Soirée Paris La Nuit, The 12th annual gala & auction, will
be held saturday, May 31
The Alliance Française is ecstatic to present the Soirée PARIS LA NUIT,
its 12th Annual Gala Fundraiser at the MAC on Saturday, May 31
All Alliance members, students, francophones, francophiles, and the entire Portland French community are invited to join the Alliance Française de Portland for our annual gala, the SOIRÉE PARIS LA NUIT, on Saturday, May 31, from 6:00-10:00pm at the Multnomah Athletic Club.
Treat yourself to a night out in Paris, beginning with apéro hour as you enjoy our silent auction and wine tasting, followed by a delicious three-course French dinner, live auction, and dancing.
Ticket Price: $100 Alliance Members, $130 Non-members.
Dinner & Apéro Selections
Apéro
Wine tasting & light bites
Starter
Shaved Spring Asparagus Salad
White and green asparagus, wild arugula, grated egg, chives, crispy quinoa, and shallot vinaigrette.
Entrée (choice of one):
Chicken Coq au Vin Style
Pommes purée, haricots verts, pearl onion jus.
or
Puy Lentil Cassoulet (vg, gf)
King trumpet mushroom, braised beluga lentils, stewed vegetables, string peas, and parsnip purée.
Dessert
Gourmand Mini Dessert Selection
Featuring seasonal creations with rhubarb, Valrhona bittersweet chocolate, and spring strawberries.
Win fine wines from the Willamette and beyond, unique French properties, great dining experiences, and amusing and
unexpected treasures – these are just some of the tantalizing items you'll find in the Soirée's auction. You'll enjoy
this lively evening with fellow students and francophiles as you help support the mission of the nonprofit Alliance Française de
Portland – to bring top-notch French language classes and events to Portland.
Tickets Are now on sale!
Can't Attend? Support Our Gala with a Donation!
Our Fundraising Mission
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Alliance Française de Portland depends on community support and private contributions to fulfill its mission. Thanks to our dedicated staff, teachers, and generous donors, we can offer language programs, cultural events, and educational opportunities.
Your contributions help provide scholarships, innovative initiatives, and accessible cultural experiences, ensuring that French learning remains open to all. They also strengthen our role in building cross-cultural connections.
Whether you’re a student, professional, donor, or simply passionate about French language and francophone cultures, your support is invaluable in keeping our community thriving.
