Calendar

Sep
15
Thu
Post 390 Farm-to-Post Dinner Series #5: Kimball Fruit Farm
Sep 15 @ 6:00 pm

Join Post 390 for the fifth of a 6-part “Farm to Post” dinner series in 2106. This dinner will highlight the best of Kimball Fruit Farm, a third generation family-run farm owned and operated by Carl and Marie Hills. The evening will start with a reception, followed by a four course dinner.

Tickets are limited and are available for $55.

The final date for the the dinners series will be November 2nd for their “Novemberfest” celebration.

About Kimball Fruit Farm

Kimball Fruit Farm grows a variety of fruits and vegetables for the retail and wholesale trade at their Pepperell store and 12 farmers markets throughout New England. Aside from over 70 varieties of award-winning heirloom tomatoes, they are swimming in peaches (white and yellow freestone), corn (white and two color), apples (nearly 40 varieties), pears (6 varieties), and an amazing array of other fruits, vegetables, greens and herbs.

Oct
26
Wed
Elizabeth Locke Personal Appearance and Trunk Show at Neiman Marcus
Oct 26 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Meet the designer and view the latest collection at Neiman Marcus Boston.

 

For reservations and more information, call 617.536.3660 ext 2222.
Precious Jewels Salon, Level Three

May
25
Thu
Ciné-Club de l’Alliance: Je ne suis pas un salaud
May 25 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: Je ne suis pas un salaud @ French Cultural Center | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

A DECENT MAN (2015)

111 minutes | French with English subtitles | Drama

About the Film

Director: Emmanuel Finkiel
Actors: Nicolas Duvauchelle, Mélanie Thierry, Driss Ramdi

After he is violently attacked in the street, Eddie wrongly identifies Ahmed, an ideal suspect whom he’d noticed a few days before the attack. While the legal machine gets underway with Ahmed, Eddie attempts to win back his wife and son through a new job. But Eddie soon becomes aware of the seriousness of his accusation and he’ll do anything to establish the truth, even if it means he risks losing everything.

PRAISE

Nicolas Duvauchelle was nominated for Best Actor at the 2017 César Awards and 2017 Lumière Awards for his performance in the film.

A Decent Man (Je ne suis pas un salaud) is a dark and brooding portrait of contemporary malaise…

– Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Review

Finkiel incisively builds his lead characters, subtly developing relationships along with alienation, resentment and racism to paint a picture of an average Joe whose weaknesses are distressingly commonplace.

– Jay Weissberg, Variety

About the Director

Emmanuel Finkiel was born on October 30, 1961 in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is a director and writer, known for Voyages (1999), Je ne suis pas un salaud (2015) and Nulle part terre promise (2008).


Above: ©CNC

WATCH THE TRAILER

Oct
12
Thu
Ciné-Club de l’Alliance: Elle (2016)
Oct 12 @ 6:15 pm

Join the French Cultural Center for their first Ciné-Club de l’Alliance of the fall as they screen the critically acclaimed thriller, Elle by Paul Verhoeven.


Isabelle Huppert puts in a Golden Globe worthy performance as Michèle Leblanc. Michèle seems indestructible. Head of a successful video game company, she brings the same ruthless attitude to her love life as to business. Being attacked in her home by an unknown assailant changes Michèle’s life forever. When she resolutely tracks the man down, they are both drawn into a curious and thrilling game-a game that may, at any moment, spiral out of control.

Apr
4
Wed
Cheese Trail Dinner at Post 390
Apr 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

A Cheese Filled Evening

On Wednesday, April 4th, the cheese stands together at Post 390 for a very special Massachusetts Cheese Trail Farm-to-Post dinner. Executive Chef Nick Deutmeyer has invited his cheesiest friends to the restaurant and created a menu to showcase the best in Massachusetts cheesemaking. Representatives from local fromageries like Upinngil FarmRuggles Hill Creamery, and Westfield Farm will be on-site to discuss their cheeses while you enjoy a four-course dinner with each course showcasing a different maker. The evening kicks off at 6:00pm with a welcome reception over passed hors d’oeuvres featuring three Upinngil Farm cheeses, followed by a quartet of queso courses, and finishing with a bonus cheese from Shy Brother’s Farm (in case you get the munchies in the Uber). Tickets are $55 including tax and tip, and if you can’t make it, the Mass. Cheese Trail menu will be available during dinner service at Post for a limited time.

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RECEPTION
Upinngil Farm (Gill, MA)
Upinggillar, Spinach, Bacon, Paté Brisée
Feta, Cucumber, Oven Roasted Tomato
Ayrshire, Herbed Butter Cracker, Jagerwurst

FIRST COURSE
Robinson Farm (Hardwick, MA)
Arpeggio “the aroma and flavor notes of the terroir in one bite”
Early Spring Asparagus, Sugar-Stack Ham, Foraged Morels, Caramelized Onion Soubise

SECOND COURSE
Ruggles Hill Creamery (Hardwick, MA)
Greta’s Fair Haven “fruity, peppery, and densely textured”
Chilled Roast Chicken, Marbled Rye, Pickled Green Strawberries, Cracked Black Pepper, Green Peas

ENTRÉE
Westfield Farm (Hubbardston, MA)
Hubbardston Blue Cow “surface ripened…very soft and creamy center”
Garlic & Herb Leg of Lamb, Duck Fat Fried Potatoes, Lemon Smashed Peas, Pan Drippings

DESSERT
Smith Country Cheese (Winchendon, MA)
Extra Aged Gouda “creamy, nutty parm-like cheese”
Strawberry & Almond ‘Shortcake’, Aged Gouda Ice Cream, Strawberry-Gouda Crumb, Rhubarb Jam, Toasted Almonds

TAKE HOME
Shy Brother’s Farm (Westport Point, MA)
Hannahbells “thimble-shaped morsels that pack a dramatic throw-weight of pungency and lingering flavor”

May
4
Fri
Art of the Home
May 4 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Art of the Home

Special guests of Century Bank are collaborating to offer a fun and unique event  to Realtors, their clients and local residents.  Award winning Interior Designer; Dane Giamichael/Dane Austin Design – Architect; Steve Reilly of SLR Architecture and the talented Aga Orlowska, Art Curator – The Gallery Event will be amongst the panel of experts available. The day will be interactive, fun and exciting with local artwork, gift certificate drawings, light refreshments available.  Free 15-minute consultations will be available based on schedule availability. A fun and free way to decide, should we move? Build/extend? Redesign/Refresh?

For more information, please click here.

 

 

Feb
1
Sat
La Chandeleur at the French Cultural Center
Feb 1 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Meet and mingle with other Francophiles while celebrating La Chandeleur!

Also called Crêpe Day, la Chandeleur is a French holiday during which people traditionally eat crêpes and drink cidre. Though la Chandeleur is often associated with the Catholic holiday of Candlemas, it actually stems from pagan traditions. And, of course, there is the traditional coin ritual: if you can flip a crêpe while holding a coin in your other hand, you and your family will not have to worry about financial problems. There is even a fun legend that ties Napoleon’s misfortune with his time in Russia with the flipping of the crêpes!

The French Cultural Center will observe this popular holiday with crêpes and a variety of delicious toppings. All ages are invited and welcome to attend!

Please note: When you register for a family, you are registering per family. You will be required to answer a question on the number of family members that will attend.

Early RSVP recommended.

To learn more about the French Cultural Center, please click here.


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