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Prepare your move from France (join Facebook groups for French expats in SF, research schools, decide what to pack, etc.) Find housing (where to search, how to apply, typical fees and requirements) Childcare and public schools (available preschool subsidies, how the public school lottery system works) Driving in San Francisco (license requirements, buying a car, parking rules and tips) Grocery shopping (key stores to know, local Facebook groups for secondhand items and giveaways) See you there!", "product_order": "0", "product_icon": null, "product_brand_id": "1", "product_price": "15.0000", "product_price_ex_tax": 15, "product_price_local_tax": "15.0000", "product_created_datetime": "2026-05-01 20:47:54", "product_code": null, "product_barcode": null, "product_is_unorderable": "0", "product_is_shipping_required": "0", "product_inventory_level": "15", "product_uri": "\/products\/af-workshop-moving-to-san-francisco-as-a-family-thursday-may-28\/" }, { "product_id": "12920", "product_title": "Atelier Linked In - 22 Mai 2026", "product_content": "Optimiser son profil LinkedIn : conseils et astuces pour booster sa recherche d’emploiPrésentation :Dans le cadre de notre programme soutenu par la subvention STAFE, notre nouveau centre d’accueil et de formation propose un atelier dédié aux personnes en recherche d’emploi. Animé par Valérie Martin, cet atelier en français vous permettra de mieux comprendre les codes de LinkedIn et d’optimiser votre présence en ligne. Au programme : conseils pratiques, astuces concrètes et bonnes pratiques pour valoriser votre profil, développer votre réseau et attirer l’attention des recruteurs. 📅 Date : Vendredi 22 mai🕙 Horaire : 10h00 – 11h30🤝 Temps d’échange et networking : jusqu’à 12h00 Un atelier interactif pour renforcer votre stratégie de recherche d’emploi et gagner en visibilité professionnelle.", "product_order": "0", "product_icon": null, "product_brand_id": "1", "product_price": "15.0000", "product_price_ex_tax": 15, "product_price_local_tax": "15.0000", "product_created_datetime": "2026-04-27 04:17:52", "product_code": null, "product_barcode": null, "product_is_unorderable": "0", "product_is_shipping_required": "0", "product_inventory_level": "15", "product_uri": "\/products\/af-atelier-linked-in-22-mai-2026\/" }, { "product_id": "12915", "product_title": "Movie Night: Le Panache - February 2nd 2027", "product_content": "Have a good time enjoying a thrilling movie, while improving your French! All movies will be screened in French with English subtitles. Synopsis: Fourteen-year-old Colin is starting at a new school and he's freaking out: how will he cope when, like him, he stutters? His encounter with Mr. Devarseau, a charismatic French teacher, will push him to confront his fears and break out of his isolation. Now Colin has a group of friends and a goal: to perform on stage... Director: Jennifer Devoldere Main cast: José Garcia , Joachim Arseguel , Aure AtikaWhen? Tuesday, February 2nd, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where? Alliance Française de San Francisco, 1345 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109Who? All levels are welcome! 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His encounter with Nicolas Milik (Grégory Gadebois), a family man accused of murdering his wife, deeply affects him and shakes his convictions. Convinced of his client's innocence, he is ready to do anything to win his trial, thus rediscovering his sense of purpose. Director: Daniel AuteuilMain cast: Daniel Auteuil , Grégory Gadebois , Sidse Babett Knudsen , Alice BelaïdiWhen? Tuesday, January 19th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where? Alliance Française de San Francisco, 1345 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109Who? All levels are welcome! 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He has to help out at the sheepfold, nothing too exciting for a city boy like him… but then he meets Belle, a huge dog mistreated by her owner. Ready to do anything to stop the injustice and protect his new friend, Sébastien is about to experience the wildest summer of his life. Director: Pierre CoréMain cast: Michèle Laroque , Robinson Mensah Rouanet , Alice David , Caroline AngladeWhen? Tuesday, January 5th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where? Alliance Française de San Francisco, 1345 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109Who? All levels are welcome! 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The particularly repressive educational system of headmaster Rachin struggles to maintain authority over the unruly students. By introducing the boarders to the magic of singing, Mathieu will transform their lives... Director: Christophe BarratierMain cast: Gérard Jugnot , François Berléand , Kad Merad , Marie Bunel , Jacques PerrinWhen? Tuesday, December 15th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where? Alliance Française de San Francisco, 1345 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109Who? All levels are welcome! 