Bastille Day July 14, 2012

Save the plane fare to Paris and come to Sofitel Hotel to meet French culture. Live music sets the mood with other French activities to make Bastille Day the perfect mini vacation for anyone.
For additional purchase, guests can choose from three-course prix fixe dinners (by reservation), à la carte options or buffet prepared by renowned Colette Bar and Bistro.

Tickets
Advance
$10 for everyone
Please call 612 332 0436 to make a reservation
At the door
$10 for AF members and children under 12
$15 for non-members over 12
Dinner reservations
For dinner reservations, please call Sofitel at 952-835-1900

Program
Music
Limousin Ensemble 4:45-5:45
Get in the French mood as this duo opens the event with traditional French dance music. Hear the French bagpipes and hurdy gurdy. After the music, learn the steps of the bourrée and a waltz.
Francine Roche Cabaret Orchestra 6:45-9:45
Back after popular request from last year, this trio will play all of the songs that make us go "Oh la la!"
Highlights
Baguette Competition 6:30-7:00
Our distinguished panel from the local French community determines the Best Baguette of the Twin Cities.
Want to be a guest judge for the Best Baguette contest? -We want you to be the judge! Get the most buzz for Bastille Day possible. Show us your retweets talking about @AFdeMSP's #Bastille2012 on Twitter. Score the most reposts of a photo on Facebook. Share a video on YouTube. However you want to gain buzz for Bastille Day, get the most of it and you can be a part of our distinguished panel! Allons-y!
Citroen Club 5:00-8:00
For $2 a ride, take a tour around Bush Lake in an exquisite collection of vintage cars.
Artist Marketplace 4:00-10:00
Jeunes Cadres Dynamiques Hour 8:30-9:30
Our group of young professionals will play a special game that will give everyone a slice of French pop culture.
Children’s Activities
Moon Bounce 4:00-8:30
$1/entry
Recess Press 4:00-7:00
http://recesspresscollective.com/
Starting at $15, bringing your own flat surface or t-shirt, this group has designed custom stencils for our beautiful screen printing.
Crafts (hat making) 4:00-7:00
Balloon Artist/Facepainting 4:30-7:30