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BELOW IS A NON-EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF EVENTS PROPOSED BY FRENCH OR FRENCH-AMERICAN ASSOCIATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS OR INSTITUTIONS IN THE MIDWEST.
Please contact your local associations or French restaurants for special Bastille Day menus or events
           
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FETE NATIONALE 2010 : CEREMONIE OFFICIELLE
La cérémonie officielle organisée par le Consulat général de France à Chicago aura lieu le mercredi 14 juillet 2010 de 18H30 à 20H30
au Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010: OFFICIAL CEREMONY
The official ceremony organized by the Consulate General of France
in Chicago will take place on Wednesday, July 14, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
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A l'occasion de cette cérémonie, M. Graham PAUL, Consul général de France
remettra la Légion d'honneur à 4 vétérans américains
de la Seconde Guerre mondiale
During the ceremony, French Consul General Graham PAUL will present
4 Veterans of WWII with the Legion of Honor medal:
M. Marvin Kosky from Clayton, Missouri
M. Richard Linn from Berne, Indiana
M. James Pratt from Northbrook, Illinois
M. Carl Watson from Chicago, Illinois |
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CHICAGO
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14: ROSE, BLANC, ET BLEU - BASTILLE DAY LUNCHEON |
In honor of Bastille Day, FACC-Chicago and Alliance Française members are invited to this special luncheon from 12-Noon to 2 PM at La Cigale in the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
in the presence of Mr. Graham PAUL, Consul General of France in Chicago |
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The luncheon will feature 4 rosé wines from W.J. Deutsch and a special rosé pairing menu from Café des Architectes. Learn more about the luncheon's featured wines from W.J Deutsch click here. The July Monthly Members Luncheon will be incorporated into this event on July 14.
Reservations are required by Monday, July 12. Contact FACC to reserve.
For complete information please visit www.facc-chicago.com . Please note that this event is exclusively for members of FACC-Chicago and the Alliance Française and their guests. |
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CHICAGO
14 JUILLET: CRITERIUM ET LA KERMESSE DE LA FETE NATIONALE |
Cette année, le 14 juillet ne sera pas une date comme toutes les autres à Chicago. Venez passer une soirée à la française pour le Critérium et la Kermesse de la Fête Nationale !
Musique de France, sandwiches et crêpes typiques, jeux de boules, stands divers, courses commentées en Français… le tout suivi du feu d’artifice de Navy Pier à 21h30 tout près. Joignez-vous à nous au parking sud de Soldier Field de 16h jusqu’à 21 heures pour un petit gout de France pour commémorer la prise de la Bastille ! L’entrée est gratuite.
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| Championnat cycliste de France open de Chicago. Alors que certaines des courses cyclistes sont ouvertes uniquement aux coureurs de haut niveau, le critérium à des courses de niveau 4/5 ouvertes à tous. Des prix seront décernés aux meilleurs français. Pour participer, il suffira de vous inscrire à l’avance et le jour de la course présenter une pièce d’identité française (passeport, carte d’identité, carte d’immatriculation consulaire). Informations complètes. |
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CHICAGO
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14: BAL DU 14 JUILLET |
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L'Union des Français de l'étranger de Chicago (UFEC) & Français du Monde - ADFE invitent les Français et les Francophiles de Chicago au Bal du 14 juillet.
Musique et chants avec Claudia Hommel - Accès libre - Boissons et nourriture, fournis par Kiki's Bistrot, pourront être achetées sur place - 900 N Franklin Street, (Rues Franklin & Locust).
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CHICAGO
TUESDAY, JULY 13: BAL MUSETTE, SANS-CULOTTES & CREPES!
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Celebrate Bastille Day with the Alliance Française and the French American Chamber of Commerce from 6 - 8 PM at the Alliance Française in the presence of Mr. Graham PAUL, Consul General of France in Chicago.
No barricades, but La Marseillaise and bal musette with Carrie Ingrisano, singer, and the Saint-Cloud ensemble...sans-culottes* welcomed...and why eat cake when you can have sweet and savory crêpes? Come and commemorate the storming of the Bastille and the launch of the French Revolution with us! |
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*Term coined in 1790 to describe the citoyens who could only afford to wear pantaloons (full-length trousers) rather than the fashionable knee-length culotte.
Reservations required. No payments accepted at the door. Please pre-register on-line. More information at the front desk (312)337-1070. Complete information. |
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CHICAGO
DIMANCHE 11 JUILLET de 9h00 à 17h00 : BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION & GAMES |
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FRENCH IN CHICAGO vous présente leur deuxième célébration de la Fête nationale française.
Ce grand festival associe l'ensemble des organisations françaises et francophones locales.
