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Galette des Rois Contest
2026-01-11 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Alliance Francaise of Greater Orlando, 1516 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
Celebrate the start of the new year with one of France’s most cherished traditions!
We are thrilled to invite you to the 2026 Galette des Rois Contest on Sunday, January 11th, from 3 PM to 6 PM at the AFGO — a festive afternoon proudly organized together by the Alliance Française of Greater Orlando (AFGO) and French American Business Council of Orlando (FABCO).
Experience the beloved French tradition of the Galette des Rois while discovering delicious creations crafted by talented pastry chefs from across Florida. Taste a variety of galettes, celebrate this joyful custom with our community, vote for your favorite, and help crown Orlando’s 2026 Galette des Rois champion!
This event is the perfect way to start the year à la française — with tradition, flavor, and conviviality. Whether you’re a longtime member or joining us for the first time, everyone is welcome to share in the fun.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, January 11th, 2026
Time: 3 PM – 6 PM
Location: Alliance Française of Greater Orlando
Pricing
One slice of galette tasting from each galette des rois and a glass of wine:
$15 for FABCO & AFGO Members
$20 for Non-Members
Please register fast before we sell out!
Organized by
French American Business Council of Orlando (FABCO) & Alliance Française of Greater Orlando (AFGO)

Fête Minuet
2026-01-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Winter Park Farmer’s Market, 200 West New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL, 32789, United States
FABCO is proud to support

Night at Fête Minuet

Step back in time to the golden age of French royalty at Fête Minuet, a lavish costume event inspired by the opulence of the Palace of Versailles. Dress as a courtier and join us for an evening of elegance and intrigue.

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Winter Park Farmers Market, Winter Park, Florida
Sunday, January 18th, 2026
6 pm – 10 pm
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Your ticket grants you entry to a night filled with enchanting music, dancing, and exciting contests. Wear your most magnificent period attire and prepare for an unforgettable night of aristocratic revelry.

Dress Code: Versailles Courtier Costumes
Tickets are required

Debussy’s La Mer
2026-01-25 14:30 - 16:30 | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
FABCO & The Orlando Philharmonic
Present
Debussy’s La Mer ​

​Join FABCO for an afternoon of networking and orchestral brilliance at the Dr. Phillips Center. Music Director Eric Jacobsen leads the Orlando Philharmonic through a program of profound musical storytelling, featuring: ​Debussy’s La Mer: A masterpiece of French Impressionism evoking the power of the sea. ​Mozart’s Don Giovanni Overture: Electrifying drama and operatic energy. ​Sibelius’s Finlandia: A stirring journey of triumph and national pride. ​Golijov’s The Creation: A special contemporary preview of spiritual intensity. ​Special FABCO Discount ​As part of our mission to promote cultural and economic ties in Central Florida, we are happy to offer a 20% discount to our community. ​Promo Code: DEBUSSY20

Sunday, January 25 | 2:30 p.m.
Dr. Phillips Center – Steinmetz Hall

Registration

Silent Night
2026-02-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Opera Orlando is honored to present the Orlando premiere of the Pulitzer Prize winning opera Silent Night with music by Kevin Puts and libretto by Mark Campbell. Based on the screenplay by Christian Carion for the motion picture Joyeux Noël produced by Nord-Ouest and commissioned by Minnesota Opera as part of their New Works Initiative, Silent Night stands alone as the most performed modern opera of our time with a cinematic and compelling retelling of the unbelievable true story of the 1914 WWI Christmas Truce. Silent Night recounts a miraculous moment of peace during one of the bloodiest wars in human history. Scottish, French, and German officers defied their superiors and negotiated a Christmas Eve truce. This powerful work underscores the yearning, despair, and hope of the soldiers living in the trenches. Silent Night masterfully juxtaposes the bombastic sounds of war with serene songs from home, and stands as a heartfelt hymn to our common humanity.
Opera Orlando has created a brand new production for this momentous work featuring a stellar cast led by Grammy Award winner Gabriel Preisser and internationally acclaimed soprano Julia Radosz with Bob Wood conducting the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in the pit.

Post Show Reception with Wine, Appetizers, Desserts, Cash bar.
$79 per person.

REGISTRATION

Carmen
2026-02-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Orlando Ballet and FABCO
present
CARMEN

Orlando Ballet and FABCO are pleased to invite you and your friends and family to a
special evening of breathtaking performance and artistry.
Kenneth Tindall’s Carmen reimagines Bizet’s iconic opera with fresh choreography,
exploring the passions, betrayals, and psychological complexities of classic characters.
This modern take on the enduring tale blends Bizet’s iconic music with a contemporary
score, offering a bold and emotionally charged experience of Carmen’s untamed
defiance and tragic fate.
Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 7:30 p.m
Steinmetz Hall | 445 South Magnolia Avenue | Orlando, FL 32801
EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR FABCO MEMBERS
Orlando Ballet is excited to provide FABCO members with an exclusive opening night
experience that includes:
– Exclusive pre-show reception
– Seating in a reserved section
– Fees and Taxes waived

International Taxation Conference
2026-02-17 18:00 - 21:00 | FABCO, 3801 Avalon Park E Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32828, United States
Dear FABCO Members and Partners, ​
Are you navigating business or personal interests between France and the United States? Understanding the complexities of international tax law is essential for your success. ​We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming conference hosted by our partner, Jade Fiducial, dedicated to International Taxation. Their experts will provide valuable insights into tax treaties, cross-border compliance, and financial optimization. ​
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 ​Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ​
3801 Avalon Park East Blvd, 2nd Floor, Orlando, FL 32828 ​
Language: Please note this presentation will be conducted in French. ​Cost: Free of charge. ​This is a fantastic opportunity to get professional advice and network with other members of the French-American business community in Central Florida. ​Registration is required to attend. Please secure your spot at the link below:

A Practical Guide to Probate and Estate Planning
2026-03-03 08:00 - 10:00 | Pho Akaushi, 3891 Avalon Park E Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32828, United States
New Format: FABCO BUSINESS BREAKFAST!
Starting this March 2026, we’re launching a new quarterly format designed to fuel your morning and your network. Each session will feature one of our own FABCO members as a guest speaker, sharing local expertise and French-American business insights right here in Central Florida. Connect with Orlando’s top professionals. Learn from our diverse member community. Grow your business over coffee.

