Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 7:00 PM A grand French feast of music, art, culture, cuisine, wine and dance! Come celebrate the birth of French democracy with your ICDC friends Event Details The International Club of DC and the Embassy of France cordially request the pleasure of your company for a gala celebration and grand feast featuring the finest gathering of French restaurants in DC (imagine 16 prestigious chefs - under one roof - cooking for you!) Join us for an unforgettable celebration at the French Embssy to dance the night away with us and celebrate the birth of French democracy! BASTILLE DAY at the Embassy of France! ~ A homage to Josephine Baker and the roaring twenties in Paris! ~ ~ French Dinner ~ Desserts ~ Open Bar ~ Dancing ~ Come by yourself or with friends for our trip to France as you visit different Parisian "arrondissements" (neighborhoods) throughout the evening. Start your evening with cocktails served at the open bar while perusing art and luxury items offered at the silent auction. Stroll around the embassy's garden, enjoy live music and dance the night away as you make new friends. Our Bastille Day Gala sold out each of the last 5 years-- please reserve your tickets soon! Live performances by: Blue Crescent Syncopators (jazz quartet) Bobby White and Kate Hedin (swing dancers) Jacques & Marie (French song duo) Dana Kristina-Joi Morgan (jazz pianist) Dinner Enjoy a buffet dinner of French delicacies prepared and served by some of the most prestigious chefs in town. Food will be served from 7 - 9PM. Ritz Carlton, Washington Charcuterie Display with Condiments and Bread 2941 Restaurant, Falls Church Magret de Canard façon Montmorency Bastille Restaurant, Alexandria Pork Shoulder en Daube Provençale with Polenta Gnocci Café du Parc at Willard InterContinental, Washington Seared “Ahi" Tuna with a Seaweed and Bean Sprouts Salad Peanuts, Sesame Cilantro Vinaigrette Et Voila!, Washington Mini Eclairs and Misérables (Belgian Almond Cream-filled Meringues) Ici Urban Bistro at Sofitel Lafayette Square, Washington Chilled, Spicy, Cantaloupe Soup with Prosciutto and Fresh Basil Skewer Panorama Bakery Assortment of Breads Pesce Restaurant, Washington Seafood Salad Philippe, Chef at Home, Washington Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Eggs on Toast with Olive Tapanade Chicken served with Parmesan and Polenta Thin-Slices of Beef in Pineapple Sauce. Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, Washington Po Boy St Louis Style Shrimp, Saucisson, Bacon, Cucumber and Apple Tarragon Dressing Plume Restaurant at Jefferson Hotel, Washington Truffled Croque Monsieur Ris Restaurant, Washington Savory Quiche Cacao Fine European Chocolate & Pastries, Bethesda Assorted Savory Tartines Assorted Macarons Religieuses Desserts with Coffee and Tea Moorenko's Ice Cream, Silver Spring Various Ice Cream Flavors Pâtisserie Poupon, Washington/Baltimore Assorted Desserts 2941 Restaurant, Falls Church Magret de Canard façon Montmorency Opéra, White Chocolate, Coffee Ganache, Espresso Joconde Philippe, Chef at Home, Washington Crepes Suzettes SilverSpoon Kahwa Coffees and Mighty Leaf Teas Requested Attire Festive evening attire suggested. Cocktail or festive 20's attire encouraged! Tentative Agenda (Agenda is subject to change) 7:00 PM Cocktails and Silent Auction 8:00 PM Buffet Dinner with the participation of 2941 Restaurant, Bertrand Chemel, Falls Church Bastille Restaurant, Christophe Poteaux and Michelle Poteaux, Alexandria Cacao Fine European Chocolate & Pastries, Jacques Poulain, Bethesda Café du Parc at Willard InterContinental, Luc Dendievel, Washington Et Voila, Claudio Pirollo, Washington Kahwa Cafes and Mighty Leaf Teas Ici Urban Bistrot at Sofitel Lafayette Square, Olivier Perret, Washington Moorenko’s, Susan Soorenko, Silver Spring Panorama Breads Pâtisserie Poupon, Joseph Poupon, Washington/Baltimore Pesce Restaurant, Régine Palladin, Washington Philippe, Chef at Home, Philippe Uzan, Washington Plume at Jefferson Hotel, Damon Gordon, Washington Ris Restaurant, Ris Lacoste, Washington Ritz Carlton, David Serus, Washington Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, Xavier Deshayes, Washington 10:00 PM Silent Auction Closing Music and dancing throughout the evening with the participation of Blue Crescent Syncopators Bobby White and Kate Hedin, award-winning swing dancers Dana Kristina-Joi Morgan, Concert Pianist Jacques and Marie Letalon, French Popular Songs Tickets and Registration Due to security considerations at the embassy, we are unable to accept walk-ins. You must reserve a ticket in advance to attend this event. We expect this event to be very poular and sell out, as we have the last 5 years. Please reserve your tickets soon! General Admission: $85 includes one admission to the Bastille Day celebration. Join us to enjoy a  grand French feast of music, art, culture, cuisne, wine and dance! Admission includes: cocktail reception, Paris style Buffet Dinner including French cheeses and desserts, French wines, beers, soft drinks, coffee/tea, as well as an evening of French culture. Benefactor Tickets: $150: Benefactor Tikets - One entry to Bastille Day with all the General Admission benefits and name listed in the program and on the official Bastille Day 2009 website. Cancellation Policy Please note that all online ticket sales are final. We are unable to offer cancelations or refunds on online ticket sales. Address La Maison Française 4101 Reservoir Road NW Washington DC 20007 Directions Due to liquor being served at the event, we recommend either public transportation or alternative transportation arrangements. Environmentally conscious private driving service by CoachRider (www.CoachRider.com): The international Club of DC is pleased to present an environmentally conscious private driving service composed entirely of hybrid vehicles. Coach Rider has arranged for a specially discounted rate for ICDC members. Please contact CoachRider at 1 866 487 4337 and request special pricing for International Club of DC members. If you plan to attend with friends you can share the cost of the ride while saving the environment. Additional Event Information & Notes The Bastille Day is organized by The Comité Tricolore with the cooperation of the International Club of DC: The Comité Tricolore - a coordinating committee of French and French-American associations in the Washington metro area - is a non-profit volunteer organization that provides healthcare support to the sick and elderly in the local French and French-American community. Proceeds from the evening will sustain this mission throughout the year.