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Alice, her best friend, reassures her: she herself feels no passion for Eric, and yet their relationship is going wonderfully! She doesn't know that he's having an affair with Rebecca, their mutual friend... When Joan finally decides to leave Victor and he disappears, the lives of the three friends and their personal stories are turned upside down. Director: Emmanuel MouretMain cast: Camille Cottin, Sara Forestier, India Hair, Damien Bonnard, Vincent Macaigne, Grégoire Ludig, Éric CaravacaWhen? Tuesday, December 1st, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where? Alliance Française de San Francisco, 1345 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109Who? All levels are welcome! 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Through sheer hard work, perseverance, and an extraordinary will, Charles Aznavour became a legend of French song and a symbol of French culture. With nearly 1,200 songs performed worldwide in every language, he has inspired entire generations. Discover the exceptional and timeless journey of Monsieur Aznavour. Director: Grand Corps Malade, Idir MehdiMain cast: Tahar Rahim, Marie-Julie Baup, Bastien BouillonWhen? Tuesday, November 10th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where? Alliance Française de San Francisco, 1345 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109Who? All levels are welcome! 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Inès Léraud was still a young journalist when, driven by an environmental conscience, she decided to move to Brittany to investigate this phenomenon. Through her encounters with whistleblowers, scientists, farmers, and politicians, she unravels, not without difficulty, half a century of manufactured silence: samples disappearing in laboratories, bodies buried before autopsies, power plays, pressure tactics… Will the truth prevail? Director: Pierre JolivetMain cast: Céline Sallette, Nina Meurisse, Julie FerrierWhen? Tuesday, October 27th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where? Alliance Française de San Francisco, 1345 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109Who? All levels are welcome! 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But between his producer’s shady dealings, egocentric actors, and a crew on edge, he quickly finds himself overwhelmed. Abandoned by his financiers, Simon must face a labor dispute with his own team. Amidst this hellish shoot, his only ally is the young extra he entrusted with directing the making-of. Director: Cédric KahnMain cast: Denis Podalydès, Jonathan Cohen, Stefan Crepon, Souheila Yacoub, Emmanuelle Bercot, Xavier Beauvois, Valérie DonzelliWhen? Tuesday, October 13th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where? Alliance Française de San Francisco, 1345 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109Who? All levels are welcome! 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Set in Nazi-occupied Poland in 1940, the play follows two courageous doctors, Eugène and Stanisław, who devise a daring and ingenious plan to outsmart the German occupiers and protect their community from deportation. Written by Mélody Mourey and nominated for the prestigious Molières Awards, this remarkable ensemble piece seamlessly blends humor and emotion, past and present. It is a powerful tribute to the ordinary individuals who chose courage in the face of fear, a spirited, life-affirming story you won’t soon forget. Presented by Le Théâtre du Coin, the Bay Area’s cherished home for French-language theater, this production continues a rich tradition of bringing the vibrancy and charm of the French stage to local audiences. For decades, the company has delighted theatergoers with an eclectic repertoire ranging from classic farce and sharp comedy to literary and avant-garde works. Join us for an evening of laughter, resilience, and inspiration.Performance Dates at AFSF:Thursday, May 14 Friday, May 15 Saturday, May 16 Don’t miss this limited run, reserve your seats and be part of a truly special theatrical event.More info in French...Depuis plusieurs décennies, le Théâtre du Coin est le rendez-vous incontournable de la Bay Area pour le théâtre en langue française, apportant au public de la région la chaleur et l'énergie de la scène française. Fondée et animée par des amateurs passionnés de théâtre francophone, la compagnie a constitué un répertoire riche allant de la farce classique à la comédie mordante en passant par le drame littéraire, de l'effervescente Une Aspirine pour Deux et de la pétillante L'Importance d'être Constant d'Oscar Wilde, au jouissif Dogg's Hamlet de Tom Stoppard, au percutant Golden Joe, et à l'hilarant Les Révérends, sans oublier l'iconoclaste Le Père Noël est une Ordure, le poétique Venise Sous la Neige, et l'absurde et grinçant La Leçon d'Ionesco. À travers chaque production, le Théâtre du Coin s'est imposé comme un pont culturel essentiel, maintenant vivante la tradition théâtrale française. La pièceInspirée d'une histoire vraie et largement méconnue, Les Crapauds Fous est une comédie d'aventure aussi drôle qu'émouvante. 