Cette célébration, qui se tiendra à Soldier Field, met à l'honneur la Culture française au travers de plusieurs univers : L'espace famille et détente, Le village gastronomique, Le pole artistique-scène, Le défilé de mode, Le festvial Coupe du monde...
Informations complètes.
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SATURDAY, JULY 10: BEING A CHEF - BASTILLE DAY COOKOUT
Join the Alliance Française at the Green City Market at 9AM where we will purchase homemade sausages from Twin Oaks Meats, buns and ingredients for relishes, salads and dessert. You can also meet us at in the Alliance avec Chef Madelaine kitchen at 10 a.m. to poach and grill the meat, make Onion Compote; Tomato Confit; Potato salade à la française; and Mixed Berry Crumble. $85 for Members, $95 for Non-members.
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CHICAGO
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7: BASTILLE DAY 5K RUN, WALK & BLOCK PARTY
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Start Time is at 7:30 PM - NEW LOCATION! Lincoln Park at Cannon & Fullerton - Chicago
No chip-timed registration on race day -- so sign up today! Field limit 6,000!
Chicago's most popular summer weekday running event is on the move in 2010! After nearly three decades of being held on Thursday evenings in the West Loop, Chicago's 29th annual Bastille Day 5K Run, Walk & Block Party is relocating to Lincoln Park on a Wednesday night. |
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The event celebrates the French national holiday (officially July 14). Following the run/walk, participants can enjoy a block party with food, refreshments and can can dancers at the nearby Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. (Admission to the block party only is $5.) Proceeds will again benefit Chicago's Mercy Home for Boys & Girls.
For complete information click here. |
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INDIANAPOLIS
SUNDAY, JULY 11: BASTILLE DAY BARBECUE
The Alliance Française of Indianapolis invites you to a midsummer barbecue to celebrate Bastille Day. Join us at Lilly Lake Shelter in Eagle Creek Park, Sunday, July 11 – Noon to 4:00pm |
Bring a favorite appetizer, salad or dessert to share, a ball or a Frisbee, a game or a lawn chair, we will supply the rest including hamburgers, hotdogs, veggie burger and pétanque! Note that the park does not allow alcohol. The shelter is located near the 71st street entrance and requires a $5 fee to enter. Carpooling is encouraged. Follow the signs to Lilly Lake Drive. View a park map. Free for AFI members, $5 per person for non-members. The AFI will welcome any new membership.
Please RSVP before July 1st at info@afindianapolis.org or with Alice Baertschiger : 317 924 3750. Please provide the names of those in your party & ages of your children. Complete information. |
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DES MOINES
The annual Des Moines Alliance Française Bastille Day Picnic will be held on Wednesday, July 14, at Greenwood Park in Des Moines (it's west of the Art Center.) The picnic will begin around 5:30. Please bring your own table service, a dish to share, and something to drink. (Wine is OK.) There will be a cooking contest, so prepare your best French dish!
If you have any questions, please call Mary Moermond at 254-1612. |
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KANSAS CITY
SUNDAY, JULY 11: FETE DE LA BASTILLE / BASTILLE DAY PARTY WITH L'ALLIANCE FRANCAISE |
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1:00-5:00 p.m at Café des Amis, 112 Main Street, Parkville, Missouri
Don’t miss one of AFKC’s most popular events of the year! Enjoy the delicious food and charming atmosphere of Café des Amis and celebrate the French national holiday with your Alliance Française de Kansas City friends. There will be live jazz on the terrace and lots of opportunities for singing and conversation in French.
Cost: $15.00 per person for AFKC members and $25.00 per person for non-members. |
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LOUISVILLE
SUNDAY, JULY 11: BASTILLE DAY PICNIC |
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Join AFL members and friends welcome the Montpellier Work Exchange Students at this pot-luck style picnic! Thurman Hutchins Park - 3734 River Road. Join as we celebrate the French Fête Nationale, commemorating the July 14, 1789 storming of the Bastille.
For more information, contact afschool@bellsouth.net or call 502 327-8529. |
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BIRMINGHAM
THURSDAY, JULY 15: FETE DE LA BASTILLE |
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The French- American Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Chapter presents a Bastille Day celebration under the partronage of Graham PAUL, Consul General of France in Chicago and in cooperation with Robert L. WEYHING, Honorary Consul to France in Detroit.
Celebrate the French National Holiday with our friends from the other French associations of the Detroit area. 6:00 p.m. Apertif - 7:00 p.m. La Marseillaise sung by Mary Grivas and guests. Followed by a selection of hors d’œuvres, desserts, and French wines.
