Announcements
“The Latest Advances in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery” — a lecture by Olivia Hutchinson, MD. June 26, 4pm, The American Hospital of Paris, 55 bd du Château, Neuilly-sur-Seine, info: 01 46 41 25 90, free
“Infertility Common Causes and Solutions” Dr. Nancy Salzman, GP and Dr. Eric Sedbon co-host a discussion, sponsored by Health Network International. June 26, 7:30-9:30pm, The American Church in Paris, 65 quai d'Orsay, 7e, Mº Invalides, reservations required: 06 23 27 34 24, or healthnetinternational@hotmail.com
“The Digital Leprechaun” Fintan Vallely gives a talk introducing traditional Irish music, followed by a flute duo with Fintan Vallely and Desi Wilkinson. July 3, 7:30pm, Irish Cultural Center, 5 rue des Irlandais 5e, Mº Cardinal Lemoine, info: 01 58 52 10 30, 5E
“London” & “Robinson in space” Two quirky, satirical movies by Brit architect/filmmaker Patrick Keiller focus on the UK capital’s “ambient decline” during the 1990s. Aug 6-20, Espace St-Michel, 7 pl St-Michel, 5e, Mº St-Michel, tel: 01 44 07 20 49
Art
The American Cathedral hosts its popular Annual Photography Show. June 15, noon to 8pm, 23 av George V, Mº George V or Alma-Marceau, free
“Abstraite et Surréaliste” Paintings by American/British-artist Vivienne Birt. To June 30, USO Paris, 20 rue de la Trémoille, 8e, Mº Alma-Marceau, info: 01 40 70 99 86
Inspirations of Harmonic Convergence, Hawaii to Paris by Gwen Wock. To July 5, Galerie Odile Mauve, 69 rue Quincampoix, 3e, Mº Rambuteau, tel: 01 42 71 22 94
“A Journey through Faces” A series of highly expressionistic figurative portraits by American artist Joe Johnson highlighting various ethnic groups. July 15 to Aug 15, Galerie Mailletz, 17 rue de Petit Pont, Mº St-Michel, info: 01 46 34 25 11
Music
The Gingko Trio Vocalist Tricia Lee, guitarist James Wilson and bassist Raphaël François play a variety of pop-jazz pieces. June 20, 9:30pm to midnight at Jokko, 5 rue Elzévir, 3e, M° St-Paul, info: 01 42 74 35 96, 10E
Django Reinhardt Jazz Festival Half a century after the death of the renowned guitarist, this 24th fest includes tributes to his talent by contemporary jazzmen Didier Lockwood and Daniel Kramer — the idyllic setting on the banks of the Seine providing a perfect backdrop for this annual gathering. June 23-29 (times vary), Ile du Berceau, Samois-sur-Seine, transport: Gare de Lyon to Fontainebleau/Avon, infoline: 01 64 24 86 45, 3-day pass 50E, daily pass 25E
Le Resto Karmique Aliss Terrell’s zany rock opera. June 27, 8:30pm, Espace Curial, 3bis rue de Cambra, 19e, M° Corentin Cariou, tel: 01 40 35 56 59
Fred Clayton This “bassman extraordinaire” performs his particular brand of blues and funk. July 4, 10pm, Cithea, 114 rue Oberkampf, 11e, Mº Parmentier
Mra Oma & New Brotherhood Funky-bop jazz. July 7-8, 9:30pm, Duc des Lombards, 42 rue des Lombards, 1er, Mº Châtelet, info: 01 42 33 22 88
Irish Music Jimmy O'Brien-Moran plays traditional pipe tunes, accompanied by Jesse Smith on the violin. July 15, 7:30pm, Irish Cultural Center, 5 rue des Irlandais, 5e, Mº Cardinal Lemoine, info 01 58 52 10 30, 5E
On stage
Marion Davies & the Moon A theatrical contribution to Shakespeare & Co’s first literary f estival, celebrating three generations of Parisian creative sparks — titled “Lost, Beat and New.” June 10-15, Tue-Sun at 7pm, 4bis, rue Ste-Isaure, 18e, Mº Jules Joffrin, reservations: 01 42 62 35 00, 20E/13E/10E
Moving Parts presents a series of Sunday evening readings. Murray Kaufmann’s “A Simple Gift” (June 15). Christopher Mack’s “Thoughtcrimes” (June 29). Bremner Duthie’s “The Waterlogs” (July 6). All at 7:30pm, Carr’s Restaurant, 1 rue du Mont Thabor, 1er, Mº Tuleries
One World Actors Productions introduces “First Love” by Samuel Beckett (in English) starring Kevin Malone (June 16 & 23, 9:30pm) and “Shirley Valentine” a comedy by Willy Russell, directed by Jacques Auxenel, performed in French by Annie Chaplin (June 30, 8:15pm). Théâtre Espace Cardin 1, av Gabriel, 8e, Mº Concorde, tel: 01 48 28 00 46
Hot Impro Summer by The Improfessionals. July 28, 9pm, Théâtre de Nesle, 8 rue de Nesle, Mº Odéon
Book events
Mary Higgins Clark signs copies of her best-selling books (June 13, 6-7:30pm) and Cara Black, author of “Murder in the Bastille,” discusses her Paris-based thrillers (July 16, 7:30pm). Brentano's Readers’ Group, 37 av de l'Opéra 2e, Mº Opéra or Pyramides, tel: 01 42 61 52 50
Bloomsday Celebration! Readings from James Joyce’s major works performed by Michael Gradwell, John Kliphan, Declan McCavana and Jennifer Pinard. June 16, 8pm, The Highlander Pub, 8 rue de Nevers, Mº St-Michel, 4E
WH Smith hosts a series of special summer events. A talk spotlighting Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni and her book “Sam Spiegel — the Biography of a Hollywood Legend,” June 17, 7:30pm. A discussion focusing on Michael Blumenthal and his memoirs titled “All My Mothers and Fathers,” June 19, 7:30pm. Fun activities to celebrate the publication of “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” June 20, 7:30pm. And, best-selling Australian author Sarah Turnbull presents her book “Almost French,” June 24, 7:30pm. WH Smith bookstore, 248 rue de Rivoli, 1er, Mº Concorde, tel: 01 44 77 88 99
American writer Carolyn Forché — the author of “The Country Between Us” — introduces her new collection of poetry titled “Blue Hour.” June 19, 7pm, Village Voice Bookshop, 6 rue de Princesse, 6e, Mº Mabillon, tel: 01 46 33 36 47
Jay Cantor reads from “Great Neck.” June 25, 7pm, Red Wheelbarrow bookstore, 13 rue Charles V, 4e, Mº St-Paul
Evenings with an Author at the American Library in Paris, based on the 17th annual WICE Paris Writers Workshop. Carol Allen, John Baxter, Alice Mattison and Adam Zagajewski will read from their various pieces. July 1, 7:30pm, 10 rue du Général Camou, Mº Ecole Militaire or Alma Marceau, info: 01 53 59 12 67, email: alparis@noos.fr,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
FACTS line provides anonymous AIDS/HIV information and support in English, Mon-Fri, 6-10pm, tel: 01 44 93 16 69
SOS Help crisis line in English from 11am-2pm daily, tel: 01.46.21.46.46
Alcoholic Anonymous English-speaking meetings everyday, tel: 01 46 34 59 65
(TOPS) Take Off Pounds Sensibly Meetings held in English, Mondays, 12:30pm, near M° Bir-Hakeim, tel: 01 40 57 66 16
