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PASSEPORTS
En prévision des vacances d'été, le consulat général de France vous recommande de vérifier dès à présent la validité des passeports des membres de votre famille. Le renouvellement d'un titre de voyage périmé ou en voie de l'être s'effectue selon les modalités décrites ici. Vous noterez que le délai moyen entre le dépôt de la demande et l'établissement du nouveau passeport est d'environ 3 semaines. Les agents du consulat se tiennent à votre disposition pour toute information complémentaire, par courriel ou par téléphone (312-327-5200). |
| Plus d'informations en page Infos consulaires ou sur www.consulfrance-chicago.org |
MESSAGE DE MARC BILLON, CONSEILLER A L'ASSEMBLEE DES FRANCAIS DE L'ETRANGER M. Marc BILLON, Conseiller élu à l'Assemblée des Français de l'Etranger pour la circonscription de Chicago est à votre entière disposition pour répondre à vos questions et vous aider pour tout problème que vous pourriez avoir. N’hésitez pas à le joindre à mbillon@assemblee-afe.fr Retrouvez les informations de votre Conseiller AFE sur http://marcbillon.com. |
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MAY 9: EUROPE DAY For the third consecutive year, 15 European consulates in Chicago will visit Chicago Public Schools to discuss Europe and the Future of Europe. Deputy Consul General of France François Pellerin will visit Chicago High School For Agricultural Sciences |
On 9 May 1950, Robert Schuman, the first President of the European Parliamentary Assembly, presented his proposal on the creation of an organised Europe, indispensable to the maintenance of peaceful relations. This proposal, known as the 'Schuman declaration', is considered to be the beginning of the creation of what is now the European Union. Today, May 9 has become Europe Day, which is the occasion for activities and festivities that bring Europe closer to its citizens and the peoples of the Union closer to one another. |
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2013 A YEAR TO CELEBRATE LE NOTRE French Formal Gardens: A Timeless Model The celebrations to mark the 400th anniversary of the birth of André Le Nôtre, King Louis XIV's principal gardener, show just how influential a figure he was. Today, French formal gardens are major tourist attractions the world over and continue to inspire... Le Nôtre's technical feats brought together engineers and artists, as well as all professions relating to the layout of green spaces. This interdisciplinary cooperation continues today in the training of landscape architects. Read more. |
| ECONOMY & SCIENCE |
| MIDWEST/ECONOMIC NEWS ● French Economic Mission/Ubifrance: visit of French Minister of Foreign Trade to Chicago and new partnership between Alsace BioValley and Massachussetts Life Science. ● Did you know? Leading-Edge Economic Sectors: France's Trump Card - Peugeot (PSP USA, LLC) opens U.S. office in Chicago. ● The French-American Chambers of Commerce in the Midwest: Events, networking and more! ● AAGEF : Association des Amis des Grandes Ecoles de France : Next meeting May 22. Go to Economy/Science for complete information and more news. |
| CULTURE & OTHER EVENTS |
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EUROPEAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF CINCINNATI GALA DINNER CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ELYSEE TREATY May 13, 2013 - National Underground Railroad Freedom Center With Guests of Honor, Mr. Frédéric Doré, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of France and Mr. Jens Hanefeld, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Germany. Complete information. |
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ELYSEE TREATY 50TH ANNIVERSARY - FRANCO-GERMAN CONCERT Friday, May 17, 2013 at 5:00 PM - International House/ University of Chicago Featuring Isabelle Olivier, Harp and Mathias Tacke, violin. Presented by the Consulates general of France and Germany in Chicago in partnership with the International House - University of Chicago. Free and Open to the Public - Reception to follow. Flyer of the event. www.elysee50.de - 50ans.france-allemagne.fr |
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MAIS OUI: MARRAKESH! ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE MINNEAPOLIS - ST PAUL GALA BENEFIT Friday, May 10 | 6-11pm - Radisson Blu Mall of america - Bloomington On this occasion Mrs. Sylvia Kaplan and His Excellency Sam Kaplan, US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco, will receive the Alliance Française Award of Excellence. Mr. Gérard Viardin will be acknowledged with the AF President's Award. Mr. Franck Marret will be appointed Chevalier in the Order of the Palmes Académiques by French Consul General Graham Paul. Complete information. |
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GALA EVENING OF THE LYCEE FRANCAIS DE CHICAGO IN THE PRESENCE FRENCH AMBASSADOR TO THE U.S FRANCOIS DELATTRE Saturday, May 11, 2013 - Hôtel Radisson Blu Chicago Prior to the Gala, Ambassador Delattre will bestow upon Mr. Alain Weber, Director of the Lyçée Français de Chicago, the French Legion of Honor. Complete information and registration. |
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EURO-AMERICAN CELEBRATIONS A celebration highlighting the European Union and the United States friendship ● DETROIT - May 4-June 20, 2013 - Alliance Française/French Institute of Michigan ● MINNEAPOLIS - May 1-9, 2013 - Alliance Française de Minneapolis-Saint Paul With the support from the Delegation of the European Union and the Delegation General of the Alliance Française in the United States. |
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MOLIERE FESTIVAL May 9 – July 14 - Court Theatre - Chicago The professional theatre at the University of Chicago takes a bold new approach to Molière's The Misanthrope and Tartuffe. |
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MOVEMENT ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL - May 25 - 27 - Hart Plaza - Detroit Electronic music fans all over, get ready for Movement Electronic Music Festival which will bring French electro artists in Detroit with tech-house DJ/producer Brodinski, forefather of house music François K, techno artist and DJ Gesaffelstein and hip hop beatmaker Onra. |
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MAY 21 & 22: FADELA AMARA IN CHICAGO Banlieue, burka, Depardieuvitch… Come and hear about the state of affairs in France now from Fadela Amara who has been at the center of all debates since she founded the Ni Putes Ni Soumises association and until she became the Secretary of State for Urban Policies (2007-2010). ● Contemporary France: Identities at Stake by Fadela Amara - May 21 | 6:30 pm - Alliance Française de Chicago ● Neither Whores Nor Submissives: The Burqa Ban in France by Fadela Amara May 22, 2013 | 5:30 - 7:00 pm - Assembly Hall - International House - University of Chicago. |
| For a listing of Cultural events in the MIDWEST click here. |
| RETROSPECTIVE |
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April 6: Mr. Edward Tyre receives Legion of Honor in Madison, WI April 12: Nuit des Etoiles Gala in Chicago April 22: French Minister of Foreign Trade at in Chicago April 26: "The Bridge" jazz performance in Chicago (left) |
| More in RETROSPECTIVE or on FACEBOOK. |