Fête d’hiver - Winter celebration
Join Alliance Française for our annual winter celebration: Fête d’hiver!
The wintery fun will take place this year on December 13th, beginning at 6pm. Speaking French is not required. Join us for a warm gathering of friends, families, and fun in our building.
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 and delicous bûche de Noël from Patrick’s Bakery! 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 7:25pm, after the movie.
Individual ticket - $25 / Family with kids under 12 - $60
For youth over 12 years old, individual ticket purchase is required. The ticket for Fête d’hiver DOES NOT include the ticket for the Dance Party, which has to be purchase separately.
6:10pm - 7:30 pm
MOVIE FOR KIDS In the gallery
Kids! Let's get cozy, bring your blankets, and get ready for a movie ! We will be screening Kina & Yuk by Guillaume Maidatchevsky.
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.
‘‘This is the last frontier, endless white plains stretching out to the North Pole, a land of ice running over a frozen ocean. This place can be challenging, but life in the Arctic is about to get even harder for Kina & Yuk. The brave Arctic foxes will soon become parents for the first time. But, Arctic winters are no longer what they used to be and global warming is reshuffling the cards for everybody. Gone hunting on the shoreline, Yuk ends up being trapped on drifting ice. Left alone, Kina has no other choice but to venture into unknown territories. Just a few days away from giving birth, the countdown has started! Will they manage to find each other in time for the birth of their cubs? On their way, they will meet some unexpected friends and ferocious foes across dazzling yet fragile landscapes. This wildlife adventure is a tale of love, hope, friendship, and endurance. It will take you on a journey full of surprises and natural wonders.’’
8pm - 11pm
dance party FOR ADULTS 21+ in the grande salle
Join us for a Dance Party with DJ Jake Rudh! Dance to a mix of your favorite French and English songs, with a Christmassy touch!
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.
Tickets : $15 in advance / $20 at the door
Enter the raffle to win a Holiday Basket, curated by AFMSP!
Add raffle tickets to your basket to enter to win a holiday gift basket, curated by AFMSP and valued at $375! Basket includes, wine, a throw, holiday cards, chocolate, tea, confitures, and more…
Sponsor this event for $150 or $250 - we will acknowledge your business or organization’s support among our community and contacts through the end of the year!
At the $250 level, your business or organization will receive special acknowledgement in our weekly newsletter and on social media through the end of 2024, as well as a logo and link for your business added to our event website and the event flyer, and two (2) tickets to the event! Add $250 Sponsorship to cart.
At the $150 level, your business or organization will receive special acknowledgement in our weekly newsletter and on social media through the end of 2024, plus one (1) event ticket. Add $150 Sponsorship to cart.