ART Workshop for Mental Health
2026-03-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Avalon Park – Office Center, 13013 Founders Square Dr, Orlando, FL, 32828, United States
Free Community Art Workshop – Art & Hope Foundation
Art & Hope Foundation warmly invites you to a free art workshop designed to help you relax, disconnect, and reconnect with your creativity.
This guided session will be led by artist Julio Solorzano, with the support of mental health specialist Lilian Gonzales, creating a safe and inspiring space where art becomes a tool for emotional expression and well-being.
Through painting, you’ll have the opportunity to slow down, release stress, and enjoy a meaningful experience within a supportive community.
✨ No experience is needed — just come with an open mind.
While this is a free event, we kindly encourage and appreciate any voluntary donations, which help us continue offering free art programs and expanding our impact in the community.
We look forward to creating, healing, and connecting with you.

Prevention to Protection: Justice in Action
2026-03-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Web Conference
MARCH 16, 2026
10:30 AM EST
VIRTUAL | CSW70 PARALLEL EVENT
Paving the Way Foundation is hosting a powerful conversation during the UN Commission on the Status of Women about how grassroots prevention efforts are a form of social justice to intervene and prevent harm. We will explore practical prevention strategies, survivor-centered reporting, and front-line training that removes discriminatory barriers to justice.

STEAMPUNK CURIOSITIES ART EXHIBIT
2026-03-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Gallery On First, 211 East 1st Street, Sanford, FL, 32771, United States
ENTER A WORLD OF IMAGINATION & WONDER
Join us for the STEAMPUNK CURIOSITIES ART EXHIBIT, an immersive afternoon where art, music, and creativity collide.
Featuring French artist Sion Dana, whose Paris-inspired imagination transforms reclaimed relics into extraordinary steampunk sculptures. His visionary mechanical creations have been exhibited at the Orlando Museum of Art and continue to captivate collectors across Central Florida.
Special live performance by Melodie Aviles, 21-year-old vocalist and 2025 DeLand’s Got Talent Winner. Melody, who is on the autism spectrum, has performed at military events and at the Boston Red Sox stadium. Through her foundation, Autism2Artism, she champions creativity as a pathway to empowerment and expression.
Silent Auction featuring Sion’s original works and a curated gallery collection
Live DJ throughout the event
Wine and appetizers served
A portion of the silent auction proceeds will benefit Autism2Artism.

The Merry Widow
2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Opera Orlando presents Franz Lehár’s effervescent operetta The Merry Widow in an original production featuring dancers from the Orlando Ballet with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in the pit led by conductor Noam Aviel. A star-studded cast is headlined by soprano Sarah Joy Miller who was recently featured in the HBO series The Gilded Age. She sings the title role, joined by her husband, internationally-renowned Il Divo tenor David Miller as Camille and Grammy award-winning baritone Gabriel Preisser as Count Danilo. The Merry Widow offers a taste of genuine old world glamour, aristocratic reverie, catchy melodies, and of course the can-can.
Your wealthy husband just died, leaving you piles of money. The Pontevedrian ambassador in Paris wants to be your matchmaker. And your old boyfriend just appeared out of nowhere. What’s a girl to do? Such is the conundrum facing Hanna Glawari, aka the “merry widow.” Based on a French play from the mid-19th century, The Merry Widow is one of the most successful romances ever written for the operatic stage, a delightful concoction of elegant romance, screwball comedy, and biting social critique, all wrapped up in infinitely hummable melodies and unforgettable dance tunes.
As the curtain rises, you will feel as if you are stepping into a grand, splendid celebration. Beautiful Hanna’s late husband has left her a very rich woman. In fact, she’s so rich that the economy of her homeland depends on her marrying a local — so the ambassador springs into action with the help of his wife (a former can-can girl) to find Hanna the right husband. But it’s a tricky affair because the wily widow already has someone in mind: Count Danilo, an old flame, who has no intention of giving up bachelorhood. He’s got a bevy of beauties delighted to keep him happy with no strings attached. Rendezvous are rampant. Complications abound. Hanna ultimately gets her man as Lehár’s unforgettable tunes and waltzes bubble happily along.

Post Show Reception with Wine, Appetizers, Desserts, Cash bar.
$79 per person + Fee

REGISTRATION

The Great Gatsby
2026-04-30 19:30 - 22:00 | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
The Great Gatsby Step into the Roaring ’20s with Orlando Ballet! ​Experience The Great Gatsby like never before—a visually stunning production filled with jazz-age glamour, secret ambitions, and a heart-pounding live orchestra. From dazzling costumes to cinematic staging, this is a night of love, betrayal, and high-society drama you won’t want to miss.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 starting at 7:30 PM Steinmetz Hall
445 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801.

EXCLUSIVE OFFER FABCO MEMBERS
Orlando Ballet is excited to provide FABCO Members with an exclusive opening night: Pre-Show Reception starting at 6:30 PM on the 4th floor
Seating in a reserved section
Fees and Taxes waived.