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Location: The Birmingham Community House - 380 South Bates Street - Birmingham, MI 48009;
Tel: 248.644.5832. Tickets are $35 - Please make checks payable to the Alliance Française de Détroit and mail to 30316 Stellamar, Beverly Hills, MI, 48025. RSVP by July 10. Complete information
Email : info@faccmi.org. |
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MINNEAPOLIS / ST PAUL
SATURDAY, JULY 10 - 5-10 PM: BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION
Faire la fête with the Alliance Française of Minneapolis - St. Paul
The University Club is preparing a traditional French dinner and a buffet to appeal to the Gallic palate. Renowned chanteuse Francine Roche will be accompanied by the French Cabaret Orchestra. The Citroën Club of Minnesota will feature its vintage French cars and the Minneapolis Pétanque Club will play the popular French ball game. Activities for children include face painting, storytelling and an enactment of the attack on the Bastille, a castle-like prison that symbolized the worst aspects of monarchical rule.
Located at the University Club of St. Paul - 420 Summit Avenue - St. Paul, MN 55102. Complete information. To purchase tickets click here.
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KANSAS CITY
SUNDAY, JULY 11: FETE DE LA BASTILLE / BASTILLE DAY PARTY WITH L'ALLIANCE FRANCAISE |
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1:00-5:00 p.m at Café des Amis, 112 Main Street, Parkville, Missouri
Don’t miss one of AFKC’s most popular events of the year! Enjoy the delicious food and charming atmosphere of Café des Amis and celebrate the French national holiday with your Alliance Française de Kansas City friends. There will be live jazz on the terrace and lots of opportunities for singing and conversation in French.
Cost: $15.00 per person for AFKC members and $25.00 per person for non-members. |
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ST LOUIS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14: BASTILLE DAY - LA FETE NATIONALE ANNUAL DINNER |
Celebrate La Fête Nationale at an annual dinner hosted by Aliance Française, La Société Française de Saint Louis and the Saint Louis-Lyon Sister Cities organizations. |
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This year we will gather at the historic Whittemore House - 6440 Forsyth Boulevard across from Washington University. Cocktails on the veranda begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by a three-course dinner including coffee and tea served at 7:00 p.m. Bottles of wine may be purchased à table with a credit card. $12 corkage fee.
Cost: $50 for members and $60 for non-members.
Make reservations by calling 314.432.0734 with a MasterCard or Visa or by mailing a check payable to Alliance Française, 8505 Delmar, St. Louis, MO 63124. (MEMO: 14 juillet). Complete information. |
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OMAHA
SUNDAY, JULY 11:BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION AND PICNIC WITH THE ALLIANCE FRANCAISE
Saturday, July 10 th at 10:00A.M : Tour de France
- Rick’s Boatyard Café, 345 Riverfront Drive (meet in parking lot just west of Rick’s)- 11:30 meet back at Rick’s for refreshments
Sunday, July 11 th at 5 P.M. Bastille Picnic
- Chez Pullum, 3611 South 105th Avenue
- bring a dish to share - $7 wine; $2 soda
R.S.V.P. for these events to katemorris@cox.net or call 402-445-0504
Alliance Française d'Omaha. |
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CLEVELAND
SUNDAY, JULY 25: BLEU, BLANC, ROUGE 2010 |
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Join the French-American Chamber of Commerce, Northern Ohio Chapter
in celebrating our national holiday on July 25th, 2010 from 3pm to 6pm at The Shoreby Club - 40 Shoreby Dr., Bratenahl, Ohio 44108
Members: $55 Non-Members: $65 (Includes valet and entertainment)
Complete information - Registration. |
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CINCINNATI & MONTGOMERY
FRIDAY, JULY 16: BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION |
Join the French-American Business Alliance & The Alliance Francaise from 7pm - 10:30pm at the Swaim Lodge for a family friendly traditional celebration of Bastille Day! Enjoy a buffet dinner and dancing to French and American music. Please bring your favorite homemade summer dish to share. (Serves 6 minimum) Best dish contest winners announced at 7:30 p.m. Prizes for the best cooks! *Due to new park regulations, please bring your own beer and wine. Soft drinks and water will be provided.
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MONTGOMERY
SATURDAY, JULY 17: BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION |
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Celebrating 21 years of Friendship with our Sister City, Downtown Montgomery (between Remington and Cooper Roads) on July 17 from noon to 11 pm
With the attitude and the artistic flair this traditional Montgomery Celebration will open for a day long mingling of fun, food, drinks and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy! Area restaurants will feature a variety of French cuisine and wine to honor our friendship with sister city Neuilly-Plaisance as well as the local favorites: ribs, pizza, brats, burgers, cheesecake and ice cream.
