Letting my Francophile Flag Fly

Tomorrow night I am letting my Francophile flag fly, by attending La Grande Soiree de La Francophile. At the event I will be hooking up with officials from France, Switzerland, Belgium and Canada. The Payne Whitney Mansion will become a piece of art work and done up by a light sculptor, Patrick Rimoux. A reception from 7 to 10 will start my evening in the Big Apple. Tonight I will take out my French phrase book and brush up on the basics, oui and merci will not be enough. Not for any true Francophile.