Alliance Française 14th annual gala benefit

Join us on Wednesday, May 10 for Printemps au Palais, the 14th annual gala benefit of Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul! This year, we look forward to bringing the celebration back to the newly renovated Metropolitan Club and Ballroom. Inspired by Le Palais Garnier in Paris, our soirée will include a sprinkling of the performing arts throughout the evening. Join us for live and silent auctions, an apéritif, gourmet meal, and a touch of l’opéra! Our biggest fundraising event of the year, this is an important time to show your generous support through donations and your participation in the online auctions.

All proceeds of the gala support the operations and programs of Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul. Your generosity ensures that our cultural center continues to promote French language learning, cultural awareness and appreciation for the French-speaking cultures that are part of our Minnesotan community. Merci mille fois pour votre soutien !

6 to 10 pm on wednesday, may 10, 2023 — The metropolitan club & ballroom

REGISTER AND PURCHASE TICKETS

may 1-may 10: participate in our online silent auction

LEARN HOW TO PLACE SILENT AUCTION BIDS

You can bid on your smart phone, tablet or computer. Peruse the items, set maximum bids, and receive notifications when you’re no longer in the lead! Silent auction bidding will open at noon on May 1 and close at 7 pm on May 10.

in-person bidding and live auction

PREVIEW THE AUCTION ITEMS

Join in the fun, bidding on our most exclusive auction experiences at the Metropolitan with auctioneer Kurt Johnson! We’ll kick off the evening with our Fund-A-Need, followed by our live auction and raffle drawing. To participate in our live auction, you must be present, in-person in the ballroom at The Metropolitan. If you are interested in bidding but cannot attend in-person, please contact Annika to discuss proxy-bidding.

auction item donations

Do you have a unique experience or special product you’d like to donate as an auction item? Fill out our auction donation form by clicking the button below, or contact Kristi to discuss donations. Merci to the donors who have given to our auctions this year!

DONATE TO THE AUCTIONS

we are so grateful to you for helping us to keep afmsp strong

Thank you to all for your support, especially throughout the challenges of the past few years. Your bids and donations directly support the educational and cultural programs of Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul, fostering a thriving multi-cultural community in the Twin Cities.

Merci à notre comité du gala!

Committee Members: Michelle Champlin Bergner, Jen Cook, Darolyn Gray, Simin Hickman, Corinne Lawrenz, Allison Lindberg, Kristi Manning, Pam Pappas Stanoch, Christina Selander Bouzouina, Schelly Vaaler, Annika Wennerlund, et Karen Zentner Bacig