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MILWAUKEE
SATURDAY, JULY 10: EVENING IN PARIS - UNE SOIREE FRANCAISE
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The Cathedral of St, John the Evangelist will host “An Evening in Paris, Une Soirée Française” a French Dinner celebration, during the Bastille Days Festival, Saturday, July 10th at 7PM. |
The five-course dinner will be prepared by the great chefs of the Pfister hotel, under the design of Master Chef Robert Ash. During the meal, a selection of fine French Wines will be served and authentic French Music will be performed. Cash Bar will also be available. Preceding the event will be the traditional French language Mass in the Cathedral at 5:15 PM and a pre-dinner cocktail reception in the Atrium Garden at 6:30 PM.
Individual Dinner Tickets will be available for purchase June 1st online at www.stjohncathedral.org or by phone at the Parish Office (414) 276-9814. Proceeds of the French Dinner support the mission and all ministries of the Cathedral Parish, including Fine Arts programming, Human Concerns ministries and the preservation of the historic Cathedral buildings. More information about the Cathedral is available on their website: www.stjohncathedral.org.
The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is located at 812 N. Jackson Street in Milwaukee. For more information, please contact Mary Bennett, Parish Administrative manager at marybennett@stjohncathedral.org or phone (414) 276-9814, ex 3104. Complete information. |
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ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE MILWAUKEE & BASTILLE DAYS
BRINGS FRANCE TO MILWAUKEE!
Join us for the 2010 Festival, July 8th through the 11th,
as we celebrate our 29th anniversary.
Hours for the festival are 11am to midnight July 8-10
and 11am to 9pm July 11
JULY 8 AT 12-NOON, MR. GRAHAM PAUL, CONSUL GENERAL OF FRANCE IN CHICAGO INAUGURATES THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL Did you know Bastille Days in Milwaukee is the largest Bastille Days celebration in the United States?
Located on Cathedral Square in downtown Milwaukee, it is also one of the few free street festivals in the city! The event is known for the impromptu street performers, roaming minstrels, a variety of interactive and musical entertainment, and the signature 43-foot Eiffel Tower replica.
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Alliance Française has a new look !
Our new Alliance Française Tent this year is located on Jackson Street in front of Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist with an expanded menu; seating area with a Parisian Café ambiance. Festival-goers will feel as if they are in France at the AF Tent thanks to our Parisian Café-style seating area where around-the-clock staff of bilingual greeters will welcome visitors who want to talk and learn about francophone activities around Milwaukee.
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Beignets, Café au lait and more!
AF beignets and sweet hot fritters, made at the AF Tent have become a true Bastille Days tradition. In fact, Bastille Days visitors gobble them up as fast as we can make them! True beignet connoisseurs insist on pairing this pièce de résistance with our New Orleans-style café au lait. A match made in heaven! Our menu has expanded this year to include Salade Niçoise, Plateau de Fromage (cheese plate), a variety of sandwiches – all prepared by Larry’s Brown Deer Market, as well as Café glacé (iced coffee)!
Highlights!
Fun French activities will take place at the AF tent during the four days of the festival including:
- The Consul General of France in Chicago, M. Graham Paul, will inaugurate the festival and will be honoring us with a special visit at 12pm on Thursday to meet with Dr. Martine Meyer, who is being honored for her many years of dedication to teaching French by a reunion of past students.
- Kids Day: with a special Petit Déj (kids breakfast for $3), and many kids activities (cooking, ballet, art, and much more!)
- Pétanque (French lawn bowling) demonstration & tournament: Saturday, July 10, 1 - 3 PM- Bike to Bastille Days. Sunday is “Bike to Bastille Days”, so come with your bike! David Harney will give a presentation on organizing a bike trip to France for anyone who has ever biked in France or has considered biking in France from 12 to 2pm!Free
French mini lessons
Simple French mini-lessons at the Gruber (Kilbourn East) Stage given by Alliance Française teachers three times daily (the exact schedule is available on the Bastille Days program). Stop by and learn some French for free!
Learn the French History of Milwaukee
Saturday and Sunday from 10:30-11:00am, free lectures on the French history of Milwaukee. Stop by and learn, for example, which Milwaukee monuments are French.
Raffle
This year’s raffle will give you a chance to win a Whirlwind bicycle from Cory the Bike Fixer, Tour de France jerseys, an autographed pair of Milwaukee Buck Luc Richard Mbah a Moute’s shoes, gift certificates to Milwaukee’s finest restaurants as well as plenty of other awesome prizes!
Souvenirs from France
Souvenirs for sale from Paris including: authentic French berets, French soaps, Café du Monde chicory coffee and beignet mix, coffee mugs each with a coupon for a free café au lait, and more! Fashion-minded Milwaukeeans can spruce up their Bastille Days look with a jaunty French chapeau. |
| Sponsors of L’Alliance Française de Milwaukee include Sensient Technologies, Bostik Inc., Grady, Hayes, & Neary, Cory the Bike Fixer, Wikwood Associates, and Larry’s Brown Deer Market! |
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