Bonne Fete Nationale - Experience France at the MIM

11:30am French Connection Group will meet in front of the Museum Store and can attend following events together:

11:30 a.m.–Noon​ North El Río
Classical String Quartet Performance : Phoenix Symphony
Enjoy French chamber music performed by members of the Phoenix Symphony.

12:30–12:45 p.m.​ Central El Río
French Arias Pop-Up Performance : Arizona Opera
Hear a beautiful medley of French arias from the Arizona Opera.

1:30–2:00 p.m.​ North El Río​ ​
Renaissance Music Performance : Bartholomew Faire​ Be transported to Renaissance France and listen to “street music” historically associated with the period.

2:00pm ​French Connection Group meet Café Allegro
Enjoy a ​menu of delicious global cuisine with fresh entrées, salads, soups, and grill items showcasing local produce and flavors from around the world.

3:15–4:00 p.m. North El Río
Experience the music of 1930s Paris with local jazz manouche ensemble ZAZU West!
Robjohn Organ Demonstration: Valerie Harris

4:15–4:30 p.m. Orientation Gallery
Hear professional organist Valerie Harris play French hymns on MIM’s Robjohn pipe organ.

Experience France start's at 9:00am and you can enjoy the entire day's activities as well as the museum.

For details:
https://mim.org/events/experience-france-2025/2025-07-11/