For Roland

Champagne Gala and Ball
at the Embassy of France

ONLINE AUCTION POSTED!

Dear Friends of La Maison Française,
Our Champagne Gala is just around the corner - Saturday, November 5 at 7 p.m. - and our online auction has just been posted! We welcome everyone to explore all the marvelous travel packages listed. From Los Angeles to San Diego, to Hawaii, and of course France, you'll love discovering all the exciting destinations! Click the following link to bid on this year's vacation packages: http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=57dvbseab&et=1108353801871&s=4982&e=001lMrFerQ2y-ExvwbtuUj1DZbpnT5YPYxwKuaduiVqztvVbCOd4qGmpuLEp_fOTcF519e_stYjrVZgXU3BGzB_LnZZSOSZAlmrwPVu5JvuhVnb6Qs1B8FEnrVCVv4yytPLBGqUhMeK9L44CmngoBPYtPuVp9bR9MchaXgh41hq5jiY-Ez3K_hO1FfrCSwSQL2BqMWg0F-0LKeZtxFtl35xmNhEJHXsCyzmGVHq5tzsIQB8oP3MiG9oxmocxEc5DpL5ABHQaZCOQY6iLXgtg3lpo9VCqGwlitVq

Of course, we are thrilled to welcome you and your friends to the grande soirée! Please scroll down to discover more about the special offer for our patrons, the ambiance, the great Champagnes, the entertainment (our orchestra), the fabulous restaurants, and more... Join us and be part of the elegant affair!

WHAT: 2011 Champagne Gala at the Embassy of FranceWHEN: Saturday, November 5 from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.WHERE: La Maison Française, Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Rd, NWADMISSION: $250 ($190 tax-deductible) $155 ($95 tax-deductible)* with special code ‘AMBASSADOR’ TICKETS: http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=57dvbseab&et=1108353801871&s=4982&e=001lMrFerQ2y-EPAHaQrghm6uIlRPmbj4kyYYMWY3vrWU_N5NZphsD13ssVMDRuKuvS2n8L6_X-aVBjJiqt1xdthEXIn4jbk3I-IYrzaYnZm808xuKA3-sSX9TPGbvJIDM_pwacppcOVISN18H7slNuCj8teL1U-ff5iIz3Ua4eA3hXdnWw5RuszJgSAIOgAOcneb-JA1CQMMoe3JRugb4Q6IkjpkALMZFvfiENoyZcdTUtO0FOoRm-Vg==DRESS CODE: Black-tie
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PARKING: Valet parking provided*Proceeds from this event will go to the French-American Cultural Foundation, a U.S. 501(c)(3) collaborator of La Maison Française.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Embassy of France!

Warm regards,Roland CeletteCultural Attaché Director of La Maison Françaisehttp://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=57dvbseab&et=1108353801871&s=4982&e=001lMrFerQ2y-G5qNvdmFXGwru4SQoX-BAzIPtDqhQRtC6C61bcy7BhlPGtOJWT2Mg2Nx9rxp-7p26uNchJ_n4dyX4BHGiGYxxzesaluap0LakfqH7DLIWy1w== ================

D E T A I L S================The Ambiance

As you approach La Maison Française, leave your car with our valet parking service, and stroll down our welcoming red carpet. Once inside, you will be presented with a flute that you can fill and refill with Champagnes from France's finest Champagne houses. Savor food from the most prestigious area restaurants then move your feet on the ballroom dance floor to live music provided by the Bob Hardwick Orchestra!The ChampagnesG. H. Mumm, Perrier-Jouët, Gosset Champagne, Champagne Henriot, Champagne Lanson, Louis Roderer, Moët & Chandon, Nicolas Feuillatte, Pol Roger, Pommery, Heidsieck, Taittinger, and Ruinart.The EntertainmentBeginning at 8:30 p.m., the ballroom dance floor will sparkle as guests dance to the incomparable Bob Hardwick Orchestra, declared by People Magazine to be "the orchestra of princes and presidents." From performances at the Château de Versailles to U.S. Presidential Inaugural Balls, this eight-piece combo serves up every sound, from pop and rock to contemporary tunes — and French ballads, bien sûr!The Silent AuctionA luxurious silent auction, featuring items ranging from moderate to luxurious, will raise funds to help support the numerous and varied activities of the French-American Cultural Foundation and La Maison Française. Items include a dinner cruise for two on the Odyssey, a Nespresso machine, a Magnum of Cristal 2004, and a Hawaiian escape package. The RestaurantsChefs from area restaurants will offer a buffet of mouth-watering creations! Restaurants include Bistro La Bonne, Bistrot Lepic, Café Dupont, Circle Bistro, Cock & Bowl, Evo Bistro, Food, Wine & Co., Georgetown Cupcake, Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center, Ici Urban Bistro at Sofitel Lafayette Square, Moorenko's Ice Cream, Neyla, Patisserie Poupon, Taberna del Alabardero, and Zentan.
U P C O M I N G E V E N T Sat La Maison Française, Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Rd, NW RESERVE YOUR SEATS TODAY!


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THUR, DEC 1 AT 7:00PM: Le Studio Wine 101: Cognac Hennessy tasting - CLASSOur monthly Wine Tasting 101 soirées — with veteran wine journalist Claire Morin-Gibourg - explore the regions (Burgundy, Champagne, Rhône Valley, Languedoc and Bordeaux) and vineyards in France, as well as tasting techniques. This session will feature cognacs from the Hennessy Cognac distillery! MORE INFO / TICKETS

MON, DEC 5 AT 7:30PM: Mathieu Dufour, flute - CLASSICALPraised as "a marvel" by the Chicago Sun-Times, French flutist Mathieu Dufour is one of the most breathtakingly talented musicians of his generation. His pure sound and flawless technique have left audiences and fellow musicians in awe. At the age of 25, he was appointed principal flute of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra by Daniel Barenboim, making him one of the youngest players ever to hold such a position. Since then, he has performed numerous times as soloist with the Chicago Symphony.MORE INFO / TICKETS

TUES, JAN 31 AT 7:30PM: Alexis Kossenko & Les Ambassadeurs - BAROQUEFlutist Alexis Kossenko is a dynamic conductor/director and musician whose virtuosity encompasses every era of his instrument, from historic Baroque and Renaissance flute repertoire to contemporary genres. With his own orchestra, Les Ambassadeurs, Kossenko undertakes the rediscovery of a forgotten repertoire: music from Dresden's Golden Age.MORE INFO / TICKETS

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