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If you have any questions, please contact louise@afsf.comPHOTO RELEASE: By attending this event, I hereby grant ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE SAN FRANCISCO permission to use my likeness in photograph(s) in any publications or publicity materials (including but not limited to books, newsletters, videos and Web use), in perpetuity. 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If you have any questions, please contact louise@afsf.comPHOTO RELEASE: By attending this event, I hereby grant ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE SAN FRANCISCO permission to use my likeness in photograph(s) in any publications or publicity materials (including but not limited to books, newsletters, videos and Web use), in perpetuity. I will make no monetary or other claim against ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE SAN FRANCISCO for the use of the photograph(s).", "product_order": "0", "product_icon": null, "product_brand_id": "1", "product_price": "20.0000", "product_price_ex_tax": 20, "product_price_local_tax": "20.0000", "product_created_datetime": "2026-04-02 18:30:54", "product_code": null, "product_barcode": null, "product_is_unorderable": "0", "product_is_shipping_required": "0", "product_inventory_level": "14", "product_uri": "\/products\/af-cafe-conversation-november-6-2026\/" }, { "product_id": "12898", "product_title": "Café Conversation - October 23, 2026", "product_content": "Every other Friday from 10:00am to 11:00am, let's meet in-person at the Alliance Française, to chat about a specific theme in French while sharing a cup of coffee or tea and a croissant.It's the perfect opportunity to practice your French, while learning more about specific aspects of Francophone cultures! If you have any questions, please contact louise@afsf.comPHOTO RELEASE: By attending this event, I hereby grant ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE SAN FRANCISCO permission to use my likeness in photograph(s) in any publications or publicity materials (including but not limited to books, newsletters, videos and Web use), in perpetuity. I will make no monetary or other claim against ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE SAN FRANCISCO for the use of the photograph(s).", "product_order": "0", "product_icon": null, "product_brand_id": "1", "product_price": "20.0000", "product_price_ex_tax": 20, "product_price_local_tax": "20.0000", "product_created_datetime": "2026-04-02 18:21:24", "product_code": null, "product_barcode": null, "product_is_unorderable": "0", "product_is_shipping_required": "0", "product_inventory_level": "14", "product_uri": "\/products\/af-cafe-conversation-october-23-2026\/" }, { "product_id": "12896", "product_title": "Café Conversation - September 25, 2026", "product_content": "Every other Friday from 10:00am to 11:00am, let's meet in-person at the Alliance Française, to chat about a specific theme in French while sharing a cup of coffee or tea and a croissant.It's the perfect opportunity to practice your French, while learning more about specific aspects of Francophone cultures! If you have any questions, please contact louise@afsf.comPHOTO RELEASE: By attending this event, I hereby grant ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE SAN FRANCISCO permission to use my likeness in photograph(s) in any publications or publicity materials (including but not limited to books, newsletters, videos and Web use), in perpetuity. 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If you have any questions, please contact louise@afsf.comPHOTO RELEASE: By attending this event, I hereby grant ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE SAN FRANCISCO permission to use my likeness in photograph(s) in any publications or publicity materials (including but not limited to books, newsletters, videos and Web use), in perpetuity. 