Merry and Bright Virtual Gala

The Merry & Bright Virtual Gala is a benefit for the Alliance Française de Portland and is free to Alliance students, members, and the francophile community. This streaming live event features musical comedy star Susannah Mars performing French carols; a cooking demonstration in French; and welcomes by Honorary Consul Dominique Geulin, Board President François Wevers, and President of the Federation of Alliances Françaises, Linda Witt.

Host Lori Williams will take a you through the Alliance's 2020 and show you what's ahead for next year. Co-host Karen Alexander-Brown will orchestrate the live fundraising.

The preshow starting at 5:30 pm features a retrospective of photos of previous Alliance galas since 2013. The gala benefit runs from 6-7pm, Saturday, December 5.