About this Event
The Board of Directors of Alliance Française of Washington (AFDC) is solliciting your support and presence to the AFDC's Annual Benefit Event, to be held on Tuesday, May 14, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm, at HIllwood Museum, Estate & Gardens.
H.E. Laurent Bili, Ambassador of France, will attend as guest of honor.
There will be abundant hors d'oeuvres by Design Cuisine and a full open bar.
Put on your dancing shoes : French DJ David Dupre will be playing French pop music from the 1960s to nowadays!
You can stroll in the fragrant gardens, visit the mansion and its fabulous collections of French Decorative Arts after hours -without the usual crowds-, enjoy the new special exhibition connecting Hillwood to France, "Marjorie Merriweather Post's Paris," and, bien sûr, take photos and selfies and tag us!
You will be able to meet with Alliance Française of Washington's board of directors, members, students, and make new friends. There will be a table with information about our classes, programs, and activities.
It is recommended to carpool or take an Uber. Parking on the grounds is limited.
Dress Code: Festive Business or Cocktail Attire.
About Alliance Française of Washington (AFDC): www.francedc.org
Alliance Française of Washington, D.C. was created in 1905 and sits at its present location in the Kalorama neighborhood since 1971. Alliance Française of Washington, D.C. is one of more than 800 chapters in the world, and Number 2 out of 103 chapters in the US.
The Alliance Française of Washington, D.C. serves as the leading center for French language, French culture and francophone resources in the Nation’s Capital, offering French language classes for all levels from age 1 to 99+, cultural events, certifications, and the only loan library in French language in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Mission: To Build Connections Through French Language and Culture (s)
Vision: To Become the French Heart Beat in the Nation’s Capital
Values:
- Inclusiveness: Celebrating Diversity of Students and Global Communities
- Integration: Blending the Best Educational and Cultural Experiences
- Innovation: Pioneering New Learning Tools and Cultural Approaches
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 275.00
