About this Event
The International Club of DC with the cooperation of the Embassy of Portugal and His Excellency Ambassador Francisco Duarte Lopes, the Portuguese Ambassador to the United States, cordially request the pleasure of your company for the rare delight of an evening featuring a dinner buffet feast of Portuguese delicacies prepared especially for you by the Ambassador's staff followed by a delightful concert.
An Enchanting Evening of Portuguese Culture, Music, and Dinner
Residence of the Portuguese Ambassador to the United States
Enjoy a delightful Portuguese Fado concert followed by dinner.
The intimate and beautiful setting of the Portuguese Ambassador’s residence provides the perfect setting for you to discover Portugal through all your senses while meeting the Ambassador*, distinguished diplomats and staff at the embassy along with ICDC members in attendance.
The dinner buffet of Portuguese delicacies will be presented with limited seating after the concert. The dinner reception also includes wine and drinks served at the bar.
Please reserve your tickets soon, as space is very limited and the event is expected to sell out in advance. Discounted tickets available for a limited time. As we reach capacity, the ticket price is subject to increase.
* Please note that if the Ambassador is called away for official business, the Deputy Chief of Mission or other high ranking diplomat from the embassy will welcome you to the Embassy.
:::: Agenda
Kindly do not arrive prior to 6:30 PM, as we are unable to admit guests prior to 6:30 PM due to ongoing arrangements to prepare for the event. Please do arrive promptly at 6:30 PM to be seated for the concert. Dinner is presented at the conclusion of the concert with the event concluding at about 9:00 PM. Please do arrive promptly at 6:30 PM to be seated for the concert.
:::: Alison Dasilva: Biography
Alison Dasilva has been performing publicly since the age of 12. Her connection to Portuguese music and culture, however, began much earlier. The daughter of parents born on the island of Terceira in the Azores, Alison grew up immersed in Portuguese traditions, including Fado, Cantoria, and Carnaval.
Her love of Fado began at the age of seven, when her grandmother taught her her first Fado, “O Xaile de Minha Mãe.” Since then, Fado has remained an important part of Alison’s life and artistic journey. Through regular visits to Terceira and her continued connection to her family’s heritage, she has developed a deep appreciation for the music, traditions, and culture of Portugal.
Alison has had the opportunity to share Fado with audiences in California, Terceira, Lisbon, and Canada. She is honored to perform at the Residence of the Ambassador of Portugal on December 3 and looks forward to sharing her love of Fado and Portuguese culture with the evening’s guests.
Ticket Terms
Kindly note by purchasing a ticket, you accept responsibility to arrive for the event on time. Due to expenses incurred, we are unable to offer refunds if you are unable to attend the event for any reason. Purchase of tickets for the event constitutes your acceptance of our no-refund policy. Event details are subject to change as we continue to refine the event.
Tickets will be released to the person who purchased the tickets upon presenting photo ID. If you purchased more than one ticket, please arrive for admission with your guest(s).
Event venue & nearby stays
Portuguese Ambassador’s residence, 2125 Kalorama Rd NW, Washington, United States
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