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In this event, you will meet:[Chef Sebastian Rast](https:\/\/www.cordonbleu.edu\/london\/meet-sebastian-rast-cuisine-chef\/en) – Cuisine Instructor at Le Cordon Bleu London. A chef with extensive experience in fine‑dining kitchens, including Michelin‑star establishments. [Matthieu Longuère](https:\/\/www.cordonbleu.edu\/london\/meet-wine-development-manager-matthieu-longuere-master-sommelier\/en) – Wine Development Manager at Le Cordon Bleu London. Named Best Sommelier in the UK in 2000, with experience across several top restaurants, including Michelin‑star venues. [Paula Moulton](https:\/\/www.paulamoulton.com\/about.html) – Le Cordon Bleu Wine Management alumna. A viticulturist, award‑winning winemaker, and published author with more than 25 years of experience in the wine industry. Le Cordon Bleu is the leading global network of culinary arts and hospitality management institutes, with a distinguished heritage dating back to 1895 in Paris. Today, Le Cordon Bleu operates more than 35 schools in over 20 countries and trains over 20,000 students annually from more than 100 nations. While preserving its foundation in classical French culinary techniques, Le Cordon Bleu continues to evolve, offering a range of academic programmes from short courses and diplomas to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in culinary arts, gastronomy, wine, hospitality and management. With institutions in landmark cities such as London and Paris, Le Cordon Bleu is shaping the future of gastronomy with a uniquely global perspective. This special evening gives you the opportunity to discover the world of fine cuisine and understand what makes it truly excellent from creativity and precision to discipline and innovation. Whether you are passionate about gastronomy, curious about the path to becoming a world-class chef, or simply eager to explore the culture behind refined cuisine, this conversation promises both inspiration and insight. To complement the evening, snacks and wine, served in small tasting portions, will be provided, creating a sensory experience that reflects the spirit of the discussion. Come for the conversation, stay for the flavors, and connect with fellow food lovers in an intimate setting. 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With his band (Jess Sah Bi & Peter One), he traveled to many West African countries and filled stadiums in the cities of Bouake, Daloa, Man in Ivory Coast, Ouagadougou, BoBodioulasso in Burkina, Bamako in Mali, Lome in Togo, and Cotonou in Benin. In the United States Jesse held concerts in cities: New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore, Silver Spring, Raleigh, Detroit, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, Atlanta and at Kennedy Center in Washington DC.Since moving to the Bay Area Jesse Sahbi performed in many venues and events: weddings, schools, churches, conferences, and San Francisco Public Libraries.Jesse Sahbi has experiences as an instructor teaching African music to kids in Philadelphia PA, Orlando FL, Baltimore MD, Newark NJ, San Francisco and Oakland. Jesse Sahbi is a recording artist, singer, composer, and Cartoonist. 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A former student of the Petit conservatoire de Mireille and the Studiodes Variétés, she devoted herself to jazz for many years, performing in a number offormats in several Parisian venues.Mathilde has delighted audiences in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and North Americawith traditional French songs and jazz standards, as well as some of her originalrepertoire, called Du roman au refrain (From Novel to Refrain). She asked Frenchwriters to tell a story on a single sheet of paper, which in turn served as the lyrics formany of her songs, resulting in three albums. She has appeared on French televisionand radio and as a voice actor in animated films and commercials.After many years in Paris, Mathilde Mauguière lived and worked in Lyon for over twodecades. She currently resides in Metz, where she recently moved with her husband.Though she has sung many times for French cultural centers and the Alliance française,this will mark her first appearance in California.Don’t miss this moment of music, storytelling, and cultural exchange !", "product_order": "0", "product_icon": null, "product_brand_id": "1", "product_price": "15.0000", "product_price_ex_tax": 15, "product_price_local_tax": "15.0000", "product_created_datetime": "2026-01-30 20:00:24", "product_code": null, "product_barcode": null, "product_is_unorderable": "0", "product_is_shipping_required": "0", "product_inventory_level": "31", "product_uri": "\/products\/af-french-chanson-and-jazz-a-concert-by-mathilde-mauguiere-on-march-19\/" }, { "product_id": "12792", "product_title": "Café Littéraire with former magistrate Gérard Demory", "product_content": "We are pleased to invite you to a Literary Café featuring Gérard Demory, former magistrate, for an morning of discussion and reflection around literature, justice, and society. Coffee, tea and croissants included! Mr. Demory will share his insights and engage in an open conversation with the audience, followed by a discussion and informal exchange over coffee.