Franco American Programs
Franco American Programs
Week of Events
2023 Rassemblement
We have lots of fun events planned for our yearly gathering -- we hope you join us! All times in Eastern Standard Time. Zoom links and other information will be provided to registered attendees in advance of the event. Friday, April 21, 2023 3:30pm: Talk in English (HYBRID) by Pierre Lavoie, author of MILLE APRÈS […]
Talk by Pierre Lavoie
Talk by Pierre Lavoie
Traditionally, the Franco American Center has hosted a three-day Rassemblement (Gathering) for writers, artists and creative thinkers in the month of April. I am writing to you today because I believe that this year’s opening event may be of interest to you. On Friday April 21, at 3:30 p.m. at the Franco American Centre on […]
Robert Sylvain
Robert Sylvain
4pm: Talk and concert (HYBRID) by Robert Sylvain: http://robertsylvain.com/ As the keeper of songs in his generation, Robert inherited his Mémère’s cherished notebook of old Acadian ballads, which he has painstakingly researched for their historical sources, found the original melodies, translated and arranged the songs to present to new audiences as proof that Acadian culture […]