Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education

[NEW YORK] Good news: We’ve released new slots for #NightofIdeas???! Kicking off a series of 25 Night of Ideas events in cities across the US, the evening will probe this year’s theme “Common Ground”, prompting individuals to consider how we can repair the social fabric of society and best nurture what unites us. Enjoy a performance by AILEY's Yannick Lebrun, interrogate contemporary expansionism with social scientists Pierre Singaravélou, James Traub, and James M. Lindsay, and more. Close off the evening with a festive cocktail reception ad concert by Peter Mason and Friends. Night of Ideas New York will take place on March 27 at Villa Albertine headquarters. Join us: https://lnkd.in/e2WG_kuX - Night of Ideas 2025 is presented by Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education and Albertine Foundation thanks to the leadership support of the Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation, and with the support of Mellon Foundation. It is coordinated worldwide by Institut fran?ais.

Relive an exceptional evening celebrating the life and legacy of Maurice Ravel! ?? Marking the 150th anniversary of Maurice Ravel’s birth, Villa Albertine and the New York Philharmonic were pleased to welcome guests for a special evening honoring one of France’s most iconic composers. Featuring a panel discussion with leading experts on Ravel’s work, the evening followed with an intimate performance of “Ravel’s String Quartet” by the renowned Ivalas Quartet and a screening of Mehdi Kerkouche’s latest work “Bolero.s”, a choreographic film inspired by Ravel’s timeless work. Revisit the evening’s highlights. ?? Jasmina Tomic

?? Congratulations to Hynes Charter School Corporation! ?? It is with great pride that we celebrated today the renewal of the #LabelFrancEducation for Hynes Charter School's Lakeview French immersion program! ?? This prestigious recognition from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlights the exceptional standards of the program. French immersion is playing a key role in shaping a new generation of multilingual citizens, and the students at Hynes are the future of Francophonie in Louisiana. A big thank you to all the teachers, coordinators, and parents who continue to make this program a success, and congratulations once again to everyone involved! Your hard work and passion make a difference. ?? On a more personal note, I’d like to thank the leadership team at Hynes for their thoughtful gift—they truly made my day! While I'm not leaving just yet, I look forward to celebrating the LabelFrancEducation with all of you on your UNO campus soon. It's an honor to be part of this journey with such an incredible team. ?? Michelle Douglas @Dawn Lobell @Jean-Baptiste Gervreau CODOFIL - Agence des Affaires Francophones Louisiana Department of Education Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education #LabelFrancEducation #FrenchImmersion #MultilingualFuture #HynesCharterSchool #Francophonie #Louisiana #EducationExcellence #Gratitude

[BOSTON] Explore current urban, social, and cultural challenges for the Grand Paris Region ??? Six months after the success of the Olympic Games, don't miss an exceptional panel discussion on the joint futures of the Parisian city center and its suburbs, exploring infrastructural and socio-economic challenges alike. The conversation will take place March 24 at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Join us: https://lnkd.in/eEcmAXq9 Photo by: Martin étienne / SGP Consulate General of France in Boston

Celebrating French-American collaboration in gaming! ?? We were thrilled to welcome French and American gaming professionals to San Francisco’s iconic Gray Area for Beyond Play, an exclusive evening featuring expert panels, a showcase of Mélanie Courtinat’s interactive game “The Siren”, and a cocktail and networking opportunities with top industry leaders! A highlight of the inaugural edition of Villa Albertine’s video game incubator program Game Changer, the event featured insights from industry leaders including from Riot Games, Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC), and Games for Change, remarks from Consul General of France in San Francisco Florian Cardinaux, and more. Revisit the evening’s highlights. ?? Saylor Nedelman This event was organized by Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education, in partnership with Institut fran?ais, La Région Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée, Game France Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC), Games for Change, and Gray Area. Villa Albertine San Francisco

[TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, ARKANSAS] Celebrate Francophone heritage with music, discussions, and more during the 2025 edition of the French Cultures Festival! Bringing together artists, community members, and cultural and educational institutions, the French Cultures Festival aims to highlight the richness of the French language and Francophone traditions. Over the course of one month, the festival will unite French-speaking communities while fostering a deeper appreciation for their diverse heritage. Don't miss a festive kick-off event on March 21 at Alliance Fran?aise de Houston featuring representatives from the Cité internationale de la langue fran?aise, Villa Albertine Resident Mélissa Laveaux, singer Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes, and more. Beverages and bites from Creole Kitchen and Daiquiris will be available for purchase onsite. Register: https://lnkd.in/eggyqxjv

