Third Annual European Union Open House, May 9, 2009

The 2009 Third Annual European Union Open House Day on Saturday, May 9, from 10 AM to 4 PM, was once again, a huge success! More than 76,000 visitors toured 27 embassies. For a glimpse of the festivities, please click here. The Open House kicked off Europe Week, May 9 to 16--also a stellar span of days.
 

Kids Euro Festival, October 15 - November 10, 2009

This year's Kids Euro Festival presents the exceptional diversity of European cultures, showcasing the vitality of EU arts through children's entertainment. The festival is geared toward Washington, DC, metropolitan-area children aged 4 to 12 years old and their families. Activities include weekday, in-school performances; weekend shows and workshops at theaters and cultural institutions; activities for hospitalized children; teacher workshops and seminars; workshops for local children's artists.

So, please watch this space for more details and news as the year progresses toward the Kids Euro Festival!
 

AFI-EU Film Showcase, November 5 - 24, 2009

Now in its 22nd year, the EU Showcase features a first-class selection of films from EU Member States that includes US premieres, film festival award winners and box-office hits. You can expect to see national Oscar selections for Best Foreign Language Film and meet filmmaker guests from Europe.