French author Éric Vuillard will discuss his 2017 Prix Goncourt-winning book, The Order of the Day , a behind-the-scenes account of the Anschluss, or annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany in March 1938. This striking patchwork of anecdotes, fine words, and fevered dialogues illustrates how the most grotesque days are the ones that make history, and reminds us that the worst isn’t always unescapable.
Nov 3 @ 6:00pm| The Book Cellar-Chicago
Nov 4 @ 6:00pm| Seminary Co-Op-Chicago
Nov 5 @12.30pm| Alliance Française de Chicago (en français)
Nov 5 @ 7:00pm| Highland Park Public Library
Organized by the Book Office of the French Embassy and the Cultural Service at the Consulate General of France in Chicago

One of France’s most innovative and provocative comic book artists, Yvan Alagbé will discuss why the graphic form is so well suited to conveying true stories in all their honesty and depth and will talk about his book Yellow Negroes and Other Imaginary Creatures, that details the relentless anxieties and tribulations of undocumented migrant workers in Paris. 
Nov 10 @1.30pm| Alliance Française de Chicago (en français)
Nov 11 @1.00pm| Chicago Humanities Festival
Supported by the Cultural Service at the Consulate General of France in Chicago

As part of our Marianne Midwest Series, the University of Chicago is pleased to welcome Pascal Brice, Director-General of OFPRA (French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons) for a public lecture entitled "Welcoming the Refugees: Lessons of the European Crisis from a French Perspective".

Marianne Midwest Series is a forum for distinguished speakers from France to engage audiences at the University of Chicago, and to interact (via live broadcast) with audience members network in the Midwest.

Iphigenia Point Blank: Story of the First Refugee is a contemporary play that follows Iphigenia, considered the first refugee depicted in Western drama, as she navigates 2,500 years of war zones and crises. Arriving in contemporary times, she seeks to understand the issues of refugees and alter the ending of her story. The play seeks to examine if society has truly changed since the times of Euripides.
Supported by FACE Contemporary Theater, a program developed by FACE Foundation and the Cultural Services of the French Embassy

The Bridge: A transatlantic network for jazz and creative music is back for many public concerts in Chicago & the Midwest with another ensemble borne out of its network from France and US.
Supported by the Cultural Service at the Consulate General of France in Chicago.

An initiative of the AATF (American Association of Teachers of French), the National Week of French takes place on Nov 1-7. During the week, an array of cultural, educational and gastronomic events are organized in schools and universities from student competition to fun activities to bring the French language and francophone cultures into the spotlight! Check out the Chicago/Northern Illinois chapter for ideas.