08.26.10

An n’ Pale | Café Conversations

With Franketiénne, Haitian author, playwright and artist

Join Haiti Cultural Exchange once a month for a conversation with a person of interest in our community.  These discussions are designed to provide a glimpse into the person’s life, interests, inspirations, and work.

Please join us at the HousingWorks Bookstore Café in SOHO on Thursday, August 26 at 6pm for the launch our An n’ Pale | Café Conversations series, a monthly event showcasing people of interest to the community.

Our special guest will be renowned Haitian author, playwright and artist, Franketiénne. Mr. Etiénne will discuss La miraculeuse féconde créativité du peuple haïtien, or The amazing and prolific creativity of the Haitian People – a look into the many facets and myths that shape the Haitian soul. Mr. Etiénne will have several of his books and artwork for sale.

Mr. Etiénne is the author of more than 40 publications in French and Kreyòl, including, poems, essays and plays. His most recent play, “Melovivi, the Trap”, was completed in November 2009 and is considered a premonitory vision of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010.  Mr. Etiénne was recently appointed UNESCO artist for peace to promote the agency’s program on books and linguistic diversity.

Thank you to HousingWorks for their cooperation for providing the venue for this exciting event!

Seating is limited, and we encourage you to RSVP to regine@haiticulturalx.org.

DATE / TIME: Thursday, August 26 / 6 pm 8:30 pm
LOCATION: HousingWorks Bookstore Café 126 Crosby Street, NYC 10012
Subways: B, D, F & M trains to Broadway Lafayette
ADMISSION: FREE