📅 Date: Friday, Feb 27🕰 Time: 10am Pour en savoir plus... Je me présente, Gérard Demory. Je suis retraité de la magistrature depuis 2011,et parmi mes activités musicales et divers bénévolats j’écris en me remémorant des affaires qui m’ont marqué durant ma carrière. Mon aventure d’auteur a commencé en avril 2023 avec la parution de mon premier roman “Mortelle Emprise”. Puis ont suivi « Cité Berthe 1997 », « Suspects sur écoutes »... tous mes livres prenant place dans notre belle Provence mais débordent parfois vers l’Afrique, l’Espagne... Mon quatrième roman, « Var, Chroniques mafieuses » devrait paraître fin mars-début avril2026 . Un cinquième est en cours d’écriture...Dans mes romans je fais place à l’imaginaire, la fiction et met en avant notre système judiciaire, les contraintes d’une enquête, enquête souvent éloignée de ce que nous pouvons voir dans les films ou feuilletons télévisés. Je m’attache aussi à décrire l’environnement social, économique, parfois politique, de l’intrigue., car la délinquance et la criminalité ne naissent pas de l’abstrait... A travers mes personnages imaginaires, le duo atypique du capitaine Brou dit le lézard et Sadelli, qui mène l’enquête: suspense réaliste, intrigue, tensions soupçons mais aussi des notes d’humour, de nostalgie, d’histoire, de sport. Dans mon dernier roman paru (« Suspects sur écoutes ») je fais intervenir de nouveaux acteurs, les gendarmes. Dans le détail, « Mortelle Emprise », écrit lors de la période du COVI et paru en avril 2023 relate la mort troublante d’une jeune femme victime de violences conjugales dans le cadre d’une relation toxique. « Cité Berthe 1997: les traqués du trafic » paru en novembre 2023 nous entraîne dans les conséquences de la fermeture des chantiers navals à la Seyne sur mer, rappelle pourquoi et comment la cité Berthe s’est construite, la vie de ces jeunes désœuvrés dans la cité et comment ils en sont arrivés là. « Suspects sur écoutes » paru en Octobre 2024 est une suite indirecte ou plutôt parallèle de « Cité Berthe », traitant du banditisme, des règlements de comptes sanglants dans le sud de la France, ldutrafic de stupéfiants et lds narco trafics qui existaient déjà (nous nous situons dans les années 1997-2000),le travail intense et peu connu de la gendarmerie nationale mais aussi le Rugby Club de Toulon et la coupe du monde de rugby. Espionnages filatures, tensions... et tout cela sous le ciel bleu de la Provence et le chant des cigales! Les livres de Gérard Demory: brefs résumés des livresMORTELLE EMPRISELe suicide était évident. Tout du passé d’Isabelle Freund poussait tant le capitaine Sadelli que le procureur de la République à cette conclusion. Pourtant cette thèse allait être contestée par la famille d’Isabelle, ce qui conduisit à la désignation d’un juge d’instruction. Ainsi le capitaine de police Brou, dit Le Lézard, fut chargé des investigations. Son enquête mit rapidement en lumière le lourd contexte familial, avec un divorce en cours, des violences et du harcèlement. Voilà pourquoi, peu à peu, les différents témoignages, indices récoltés et constatations matérielles mirent en doute la conclusion initiale. Et une autre histoire vit le jour. Certains soutiennent que, comme en Suisse, en France « la moitié des homicides ne seraient pas détectés et passeraient pour des morts naturelles », des suicides ou des accidents... CITE BERTHE 1997 LES TRAQUÉS DU TRAFICQui était cet homme retrouvé très gravement blessé le 17 juillet 1997 au pied de la tour Fructidor A7, cité Berthe à La Seyne, d’où il avait chuté ? Le capitaine Sadelli, affecté dans la région depuis le mois de janvier, se voit confier l’enquête par le responsable du service, le capitaine Brou, alias le Lézard. Au fil des investigations, il découvre les séquelles humaines et sociales de la fermeture des chantiers navals intervenue dix ans plus tôt. Entre La Seyne, Marseille et Toulon, beaucoup survivent désormais d’arnaques, de deals et de petits trafics, alimentés et contrôlés par une criminalité organisée. Une affaire symptomatique d’une époque où la petite délinquance de quartier va croiser la grande, nettement plus puissante, et ce ne sera pas sans quelques tensions... SUSPECTS SUR ÉCOUTESInvestiguant sur des cambriolages commis dans l’Ouest varois, les gendarmes avaient placé sous surveillance un certain nombre de cabines téléphoniques. Rapidement, plusieurs conversations interceptées posèrent question : cambriolages ou plutôt trafics de machines à sous, voire trafics de stupéfiants ? Dans une actualité varoise et régionale