FRENCH CULTURAL EVENTS - FEBRUARY 2008THE NEWSLETTER OF THE FRENCH CULTURAL SERVICES IN CHICAGO
For a listing of the French Cultural Events in the U.S.
check the pages of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy.
FILM
The Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State Street ; Tel: 312-846-2600
www.siskelfilmcenter.org
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Alphaville (1965; 99 min.). Directed by Jean-Luc Godard; with Eddie Constantine and Anna Karina. February 15 and 20 at 6:00 pm.
Zazie dans le métro (1960; 89 min.). Directed by Louis Malle; with Catherine Demongeot and Philippe Noiret. February 22 t 6:15 pm; February 27 at 6:00 pm.
Black Girl (1966; Senegal; 65 min.). Directed by Ousmane Sembene; with Mbissine Thérèse Diop. February 29 at 6:15 pm: March 5 at 6:00 pm.
La Chinoise (1967; 96 min.). Directed by Jean-Luc Godard; with Anne Wiazemsky, Jean-Pierre Léaud and Juliet Berto. February 15-21. Check for showtimes.
Music Box Theatre
3733 N. Southport Ave. Tel: 773-871-6604
www.musicboxtheatre.com
The 400 Blows (1959; 99 min.). Directed by François Truffaut; starring Jean-Pierre Léaud. A new 35 mm print of Truffaut's celebrated first feature, a coming of age tale largely viewed as responsible for launching the New Wave. February 1-7. Screening with the short Antoine and Colette (1962).
Le Doulos (1962; 108 min.). Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville; starring Jean-Paul Belmondo. February 15-21.
Alliance Française of Chicago
54 W. Chicago Avenue
Tel. 312-337-1070
www.af-chicago.org
"Les Lutins du court-métrage" (3 hours). A selection of the best European short films of the year. Discover the next generation of filmmakers through this program that has launched many glorious careers and is considered a major film event. February 8 at 7:00 pm, with cocktails served at 6:30 pm.
THEATRE
around the work of
Maryse Condé
Buy your tickets now !
Maryse Condé, the internationally celebrated novelist and playwright from Guadeloupe, one of the most recognized names in Francophone letters, will be in Chicago February 24-25 for two events you will not want to miss:
Theatrical performance, February 25 at 7:00 pm:
Comme deux frères. This play by Maryse Condé is performed by Compagnie Siyaj, a theatre company from Guadeloupe: a poetic and visceral story about two young men reminiscing about their lives, their friendship and the events that led them to the jail cell in which they are spending the night. Directed by José Pliya; starring Gilbert Laumord and Ruddy Sylaire. Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division Street, followed by a talk with the author and cast. Tickets: www.af-chicago.org ; 312-337-1070. Performed in French with projected English sur-titles.
Lecture, reading and panel discussion, February 24 from 3:00 to 6:15 pm:
"La Francophonie dans tous ses états:" a lecture by Maryse Condé, followed by a panel discussion with several specialists on Francophone literature (Hakim Abderrezak (University of Minnesota), Alison James (University of Chicago), Doris Kadish (University of Georgia), Dominique Licops (Northwestern University) and Pascale-Anne Brault (DePaul University; followed by a coffee break, then reading and book signing. Alliance Française of Chicago, 54 W. Chicago Ave.
Free admission but limited space; registration strongly advised. www.af-chicago.org for complete information. 312-337-1070.
Lecture, reading and panel discussion, February 24 from 3:00 to 6:15 pm:
"Le français dans tous ses états:" a lecture by Maryse Condé, followed by a panel discussion with several specialists on Francophone literature (Hakim Abderrezak (University of Minnesota), Alison James (University of Chicago), Doris Kadish (University of Georgia), Dominique Licops (Northwestern University) and Pascale-Anne Brault (DePaul University; followed by a coffee break, then reading and book signing. Alliance Française of Chicago, 54 W. Chicago Ave.
Free admission but limited space; registration strongly advised. www.af-chicago.org for complete information. 312-337-1070.
Eva Peron. A provocative dark comedy fromrenownedArgentine-French playwright Copi, about a hysterical and anxious Evita in her final hours. A Chicago premiere presented by Trap Door Theatre and directed by Beata Pilch. Through February 9 at Trap Door Theatre, 1655 West Cortland Ave. www.trapdoortheatre.com; Tel: 773-384-0494. Sponsored in part by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, Chicago. **** Liaison discount: 5 $ off the ticket price if you mention "Liaison / French Consulate" when you reserve.
MUSIC
Early Warning: "Joe Dassin: la Grande Fête Musicale." A Broadway-style production celebrating the music and legacy of the late French-American singer. www.spectaclejoedassin.com
March 2 at 7:00 pm at the Evanston Theatre Auditorium, 1600 Dodge Avenue. Tickets:
www.tickets.com or 1-800-882-8258. www.spectaclejoedassin.com/
Pierre Boulez. The world renowned maestro returns to Chicago to conduct the Chicago Symphony Orchestra January 31, February 1- 2; March 1st: Works by Berlioz, Berio and Stranvinsky.February 21-23: works by Debussy and Bartok; Symphony Center, 200 S. Michigan Avenue. www.cso.org 312-294-3000.
