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October 20, 2026

SAVE THE DATE – Fête de l’Opéra Comique

Metropolitan Club, One East Sixtieth Street,  New York, NY 10022
October 20, 2026
6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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Save the Date
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Metropolitan Club
One East Sixtieth Street,  New York, NY 10022

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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6:30 pm to 7:30 pm  Reception
7:30 pm to 10:30 pm  Dinner & Festivities
Black Tie

You are cordially invited to the Fête de l’Opéra Comique, celebrating
87 years of French American Aid for Children. Join us for an evening filled with laughter, music, and
a delightfully lighthearted atmosphere.

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Formal invitations will follow.
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We are pleased to share these early details with you in the meantime:
We will be honored to recognize Philippe Oddou,
Co-Founder and General Director of Sport dans la Ville
, a visionary leader
whose organization empowers nearly 15,000 young people across France
through sport, mentorship, and pathways to professional success.
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Black tie and evening gowns are requested.
Guests are also warmly encouraged to embrace the theme with inspired costumes
(think French style from the 1850s to 1900).
For those who may already wish to begin exploring costume options,
here are a few costume shops to contact:  Exquisite Costume,  Ensemble from the Past.
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If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, making a donation, or
contributing an auction item
, please contact
Ann Lydecker, Director of Development, at ann.lydecker@faafc.org, (917) 940-3353
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If you would like to attend the Gala
please contact either Sandra Somnolet, at faafc.office@gmail.com,
or Fleurette Modica, at faafc.assistant@gmail.com or by phone, (212) 486-95

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

ORCHESTRE: $25,000
  • Prominent company branding at the event
  • Opportunity to be mentioned as sponsor in our programs through June 2027
  • Recognition as ORCHESTRE Sponsor on the Step and Repeat
  • Public recognition from the podium during the event
  • Company logo on event slideshow
  • Logo and link on the event website
  • Social media mentions
  • Admission of 12 with prime seating
BAIGNOIRE D’ ORCHESTRE: $20,000
  • Prominent company branding at the event
  • Recognition as BAIGNOIRE D’ ORCHESTRE Sponsor on Step & Repeat
  • Public recognition from the podium during the event
  • Company logo on event slideshow
  • Logo and link on the event website
  • Social media mentions
  • Admission for 10 with prime seating
CORBEILLE: $15,000
  • Company logo presented in program event
  • Recognition as CORBEILLE Sponsor on Step and Repeat
  • Public recognition from the podium during the event
  • Company logo on event slideshow
  • Logo and link on the event website
  • Admission of 10 with prime seating