Game Changer Incubation #1 at a16z, Twitch and Niantic The first edition of our Game Changer incubation program, along with the Beyond Play community event, is well underway. The soft launch at Game Developers Conference, dedicated to French and American professionals with shared interests in gaming – primarily publishers and marketers – was a huge success. Back to the incubation mode, our cohort, featuring talented French studios The Game Bakers Lightbulb Crew Old Skull Games Darjeeling Blue Ramen Studios are exploring new collaborations and exciting future opportunities in gaming. This includes a Californian fusion of one-on-one meetings and group sessions with key figures from Niantic, Inc., Twitch, and a16z entertainment a16z speedrun. A huge MERCI! to Doug McCracken for sharing invaluable insights on gaming trends and the role of AI in the industry, and for hosting our cohort in San Francisco. Your support has been instrumental in making this initiative a success. Joining forces with FranceinSF Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education Villa Albertine San Francisco Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) GAME FRANCE La Région Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée Game for Change Business France North America Florian Cardinaux Susanna Pollack Camille Jeanjean ?? GDC Vincent Florant Melanie Desliens Flint Yasmine H. Nicole Lavay Oscar Baud - Jill Travers Zenon I owe you one! AI will transform our experiences, but creativity is on us. #VillaAlbertine #GameChanger #BeyondPlay #GamingInnovation #CulturalExchange #AI #FrenchTech #a16z #GamingIndustry #IncubationProgram

Quelle soirée mémorable ! La soirée de lancement du Mois de la Francophonie à la Nouvelle-Orléans a été un moment magique de musique, de partage et de célébration ! Un immense merci à nos artistes incroyables : Anna Seriot, Elijah Hartman & His Swinging Friends, Neta Elkayam & Amit Ha? Cohen, David Lescot & Ludmilla Dabo, Lorraine Jazz Patrol, et bien s?r à notre h?te James Douglas ! Vous étiez là ? Partagez vos meilleurs souvenirs en commentaires ! // What an unforgettable night! The Francophonie Month Kick-off party was a magical moment of music, community, and celebration of Francophonie! A huge thank you to our amazin artists: Anna Seriot, Elijah Hartman & His Swinging Friends, Neta Elkayam & Amit Ha? Cohen, David Lescot & Ludmilla Dabo, Lorraine Jazz Patrol and of course, our wonderful host James Douglas! Were you there? Share your favorite moments in the comments! A special thank you to our amazing partners who made this evening possible! Un grand merci également à nos formidables partenaires qui ont rendu cette soirée possible ! CODOFIL - Agence des Affaires Francophones, le Consulate General of France in New Orleans, Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education, le World War II Museum, Tulane University, Loyola University New Orleans, le Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta, le Bureau du Québec à Houston, l'Institut fran?ais, la Fondation Louisiane, la Cité internationale de la langue fran?aise, la Représentation de l'OIF pour les Amériques - REPAM, Fondation des Alliances Fran?aises and many others ! Merci Audoin de Vergnette pour les photos ! Alan Nobili Karla Ewing Jacques Baran Etienne SIBILLE James Douglas Anna Seriot Faycal Falaky Victor Holtcamp Colombia Barrosse Heather Hodges #Francofête #MoisDeLaFrancophonie #NouvelleOrléans #FrancophonieEnFête #AllianceFran?aiseNOLA #CultureFrancophone #SoiréeMémorable #MerciàTous #FrenchCulture #CelebrateFrancophonie #FrancophoneMusic #LiveMusic #CommunityEvent #Francophiles #AFNO

[LOS ANGELES] How can literature, urbanism, climate action, and history bring us together? Los Angeles’s #NightofIdeas ?? comes to The Wende Museum! Centered on the theme “Common Ground,” the event will bring together leading thinkers, artists, scientists, and cultural organizations to examine what unites us when the world tries to pull us apart. Experience a dance performance with the Cantilever Collective, immerse yourself in Haitian folktales with Béchir Sylvain, hear from renowned speakers like designer Frances Anderton, algorithm modeling scientist Aurélie Jean, and Counterforce Lab’s director Rebeca Méndez, and much more. Stroll through the Museum’s gardens, enjoy bar drinks and bites from local food trucks, and gaze at the stars from the rooftop with the Los Angeles Astronomical Society. Night of Ideas Los Angeles will take place April 5 at The Wende Museum. Join us: https://lnkd.in/ezHa5PU7 - Night of Ideas 2025 is presented by Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education and Albertine Foundation thanks to the leadership support of the Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation, and with the support of Mellon Foundation. It is coordinated worldwide by Institut fran?ais. Night of Ideas Los Angeles is presented by Villa Albertine and The Wende Museum. Consulate General of France in Los Angeles

[NEW YORK] How can we foster connection in an increasingly divided world? ? Explore the question during #NightofIdeas ?? New York alongside feminist philosopher Nancy Fraser, French writer Kisukidi Nadia Yala, and The New Yorker staff writer Emma Green! Kicking off a series of 25 Night of Ideas events in cities across the US, the evening will probe this year’s theme “Common Ground”, prompting individuals to consider how we can repair the social fabric of society and best nurture what unites us. ? Night of Ideas New York will take place on March 27 at Villa Albertine headquarters. Join us:?https://lnkd.in/e2WG_kuX ? - ? Night of Ideas 2025 is presented by?Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education?and?Albertine Foundation?thanks to the leadership support of the Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation, and with the support of?Mellon Foundation. It is coordinated worldwide by?Institut fran?ais.