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JULY / AUGUST 2009
Some of the month's highlights include: |
LES EVENEMENTS PHARES / THE MAIN EVENTS
CHICAGO |
La CEREMONIE OFFICIELLE organisée par le CONSULAT GENERAL DE FRANCE A CHICAGO
aura lieu le mardi 14 juillet 2009 de 18H00 à 20H00 à l'Union League Club de Chicago
(Sur invitation uniquement).
En savoir plus
The OFFICIAL CEREMONY organized by the CONSULATE GENERAL OF FRANCE IN CHICAGO
will take place on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm at the Union League Club of Chicago
(By Invitation only) - Complete information. |
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Samedi 11 juillet de 10h00 à 20h00 : BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION & GAMES présenté par l'association FRENCH IN CHICAGO. Grand festival de rue, placé sous le patronage du Consul géneral de France, et qui associe les organisations françaises et francophones locales - Lincoln Park High School/Oz Park.
En savoir plus.
Saturday July 11 from 10am til 10pm: BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION & GAMES at Lincoln Park High School/Oz Park presented by FRENCH IN CHICAGO. Street Festival with the participation of the French and francophone organizations in Chicago and under the patronage of the Consul General of France.
Complete information. |
CLEVELAND (OH)
Dimanche 5 juillet 2009 de 12hà 15h : Célébration BLEU, BLANC, ROUGE ! organisée par la Chambre de Commerce Franco-Américaine pour marquer les fêtes nationales française et américaine et le partenariat entre les villes de Cleveland et Rouen.
En présence de M. Pierre VIMONT, Ambassadeur de France aux Etats-Unis, Mme Valérie FOURNEYRON, Maire de Rouen et de M. Frank G. JACKSON, Maire de Cleveland. En savoir plus. |
Pierre VIMONT
Ambassadeur de France
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| Sunday, July 5th, 2009 from Noon to 3 p.m the French-American chamber of Commerce - Northern Ohio Chapter presents BLEU, BLANC, ROUGE ! to celebrate the 4th of July, Bastille Day and the partnership between the City of Cleveland and the City of Rouen. In the presence of Pierre VIMONT, Ambassador of France to the United States, Valérie FOURNEYRON, Mayor of the City of Rouen and Frank G. JACKSON, Mayor of the City of Cleveland. Complete information. |
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MILWAUKEE (WI)
July 9-12: 28th "BASTILLE DAYS FESTIVAL" presented by East Town Association in partnership with the Alliance Française de Milwaukee. Did you know Bastille Days in Milwaukee is the largest Bastille Days celebration in the United States?
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PASSEPORTS BIOMETRIQUES
Depuis le 18 juin 2009, le Consulat général de France à Chicago délivre des passeports biométriques.
Les procédures de dépôt et de retrait des passeports sont sensiblement modifiées, puisque désormais tout demandeur doit se présenter à deux reprises au consulat.
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Résultats de l’élection des Conseillers à l’Assemblée des Français de l’Etranger pour la circonscription électorale de Chicago.
Par arrêté du ministère des affaires étrangères et européennes en date du 12 juin 2009, M. Marc BILLON a été déclaré élu. Résultats des élections.
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Le président de la République inaugure une nouvelle ère gouvernementale
Sur la proposition du Premier ministre, le président de la République a nommé, le 23 juin, huit nouveaux ministres et secrétaires d’Etat. Huit ministres et secrétaires d’Etat ont quitté le Gouvernement. En savoir plus sur le site Elysée.fr |
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Corfu Informal Meeting of OSCE Foreign Ministers on the Future of European Security (June 27 and 28, 2009)
The OSCE Ministers of Foreign Affairs met in Corfu, for the first time, in an informal setting, in order to discuss the current challenges and future perspectives of the common, indivisible, comprehensive and cooperative security, which has marked the post Cold-War European Security Architecture. (Read the Chair's concluding statement to the press). |
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| Summary of Pierre Lellouche’s final mission to Afghanistan and Central Asia as France’s Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan (June 18 and 19, 2009) |
| Pierre Lellouche was appointed Minister of State responsible for European Affairs. Within the scope of his previous functions as the Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, he carried out his final mission to Afghanistan on June 18 and 19, to continue efforts to strengthen French commitment to that country in terms of security, governance and development. (Read). |
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● June 9 (WI): Reception for M. Jean-Baptiste Main de Boissière, Consul général de France hosted by the Alliance Française de Milwaukee.
● 22-29 juin (IL) : Mission France Pastics - Salon Triennal NPE (National Plastics Exhibition
● June 6 (IL): Ex-Urbana Superintendent Kermit HARDEN awarded the French Legion of Honor
● May 14 (IL): Alliance Française de Chicago - Awards towards Excellence Ceremony - In addition to last month's review.
