Join Alliance Française for our annual winter celebration: Fête d’hiver!
The wintery fun will take place this year on December 8th, beginning at 6pm. Speaking French is not required. Join us for some winter fun!
Ticket information below.
What to expect?
6pm - 8pm:
CELEBRATION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
In the library
Join us for a family friendly event to spend time together and enjoy traditional vin chaud, bûche de Noël from Patrick’s bakery, and music! We even heard that Papa Noel will be bringing presents pour les enfants sages !
For families who wish, we invite you to bring a small gift (already wrapped) for your child or children with their name written on it. Papa Noël will be happy to take it out from his sack of presents when the time comes! Papa Noël will be coming to the gallery around 7:20pm, after the movie.
6pm - 7:20pm
MOVIE FOR KIDS
In the gallery
Kids! Let's get cozy, bring your blankets, and get ready for a conte de Noel! We will be screening The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess by Michel Ocelot. Three tales, three ages, three worlds. At the time of Ancient Egypt, a young king becomes the first black pharaoh to deserve the hand of his loved one. During the French Middle Ages, a mysterious wild boy steals from the rich to give to the poor. In the 18th century Turkey, a prince of pastries and a princess of roses escape the palace to live their love.
FREE for kids under 12, registration required.
All kids registered for the movie must be accompanied by at least an adult participating in the Fête d'hiver.
8pm - 11pm
dance party FOR ADULTS 21+
in the grande salle
Join us for a Dance Party with DJ Jake Rudh and enjoy the set spanning from 60’s French music to today!
With more than 20 years of experience in the Twin Cities music scene, Jake Rudh’s reputation as a versatile DJ has become his calling card. He’s known around town as a host on Minnesota Public Radio’s 89.3 The Current and founder of locally lauded Transmission dance nights.
For ‘‘Voyage Voyage’’, Jake will play French music from the ‘60s until today, and some of his non-French favorites as well! Let’s dance before winter hits hard!
Wear your most French attire!
More info about the dance party HERE.
Tickets
WHOLE EVENT - 6-11pm
$20 members - $25 non members - Free for kids under 12
Ticket price includes a glass of vin chaud, a piece of bûche, cold buffet, and the dance party at 8pm! Other beverages will be for sale. The vin chaud and the bûche will be available on a first come, first served basis, until 8pm. Get some before it runs out!
While you enjoy time in the library downstairs, you can also bring your kids to the movie happening in the Gallery upstairs! The movie is free for kids under 12, but registration is required HERE. All kids registered for the movie must be accompanied by at least an adult participating in the Fête d'hiver.
Membership vouchers not applicable for this event!
DANCE PARTY ONLY - 8-11pm
$15 for dance party only (in advance)
$20 for dance party only (day of show)
Ticket price includes access to the dance floor.
Beer, wine and n/a beverages will be available for purchase.
Membership vouchers not applicable for this event!
Where can I park?
There are multiple parking options at or near our building! Feel free to park at any of the following:
Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul parking lot
Street parking on 2nd Ave, Colfax Ave, or Glenwood Ave
The parking lot of the church next door (previously The FIRM)
The beautiful Christmas trees you will see at the Alliance Française have been donated by Market Flowers! Un grand merci à eux !