- A “Sound of Music Sing-Along” Four-Course Musical Brunch Experience Featuring the Dynamic Duo of Prince Havely and Laura Van Duzer
October 6, 2024
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
La Grande Tente Garden Terrace
Chef Jacques’ and the team at L’Auberge Chez Francois invite you to enjoy a delectable and fun musical Sunday brunch featuring “Maria” Laura Van Duzer and “Captain Von Trapp” Prince Havely and the songs of the Sound of Music on Sunday October 6th 2024 at 11:00 AM.
Hum and sing along, of course with everyone’s favorite Rodgers Hammerstein tunes from their last stage musical, which includes songs from the Austrian countryside “Edelweiss,” “My Favorite Things,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Do-Re-Mi,” and, of course, The Sound of Music.
Captain Von Trapp, aka Prince Havely, sings with the Washington National Opera, and his regional stage credits include leads in Big River, Miss Saigon and Phantom of the Opera. He has appeared with Capital Steps and as the lead in the Ben Carson Story at Toby’s Dinner Theatre. Prince has toured with the Gene Donati Orchestra and is a regular featured “sold-out” artist at our musical dinners and brunches at L’Auberge Chez François.
Maria, aka Laura Van Duzer, a talented singer-songwriter, performer, pianist, and guitarist will be leading us today on all the fun. Laura also holds the position of Music Director and Performing Arts Department Chair for the Academy of Holy Cross, in Maryland, and is the former Choral Director for Bishop Denis J. O’Connell High School, Arlington, VA, as well as a performer in many dinner theaters and stages in plays and musicals, and lead keyboard and vocals for the Chance Band.
The Hills are Alive at L’Auberge Chez François! Come channel your inner Maria or Captain Von Trapp on October 6th and enjoy a musical brunch not to be missed in Great Falls!
Sing-Along Sound of Music Brunch Menu
Brunch Libations Crémant d’Alsace Brut, Bloody Mary, Papa’s Pilsner
Corbeille de Pain (Bread Basket)
Assorted Breads and Chef Pascale’s House-Made Croissant, Local Butter
Appetizer
Carolina Shrimp Bisque
Entrée – Choose One
Creekstone Farms Natural Filet Mignon Benedict, Two Organic Poached Eggs, Béarnaise Sauce
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Le Ragoùt de Champignons Sauvages Wild Mushrooms, Braised in Burgundy Wine, Pearl Onions, Spaetzels, Two Organic Poached Eggs, Seasonal Root Vegetables
Dessert
Parisian Tarte aux Pommes, Tahitian Vanilla Ice Crème
Roasted Coffee, Selection of Harney & Sons Fine Teas
Event Price: $98.00 (Excluding Tax A Gratuity); for a total of $125.00 Per Person.
Tickets non-refundable. We are happy to accommodate guests’ dietary concerns, so all may join the festivities. We are happy to accommodate guests’ dietary concerns, so all may join the festivities. Please email chezlauberge@aol.com or call 703-759-3800 with special requests.
