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Merci infiniment pour le succès de notre Soirée Cabaret 2025!

On Thursday, May 8, 2025, the Alliance Française de Chicago hosted Soirée Cabaret au Casino Club, a festive fundraising evening with talented performers and a vibrant atmosphere.

Un grand merci to our incredible community for coming to support the Alliance Française de Chicago’s mission! Your generosity allows us to continue offering quality programming and providing educational opportunities for all.

We look forward to seeing you all at our future events!

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The Jewelry of Christian Dior

Symposium Lectures and Workshops

May 21, 2025

Stuart Dyer will be exploring the revolutionary jewelry designs of Christian Dior – especially the pieces from the mid-20th century. Join Stuart after the program for an Alliance boutique of her vintage treasures including rare vintage Christian Dior pieces.
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Tasting: Outside the Appellations Wine Tastings

May 28, 2025

“Outside the Appellations” is an intermediate wine tasting which will focus on VDF and IGP—what do these mean, …
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Luxury After The Terror Symposium Lectures and Workshops

Jun 4, 2025

When Louis XVI was guillotined on January 21, 1793, the king’s death was to mark the physical end of the …
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Film Screening: The French Sports Film

Jun 4, 2025

Célébrons la saison sur terre battue ! In celebration of clay season, please join us for a special screening …
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Art Opening: Shane-Jahi Jackson—Paying Dues & Other Floral Committments Exhibitions

Jun 5, 2025

Join us for a vernissage celebrating the opening of Chicago-based American visual artist Shane-Jahi Jackson’s …
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Soirée Cabaret au Casino Club

On Thursday, May 8, 2025, the Alliance Française de Chicago is delighted to host Soirée Cabaret au Casino Club, a sophisticated evening of cabaret performances and fine dining.
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