MARCH 2019 - SPECIAL EDITION

THE FRANCOPHONIE CULTURAL FESTIVAL IS HERE!

Eight Ways to Celebrate la Francophonie à la Québécoise in Washington!

The Québec Government Office in Washington again joins the Smithsonian Associates, the Alliance française de Washington, and over 30 diplomatic partners for a celebration of la langue de Molière.

Washington, DC     | Details click here March 1-31

Québec Movies at IFC Center

Audiences will be treated to a curated selection of Québec's creative talent, with directors in attendance for intros and Q&As.

New York, NY     |     March 9

Québec Galleries Selected at Prestigious New York Art Fairs

Galleries will present the work of some of their artists at the following art shows.

New York, NY     |     March 4-10

Strong Presence in NYC of Québécois Bands at the New Colossus Festival

A unique international festival for the discovery of new music made in Québec.

New York, NY     |     March 7-10

Yannick Nézet-Séguin in Concert

Performance in Philadelphia and New York by The Philadelphia Orchestra with its music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin accompany by pianist Jan Lisiecki.

Philadelphia, PA     |     March 7, 9 & 10

New York, NY     |     March 8

The Ring by Robert Lepage at The Metropolitan Opera

The most talked about productions by Robert Lepage is back at the MET. Don’t miss these visually striking productions with technical mastery, providing the highest caliber of Wagnerian voices.

New York, NY     |     March 9 - May 11

Prismatica presented by Alliance for Downtown New York

This modern ice palace turns heads with the countless colorful reflections made by giant prisms to see city life in every colour of the spectrum, and turn the prisms to make the colors dance. An opening celebration Monday, March 18, 5PM-6PM, with performances, snacks and giveaways.

New York, NY     |     March 15 - April 21

Sylvain Émard 's Solo Performance Le Chant des Sirènes at PACE University

After a 15-year absence Sylvain Émard is now back onstage, rediscovering himself as a dancer changed by the passage of time as he ventures into a fascinating territory of experimentation.

New York, NY     |     March 22

The McLarena: an Interactive Installation at BAM's Teknopolis Festival

Within a recording setup, a split screen presents the character to imitate on the right and a live view of the participant on the left.

Brooklyn, NY     |     Through March 10  

Pulse: an Exhibition by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer

Lozano-Hemmer fills the Hirshhorn Museum’s entire second level with immersive environments that use heart-rate sensors to create kinetic and audiovisual experiences from visitors’ own biometric data.

Washington, DC     |     Through April