[ { "post_id": "48", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "An Evening with Jimmy Jean-Louis: Francophone cinema across borders at SMU", "post_content_short": "Grateful for an inspiring and memorable evening!\n

\n\tThank you to everyone who joined us for “An Evening with Jimmy Jean-Louis: Francophone Cinema Across Borders.”<\/strong> Your\n\tpresence and engagement made this event truly special!
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\n\tFrom the insightful conversation to the screening of Desrances<\/em>, and the book signing and sale, every moment was a meaningful\n\tcelebration of culture, storytelling, and connection.\n\n

\n\tIt was a true honor to welcome Jimmy Jean-Louis<\/strong> — thank you for sharing your journey and inspiring us all 
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\n\tWe are deeply grateful to everyone who attended and helped make this beautiful celebration of Francophone cinema such a success!", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/48\/Capture-décran-2026-03-26-084821.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/blog\/an-evening-with-jimmy-jean-louis-francophone-cinema-across-borders-at-smu\/", "post_date": "2026-03-24 19:16:00" }, { "post_id": "47", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "An Evening of Haitian Culture & Flavors with Jimmy Jean-Louis", "post_content_short": "What an unforgettable evening!\n

\n\t“An Evening of Haitian Culture and Flavors” with Jimmy Jean-Louis was truly a remarkable success, bringing together vibrant culture, rich\n\ttraditions, and incredible energy in a warm and festive atmosphere \n\n

\n\t A special highlight of the night was the engaging conversation, followed by an intimate book sale & signing session, allowing\n\tguests to connect even more personally and take a piece of the experience home.  \n\n

\n\tWe were deeply honored by the presence of Jimmy Jean-Louis — thank you for sharing this special moment with us. Your presence made the evening even more meaningful .
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\n\tWe are proud to have shared this special moment with you all as part of the celebration of Francophonie Month<\/em>, honoring the\n\trichness and diversity of our cultures.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/47\/P3236765-(1).jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/blog\/an-evening-of-haitian-culture-and-flavors\/", "post_date": "2026-03-23 19:05:00" }, { "post_id": "46", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "La dictée de Susan Harper", "post_content_short": "It was a true honor for the Alliance Française de Dallas<\/strong> to welcome Susan Harper, Consul General of\n\tCanada in Dallas<\/strong>,\n\tfor a very special dictation evening.\n\n

This evening was truly enriching and engaging, and it was made even more special by a delightful wine tasting.\n

\n\tA perfect blend of language, culture, and conviviality — thank you to everyone who participated, and congratulations to our\n\twinners!<\/strong>\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/46\/IMG_1156.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/blog\/la-dictee-de-susan-harper\/", "post_date": "2026-03-05 00:00:00" }, { "post_id": "45", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "French Happy Hour @Whisk Crepes Cafe", "post_content_short": "Thank you to everyone who joined us for our French Happy Hour at Whisk Crêpes Cafe! 
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\nIt was such a pleasure to see so many of you and to share a wonderful evening filled with French conversations, laughter, and great company.
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\nMoments like these remind us how special it is to come together as a community, practice French in a relaxed atmosphere, and enjoy delicious\ncrêpes along the way.
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\nThank you for your enthusiasm and energy—we can’t wait to see you again very soon for the next French Happy Hour!", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/45\/Image_20260226_102755_586-(1).jpeg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/blog\/french-happy-hour-whisk-crepes-cafe\/", "post_date": "2026-02-26 00:48:00" }, { "post_id": "44", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "La Nuit de la Lecture", "post_content_short": "Thank you<\/strong> to everyone who came to celebrate the 10th edition of La Nuit de la Lecture<\/strong> with\n\tus around the theme “Cities and Countryside.”<\/strong>\n\n

It was a truly enriching and inspiring evening, filled with thoughtful exchanges and a wonderful sense of togetherness.\n

A special thank you to Yiyi Gao<\/strong> for beautifully accompanying the evening with her piano talent \n

