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SEPTEMBER 2009
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A L'ATTENTION DES ABONNES DU BULLETIN CULTUREL LIAISON
Un problème technique est survenu à l'envoi du bulletin électronique LIAISON le 2 septembre. Veuillez nous en excuser.
Pour communiquer avec nos services, nous vous remercions de ne pas utiliser l'adresse des listes de diffusion liaison@consulfrance-chicago.org ou france-midwest-express@consulfrance-chicago.org. Envoyez vos messages à france.press@consulfrance-chicago.org |
ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS OF THE CULTURAL NEWSLETTER LIAISON
A technical problem occured when sending the electronic cultural newsletter LIAISON on September 2nd.
We deeply apologize for the inconvenience this has caused.
Please do not use our mailing addresses: liaison@consulfrance-chicago.org or france-midwest-express@consulfrance-chicago.org to communicate with our services.
Please use: france.press@consulfrance-chicago.org |
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BIENVENUE A CHICAGO
Le Consulat général de France annonce l'arrivée en poste de nouveaux agents dans les services français présents à Chicago
Charlotte BISSUTIL, Responsable des visas. Elle succède à Anne-Sophie MICHAUD.
Marie-Anne TOLEDANO, Attachée culturelle. Elle succède à Laurent MAILLAUD.
Pierric BONNARD, Chef de bureau - Mission économique de Chicago-Détroit/UBIFRANCE.
Il succède à Daniel GALLISSAIRES. |
BOURSES SCOLAIRES - SECONDE CAMPAGNE BOURSIERE 2009-2010
La seconde commission locale des bourses scolaires se réunira en octobre pour examiner les dossiers déposés lors de la première campagne boursière qui sera ouverte entre le 17 août 2009 et le 15 septembre 2009. |
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Les dossiers de bourses pour l’année scolaire 2009-2010 doivent être déposés auprès du Consulat général de France à Chicago entre le 17 août 2009 et le 15 septembre 2009, cachet de la poste faisant foi. Aucun dossier ne sera accepté après cette date pour les élèves relevant de la seconde campagne boursière.
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PERMANENCE CONSULAIRE A DETROIT
Le Consulat général de France vous informe qu'une permanence consulaire aura lieu le
MERCREDI 30 SEPTEMBRE de 9h00 à 14h00 à L'ECOLE FRANCAISE - 7100 Lindenmere Drive, Bloomfield Hills, MI. En savoir plus en page "Informations consulaires". |
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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.
En savoir plus. |
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| A SIGNALER EN OCTOBRE |
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Monsieur Marc BILLON, Conseiller à l’Assemblée des Français de l’Etranger, assurera une permanence le vendredi 9 octobre 2009 de 12H00 à 16H00 au Consulat où il se tiendra à la disposition des Français qui souhaiteraient le rencontrer. A noter que les prochaines permanences de Marc BILLON se tiendront le 7 novembre 2009 à Milwaukee (WI) et le 4 décembre 2009 à Indianapolis (IN).
Retrouvez les informations de votre Conseiller AFE sur http://marcbillon.com - m.billon@assemblee-afe.fr. |
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Discours inaugural de la conférence par Bernard Kouchner (27.08.09) © Antoine Arraou / MAEE |
La Conférence des ambassadeurs est un événement majeur de la diplomatie française qui rassemble chaque année, depuis 1993, autour du ministre et des secrétaires d’Etat du pôle « affaires étrangères », l’ensemble des quelque 180 chefs de mission diplomatique français et les responsables de l’administration centrale du ministère des Affaires étrangères et européennes. |
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● 14 juillet/July 14: Célébration de la Fête nationale/Bastille Day official ceremony
● August 21-22: Ilotopie's"Water Fools" (Fous de Bassin) a French performance troupe world-renowned for creating waterborne theatrical wonders.
● August 22: Presentation of the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres award to Chicago Shakespeare Theater Executive Director Criss Henderson.
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Ilotopie
Legion of Honor Ceremony in Chicago
on July 21st, 2009.
11 eleven veterans from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, and Wisconsin were presented the French Legion of Honor. |
● This summer, several Legion of Honor ceremonies honoring WWII Veterans were organized in the Midwest:
July 2nd, Olney, IL: Mr. Earl F. Scherer. Presented by Congressman John Shimkus.
July 20th, Indianapolis, IN: Mr. Charles Kemp. Presented by Mr. Mitch Daniels, Governor of Indiana.
July 21st, Chicago, IL: 11 veterans from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. Presented by Mr. Jean-Baptiste Main de Boissière, Consul General of France in Chicago.
