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Vive la France! Celebrate Bastille Day at MIM by experiencing the music and culture of France through enchanting live performances.
Supported by Alliance Française of Greater Phoenix and Phoenix Sister Cities Grenoble Committee
Programming supported in part by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and Arizona Commission on the Arts
All activities are happening Saturday and Sunday unless noted otherwise.
Craft: Piano 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. South El Río Make an origami piano inspired by a traditional upright piano—the piano is the most popular instrument in French music!
Photo Booth 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. El Río Have your picture taken in our hands-free photo booth! Digitally share your pictures and tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.
Performance: Tony Putrino 10:45–11:00 a.m., 11:30–11:45 a.m. El Río Stroll El Río with talented local accordionist Tony Putrino as he performs French songs.
Gallery Talk: France 12:15–12:30 p.m. Europe Gallery Learn about the instruments on display at MIM’s France exhibit with Matthew Zeller, curator for Europe.
Performance: ZAZU West 12:45–1:30 p.m. North El Río Explore the sounds of the Roaring Twenties with a performance of French jazz manouche tunes from ZAZU West.
Performance: Valerie Harris 1:45–2:00 p.m. Orientation Gallery Hear professional organist Valerie Harris play French hymns on MIM’s Robjohn pipe organ.
Curator Talk: Matthew Zeller 2:30–3:00 p.m. Event Room 2 Listen to Europe curator Matthew Zeller discuss the upcoming revisions to MIM’s France exhibit.
Artist Encounter: Paris Chansons 3:30–4:00 p.m. North El Río Enjoy a French music performance with a hot jazz twist from the internationally renowned group Paris Chansons.
Programming is subject to change.
Lunch at Café Allegro Offered daily 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Dine on a special menu of delectable French entrées and desserts, or enjoy a Café Allegro favorite showcasing local produce and flavors from around the world.
Shop the Museum Store Shop the Museum Store for French music, books about French culture, and gifts imported from France.
Members save 10% on most items in the Museum Store and online. Every purchase benefits MIM and its programs.
