Consulate General of France in Chicago

Consulate General of France in Chicago This is the official page of the French Consulate in Chicago / Vous êtes sur la page officielle du

The Consulate General of France protects the interests of French residents and tourists in Chicago, and neighboring States (Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin). This office performs a number of administrative services on behalf of the local French community: It keeps records of vital statistics, provides identificat

ion cards, passports… The French Consulate also offers notary and limited legal services. In addition, it issues necessary visas to persons wishing to travel to France.

🎭La Comédie-Française (1996) by Frederick Wiseman returns in stunning 4K Digital Restoration!✨🎬Step into the world of th...
01/24/2025

🎭La Comédie-Française (1996) by Frederick Wiseman returns in stunning 4K Digital Restoration!✨🎬

Step into the world of the oldest continuous repertory company, founded in 17th-century Paris. Wiseman’s epic 223-minute documentary offers an unparalleled behind-the-scenes look at this legendary institution, from casting to rehearsals, performances, and more. Featuring iconic plays by Molière, Racine, Marivaux, and Feydeau.

📅 Jan 29, 2025 | 5:30 PM
📍Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago

🎟 Order tickets now and experience a rare behind-the-scenes journey into the magic of theater: https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/la-comedie-francaise

💥Rodriguez Jr  live in Chicago💿⁠⁠Get ready for a night of electrifying beats and melodic house vibes with the award-winn...
01/23/2025

💥Rodriguez Jr live in Chicago💿⁠

Get ready for a night of electrifying beats and melodic house vibes with the award-winning Rodriguez Jr.! 🎧⁠

📅 Jan 31, 2025⁠
📍Smoke and Mirors, Chicago

French dj Rodriguez Jr., a master of electronic music, has spent over two decades blending house and techno, evolving his signature sound. From his early days with Laurent Garnier to iconic releases on Mobilee and Anjunadeep, expect an unforgettable night of deep rhythms and dynamic energy. 🌍🎶⁠

🎟️ Don’t miss the chance to experience it LIVE!⁠

Auris Presents

Friday, January 31st, 2025 Lively - Live - Intimate - Electronic RODRIGUEZ JR (Live) Jrynecki Girasole Alfred Clayton 2045 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL...

✨ Join renowned French conductor Marc Minkowski or his Music of the Baroque debut🎻⁠⁠Featuring an unforgettable program o...
01/22/2025

✨ Join renowned French conductor Marc Minkowski or his Music of the Baroque debut🎻⁠

Featuring an unforgettable program of works by three iconic composers: Handel’s Concerto Grosso in F Major, op. 3, no. 4, Rameau’s Suite from Les Boréades, and Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 in C Major (Jupiter), dive into the magic of Handel’s lost opera overture, the mythological world of Rameau, and the celestial grandeur of Mozart’s final symphony, a fitting tribute to the mighty Jupiter.⁠

📅 Jan 25, 2025 | 7:30 PM ⁠
📍Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago⁠

📅 Sunday, January 26, 2025 | 3:00 PM ⁠
📍⁠North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie

🔗 Link : https://www.baroque.org/Seasons/2024-2025/minkowski-conducts

Please note that all Music of the Baroque performances are available online for 30 days beginning 4 days after the final concert date 🎶⁠

📢 JOIN US for a discussion on the latest trends and challenges in   integration on Tuesday, January 28th from 5:30 PM to...
01/22/2025

📢 JOIN US for a discussion on the latest trends and challenges in integration on Tuesday, January 28th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at mHUB Chicago!

This discussion is organized in the perspective of the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris February 10 & 11, and is presented by La French Tech Chicago, in partnership with the French Consulate, the Scientific Services in Chicago, and the innovation center mHub.

Register 👉 https://shorturl.at/2qX1z
(Free)

🤔 What is AI integration? It refers to the process of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into existing systems, applications, or processes to enhance their functionality and efficiency by adding intelligent features like automation, data analysis, and decision-making abilities.



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🎷✨ Calling all jazz & contemporary music creators! ✨🎷⁠⁠The 2025 Jazz & New Music program by Villa Albertine is now accep...
01/21/2025

🎷✨ Calling all jazz & contemporary music creators! ✨🎷⁠

The 2025 Jazz & New Music program by Villa Albertine is now accepting applications! This incredible program supports French and American artists and ensembles through grants for new creations, commissions, and tours.⁠

📅 Apply by March 2, 2025 ⁠

💡 Grants Available:⁠
➡️Creative Grants: For innovative projects fostering collaboration and intercultural dialogue between French and American musicians.⁠
➡️Touring Grants: For French musicians and ensembles performing at least three times in the US.concerts and residencies.⁠

🖱️ Learn more & apply via: https://villa-albertine.org/va/professionals/2025-call-for-applications-jazz-new-music/