July 29th, Columbus, OH: 10 veterans. Presented by Mr. Lee Fisher, Lt. Governor of Ohio.
July 30th, Niles, MI: 4 area WWII veterans. Presented by Mr. Jean-Baptiste Main de Boissière, Consul General of France in Chicago.
August 9th, Indianapolis, IN: Mr. Carver McGriff. Presented by Senator Richard Lugar in the presence of Deputy Consul General Sidy Diallo. |
CHICAGO (IL)
HEC PARIS AT THE WORLD GRAD SCHOOL TOUR
September 15 from 5-8pm: Come and discuss your academic future with a representative from HEC Paris at the World Grad School Tour "Why join HEC Paris, #1 Business School in Europe". |
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Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza - 350 N. Orleans - Chicago, IL 60654
To register www.qsnetwork.com - HEC event flyer |
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THE FRENCH-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO
September 16, 5:00-7:30 pm: SEMINAR APPROACHING FRANCE: VISA & IMMIGRATION STRATEGIES
A new residence card, the carte de séjour compétences et talents, makes it easy to emigrate to, and work in France.
Our speakers will provide a practical explanation of the visa and residency programs designed to help professionals launch their projects in France.
Guest speakers : Fabrice PLACE, Deptuy Consul of France in Chicago and Head of Chancellery
and Philippe YVERGNIAUX, President of Invest in France Agency North America.
Metropolitan Club - Michigan Room, 66th Floor - 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago.
Complete information & registration.
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| SEPTEMBER 25: 17th ANNUAL "LA NUIT DES ETOILES GALA, A CELEBRATION OF THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT" |
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Keynote speaker Pierre-Antoine GAILLY, President of UCCIFE and the Vice Chairman and Treasurer of Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris will discuss: "Financial and Economic Crisis: How to Sail through the Storm and Seize Entrepreneurial Opportunities."
6 p.m.- Cocktail Reception
7 p.m.- Dinner followed by Dessert, Dancing, and a Live Auction.
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower - 20 East Chestnut Street - Chicago, IL
Complete information & Registration. Invitation. |
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30 SEPTEMBRE : RECEPTION DE L'UNION DES FRANCAIS DE L'ETRANGER DE CHICAGO
A cette occasion, M. Jean-Baptiste Main de Boissière, Consul général de France à Chicago, interviendra sur le thème des relations U.S-France depuis l'arrivée de Barack Obama.
En savoir plus ou à mailufec@lists.ufechicago.org |
Jean-Baptiste Main de Boissière |
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September 18-24: CHICAGO WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL
The most important international musical event of the year returns with dozens of groups from all over the world performing in venues across the city. This year's edition features two exciting groups from France and Cameroon, Watcha Clan and Blick Bassy. Supported in part by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in Chicago. |
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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 :
Samedi 26 septembre et samedi 10 octobre à 11h00
Rendez-vous : ArchiCenter, la boutique de CAF, 224 S. Michigan Avenue.
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September 10-November 14: Descent to Revolution at the Bureau of Open Culture
Descent to Revolution features artist collectives and collaboratives that use urban spaces and social spheres as means of production and backdrop. Drawing on the history of postwar collective actions and ideas of French writers and theorists like Jean Baudrillard, Guy Debord and Henri Lefebvre, Descent to Revolution investigates incremental shifts in cultural behaviors stimulated through production of knowledge and conversation, pertinent to contemporary urban contexts. Claire Fontaine is a collective based in Paris. Its readymade name is lifted from the popular French brand of notebooks and school supplies. Claire Fontaine will produce work situated in Columbus and give a talk related to the topic of Jean-François Lyotard’s Libidinal Economy in October (date TBA) . Claire Fontaine’s participation and residency was made possible by a grant from Etant-Donnés : The French-American fund for Contemporary Art and the Cutlural Services of the French Embassy. |
24- October 4: 2009 Milwaukee Film Festival
Honoring the French tradition of film-making, the 2009 Milwaukee Film Festival, will screen several French films. |
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The Alliance Française, whose mission is to share and enjoy the French language and French cultural events, is a community sponsor.
