Announcements
Lexis Ecole de Langues hosts an open house party to introduce its Anglo-American teaching method for beginners, intermediate and advanced students. Saturday Oct 5, 2pm, 171 bd Voltaire, 11e, M° Voltaire, tel: 01 43 79 65 05
“Lifestyles of the Fit and Healthy” Physical therapist Bunny Schmidley lectures on how to stay in good health, supplying tips for relaxation and posture. Sponsored by Health Network International. Oct 10, 7:30pm, The American Church in Paris, 65 quai d’Orsay, 7e, M°Invalides/Alma-Marceau, info: 06 23 27 34 24
The Center for Awareness and Action holds an open house to introduce its upcoming courses — Prosperity, Artist's Way, Myers-Briggs, etc. Oct 23. 7-10pm, tel: 01 40 05 94 94, free
On Stage
One World Actors Productions presents “The Odd Couple women’s version” by Neil Simon, 8:15pm, Oct 7 & 14, 1 av Gabriel, 8e, M° Concorde, tel: 01 48 28 00 46, angloplay@wanadoo.fr, 15E
Brava Productions playreadings “Master Pathelin” by an unknown medieval author, Oct 7 & 14, followed by “The Sanderson Method” by Cathy Lenihan, Oct 21 & 28, 8:15pm, Café de Flore, 172 bd. St-Germain, M° St. Germain-des-Prés, info: brava@hawaiian.net, free
Laughing Matters showcases a stand-up comedy lineup spotlighting the unpredictable Phil Kay, from Glasgow. Oct-13-15, 8:30pm, Hôtel du Nord, 102 quai de Jemmapes, 10e, M° Jacques Bonsergent/République, tel: 01 53 19 98 98, 20E/17E
“Anything Goes” — a musical play inspired by the works of Noel Coward and Cole Porter, written and directed by Pascal Crantelle. In English and French. To Oct 19, Thur-Sat 7:30pm, Théâtre de Nesle, 8 rue de Nesle, 6e, M° Odéon/St-Michel, reservations: 01 46 34 61 04, 15E/11E
Harold Pinter’s chamber piece “No Man's Land” — performed by On Stage and directed by Dana Burns Westberg. To Oct 27, Tue-Sun 7pm, Sudden Théâtre, 14 bis rue Ste-Isaure, 18e, M° Jules Joffrin, tel: 01 42 62 35 00, 20E/13E
Moving Parts hosts two nights of English readings this month, highlighting three plays by Lance Tait — “Madagascar,” “The Fall of the House of Usher” and “Never Let Them See You Sweat” — Oct 20, 7:30pm. Plus, “2140” by Murray Kaufman, Oct 27, 7:30pm. Carr’s Restaurant, 1 rue du Mont Thabor, 1er, M° Tuileries, tel: 01 44 93 59 72
The Lester McNutt Company presents Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Long Day’s Journey into Night,” Sundays, Oct 27 to Dec 15, 4pm, Alambic Studio Theater, 12 rue Neuve de la Chardonnière, 18e, M° Simplon, reservations: 01 42 23 07 66, 9.5E
Art
British painter Colin Wild and sculptor Nicholas Wright team up with French artist Jean-Claude Lenfant in an international exhibition, ranging from abstract art to landscape painting. Oct 4 to Nov 3, Fri-Sun 11am to 7pm, Musée-Atelier Adzak, 3 rue Jonquoy, 14e, M° Plaisance, tel. 01 45 43 06 98
Parsons School of Design Gallery Daniel Maja, drawings, to Oct 5. Paul Woolfenden, paintings & sculpture, Oct 7-19. Sacha Poliakova, illustrations, Oct 21 to Nov 2. 14 rue Letellier, 15e, tel: 01 45 77 39 66
“Secret Garden” Kim Powell-Jaulin explores the shape, color and pattern of plants and flowers via a macrophotography exhibit. To Nov 8, WICE, 20 bd du Montparnasse, 15e, M° Montparnasse-Bienvenue, tel. 01 45 66 75 50
Music
Japanese jazz musicians featured in 9:30pm concerts at Café Universel. Ichiro Onoe Trio, Oct 7. Takashiro Shimizu Quartet, Oct 9. Hakuro Akayami Quartet, Oct 10. Mah Jong Quartet, Oct 11. Emiko Minakushi Quartet, Oct 12. 267 rue St-Jacques, 5e, RER Luxembourg/Port-Royal, tel: 01 43 25 74 20, free
Versatile soprano Elizabeth Schaefer and pianist Damien Speiser perform American Cabaret and Theater Songs, including compositions by Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, and Stephen Sondheim. Oct 25, 8:30pm, Les 7 Lezards, 10 rue des Rosiers, 4e, M° St.-Paul, tel: 01 48 87 08 97, 12E
Book events
Pulitzer Prize winner and US Poet Laureate Mark Strand reads and discusses his work at the Village Voice Bookshop. Oct 3, 7pm, 6 rue Princesse, 6e, M° Mabillon, tel: 01 46 33 36 47
Atiq Rahimi gives a talk on “Earth and Ashes,” a powerful novel dealing with the Russian war in Afghanistan. Oct 3, 248 rue de Rivoli, 1er, tel: 01 44 77 88 99