Supported by Albertine Foundation, INSTITUT FRANÇAIS, Sacem, CNM

✨ Apply for Villa Albertine's Crafts & Design residencies! 🪡⁠⁠Explore the craft and design landscape in the United State...
01/19/2025

✨ Apply for Villa Albertine's Crafts & Design residencies! 🪡⁠

Explore the craft and design landscape in the United States through an immersive residency lasting 1-3 months. Whether you’re based in New York or another U.S. city, this opportunity offers you the chance to expand your creative horizons, gain fresh perspectives, and connect with local communities.⁠

📅 Applications due by January 30, 2025⁠

This call by Villa Albertine is made possible by the support of Fondation Bettencourt Schueller and is in partnership with WantedDesign.⁠


© Céline Salomon⁠

With the support of the Bettencourt Schueller Foundation, Villa Albertine is renewing its call for applications for exploratory residencies specifically dedicated to crafts and design professionals in the United States in 2026. This season will also mark the fifth anniversary of Villa Albertine’s...

✨2025 UNI French Film Festival 🎬⁠⁠From Jan 26 – Mar 8, 2025, University of Northern Iowa a presents the 2025 UNI French ...
01/17/2025

✨2025 UNI French Film Festival 🎬⁠

From Jan 26 – Mar 8, 2025, University of Northern Iowa a presents the 2025 UNI French Film Festival, featuring a selection of French language films with online screenings and discussions.⁠

Stream these French language films (subtitled in English) on your own computer or device, and join the Zoom discussion online or in person. The films are viewed exclusively online.⁠

Featured Films:⁠

🎥 01/26/2025 – 02/01/2025⁠
Anatomy of a Fall (Anatomie d’une chute)⁠
> Discussion: 02/03/2025 | 7:00PM⁠

🎥 02/02/2025 – 02/08/2025⁠
Four Daughters (Les Filles d’Olfa) by Kaouther Ben Hania (2023)⁠
> Discussion: 02/10/2025 | 7:00PM⁠

🎥 02/09/2025 – 02/15/2025⁠
Focus on Godard (Godard, seul le cinéma)⁠
> Discussion: 02/17/2025 | 7:00PM⁠

🎥 02/16/2025 – 02/22/2025⁠
Banel & Adama (Banel et Adama) by Ramata-Toulaye Sy (2023)⁠
> Discussion: 02/24/2025 | 7:00PM⁠

🎥 02/23/2025 – 03/01/2025⁠
Disco Boy by Giacomo Abbruzzese (2023)⁠
> Discussion: 03/03/2025 | 7:00PM⁠

🎥 03/02/2025 – 03/08/2025⁠
The Five Devils (Les Cinq Diables) by Léa Mysius (2022)⁠
> Discussion: 03/10/2025 | 7:00PM⁠

🎟️ Get your tickets now!⁠

This event is supported by Albertine Cinematheque, a Albertine Foundation & Villa Albertine tine grant program with support from - Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée and the Fonds culturel franco-americain.

Further details about the film festivals not yet included in this article will be updated soon. About Albertine Cinémathèque Albertine Cinémathèque is a French film education and fellowship program designed to support film programming at American universities and expand access to French cinema. ...

★ Jersey.cr Live in Concert ☆⁠⁠Born and raised on the Normandy coast with a view of Jersey Island, these Paris-based bro...
01/16/2025

★ Jersey.cr Live in Concert ☆⁠

Born and raised on the Normandy coast with a view of Jersey Island, these Paris-based brothers have fused French touch with the indie rock vibes they grew up hearing on BBC radio. Known for electrifying live performances that blend electronic beats with raw rock energy, JERSEY has captured hearts worldwide. ✨✨⁠

After releasing their debut EP and completing a sold-out world tour, they’re back and ready to set the stage ablaze with fresh tracks and festival energy!⁠

📅 January 22 - 8 PM⁠
📍 Outset Chicago

Don’t miss out —> https://outsetlive.com/listing/jersey/

Auris Presents

🎭  Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival kicks off today! ⁠⁠✨ Don't miss "Dracula: Lucy's Dream" tonight! The fe...
01/15/2025

🎭 Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival kicks off today! ⁠

✨ Don't miss "Dracula: Lucy's Dream" tonight! The festival kicks off with this visually stunning adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic, where Lucy battles her inner "Dracula-esque" demon in a tale of control, desire, and destruction. From the creators of "Moby Dick" and "Chambre Noire," Plexus polaire - Yngvild Aspeli - France / Norway brings gothic beauty to life with life-sized puppets and mesmerizing projections.⁠

Experience the city transformed into the world capital of puppetry, with over 100 performances and events spanning 12 days!!⁠

Reminder of the French French lineup:⁠
🔹 Plexus Polaire: Dracula: Lucy’s Dream (📸)⁠
📅 Jan 15–19 | Studebaker Theater
A gripping adaptation of Dracula told through life-sized puppets and mesmerizing projections.⁠

🔹 Théâtre de l'Entrouvert: Anywhere
📅 Jan 16–19 | Chopin Theatre
An ice puppet journeys through a poetic retelling of Oedipus’ tale.⁠

🔹 RoiZIZO Théâtre: I Killed the Monster
📅 Jan 16–19 | Steppenwolf Theatre Company
A witty exploration of human fears and identity with a touch of humor.⁠

Opening night info ➡️ Link below !⁠

Supported by Villa Albertine and the Albertine Foundation ⁠

Chicago Puppet Fest presents Plexus Polaire.

