"Chocolat"Author France in America A free monthly review of Cornes to D.C. British author Joanne Harris, author of Modernist Iconic "It" Couple on Display in New Haven French news & trends "Chocolat," is coming to D.C. May 4 to present her new book "The Girl with No Shadow." Currently on display at the Yale bathing on the sands of the Riviera to Three years after her nove) "Chocolat," in University Art Gallery in New inspiring Picasso paintings, the Murphys which chocolatier Vianne Rocher turned a Haven, CT, "Making It New: The kindled the sparks that set off new and fash- French village upside down became a bestsellek VOL. 08.03 APRIL 18, 2008 Art and Style of Sara and Gerald ionable trends. the screen adaptation co-starring French actress Murphy" is a special exhibition that An artist himself, Gerald Murphy's Juliette Binoche and movie star Johnny Depp, explores the modernist influence work has received much praise from con- was norninated for several Oscars. France Takes Initiative at 20th NATO Summit of these American expatriates. Now, "Chocolat" fans can indulge in temporary French critics and is often said to "The Girl with No Shaclow," which catches Running until May 4, the exhibit is anticipate the Pop Art movement. The Yale Heads of State and high-ranking officiais from the North its relationship with NATO as European Defense noves for- up with Vianne and lier daughters five years the first to explore the couples rela- exhibit displays seven of his surviving can- Atlantic Council convened in Bucharest, Romania, for ward. He proposed that the 60th Anniversary NATO Summit later, as they try to start a new life in the tionships with some iconic figures vases, revealing bis unique style that blends the 20th NATO Summit held from April 2 to 4. The take place in 2009 in Strasbourg and Kehl, to reinforce NATO Montmartre neighborhood of Paris. For of the avant-garde circles of Paris realism and abstraction. Paintings, watercol- summit also brought together, for the first tune, the lead- and ESDP, and to conclude the process engaged by France. more information, please visit: during the 1920s. ors, drawings, and photographs by artists ers from the 40 countries participating in the NATO-led This nove would accompany the development of the VVWW. la-maison-francaise.org. When Sara and Gerald Murphy within his circie — Picasso, Léger, Juan Gris, operation in Afghanistan with Afghan President Harnid European Security and Defense Policy (ESPD), which has moved to France in 1921, they set- "Wasp and Pear," by Gerald Murphy, is and Amedédée Ozenfant—accompany Karzai, and Secretary-General of NATO Jaap de Hoop won the approval of the United States. -C tled in Cap d'Antibes, a fishing vil- on display at Yale University Art Gallery. Murphy's work for the first time. Sheffer, as well as officiais from the European Union and ,„°- President Bush strongly affirmed at the NATO Summit News from FRANCE lage on the French Riviera. In their new bouse, Villa America, they Sara's creative flair for making life into art also translated hsto other international organizations. that the European Union needs to be a strong and effective EDITOR-IN-CHIEF hoped to escape the conservatism from back home. Their leg- creations of her own, such as her delicate costume designs that France has responded to NATO's call for more 0 actor on the international stage and encouraged European Emmanuel Lenain endary lifestyle and "joie de vivre" invigorated many other artists, were an important contribution to the ballet "Within the Quota." troops by pledging to send an additional battalion to Presidents Karzai (Afgha nistan) and Sarkozy nations to develop the resources and steps needed to writers, and musicians of the Lime including F. Scott Fitzgerald, For more information, please visit: www.artgailery.yale.edu . eastern Afghanistan, adding approximately 700 troops strengthen their defense capabilities, which must be robust EDITORS (France) met at the 20 th NATO Summit. Etienne de Gonneville, Valérie Luebken Fernand Léger, Pablo Picasso, and Ernest Hemingway. From sun- to France's current contingent of 1,600 in the country. and flexible enough to support both NATO and EU opera- The troop increase is part of France's coffunitment to Afghanistan. French President dons. President Bush recalled that America supports a strong Europe because it needs a MANAGING EDITOR Koltès Classics Corne to Life in Atlanta, Georgia Nicolas Sarkozy also announced that France would take command of the central region strong partner in the isard work of advancing freedom in the world. "A stronger Europe Thomas Rottcher of Afghanistan beginning this summer. President Sarkozy declared in November before contributes to European and global security and stability" MIERE ELSE BUT Atlanta theater group 7 Stages is powerful interaction