French electronica:
Joakim, at Sonotheque, 1444 W. Chicago Avenue. Tel: 312-226-7600. February 12. www.sonotheque.com
Alliance Française of the North Shore. Musical program and lecture: Nelson Cleary, violin, and Gregory Shifrin, piano, perform works by Jean-Marie Leclaire and Gabriel Fauré. February 11 at 1:00 pm at the Wilmette Public Library. http://alliancefn.wlkcommunity.com
For information on performances by French jazz singer and bass player Cécile Savage in the Chicago area, please visit www.cecilesavage.com.
For information on performances by cabaret chanteuse Claudia Hommel in the Chicago area visit www.cabaret-paree.com.
EXHIBITIONS
Herbert Tilly. This young French photographer debuts his delicate minimalistic black and white work in Chicago as part of a group show at FlatFile Galleries. February 29 through April 11. FlatFile Galleries, 217 North Carpenter. Tel: 312-491-1190.
Opening reception February 29 with the artist in attendance.
"Entre les deux." A solo show by KS Rives that features hand-cut collages and sculptures that use antique maps of Paris. The Chicago Art Department, 1837 S. Halsted Street. Tel: 312-286-8655. February 8 through March 1. Opening reception Feb 8, 6-10 pm, closing reception Feb 29, 6-10 pm. www.ksrives.com.
Looking and Listening in 19th Century France." Prints, paintings, drawings, sculptures and music from 19 th century France. Smart Museum of Art, 5550 S. Greenwood. Tel: 773-702-0200. www.smartmuseum.uchicago.edu Through March 23, 2008.
LECTURES
Alliance Française of Chicago
54 W. Chicago Avenue
Tel. 312-337-1070
www.af-chicago.org
· "La francophonie dans tous ses états." A very special afternoon with Maryse Condé and specialists of Francophone literature, February 24 from 3:00 to 6:15 pm at the Alliance Française of Chicago. Please see THEATRE for more details.
"Immigration and National Identity in France: What Do they Mean?" Lecture by Francesco Raggazi, Northwestern visiting professor from L'Institut des Sciences Politiques de Paris. February 6 at 6:15 pm.
"Troubadour Poems from the South of France." Lecture and reading by author and Northwestern University French professor William Paden. Februay 9 from 1:30 to 3:00 pm.
NEWS FROM FRANCE
"Vwa Lakay: The Voice from Home." Frantz Rémy, Patrick Augustin and other Haitians present music, news, and culture from the diaspora as well as the motherland, in Creole and French. Fridays from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. on WHPK 88.5 FM.
"The Old Songs" Traditional and folk music from North America, the British Isles and France. Mondays 4:00 – 5 :00 p.m. on WHPK 88.5 FM.
TV5, The International Channel: programs in French from France, Belgium, Switzerland, Africa and Canada. Around the clock throughout the United States. Now available on TV via satellite. Information: 1-888-902-5322 or 303-267-5801. http://www.tv5.org or International Networks.
Le Journal de 20h de France 2 (in French with English Subtitles):
- Monday through Friday from 8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., on RCN, channel 65 on Chicago Cable.
- Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 8:30 p.m. on COMCAST channel 240 on Chicago cable.
Radio France International: http://www.rfi.fr For information on Francophone music, visit RFI Musique at http://www.rfimusique.com
FRANCOPHONE GATHERINGS
Alliance Française of Chicago : please visit the website for detailed information on the monthly discussion groups Café Conversation, Café Littérature, Café Poésie, Café Théâtre, French Blues Café and Café Philosophie: www.af-chicago.org
Wednesdays from 6:15 to 10:00 p.m. Informal gathering of Francophiles and Francophones at Portillo restaurant, 100 W. Ontario. Information at 312-255-0567.
Groupe Professionnel Francophone . Francophones from various professions meet for cocktails, French conversation and networking in French. Great Street Restaurant, Renaissance Hotel, 1 W. Wacker Drive. The last Thursday of every month, starting at 5:30 pm www.gpfchicago.org; Tel: 773.525.5776.Alliance Française of the North Shore. Two café conversation groups monthly and occasional lectures. Visit their website for details: http://alliancefn.wlkcommunity.com
Alliance Française of DuPage County . Please visit www.afdupage.com for a listing of conversation groups, outings, lectures and other social activities in French.
"Les Bavards," a monthly francophone dinner and converstation group in DesPlaines. Information: lesbavards@yahoo.com or http://lesbavardsfrancophones.blogspot.com/ Tel: 847-698-7436.
"Les Bavards du Nord,” a monthly francophone lunch and conversation group in Buffalo Grove. http://lesbavardsfrancophones.blogspot.com/ or lesbavardsdunord@yahoo.com Tel: 847-921-7864.
L'Institut Francophone. Weekly francophone gathering, every Monday at Latitude, 4500 North Lincoln Avenue, from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Contact groupe.de.lundi@gmail.com to be on the mailing list.
For a list of activities organized by l'UFEC, (l'Union des Français à l'Etranger de Chicago) please visit their website at www.ufec.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
Grande Dictée de la Francophonie 2008
Cette année aura lieu la 11e édition de la Grande Dictée de la Francophonie.
Come and test your spelling skills at this 11th annual event. Children, adults, beginners and pros are all welcome and can compete in one of four categories. February 23 at 10:00 am at Northwestern University, Kresge 1-375.
Prizes and refreshments are included. Registration: http://www.frenchanditalian.northwestern.edu/events/
Additional info : mpa347@northwestern.edu Tel: 847-491-5490.