FLAM : un dispositif de soutien à la langue française à l'internationalLe dispositif   (français langue maternelle) vise...
01/15/2025

FLAM : un dispositif de soutien à la langue française à l'international

Le dispositif (français langue maternelle) vise à soutenir des associations qui proposent des activités autour de la pratique du français en tant que langue maternelle, dans un contexte extrascolaire, à des enfants français à l’étranger, non scolarisés dans un établissement local d'enseignement français.

Pour en savoir plus sur ce dispositif ou pour créer votre association, rendez-vous sur https://www.associations-flam.fr/

Le saviez-vous ?
Il existe deux associations FLAM dans notre circonscription, l'Ecole Francaise FLAM Greater Chicago située à Naperville dans l’Illinois et La Petite École Française de Cleveland dans l’Ohio.

AEFE - Agence pour l'enseignement français à l'étranger - France Diplomatie

https://youtu.be/v6EKvVVxWbY?si=EnVxlskXTU3ThPOH

🎬 MyFrenchFilmFestival.com Returns for Its 15th Edition! ✨⁠⁠Get ready to explore the magic of French-language cinema wit...
01/14/2025

🎬 MyFrenchFilmFestival.com Returns for Its 15th Edition! ✨⁠

Get ready to explore the magic of French-language cinema with MyFrenchFilmFestival, a 100% online festival!⁠

🎥 20 films to discover for fees:⁠
🔹 10 feature films: 9 in competition + 1 classic film⁠
🔹 10 short films: 9 in competition + 1 animated film for younger audiences⁠

🗣️ Watch in the original French or with subtitles in 8 languages, including English, Spanish, and more!⁠

📅 Jan 17 – Feb 17, 2025⁠
🌍 Accessible worldwide via the festival platform and 50+ partner platforms.⁠
🔗 Click on the Link below for all the details!⁠

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Prochaine permanence consulaire : MinneapolisLe Consulat général de France à Chicago a le plaisir de vous informer qu’il...
01/14/2025

Prochaine permanence consulaire : Minneapolis

Le Consulat général de France à Chicago a le plaisir de vous informer qu’il assurera une permanence consulaire à Minneapolis qui aura lieu les 10 et 11 février 2025 à l’Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul, 227 Colfax Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN 55405.

📌 Les rendez-vous seront ouverts sur notre site internet à compter du mercredi 15 janvier 2025, 11h.

Retrouvez toute les informations utiles ⤵️

Le Consulat général de France à Chicago a le plaisir de vous informer qu'il assurera une permanence consulaire qui aura lieu les 10 et 11 février 2025 à l'Alliance Française de Minneapolis : 227 Colfax Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN 55405. Les rendez-vous seront ouverts sur notre site internet à c...

✨ MLK Day 2025: Echoes of Freedom at Hyde Park Art Center 🎥 ⁠⁠Join Echoes of Freedom for screenings of King of Kings: Ch...
01/10/2025

✨ MLK Day 2025: Echoes of Freedom at Hyde Park Art Center 🎥 ⁠

Join Echoes of Freedom for screenings of King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones, a powerful documentary on Edward Jones, a key figure in Chicago’s history and the numbers game. Directed by Parisian director Harriet Marin Jones, the film explores race, power, and entrepreneurship.⁠

🗓 Jan 20, 2025⁠
⏰ Screenings at 11 AM & 1 PM⁠
📍 Hyde Park Art Center⁠

Other Activities: Art for all ages, Live music, Zine-making workshop⁠

Free admission! ▶ Link bio⁠

Supported by Villa Albertine Chicago⁠

Hyde Park Art Center is proud to present Echoes of Freedom, a day-long celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring legacy. Taking place on Monday, January 20, 2025, from […]

✨ Celebrate the legacy of Jean-Luc Godard at the Wexner Center for the Arts✨⁠⁠Two years after his passing, the visionary...
01/09/2025

✨ Celebrate the legacy of Jean-Luc Godard at the Wexner Center for the Arts✨⁠

Two years after his passing, the visionary filmmaker’s final works, 𝘚𝘤𝘦́𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘴 and 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦́ 𝘥𝘶 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘥𝘶 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘮 “𝘚𝘤𝘦́𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘰”, have been released. These captivating shorts offer an intimate look into Godard’s genius, blending paintings, film clips, and narration recorded just before his death.⁠