Viken Berberian reads from his new book, “The Cyclist,” Oct 7, 8pm, Shakespeare & Co., 37 rue de la Bûcherie, 5e, M° Maubert-Mutualité
The Live Poets Society hosts a poetry reading featuring Ethan Gilsdorf, John Kliphan, and Lisa Pasold. Oct 14, 8pm, The Highlander Pub, 8 rue de Nevers, 6e, M° Odéon, tel: 01 43 26 54 20, donations 4E
Buddhist nun Guen Kelsang Lhamo presents the book “Transform Your Life,” written by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Oct 15, 7:30pm, WH Smith, 248 rue de Rivoli, 1er, tel. 01 44 77 88 99
Upstairs at Duroc WICE’s literary journal, celebrates its new double issue with a launch reading, Oct 16, 7pm, 20 bd du Montparnasse, 15e, M° Duroc/Montparnasse
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators hosts a special event with author Mary Casanova, illustrator Jean-Paul Tibbles and editor Tamara England — to discuss their collaboration on the book “Cecile: Gates of Gold.” Oct 17, 7:30pm, The American Library of Paris, 10, rue du Général Camou, 7e, M° Alma-Marceau, reservations: melissa@kidbookpros.com, 15E/10E
Writer Barbara Kingsolver presents her new book, “Small Wonder” at Brentano’s Book Club’s launch. Oct 17, 6:30-8:30pm, Brentano’s, 37 av de l’Opéra, 2e, M° Opéra
Annabel Simms talks about her latest book, “An Hour from Paris,” a guide focusing on train journeys. Oct 17, 7:30pm, WH Smith, 248 rue de Rivoli, 1er, tel. 01 44 77 88 99
North American Literature Festival 40 authors, 10 expo halls, concerts and meetings with literary debates, readings, book signings and documentaries... 19-20 Oct, Salon du Livre, place du Général Leclerc, Vincennes. (Info: website: festival-america.com, or call: 02 23 21 06 21)
“Lire en Fête” invites authors Julian Barnes, Michèle Roberts and Jane Rogers to discuss this year’s theme: British writers, travel and France. Co-sponsored by the British Council and the Red Wheelbarrow bookstore. Readings by the authors take place 3-5:30pm. Oct 20, Collège Franco-Britannique, Cité Universitaire, 9B bd Jourdan, 14e, RER Citè Universitaire
Author John Merriman gives a talk on his most recent work on the evolution of the French village, “The Stones of Balazuc.” Oct 29, 7:30pm, WH Smith, 248 rue de Rivoli, 1er, tel. 01 44 77 88 99
“A Life’s Music” — the English translation of Andrei Makine’s new book — will be presented at WHSmith, Oct 30, 7:30pm, 248 rue de
Discussion Groups
Café Philosophique hosts discussions on various topics led by Gale Prawda, Ph.D. Philo video, Theme:Humor, Oct 13, 2pm, chez Monnet, 28 rue Lauriston, 16e, M° Etoile/Kleber. Thema Café, "Spirituality," Oct 20, 5pm, Bouillon Racine, 3 rue Racine, 6e, M° Cluny, tel: 01 40 95 05 67
Metaphysical Café meets to discuss “Compassion in a Cruel World,” hosted by Jane Grey, PhD. Oct 23, 7-9pm, Le François Coppée, 1 bd. du Montparnasse, 6e, M° Duroc, tel: 01 42 22 86 51. Entry goes to charity: 8E+ 4E min. cons
Psychotherapy Discussion Café led by psychotherapist Cherry Chapman. Tuesdays, 6:30pm, Relais Jussieu, corner rue Linné/Boulanger, 5e, M° Jussieu, tel: 01 43 31 89 70, free
Support Groups
ACA (Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families) offers a 12-step program. Fridays, 7-8:30pm, Eglise du St. Esprit, 5 rue Roquépine, 8e, M° St-Augustin, call to confirm: 01 43 71 77 03
Companion Care provides quality, volunteer-based listening and companion care to the elderly, hospitalized, disabled, and homebound English-speaking community, tel: 01 56 53 90 04
FACTS line offers anonymous AIDS/HIV information and support in English. Mon-Wed, 6-10pm, tel: 01 44 93 16 69
SOS Help crisis line in English, 3-11pm daily, tel: 01 47 23 80 80
Alcoholic Anonymous English-speaking meetings everyday, tel: 01 46 34 59 65
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Meetings held in English, Mondays, 12:30pm, near M° Bir-Hakeim, tel: 01 40 57 66 16
Nicotine Anonymous weekly Wednesday meetings in French, 6-8pm. Maison des Associations, 2 bis rue du Château, Neuilly, M° Pont de Neuilly, tel: 01 42 83 75 99
Compiled by Marie Winfield
