You are invited to join the Alliance Française de St. Louis and our friends at the Centre Francophone and Webster University for the second annual Nuit des idées, a night of music, dance, and cuisine. Free to attend! Hors d’oeuvres and an open bar will be provided.
Art, Culture & Knowledge: More Connected and Global than Ever!
Night of Ideas is a worldwide cultural phenomenon! It is simultaneously organized in different cities across the United States and the world, in every country with French diplomatic presence. For the second year in a row, and in collaboration with the Alliance Française de St. Louis, Webster University and the Centre Francophone have been trusted to represent St. Louis by Villa Albertine and the Cultural Services of the French Embassy.
Welcoming remarks will be given by Dr. Beth Stroble, Webster University's Chancellor. Participants such as Dr. Simon Kelly, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Saint Louis Art Museum, and the Congolese Choir in St. Louis - among other notable individuals and collectives - will embark us in a night of exchange, performance, and demonstration.
This year, we will address the theme: “Art, Culture & Knowledge: More Connected and Global than Ever!", which simply entails more art, performances, connectivity, and knowledge in a global St. Louis. Each participant, whether a speaker or a performer, will tackle this theme according to their respective discipline/expertise. The idea is to experience and exchange on the artistic, cultural, and intellectual opportunities our city has to offer, from different angles and perspectives.
A Q&A session will follow the presentations, performances ,and demonstrations, and the audience will have an opportunity to interact with our guests.
Open bar and hors-d’oeuvres are in the program!
Welcoming Remarks: Beth Stroble, Webster University Chancellor
More Music: The Congolese Choir in St. Louis
More Art: Simon Kelly, PhD, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Saint Louis Art Museum
More Connections: Dennis Pruitt, Missouri Partnership Vice President of International Business Recruitment
More Culture: Karlovsky Dance Studio
More Knowledge: Jean-Louis Pautrot, PhD, Professor of French at Saint Louis University
More Cuisine: Demonstration by Local Francophone Chef (followed by tasting)