France-Atlanta - 2011 Newsroom

Newsroom (2011)

The Backstage Beat -France Atlanta Presents: Pierre Rigal’s ASPHALTE (11/6/11)

When you think street dance, does high abstract French art come to mind? The opening sequence of Pierre Rigal’s ASPHALTE performed by La Compagnie Dernière Minute at the Rialto this weekend brings together a perfect marriage of street dance, technological innovation, art and storytelling was presented as part of the cooperative program France-Atlanta 2011.

Georgia Tech and France Plan the Future of Graphene

For the second year in a row, Georgia Tech has partnered with the Consulate General of France for a series of talks, entitled “France-Atlanta 2011 – Together Toward Innovation.” The discussions explore the fields of science, art, humanitarian work, economics, architecture and nuclear energy. In one of the talks scientists gathered together to discuss the state of current research in graphene and how to create future partnerships on both sides of the Atlantic.

Maria Saporta Report - Toulouse Mayor Pierre Cohen welcomes closer connection with his sister city, Atlanta (11/7/11)

One of the benefits of the annual, two-weeks-long France-Atlanta program is that it has revived the sister city relationship between Atlanta and Toulouse. Toulouse Mayor Pierre Cohen, led a delegation of Toulouse dignitaries to participate in a number of France-Atlanta events that are underway. It was the first visit that Cohen, who has been mayor of Toulouse for more than three years, has made to Atlanta.

Creative Loafing Atlanta - Georgia Tech, French Consulate team up for suburban symposium (11/3/11)

Georgia Tech’s College of Architecture and the Consulate General of France this weekend will host "Outer City/Inner Suburb: The Physical, Social and Cultural Fabric Beyond the Center," a symposium of discussions, presentations, and films that will compare the suburbs (or "banlieues") of France and Atlanta.

Market Watch - Feature Films, Narrative Fiction, Documentaries, Music Videos, and Short Film Position BronzeLens as one of the Nation’s Most Substantive Film Festivals (11/1/11)

Filmmakers representing the United States, Africa, Canada, the Caribbean and Europe comprised the more than 50 submissions received for BronzeLens 2011. More than 30 films will be screened during BronzeLens. The second annual BronzeLens Film Festival (BronzeLens) will take place over the course of four days, November 10-13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

France-Atlanta Opening Ceremony : Remarks by François Delattre, Ambassador of France to the United States

It is an immense honor and a great pleasure to be here with all of you tonight to officially open “France-Atlanta 2011”.

France-Atlanta opening ceremony: Remarks by Pascal Le Deunff, Consul General of France in Atlanta

I am very happy to welcome you all tonight to officially open the second edition of “France-Atlanta: Together Towards Innovation”. Thank you so much for sharing this event with us this evening.

WSBTV - Georgia Tech and French consulate team up (10/14/11)

The French consulate in Atlanta is partnering with Georgia Tech for a second time to build and promote French-American partnerships in different areas.

Global Atlanta - Georgia Tech Joins City in Supporting France-Atlanta 2011 (10/25/11)

The Georgia Institute of Technology’s president, G. D. “Bud” Peterson, underscored the university’s support of the France-Atlanta 2011 program, which was launched during a press conference at City Hall on Oct. 19.

Creative Loafing Atlanta - A hip-hop vision arrives in Atlanta by way of the Paris suburbs (10/27/11)

The performers in Pierre Rigal’s “Asphalte” come from the Paris suburbs, where hip-hop culture has blossomed over the past 30 years. Their trip to Atlanta to perform at the Rialto will be their first time in the US.

The Republic- French ambassador to US to visit Atlanta for events promoting French-American cooperation (10/26/11)

The French ambassador to the United States plans to visit Atlanta this week to officially kick off a series of events designed to strengthen cooperation between his country and the Southeast.

France-Amérique: Georgia Tech Lorraine, A Model of Cooperation between France and Atlanta, 10/17/2011

For the second consecutive year, the Consulate General of France in Atlanta and the Georgia Institute of Technology, will launch France-Atlanta 2011 on October 26. Placed under the concept of innovation, this event is also an opportunity to reinforce to the academic partnership between Atlanta and Metz, a model of cooperation between the Hexagon and the United States. Interview with Yves Berthelot, President of Georgia Tech Lorraine.

Atlanta Business Journal - France-Atlanta conference strengthening ties (10/21/2011)

Even in an age of high-tech communications there’s nothing quite like face-to-face meetings to encourage business deals and partnerships. The France-Atlanta 2011 conference is expected to bring together business people, scientists and officials in a two and a half week long series of events designed to foster increased business relationships between the country and Georgia.

France Atlanta 2013 : Together Towards Innovation