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The Tireless, Talented and Très Chère Line Renaud

The Tireless, Talented and Très Chère Line Renaud

If you’re planning a spring trip to Paris, the chance to see Line Renaud on stage is not to be missed!

Jan 13, 2012 by
Apps for Fun and Education

Apps for Fun and Education

Like most people, I could sit with my iPhone and play Words With Friends for hours on end – so I have to exercise extreme self-discipline.

Jan 06, 2012 by
Madame Réjane’s “Correct” Scripts

Madame Réjane’s “Correct” Scripts

As an American who works constantly to keep up and improve my French language skills, I’m always on the lookout for new and portable ways to do this in NYC.

Dec 23, 2011 by
Catherine Deneuve, “The Beloved”

Catherine Deneuve, “The Beloved”

While American actresses over the age of 40 struggle with their identity and American filmmakers predictably write for a youth-obsessed mentality. French cinema continues to be alive and well for actresses of all ages.

Dec 15, 2011 by
In the Shadow of Sacre Coeur… The Musée de Montmartre

In the Shadow of Sacre Coeur… The Musée de Montmartre

Whenever I’m in Paris, I look for things to do that are sort of “off the beaten path.” Sure, I’ve made my pilgrimages to the beautiful Musée d’Orsay and the sprawling Louvre…

Dec 02, 2011 by
Pastries on the Park

Pastries on the Park

  Let’s see… heavenly croissants, madeleines, countless other authentic French pastries and perfect macarons at a reasonable price?  Sounds like too much to ask, I know, but the new bakery,…

Nov 24, 2011 by
Cruise the Seine in leisure

Cruise the Seine in leisure

  A few years ago, I was in Paris visiting my friend, Annso, whom I accompanied as she was taking a group of American students for a boat ride on…

Nov 18, 2011 by
Fanny Ardant “The Year of Magical Thinking”

Fanny Ardant “The Year of Magical Thinking”

Parisian theatre audiences will get the opportunity to see one of France’s most versatile actresses, Fanny Ardant.

Nov 10, 2011 by