Eurovision Song Contest: Düsseldorf 2011

An international song contest broadcast live every year since 1956, the Eurovision Song Contest brings together 43 countries for a competition transmitted simultaneously around the globe. Through one of their European Broadcasting Union television stations, countries select a singer and song to compete, and cast their vote for the most popular song from another country. After presenting some 1,100 songs, the contest has become a modern classic, strongly embedded in Europe's collective mind.
 
In 2010, German contestant Lena Meyer-Landrut won the final round. Therefore, Düsseldorf, Germany is hosting this year’s contest. Join us here at the Goethe-Institut for a live screening of the finale.
 
The event will be co-moderated by:
Kate Michael, K Street Kate (new media personality), and Miss District of Columbia 2006
Christoph Röckerath, correspondent, ZDF German television
 
Attendees are encouraged to dress up in creative outfits representing the colors of the country they wish to represent.
 
Presented in cooperation with EUNIC, the European Union National Institutes for Culture in Washington, and the Heinrich Böll Foundation.
 
Tickets: $5.-
 
RSVP required at +1 (202) 289-1200 ext. 173 or rsvp@washington.goethe.org