For a schedule of films being screened at the Milwaukee Film Festival which runs September 24- October 4, visit www.milwaukee-film.org. For more about the Alliance Française, see www.afmilwaukee.org. |
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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. |
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Le Centre National d’Enseignement à Distance (CNED) à l’Alliance Française de Cincinnati
This program provides native French speakers to tutor children who are registered in the CNED program. Children of French expatriates can receive tutoring in their native language for one or more CNED subjects. This course begins in September and continues throughout the school year and is given on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Please register by September 19. Registration form and course brochure. |
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September 17 – 19: Kentucky World Language Association Conference at the Lexington Downtown Hotel
The 2009 KWLA Fall Conference promises to be another outstanding professional development experience. KWLA is proud to offer a wide variety of sessions and workshops touching all levels of instruction and covering numerous topics of second language acquisition. Complete information. |
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| LE MOIS PROCHAIN / COMING UP NEXT MONTH |
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CHICAGO (IL)
11 OCTOBRE : BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON
Cette année encore, de nombreux Français et francophones se retrouveront sur le parcours du marathon de Chicago. Une réception sera organisée pour les marathoniens français et francophones le vendredi 9 octobre en soirée et un stand français sera installé sur le parcours. Site officiel du marathon.
A signaler cette année, la participation de M. Michel Lebesnerais, coureur français non-voyant qui fera la course avec son guide Gérard Lô.
Avec un excellent temps de 3 heures 14 lors de son 15ème marathon à
La Rochelle en novembre 2008, Michel Lebesnerais à l'âge de 43 ans,
occupe aujourd'hui, la tête de file des marathoniens français aveugles.
Depuis 13 saisons il dispute en synchrone avec ses fidèles guides les grandes
épreuves de l'hexagone, comme Paris ou le Médoc, où on le connait
sous le surnom de «Gazelle». En savoir plus.
Ci-contre : Michel LEBESNERAIS et son guide Gérard LÔ au départ du Marathon de New-York en 2003. |
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Ambassador of France Pierre VIMONT |
CHICAGO (IL)
OCTOBER 22-25: 2009 ANNUAL MEETING & CONVENTION OF THE FEDERATION OF ALLIANCES FRANCAISES, U.S.A., Inc.
This annual event will take place in Chicago in the presence of Ambassador of France to the United States Pierre VIMONT.
Complete information. |
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CHICAGO (IL)
OCTOBER 23rd: TOUR DE CHAMPAGNE |
For the fourth year, Tour de Champagne will head to Chicago to delight local wine lovers. Once again this fall, Tour de Champagne will bring together champagne from a variety of prestigious champagne houses like Veuve Clicquot, Bollinger, and Piper Heidsieck; cuisine from some of the city’s most talented chefs and live entertainment. During the evening, guests will also have a chance to peruse a silent auction, which will benefit the Healthy Schools Campaign, and have a chance to win a trip for two to Paris compliments of Air France. VIP ticketholders will enjoy an Après Party with dessert, Cognac and more champagnes... Complete information. |
A celebration of some of finest Champagne France has to offer, paired with culinary treats from the Chicago's finest restaurants.
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ANN ARBOR (MI)
OPENING OCTOBER 10 THROUGH JANUARY 3, 2010: "THE LENS OF IMPRESSIONISM: PHOTOGRAPHY AND PAINTING ALONG THE NORMANDY COAST, 1850-1874"
The University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) is pleased to announce it will present a landmark exhibition of rare works of art and important new scholarship brought together to explore the provocative relationship between photography and painting along the Normandy coast in mid-19th-century France. |
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@MAEE.
Photo : F. de La Mure |
OCTOBER 2-4 & 9-11: THE ALSACE REGION COMES TO ST LOUIS
L'Union Alsacienne, in collaboration with the Comité Régional du Tourisme d'Alsace, will be participating in two major events in St Louis this Fall to promote the Alsace region.
October 2-4, Taste of St Louis, an award-winning event celebrating food, art, music and culture. The Union Alsacienne will be participating in selling Flammekueche, cheeses and Alsatian wines. An Alsatian band will also play. Alsatian Chef Olivier Muller of DB Bistro Moderne in New York will participate in the live Iron-Chef competition representing Alsace.
October 9-11: Soulard Oktoberfest.
Founded in 1871, L'Union Alsacienne (UnAl) is a vibrant organization of Alsatians living in the United States, and of Alsatian-Americans, dedicated to upholding the Alsatian heritage, and to promoting Alsace. |
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MINNEAPOLIS (MN)
OCTOBER 18 THROUGH JANUARY 10, 2010: EXHIBITION "THE LOUVRE AND THE MASTERPIECE" AT THE MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ARTS
This exhibition features works of arts drawn from all eight of the Musée du Louvre's departments, spanning 4,000 years. Organized by the Musée du Louvre, Paris, and the High Museum of Art, Atlanta. |
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