Alliance Française de Chicago

The Alliance Française de Chicago, a non-profit 501(c)(3), is the Midwest's leading French cultural and learning center.

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Have you ever seen the movie An American in Paris? It's a Classic MGM musical and a must-watch for lovers of the City of Lights. Come watch it at the Alliance next Saturday! In English with French subtitles. → https://afchicago.com/VL3ioy7v

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How and why were restaurants invented? When and by whom was it decided that we should drink red wine with beef? Our event The Invention of French Restaurants and Wine Pairing will present all the history and fun facts behind these questions! With author Rebecca Spang and attorney Richard Shepro. → https://afchicago.com/T1fDNZTf

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Our next cooking workshop will be focused on teaching you knife skills while preparing a Vegetable Cassoulet and a Winter Fruit Gratin. Bon appétit ! → https://afchicago.com/9KV5ADNJ

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Free Placements allow you to talk to one of our teachers so that we can find the perfect class for you. Placements are available here, over the phone or online. Book your appointment now and start learning French next week! → https://afchicago.com/AgqpyP1R

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Looking for things to do in 2020? Check out our calendar for upcoming events! 

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Is your New Year's resolution to go back to learning French? Try our new singing class! Get back into the rhythm and pronunciation in a fun way!

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Why join the Alliance Française de Chicago? It's all about the amazing AF community. Come to class, join fun events, and network with fun people in Chicago- from artists, designers, and interesting business people!

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A surprising and hilarious history of American mavericks who crossed the ocean in search of freedom, inspiration, and fun! Emilio Williams, Teaching Fellow at the School of the Art Institute, shares the stage with two Chicago actors who will perform dramatized readings from historical sources. Check our website for more info!

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Today for #FrancophonieFriday we take you to a country in North Africa where French is not an official language but where it's widely spoken. Here is a clue: its largest city is also the name of the American romantic drama film from 1942 directed by Michael Curtiz. Have you guessed the country yet?

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Venez découvrir l’œuvre d’une des grandes écrivaines françaises en conversation avec Isabelle David, directrice de l’Ecole Franco-américaine de Chicago. Pour Les confidences, Marie Nimier relit les Confessions de Rousseau et de saint Augustin, réfléchit sur les relations entre la mémoire, le témoignage, la fiction et l'autofiction. À ne pas manquer !

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Parc national de la Jacques Cartier, Québec.

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Amélie is showing tomorrow! Sat. Oct. 5 | 1:30 pm Amélie, The Artist, Intouchable… You’ve already seen these French classics, but you loved them so much you want to see them again and share them with your family and friends – here’s your chance!

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“A film guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a chanson in your coeur” – BBC

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Follow the transition from one gender to another in this candid and intimate documentary tracking each step toward a new identity. Océan | Thursday October 10 | 6:30 pm

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Come try out one of our classes! 45 minutes can discover our great teachers and amazing community!

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Escape Chicagoan fall for a few moments and join us in Montmartre! First screening of our Déjà-vu series, Amelie is one of the most popular French Movie ever made. Sat. Oct. 5 · 1:30 p.m. | $5 students / $7 members / $10 non-members

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This will be saucy! Join us and update your sauce repertoire à la Française! Our French version of Italian pesto is brighter, lighter, capable of transforming any dish with a single spoonful. We prove it with Soupe au Pistou; Bread Salad with Tomatoes; Pasta au Pistou and Pistou Stuffed Vegetables.