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| HONORING WWII VETERANS FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE LIBERATION OF FRANCE |
ILLINOIS
On July 2nd: M. Earl F. Scherer will be awarded the French Legion of Honor by Congressman John Shimkus during a special ceremony to take place in Olney (IL).
OHIO
On July 29th, Mr. Lee Fisher, Lt. Governor of Ohio will present ten WWII veterans with the French Legion of Honor Medal. The ceremony will take place at the Ohio State House in Columbus, OH at 12:30 p.m.
The following veterans, all from Ohio, will be decorated at the ceremony:
Mr. Chester Collins, Mr. Mr. James D. Dane, Mr. Rex B. Hoon, Mr. Thomas L. Jennings, Mr. Steve J. Jeriorski, , Mr. Louis M. Prince, Harry N. Ruggles, Mr. Anthony B. Sajovic, Mr. Joe G. Thompson and Mr. Heman Zerger Jr. |
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July 30th, Niles (MI): Media Day at the Fort St. Joseph excavation site.
Theme of the event "Jesuits in New France" in the presence of Consul General of France Jean-Baptiste Main de Boissière. Fort Saint Joseph was a fort originally established on land granted to the Jesuits by King Louis XIV located on what is now the south side of the present day town of Niles, Michigan. |
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CHICAGO
Tour en Français des gratte-ciel historiques et modernes du centre de Chicago
La Chicago Architecture Foundation propose des visites guidées en français des gratte-ciel historiques et modernes de la ville.
Prochaines visites en français :
Vendredi 10 juillet à 10h30 et samedi 25 juillet à 11h00
Vendredi 7 août à 10h30.
Rendez-vous : ArchiCenter, la boutique de CAF, 224 S. Michigan Avenue.
En savoir plus.
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French architectural photographer Jean-Christophe Ballot celebrates the relationship between sister cities Chicago and Paris. The exhibition juxtaposes formally similar photographs of the two cities, creating a visually rich dialogue. Each image of Chicago is paired with an image of Paris to accentuate the similarities of the two urban centers. |
| The exhibition is being held in partnership with the Alliance Française de Chicago, the French Cultural Services in Chicago and the City of Paris – Department of Cultural Affairs. Additional promotional support provided by the Paris Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International Program. The exhibition is organized by Jennifer Norback Fine Art, Inc. Loyola University Museum of Art . |
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A traveling exhibition that has toured the United States since 2004, and is now making its final stop at LUMA. The renowned exhibition, organized by the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation, brings together 36 of Auguste Rodin’s bronze sculptures, which present a vibrant image of Rodin’s important artistic legacy when paired with his published writings and original letters. The exhibition also includes a 10-part educational program illustrating the lost-wax casting process, four books, two letters, and large canvas photo murals. A film on the creation of Rodin’s masterpiece, The Gates of Hell, will be shown throughout the exhibition. Loyola University Museum of Art |
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NOT TO BE MISSED:
August 21 – 22: Ilotopie’s Water Fools (Fous de bassin)
A waterborne theatrical spectacle performed on Lake Michigan, off the east end of Navy Pier Presented by Chicago Shakespeare Theater, A World’s Stage Production from France the acclaimed French troupe Ilotopie has created waterborne theatrical wonders on the Thames in London and the River Seine in Paris |
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Audiences of all ages will be enchanted as Ilotopie makes its American debut, transforming Lake Michigan into a world where cars drive on water, heads burst into flames and a 12-foot-tall lady glides by on a penny-farthing. |
Presenting Sponsor: Motorola Foundation In partnership with and with generous support from Étant donnés: The French-American Fund for the Performing Arts and the Cultural Services of the French Consulate in Chicago.
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For a listing of Cultural events in the MIDWEST click here
For the CHICAGO AREA go to LIAISON, The Newsletter of the French Cultural Services in Chicago. |
L'ACADEMIE EN LIGNE DIFFUSE DES COURS D'ETE GRATUITS
Via ce service en ligne, quiconque peut télécharger gratuitement des cours fournis par le Cned (Centre national d'enseignement à distance) qui dans un premier temps feront office de cahiers de vacances avec pour chaque matière spécifique des exercices et leurs corrigés. Ces cours d'été 2009 couvrent diverses matières pour un niveau allant du CP à la terminale. Informations complètes. |
FRENCH SUMMER CAMPS IN THE MIDWEST
There are a variety of Summer Camps in French and French immersion programs throughout the Midwest for students ranging from kindergarden to high school. Through these programs students can develop thier French language skills while participating in many different activities such as painting, film, cooking, singing and much more! For a complete list and descriptions of camps in the Midwest click here, French Summer Camps for K-12 students in the Midwest |
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