Nov
21
Fri
Beaujolais & Beyond Festival @ La Maison Francaise
Nov 21 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Growing in popularity, this year’s Beaujolais & Beyond Festival gathering for the annual wine harvest in France will take place at La Maison Française (at the Embassy of France) on November 21 at 8pm.

In addition to a selection of French breads, cheeses, pâtés and pastries, small plates will be provided by restaurants such as ICI Urban Bistrot and Paul Bakery. Guests will be treated to free-flowing Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau, in addition to a selection of wines from France, Italy, Spain and California (see list below).

To complement the libations, festivities will include a local DJ and dancing, a blind tasting contest, trivia quiz, silent auction featuring French products and a raffle for round-trip tickets to Paris from Air France!

From 7:00 to 8:00 prior to the party, VIP ticket holders will enter the heart of the Embassy to enjoy a private tasting event with respected members and personalities from Washington’s political and professional circles. General Admission starts after 8 pm.

Co-hosted by the Alliance Française de Washington DC & the DC French-American Chamber of Commerce.

Where: La Maison Française at the French Embassy// 4101 Reservoir Rd, NW

When: Friday, November 21 at 8pm

Price: Alliance Française and FACC Members- General $55, VIP $90, Block of 10 $450

General Admission- Standard $65, VIP $110, Block of 10 $550

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beaujolais-and-beyond-celebration-2014-tickets-13138536717

 

Wine Selection:

All wines are courtesy of Deutsch Family Wines and Spirits

VIP Reception

FRANCE: Ch La Bastide Dauzac

ITALY: Enza Prosecco

USA: Joseph Carr Chardonnay; Joseph Carr Cabernet

Beaujolais and Beyond Celebration

FRANCE : Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Village ; Georges Duboeuf Macon Village ; Jean Descombes; Georges Duboeuf Pouilly Fuissé

WASHINGTON STATE : SKYFALL Pinot Gris, SKYFALL Cabernet Sauvignon

CALIFORNIA : Josh Cellars Legacy, Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc California

ITALY : Barone Fini Pinot Grigio, Barone Fini Merlot

Beaujolais and Beyond @ La Maison Francaise
Nov 21 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Growing in popularity, this year’s Beaujolais & Beyond Festival gathering for the annual wine harvest in France will take place at La Maison Française (at the Embassy of France) on November 21 at 8pm.

In addition to a selection of French breads, cheeses, pâtés and pastries, small plates will be provided by restaurants such as ICI Urban Bistrot and Paul Bakery. Guests will be treated to free-flowing Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau, in addition to a selection of wines from France, Italy, Spain and California (see list below).

To complement the libations, festivities will include a local DJ and dancing, a blind tasting contest, trivia quiz, silent auction featuring French products and a raffle for round-trip tickets to Paris from Air France!

From 7:00 to 8:00 prior to the party, VIP ticket holders will enter the heart of the Embassy to enjoy a private tasting event with respected members and personalities from Washington’s political and professional circles. General Admission starts after 8 pm.

Co-hosted by the Alliance Française de Washington DC & the DC French-American Chamber of Commerce.

Where: La Maison Française at the French Embassy// 4101 Reservoir Rd, NW

When: Friday, November 21 at 8pm

Price: Alliance Française and FACC Members- General $55, VIP $90, Block of 10 $450

General Admission- Standard $65, VIP $110, Block of 10 $550

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beaujolais-and-beyond-celebration-2014-tickets-13138536717

 

Wine Selection:

All wines are courtesy of Deutsch Family Wines and Spirits

VIP Reception

FRANCE: Ch La Bastide Dauzac

ITALY: Enza Prosecco

USA: Joseph Carr Chardonnay; Joseph Carr Cabernet

Beaujolais and Beyond Celebration

FRANCE : Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Village ; Georges Duboeuf Macon Village ; Jean Descombes; Georges Duboeuf Pouilly Fuissé