🎥 For three Fridays in a row, the Wexner Center for the Arts pairs these final works with an iconic early film that cemented Godard’s place in cinema history.⁠

📍Wexner Center for the Arts
🗓️ Jan 10, 2025 – Jan 24, 2025⁠

Schedule:⁠
🔹Breathless / À bout de souffle (1960) - Jan 10, 2025 | 7:00 PM (📸)⁠
🔹Contempt / Le Mépris (1963) - Jan 17, 2025 | 7:00 PM⁠
🔹Band of Outsiders / Bande à part (1964) - Jan 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM⁠

The late, revolutionary Jean-Luc Godard has a filmography that is one of the most monumental in cinema’s history, and now, two years after his...

🎨 Join Us for our online Midwest Museum Talk with Sophie Calle!Don’t miss this special event featuring artist Sophie Cal...
01/08/2025

🎨 Join Us for our online Midwest Museum Talk with Sophie Calle!

Don’t miss this special event featuring artist Sophie Calle in conversation with Henriette Huldisch (Walker Art Center) and Cécile Godefroy (Musée Picasso Paris).

Based on Sophie Calle: Overshare (on view at the Walker Art Center through January 26, 2025), this transatlantic discussion will explore the process of presenting Calle’s deeply personal yet universally resonant works across two distinct museum contexts, including last year’s À toi de faire, ma mignonne in Paris.

Moderated by Christina Selander Bouzouina (Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul), this is a rare opportunity to hear directly from Sophie Calle and gain fascinating insights into her groundbreaking art.

📅 Register now and join us for this compelling online event!

Join us for a virtual discussion with renowed French artist Sophie Calle alongside Henriette Huldisch, Chief Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Walker Art Center and Cécile Godefroy, Head of the Department of Research and Archives, Deputy Director of the Scientific and Collections Di...

🎥 LOVE TORN IN A DREAM: The Illusory Odysseys of Raúl Ruiz starts tomorrow at  (Winter 2025, Wednesdays at 7 PM)!⁠⁠Step ...
01/07/2025

🎥 LOVE TORN IN A DREAM: The Illusory Odysseys of Raúl Ruiz starts tomorrow at (Winter 2025, Wednesdays at 7 PM)!⁠

Step into the surreal world of Raúl Ruiz, the Chilean filmmaker who fled Pinochet’s regime to become a Parisian master of dreamlike, labyrinthine cinema.

📽️ Featured films include THE HYPOTHESIS OF THE STOLEN PAINTING and ON TOP OF THE WHALE (La Cinémathèque française) and THREE CROWNS OF THE SAILOR (INA).⁠

Program by Alexander Fee. Co-sponsored by France Chicago Center 🌟⁠



More info ➡ https://tinyurl.com/2w49rp5c

🎹 Don’t miss Jean-Yves Thibaudet in Chicago!✨⁠⁠Experience the magic of Debussy like never before as the renowned French ...
01/05/2025

🎹 Don’t miss Jean-Yves Thibaudet in Chicago!✨⁠

Experience the magic of Debussy like never before as the renowned French pianist brings his mastery to all 24 of the composer’s iconic Préludes. With his expert touch, Jean-Yves Thibaudet weaves through Debussy’s intricate textures and vivid soundscapes, offering a unique interpretation of this cornerstone of French piano literature.⁠

📅 Jan 19, 2025⁠
📍 Orchestra Hall Chicago Symphony Orchestra

See link below 🎟 Get your tickets now

In a single performance, Jean-Yves Thibaudet traverses the magical colors and crystalline textures of Debussy’s 24 preludes.

✨The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art presents Monet in Conversation🖼️⁠⁠Explore the legacy of Claude Monet (1840–1926), a pio...
12/29/2024

✨The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art presents Monet in Conversation🖼️⁠

Explore the legacy of Claude Monet (1840–1926), a pioneer of French Impressionism whose groundbreaking works transformed the art world. Known for his iconic paintings Impression Sunrise and Water Lilies, Monet revolutionized art by painting en plein air and capturing nature’s fleeting beauty through light and atmosphere. ⁠

This new focus exhibition series delves into Monet’s role as both an innovator and a source of inspiration. Discover the transatlantic dialogue that shaped the evolution of Impressionism and witness how Monet’s vision inspired a generation of American artists!⁠

📅 Mar 30, 2024 – Mar 23, 2025⁠
📍The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO⁠

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Claude Monet (1840-1926), the luminary of French Impressionism, lent the movement its name with his painting Impression Sunrise (Musée Marmottan, Monet, Paris), which debuted in Paris at the inaugural 1874 exhibition of Impressionist artists. Uniting its practitioners through his innovative approac...

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