We are so grateful to have shared this special moment with you all.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/44\/IMG_0305-(1).jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/blog\/la-nuit-de-la-lecture\/", "post_date": "2026-02-01 00:10:00" }, { "post_id": "42", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "La Galette des Rois", "post_content_short": "We had a wonderful time celebrating Epiphany with our traditional galette des rois<\/em>! It was a great opportunity to learn more about\nthis beloved French tradition—its history, its symbols, and of course, the fun of finding the fève<\/em>. The atmosphere was warm and\nlively, with engaging conversations entirely in French. Between sharing delicious cake and exchanging stories, everyone enjoyed practicing\nthe language in a relaxed and joyful setting. A truly delightful moment of culture, learning, and community!", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/42\/IMG_9587.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/our-past-event-highlights\/la-galette-des-rois\/", "post_date": "2026-01-06 18:15:00" }, { "post_id": "18", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "Holiday Party 2025", "post_content_short": "What an incredible evening — the perfect way to wrap up a beautiful and inspiring year at the Alliance Française de Dallas. The room was\n\tfilled with such warm energy, laughter, and genuine connections. Seeing our community come together to celebrate the season truly reminded\n\tus why we love what we do.\n\n

\n\tA very special thank you to Chefs Laurent Poupart and Xavier Grenet for the exquisite French menu that made the night unforgettable. Their\n\ttalent and generosity brought a festive touch of France to our celebration, and everyone absolutely loved it.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/18\/HP2025-(7)-(1).jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/our-past-event-highlights\/holiday-party-2025\/", "post_date": "2025-12-12 01:00:00" }, { "post_id": "19", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "Fête des professeurs", "post_content_short": "On November 21, 2025 we celebrated International French Teacher’s Day with a preview of our 2026 projects and a special moment honoring our\nteachers’ (fun) graduation. 
\nA huge thank-you to the whole Alliance Française team — we had such a great time together!", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/19\/Photo-équipe-AF-(1).jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/our-past-event-highlights\/fete-des-professeurs\/", "post_date": "2025-11-21 23:30:00" }, { "post_id": "20", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "Pétanque in Texas", "post_content_short": "Our pétanque initiation was an absolute hit!
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\nFrom learning the rules to tossing our first boules, it was all about fun, friendly competition, and lots of laughter. Everyone jumped in with great energy, cheering each other on and enjoying the simple pleasure of playing together. It wasn’t just about the game—it was about\nsharing a joyful moment, connecting, and having a fantastic time.
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\nA perfect mix of learning, playing, and good vibes all around!", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/20\/Resized_20250920_104804.jpeg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/our-past-event-highlights\/petanque-in-texas\/", "post_date": "2025-09-15 19:30:00" }, { "post_id": "21", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "Bastille Day", "post_content_short": "\n\t\n\t\t
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An unforgettable evening at Bastille on Bishop<\/strong>\n\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\tOn Monday, July 14th, we celebrated Bastille Day in the heart of Oak Cliff—with wine in hand, live music in the air, and so\n\t\t\t\tmuch joie de vivre<\/strong>.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\tMore than just a street festival, Bastille on Bishop<\/strong> is a tribute to Oak Cliff’s French roots. Back in the\n\t\t\t\t1850s, this neighborhood was home to La Réunion<\/em>, a utopian French colony built on the ideals of liberté, égalité,\n\t\t\t\tfraternité<\/strong>—and\n\t\t\t\tit still carries that spirit today.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

Grateful for a magical night full of energy, community, and celebration. Until next year! \n\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t		<\/td>\n\t<\/tr>\n<\/table>", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/21\/IMG_4999.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/our-past-event-highlights\/bastille-day\/", "post_date": "2025-07-14 23:00:00" }, { "post_id": "43", "post_category_id": "4", "post_title": "La Fête de la Musique", "post_content_short": "Huge thanks to all the amazing musicians, our warm and joyful audience, and to The Wild Detectives<\/em> for hosting such a\n\tmagical evening. \n\n

\n\tA special shout-out to our sponsors — the Bureau du Québec<\/em>, the Fédération<\/em>, and Whisk Crêpes<\/em> —\n\tand to Scott, David Mourad, Jackie Minton, Danièle M., and everyone who made this event possible. \n\n

\n\tYou brought the energy — what a night! 
\n\tCan’t wait for next year! \n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/media\/website_posts\/43\/790A5193.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.afdallas.org\/our-past-event-highlights\/la-fete-de-la-musique\/", "post_date": "2025-06-21 15:14:00" } ]