songs, including Saint Saen’s “Christmas Oratorio,” Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols” and Susa’s “Carol and Lullabies — Christmas in the Southwest.” Dec 3, 5pm; Dec 4, 8:30pm; The American Cathedral, 23 av George V, 8e, M° George V, 75F at FNAC & Virgin
Candlelight Chrismas Concerts presented by the American Church choir, handbell Choir and soloists. Works by Schubert, Mendelssohn, Handel, Rutter and Gramann. Dec 10, 4:30pm, 8pm, The American Church in Paris, 65 quai d’Orsay, 7e, M° Invalides, 50F
Handel’s “Messiah” conducted by Ned Tipton. Dec 10, 5pm, The American Cathedral, 23 av George V, 8e, M° George V or Alma-Marceau. Tickets at FNAC & Virgin, or at the door one hour before the show, 75F/50F
A medieval mystery play celebrating the Incarnation, in an adaptation by Edward Kemp. Dec 10, 6:30pm, St. George’s Church, 7 rue Auguste Vacquerie, 16e, M° Kleber, collecte
AAWE Christmas Bazaar American products, handicrafts and gift ideas. Dec 2, 10am to 6pm, Dec 3, 11am to 5pm, Forum de Grenelle, 5 rue de la Croix-Nivert, 15e, M° Cambronne, 10F, children under 12 free
WOAC Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair Dec 9, 10am to 5pm, The American Church in Paris, 65 quai d’Orsay, 7e, M° Invalides, tel: 01 40 62 05 00
Nine lessons and Carols Dec 16 & 17, 6pm, Christmas Pageant, Dec 17, 11am. The American Cathedral, 23 av George V, 8e, M° George V or Alma-Marceau
Christmas services
The American Cathedral Christmas Eve Family service, 5pm, Carol singing, 10:30pm, Festival Holy Eucharist, 11pm, Christmas Day service, 11am, 23 av George V, 8e, M° George V or Alma-Marceau, tel: 01 53 23 84 00
The American Church holds two Christmas eve services featuring the adult choir and handbell choirs, 8pm & 10pm. 65 quai d’Orsay, 7e, M° Invalides, tel: 01 40 62 05 00.
St. George’s Anglican Church Blessing at Crib & Midnight Mass, Dec 24, 10:30pm. sung Eucharist, Dec 25, 10:30am, 7 rue Auguste Vacquerie, 16e, M° Etoile, tel: 01 47 20 22 51
St. Michael’s Church Christmas Eve Holy Communion Service, 11pm, Christmas Dad Family Holy Communion, 10:30am. 5 rue d’Aguesseau, 8e, M° Madeleine, tel: 01 47 42 70 88
Music
Experimental composer Chim Nwabueze plays on saws, in a quartet, Dec 12, 9:30pm. Then, with Joelle Leandre on bass, Jan 6, 9:30pm. 7 Lézards, 10 rue des Rosiers, 4e, M° St-Paul, tel: 01 48 87 08 97
Jazz every Saturday night with guitarist Tom Xavier playing blues, be-bop and broadway at Percy’s Place, 15 rue d’Auteuil, 16e, tel: 01 42 88 53 02, reservations: 01 42 88 14 44
Art
WICE’s arts students and instructors exhibit works on the theme of “Paris as Studio.” To Dec 22, Mon-Fri, 9 am to 5pm, 20 bd du Montparnasse, 15e, M° Duroc or Falguière, tel: 01 45 66 75 50
On Stage
“Voyageur sans Tête,” a “sound and lights” family play without words directed by John Lambert and played by Richard Zachary, to Dec 31, 8pm, La Pepinière Opéra, 7 rue Louis le Grand, 2e, M° Opéra, tel: 01 42 60 01 86
Two staged readings hosted by Moving Parts: Dec 10, “Hamlet, princeofdenmark.com” (screenplay) by John Paval; Jan 7, “L’Engrenage,” (in French) by Jean-Claude Gerbaud; 7pm, Carr’s, 1 rue du Mont Thabor, 1er, M° Tuileries, tel: 01 42 60 60 26, free
Dear Conjuction will be staging “The Dinner Game,” a translation of “Le Dîner de Cons” by Francis Veber. Every Thu-Sat from Dec 21, 7pm, Sudden Theatre, 14 bis rue Ste-Isaure, 18, M° Jules Joffrin/Simplon. Reservations: 01 44 70 06 69, 120F/80F
On Stage Theatre’s Nicholas Calderbank directs “Marry Me!”, a romantic comedy in English, with Mike Dineen and Isabelle Theobald. Sat, 5:30pm, Théâtre de Nesle, 8 rue de Nesle, M°Odéon/Pont Neuf, 70F/50F, tel: 01 34 78 24 33
Students from the Ecole Florent perform A.R. Gurney’s American fresco “The Dining Room,” in English, directed by Alan Rosset. Jan 6 to Feb 25, 8:45pm, Sun 4 pm & 7pm, Ecole Florent, 35 quai d’Anjou, 4e, M° Pont Marie, free
Discussion Groups
A discussion around the theme of “Eastern thought - Buddhism” at the Café Philosophique. Led by Gale Prawda. Dec 17, 6pm, Café Le Bastille, 8 pl de la Bastille, 11e, M° Bastille, 30F/20F, info: 01 40 95 05 67 or Mssiprawda@aol.com
Metaphysical Café A meeting of minds to discuss spiritual topics in English hosted by Jane Grey, PhD. Proceeds go to international charities. Dec 13 & Jan 15, 7pm, upstairs at Le François Coppée, 1 bd du Montparnasse, 6e, M° Duroc, tel: 01 42 22 86 51, 25F min consommation, + 50F entry
Philosophize about “Friendship” over a Philosophical Dinner, introduced by Gale Prawda. Dec 19, 7:30pm, Canard d’Avril, 5 rue Lelong, 2e, M° Bourse/Sentier, 225F/200F, info 01 40 95 05 67 or Mssiprawda@aol.com
Support Groups
SOS Help English-speaking crisis line. Tel: 01 47 23 80 80
FACTS (Free AIDS Counseling Treatment and Support) holds regular support groups at its offices. 190 bd de Charonne, 20e, M° Philippe Auguste, tel: 01 44 93 16 32
ACA (Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families), a 12-step group, meets on Fridays 7-8:30pm, Eglise Réformée du Saint Esprit, 5 rue Roquépine, 8e, M° St-Augustin
Cancer Support Group, for people dealing with a new diagnosis, treatment and its aftermath. Tel: 01 47 20 00 03
Alcoholics Anonymous English-speaking meetings in Paris every day, tel: 01 46 34 59 65
Overeaters anonymous (covers overeating, undereating, compulsive exercising...) Sat, 11am, The American Church in Paris, 65 quai d’Orsay, 7e, M° Invalides; meetings also take place at the Clinique Montsouris, 115 rue de la Santé, Tue, 7pm & Sun, 6pm