WASHINGTON STATE : SKYFALL Pinot Gris, SKYFALL Cabernet Sauvignon

CALIFORNIA : Josh Cellars Legacy, Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc California

ITALY : Barone Fini Pinot Grigio, Barone Fini Merlot

 

Dec
3
Wed
Peruvian Brothers Charity Pisco Reception at the Embassy of Peru @ Embassy of Peru
Dec 3 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Peruvian Brothers Charity Pisco Reception at the Embassy of Peru

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Embassy of Peru

1700 Massachusetts Ave NW

Washington, DC 20036

Tickets $25.00

 

Cocktail Attire

Peruvian Brothers Catering: Pan con Chicharron, Pan con Pollo, Pan con Asado, Empanadas

Pisco Sours Courtesy of Macchu Pisco

Live Music Courtesy of Piscura Networking

Dec
5
Fri
Romain GARY  100th Anniversary at the Alliance Française @ Alliance Francaise
Dec 5 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Join the Alliance Française in celebrating the life and work of Romain Gary. A Titan of French literature, Gary published more than 50 books throughout his life under different names. A man of many talents, he fought for France during World War 2 and later became a diplomat. On Friday, December 5 at 7pm, the AFDC will host a discussion panel who will talk about Gary as a diplomat, as a man in history and as a man of letters. The panel will include the Consul General of France, Olivier Serot-Almeras; the Delegate General of the Fondation Alliance Francaise Paris in the US, Jean-François Hans and the Alliance Française de Washington DC’s Executive Director, Sarah Pickup-Diligenti.

Following the panel will be an unveiling of AFDC archives and a reception.

EVENT WEB PAGE: http://www.francedc.org/Events/default.aspx?id=118

WHERE: AFDC// 2142 Wyoming Ave NW

WHEN: Friday, December 5 at 7pm

TICKETS: $20 general; $15 members

For more AFDC events and offerings, please visit our website.

 

Dec
6
Sat
Holiday Open House and Christkindlmarkt @ Heurich House Museum
Dec 6 @ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The Heurich House Museum welcomes the public to celebrate the winter season during its annual Holiday Open House and Christkindlmarkt on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7 from 12-6 pm. The museum will honor the Heurich family’s German heritage by recreating a traditional German public Christmas market in its garden.  This holiday shopping event, Dupont Circle’s only holiday market, will feature goods from local artisans, including jewelers, ceramicists, chocolatiers, coffee roasters, and makers of housewares, baby clothes, and more. Visitors who enter the Open House may stroll through the festively decorated historic mansion on a self-guided tour, enjoy the sounds of live holiday musical performances in the Conservatory, and bid on traditional Nutcrackers during a silent auction.  The museum will be collecting new and gently used children’s books for a local children’s charity book drive, and guests will have the opportunity to create ornaments to adorn the museum’s holiday tree. Café Berlin will sell Glühwein, sausages, strudel, and other authentic German treats.

Advance and At-The-Door tickets for the Open House are $15 for adults, $5 for children, and include access to the Christkindlmarkt. Tickets for the Christkindlmarkt are $5 and will only be available at the door.

For additional information including a full market vendor list, musical performance schedule, and tickets, please visit: http://www.heurichhouse.org/christkindlmarkt.

Christmas Bazaar At the Embassy of Latvia @ Embassy of Latvia
Dec 6 @ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Please join in on Saturday December 6 from 2-6pm at the Embassy of Latvia located at 2306 Massachusetts Ave NW at Sheridan Circle for an open house with light refreshments and an opportunity to purchase gorgeous gifts for your friends for the holidays, all hand-made and designed in Latvia.

While you are there, make sure to walk next door to see the exhibit: Art is Art: a Latvian Voice in Glass which showcases the work of Artis Nimanis and his company An&Angel. Featuring a combination of one-offs, limited edition and pieces in production, this elegant exhibition of hand-blown glass spotlights the city of Riga, Latvia who the European Union chose as the EU capital of culture for 2014. Watch for upcoming events in music, art, design, architecture and history throughout the year in DC as well as Riga, Latvia.