of two men who are more farniliar the US Congress that France would "remain engaged [for] as long as it takes," explaining Strengthening the ESPD is one of President SENIOR WRITERS Alexandra Rice, Juliana MacPherson ZGES hosting the world premiere pro- than they appear. Directed by Eric Vigner, a ieading French that "what's at stake in that country is the future of our values and of the Atlantic Alliance." Sarkozy 's goals for Francse' six-month EU pres- 19'rrrmuz duction adapted to an American theater director and artistic director of CDDB—Théâtre de President Sarkozy has also indicated that France would continue the renovation of idency, which begins on July 1. VVRITERS audience of "Dans la solitude des Lorient, "In the Solitude of Cottonfields" opens April 24 2 Current Events Elizabeth Lee, Susannah Farabaugh, Maria France Bids Carolina Nelson, Eric Rottcher champs de coton" ("ln the and ruas through May 18, 2008. expressed France's sorrow over the loss sud EU Multidimensional Solitude of Cotton Fields") by This production marks the beginning of the U.S. Koltès Farewell to Its honored the contributions made by Force in Africa To change your address, subscribe (for the highly acclaimed French Project, a ten-year program established to translate and produce ast "Poilu" Ponticelli as well as ail the soldiers of WWI: 3 France & America free) or unsubscribe, please contact: playwright Bernard-Marie six of Koltès' plays: "In the Solitude of Cottonfields," "The Day of France recently lament- "Lazare Ponticelli thought he oued a lot to NEWS FROM FRANCE Dee Dee Bridgewater Koltès. Atlanta actor and trans- Murders in the History of Hamiet" ("Le Jour des meurtres dans ed the loss of its last sur- France. I affirm today that it is our country FRENCH EMBASSY PRESS & INFORMATION SERVICE d/11WD lator Isma'il ibn Conner has l'histoire d'Hamlet"), "Sallinger," "The Night Just Before the viving World War I vet- which owes a debt to him. [...] It is to him 4 Profile 4101 Reservoir Road, NW COTTI undertaken the translation of Forests" ("La Nuit juste avant les forêts"), "Tabataba and Quay eran, who lied on and his generation that we owe in large part Le Bac Turns 200 Washington, DC 20007-2182 Tel: (202) 944-6060 FIELD the play, and has teamed up with West" ("Quai Ouest"). Beginning with the 2008 production of "In March 12 at age 110. the peaceful Europe. It is up to us to be wor- 5 Business & Tech Fax: (202) 944-6072 Artistic Director of 7 Stages Del the Solitude of Cottonfields," 7 Stages will present a world pre- Lazare Ponticelli was thy of it." New Minicar E-mail: .©Phdt6 service Elyséé -- Hamilton to interpret it. Co- miere translation of each work every other year through 2018 fill- one of 8.4 million Ponticelli was given a state funeral at the [email protected] France's last surviving WWI veteran, 6 Society produced by CDDB—Théâtre ing each off year with residencies at national and international French WWI soldiers, Saint-Louis des Invalides cathedral in Paris http://www.ambafrance•us.org "In the Solitude of Lazare Ponticelli, received a state funeral A Slice of Lyon in the de Lorient, the play explores two universities. called poilus. The on March 17. That day was also designated http://www.france.diplomatiek Cotton Fields" in Paris on March 17. Middle East debuts April 24. aspects of one entity and the For more information, please visit: www7stages.org . nickname, meaning a national day of homage for ail the corn- "hairy one," refers both to the beards worn by the soldiers in the trenches and to batants of World War I, including more 7 Culture their toughness and bravery. than 50,000 American soldiers who gave Mont Saint-Michel Corporal Frank Woodruff Buckles, age 107, is the last surviving American veteran their 1 ives fighting alongside the French. "It Celebrates 1,300 Years of the Great War to have served in a combat zone. Cpl. Buckles was awarded the Legion is our duty," President Sarkozy deciared, "tu 8 France in America of Honor, France's highest decoration, by then-President Jacques Chirac in 1999. place on record our grateful thanks to ail the Modernist lconic "It" Lazare Ponticelli was born on December 7, 1897, in Bettola, Italy, but left bis birth- combatants, of ail ranks, of ail origins, of ail Couple in New Haven place at a young age for Paris, where he found work as a chimney sweep and paper boy. faiths, who gave France the victory." Men the war broke out in 1914, Ponticelli volunteered to fight for France as a way of Ponticelli and the soldiers of World Wlir I Iff thanking the country that had welcomed him. Only 16-years-old, he lied about his age were honored throughout France and Liberr,egalité.Fraterniur RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE to join the French Foreign Legion and served on the front fines at Argonne and Verdun.