Francophonie 2008: Une Soirée au Québec

Découvrez le Québec! This event is presented in English and French.

In celebration of La Semaine de la Francophonie and the 400th anniversary of Quebec, the FAB invites you to a fun-filled evening featuring the cultural riches of our nearest francophone neighbor including live music, art, and regional tastings. More about la Quinzaine de la Francophonie celebrated throughout New England.

Ecoutez et Dansez

Live music by Chanterelle, one of New England’s best traditional fiddle ensembles! Led by fiddler and singer Donna Hébert, with singer/guitarist Liza Constable, and young singer, fiddler, and composer Daniel Boucher, Chanterelle brings the audience into the heart of New England’s warm, lively French culture. Distinctively beautiful voices, virtuoso French fiddling and trio harmonies are hallmarks of Chanterelle performances, taking the listener on an unforgettable journey from Québec to Cajun Country. "You don’t have to be French to love Chanterelle, just ready for a good time!" - SING OUT! Magazine. More about Chanterelle

Goûtez

Sample beers from Unibroue, cheeses from Québec, and tourtière, the traditional Québécois meat pie.

Regardez

Carl Tremblay

About Carl Tremblay Carl Tremblay, a native of Montreal, has been a commercial freelance photographer living in Boston for 20 years. After receiving a B.S. in psychology, he returned to school to study photography at the Art Institute of Boston. Carl’s recent work incorporates a narrative, distilled to its essence, that engages the viewer to continue their own interpretation of the story. The photographs are a collection of images captured mostly on film, then scanned for output. The digital captures were produced with a high resolution camera. The prints were made on an inkjet printer with archival inks on watercolor paper.

Young woman with daisy, Nicole St.Pierre

About Nicole St. Pierre Expressionist Québec painter Nicole St-Pierre deliberately alters form, color & space in order to render an emotional interpretation of the world around her. St- Pierre’s canvases boldly capture a cornucopia of French-Canadian subjects and culture: frolicking geese, musicians playing a favorite note, portraits of youthful women, and hearty floral arrangements. St-Pierre is represented by Artana Gallery in Brookline, MA. Learn more: www.artanagallery.com

Quebec Soirée: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 6-8pm Free. Reservations recommended This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of Mr. James Paradis and the Quebec Delegation in Boston. Exhibits run March 1-30. Gallery Hours: Mon - Thu: 10 am-8 pm Fri & Sat: 10 am-5 pm Closed Sunday