Time Out : Own this City
Tory Hoen, June 3rd 2010
Held every third Wednesday, French Culture Nights (frenchculturenights.com) is a
roving soiree that brings art and music lovers of all cultural backgrounds to swanky
lounges and rooftop settings around the city. On June 16, the party hits Hudson
Terrace (621 W 46th St between Eleventh and Twelfth Aves; 212-315-9400,
hudsonterracenyc.com; 7:30pm; $10, free for those who preregister online) with a
musical performance and a DJ. “Our goal is to promote francophone artists living in
New York and to open up French culture to others in the city,” says founder Enrique
Gonzalez. “At each event, we feature a different French-speaking singer, DJ, and
painter or photographer, but they don’t necessarily come from France.” Inclusivity is
the name of the game at these stylish outings, where speaking French is a plus, but
a strong case of Francophilia is all you need to get in the door.