jonchée de règlements de comptes sanglants, une nouvelle enquête débute, avec ses écoutes, ses planques et ses filatures, ponctuée de rendez- vous de Hyères à Aix-en-Provence, de La Londe à Gardanne, de Saint-Cyr à Bandol et Toulon ; de voyages en Espagne, au Maroc, au Bénin, avec commandes, livraisons, bateaux, camions, voitures, etc. ; et des individus plus ou moins identifiés au passé pénal affirmé, ou parfois inconnus. Elle entraîne un retour inattendu – ou prévisible – dans le monde de la cité Berthe à La Seyne, avec l’équipe d’investigations de son commissariat, les capitaines Brou, dit Lézard, et Sadelli. Un point commun relie certaines figures de ce milieu et certains représentants de l’ordre : la même passion du ballon ovale, du Rugby Club de Toulon... et de la Coupe du monde de rugby de 1999 qui vit la France accéder en finale contre l’Australie.", "product_order": "0", "product_icon": null, "product_brand_id": "1", "product_price": "20.0000", "product_price_ex_tax": 20, "product_price_local_tax": "20.0000", "product_created_datetime": "2026-01-27 21:24:50", "product_code": null, "product_barcode": null, "product_is_unorderable": "0", "product_is_shipping_required": "0", "product_inventory_level": "16", "product_uri": "\/products\/af-cafe-litteraire-with-former-magistrate-gerard-demory\/" }, { "product_id": "12791", "product_title": "The Bow and the Brush, a Concert of Music and Visual Art by Daniel Darmesin Flanagan", "product_content": "Daniel performs new music inspired by French paintings and Baroque masterworks paired with period paintings. The pieces will be performed with projections of the art, mixing French and American, new and historic, traditional and experimental. He performs on a French violin made in 1840 by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume and gives a brief description of the music and art in a combination of English and French. Daniel has performed The Bow and the Brush across the United States and Europe, including Carnegie Hall, Boston University, University of California, The American Library in Paris, University of Rome, and Stern Pissarro Gallery in London. The performance will be followed by a Q&A. “A virtuoso exposition of violin playing, and a celebration of the intersection of art and music” (Fanfare)Daniel Darmesin Flanagan currently serves as Concertmaster of the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera, Concertmaster of West Edge Opera, and Instructor of Violin at University of California, Berkeley. Described as an “excellent violinist” (New York Concert Reviews), “stellar musician” (Nevada Reviews), “one of the country’s most talented interpreters of contemporary music” (International Journal of Music), and “superior violinist” (Piedmont Post), he has been praised for his “exquisite tones” and “forthright brio” (Sacramento Bee), and his “solos were excellent” (San Francisco Classical Voice). Flanagan created The Bow and the Brush, an organization that commissions new music inspired by paintings and sculptures. With over 30 chamber and solo works, he has performed solo recitals across the United States and Europe, including Carnegie Hall, University of California, Boston University, University of Rome, Stern Pissarro Gallery, and The American Library in Paris. Several of these compositions can be heard on his album, The Bow and the Brush, released by MSR Classics in March of 2023, to critical acclaim. Flanagan has performed as concertmaster with the Oakland Symphony, Santa Rosa Symphony, California Symphony, California Musical Theater, Festival Opera, Symphony San Jose, Modesto Symphony, and Opera Parallèle. He performs regularly with the San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Ballet, Trio Solano, Berkelium String Quartet, and the Eco Ensemble. As a composer, he has been commissioned by International Arts Educators Forum, Cecilia String Quartet, Trio Solano, Farallon Quintet, Hunter’s Point Shipyard Artists, Shipyard Gallery, Gold Coast Chamber Players, Le Petit Festival, Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera, and numerous musician colleagues. In addition to promoting living composers and artists of diverse backgrounds, Dan regularly features his art collection to host fundraisers for charities. websitehttp:\/\/www.thebowandthebrush.com", "product_order": "0", "product_icon": null, "product_brand_id": "1", "product_price": "15.0000", "product_price_ex_tax": 15, "product_price_local_tax": "15.0000", "product_created_datetime": "2026-01-23 21:55:34", "product_code": null, "product_barcode": null, "product_is_unorderable": "0", "product_is_shipping_required": "0", "product_inventory_level": "62", "product_uri": "\/products\/af-the-bow-and-the-brush-a-concert-of-music-and-visual-art-by-daniel-darmesin-flanagan\/" } ]