Events
Schedule
Day 1
Chill BYOB Gathering at the Hilton’s Airbnb
Plan to come by anytime after 6:30 PM and before 11PM. Attire is as casual as you want. You bring your beverage of choice.. we will have snacks and tunes! There may even be an opportunity to watch American football in one of the rooms.
We look forward to seeing you!
Day 2
Afternoon Tea
In a quaint tea room we will enjoy Pastisseries, Savories, Scones, and of course luscious Tea. Iconic teas Since 1854 (www.mariagefreres.com).
Day 2
Bourse de Commerce Museum
If you like.. Join us for a little libation at the rooftop bar before the Alvin Ailey Concert next door at Palais des Congres de Paris
Day 2
Celebration Dinner Halle Aux Grains
Dress: Colorful, Whimsical Cocktail attire (Add gloves for fun as Parisians often do.. or not). Ties are not required. No jeans please. We will thank you for celebrating with us as we enjoy an innovative and delicious dinner. You are welcome to treat yourself to wine (57 euros for three glasses)
We look forward to seeing you!
Day 3
Giverny Monet Gardens
Self-guided tour. Hotel or Residence pick-up and drop-off at Paris Roundtrip small group of 8 people by air-conditioned Minivan or Car. English-speaking driver guide 3 hours in Giverny (entrance tickets included). Video guide in English. You will visit Giverny and Claude Monet's house at your own pace Entrance fees don’t include: Food and drinks, Guide once on-site, and Museum of Impressionism
Day 3
Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile - Windo Sky Bar
If you like.. Join us for a little libation at the rooftop bar before the Alvin Ailey Concert next door at Palais des Congres de Paris. Your ticket pays for one drink & very light snack
Day 3
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater
PROGRAM B composed of works that have already met with great success (Following the Subtle Current Upstream by Alonzo King and Dancing Spirit by Ronald K. Brown). Alvin Ailey's iconic ballet Revelations will be featured so that everyone can (re)discover the emotional power generated by this masterpiece of modern dance first performed in 1960.
We look forward to seeing you!
Day 4
Dior Museum “La Galerie Dior” private tour & CAFÉ Coffee/pastry
Join us for a private tour (prior to the museum’s opening time), and Coffee at the end of the tour in Dior Café if you like (Price includes tour and Café). Christian Dior’s reputation as one of the most important couturiers of the twentieth century was launched in 1947 with his very first collection, in which he introduced the “New Look.” Featuring rounded shoulders, a cinched waist, and very full skirt. His legacy influences fashion globally still today.
Day 4
Music and Dancing – Le Caveau de la Huchette
If you like… join us at the temple of jazz and swing for the last 75 years in the Latin Quarter where my dad Teddy also performed. I have been going there for over 40 years. There is always a live band in this “actual” cave, with people dancing swing and/or anything, in the small dance area. Come early so we can sit together
We look forward to seeing you!