Please rsvp to: rsvp.embassy.usa@mfa.gov.lv

For more information, please visit http://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/usa

Dec
7
Sun
Holiday Open House and Christkindlmarkt @ Heurich House Museum
Dec 7 @ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The Heurich House Museum welcomes the public to celebrate the winter season during its annual Holiday Open House and Christkindlmarkt on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7 from 12-6 pm. The museum will honor the Heurich family’s German heritage by recreating a traditional German public Christmas market in its garden.  This holiday shopping event, Dupont Circle’s only holiday market, will feature goods from local artisans, including jewelers, ceramicists, chocolatiers, coffee roasters, and makers of housewares, baby clothes, and more. Visitors who enter the Open House may stroll through the festively decorated historic mansion on a self-guided tour, enjoy the sounds of live holiday musical performances in the Conservatory, and bid on traditional Nutcrackers during a silent auction.  The museum will be collecting new and gently used children’s books for a local children’s charity book drive, and guests will have the opportunity to create ornaments to adorn the museum’s holiday tree. Café Berlin will sell Glühwein, sausages, strudel, and other authentic German treats.

Advance and At-The-Door tickets for the Open House are $15 for adults, $5 for children, and include access to the Christkindlmarkt. Tickets for the Christkindlmarkt are $5 and will only be available at the door.

For additional information including a full market vendor list, musical performance schedule, and tickets, please visit: http://www.heurichhouse.org/christkindlmarkt.

Dec
10
Wed
Winternational @ Ronald Reagan Building
Dec 10 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

This program is designed by and for the D.C.-based embassies to showcase their arts, crafts, tourism and culture.  More than 20 embassies are scheduled to participate.

Free and open to the public, this event will feature:

  • International bazaar featuring embassy exhibitors and artisans
  • Gingerbread cookie decorating station
  • Complimentary cookies, hot cocoa and apple cider
  • A sampling of global bites
  • Cultural performances

Join us as we explore the different ways in which the world celebrates the winter season through food, culture, customs and traditions.

To register for this free event, please fill out the form here.

Dec
14
Sun
ReUse, ReTouch, ReDutch: Pop-Up Design Exhibition @ Embassy of the Netherlands
Dec 14 @ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Over 50 examples of sustainable and social Dutch Design, including baskets made out of used flip-flops, chairs made out of used refrigerators, and clothing that generates energy.

Exhibition open to the public Sunday, December 14th from 11am-4pm 4200 Linnean Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20008. No RSVP needed, please join us!

 

Feb
15
Sun
Art Soiree’s Mardi Gras Masquerade @ Sofitel Hotel
Feb 15 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Don your most elegant masks and festive attire for one of the greatest French traditions and immerse into the colorful world of carnival!!!
You’re invited to
MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE 2015

WHEN: Sunday, February 15 | 8pm
WHERE:
Sofitel Hotel, 806 15th Street NW, Washington DC

TICKETS*: $15 before Feb 9th online only: https://mardigrasmasquerade2015.eventbrite.com
Tickets go up in price to $20 on 2/9/15

ENTER THE WORLD OF MASQUERADE
Dance the night away to the best of New Orleans inspired live music and get transported to the French Quarter in a heartbeat with festive decorations and costumed models.

The glamorous night of dancing and live entertainment will take place at the luxurious Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square right in the heart of DC. Entertainment includes a live New Orleans-style jazz band, DJ, festive decorations, costumed models, and more.

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! Let the good times roll!

Doors open 8:00pm & the band starts playing 9:30pm. Since it’s a holiday weekend, there is no need to worry about staying out late!
Tickets: $15 before 2.9.15; $20 after –  online only; Event is 21+
Attire: Costume or evening attire

(For those coming without a mask, complimentary basic masks will be provided upon entry.)

Enjoy jazz, dancing, performances, & cash bar.