Alliance Francaise de Chicago
Past Events
Many events have been hosted previously at the Alliance Francaise de Chicago. HistoryGuide currently has 84 past event listings in its database, shown below.
| Date | Event Information |
|---|---|
| Every Fri | Pilates in French. Pilates is a method of total body conditioning designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body. Greater physical awareness,… (Educational - Class) 312-337-1070. |
| Every Fri | Yoga in French. In Hatha yoga involves holding the body in various postures while focusing on particular breathing patterns. Appropriate workout… (Educational - Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 01/12/08 | Being a Chef: Galette des Rois. We will prepare the classic galette with frangipane filling and a brioche variation with dried fruits from Provence. Brush up on… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 01/27/08 | Can You Taste a French Accent?. Damien presents a flight of wines from California and Germany that make reference to French winemakers and for comparisons sake,… (Festivals - Wine Tasting) 312-337-1070. |
| 02/02/08 | Being a Chef: Mardi Gras Brunch. Come join in the preparation of the best winter holiday meal: a New Orleans brunch. Recipes include: poached eggs with crabmeat,… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 03/01/08 | Being a Chef: Pain Perdu. The French don't throw out day-old bread. They add milk, eggs, whatever else is at hand, and call it Pain Perdu. Come and help p… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 03/05/08 | Chef Gilles Arzur. Cooking demonstration and dinner with Gilles Arzur, Executive Chef at Cafe des Architectes, Sofitel Hotel. Join us as we sample… (Dining - Dining Specials) 312-337-1070. |
| 03/29/08 | Being a Chef: Croque Monsieur. Why wait for your next trip to Paris to enjoy that cafe favorite the Croque-Monsieur and Croque-Madame? We will learn how to mak… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 04/05/08 | Being a Chef: Spring Tarts. Tie on an apron and get comfortable rolling our pate brisee dough. Discover how easy it is to prepare fillings of asparagus cus… (Community - Cooking Class) 212-337-1070. |
| 10/09/08 | Songs from Nature: In Celebration of French Composer Olivier Messiaen. In collaboration with The University of Chicago Presents ten-day festival honoring the influential French composer Olivier Messi… (Arts - Concerts) 312-337-1070. |
| 10/11/08 | Cine-club Series. Army of Shadows (L'Armee des ombres) Realisateur: Jean-Pierre Melville, 1969. Part of the Classic French Film Directors Series… (Performance - Movies) 312-337-1070. |
| 10/11/08 | Being a Chef: Cooking with Cider - French Cooking Lesson. Come prepare a cider-infused menu of Apple, Leek, and Potato Soup; Beef and Onions braised in Cider; Cider Soaked "Pain Perdu" w… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 10/14/08 | Ethnic Paris: Table d'hote/Cooking class. In improvised settings of Paris storefront kitchens, chefs create their favorite dishes from home. Join us for just such a comf… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 10/15/08 | A Tribute to Yves Saint Laurent (1936-2008). "Yves Saint Laurent, His Life and Times" by David Teboul. Pre-film discussion will start at 7pm and will be led by Gillion Carr… (Performance - Movies) 312-337-1070. |
| 10/19/08 | The Wines of Alsace with Michael Corso. Join us for an afternoon degustation with Michael Corso, owner of Michael Corso Selections and prepare to be transported to Alsa… (Festivals - Wine Tasting) 312-337-1070. |
| 10/25/08 | Being a Chef: Profiteroles. Find out how easy it is to make your own pate a choux pastries then fill them with a variety of delicious creams. The final touc… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 10/28/08 | Lucien Lagrange: The Search for Elegance. This new book reveals the story of one architect's mid-course adjustment, a journey of discovery from Modern to Classical and ba… (Community - Lecture) 312-337-1070. |
| 11/01/08 | A Discussion with Four Young French Novelists of the Literary Revue Inculte. Join us for this important symposium as we attempt to define the 'who's who and the what's what' in contemporary French literatu… (Community - Book Club / Book Talk) 312-337-1070. |
| 11/08/08 | Les Grands Prix Litteraires: One Book - One Francophone Chicago French Literature Program. This first discussion on Rue des boutiques obscures will be led by Alison Rice, Ph.D.; William M. Scholl Chair, Assistant Profes… (Community - Book Club / Book Talk) 312-337-1070. |
| 11/09/08 | Wines of the Rhone with Michael Corso. This tasting will accent some of the wonderful reds coming from the heart of France's Mediterranean wine making region - the fam… (Festivals - Wine Tasting) 312-337-1070. |
| 11/12/08 | Films from Quebec with Aimee Laberge: Mon oncle Antoine by Claude Jutra (1971). Mon oncle Antoine: The film examines life in the Maurice Duplessis-era Asbestos region of rural Québec prior to the Asbestos Str… (Performance - Movies) 312-337-1070. |
| 11/15/08 | Being a Chef: Souffles. We demystify this ethereal treat and make it to our timing by chilling, freezing, and making it rise twice! It's a simple matte… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 11/18/08 | Table d'Hote with Madelaine Bullwinkel: Dinner in Cognac. We will imagine we have been invited to the home of third generation Grand Champagne cognac producer, Pascal Fillieux for a meal… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 11/22/08 | Cine-Kids 1 - Ages 4-7. Take your child on a journey into French Cinema, presenting categories of movies for younger ages, such as comedy, dramas and ca… (Kids - Children's Activities) 312-337-1070. |
| 12/03/08 | Michael Loriaux on the Belgian Standoff. The political turmoil beleaguering the Belgian government, due to the tension between the country's Dutch and French speaking co… (Community - Lecture) 312-337-1070. |
| 12/09/08 | Table d'Hote with Madelaine Bullwinkel. Holiday menu cooking demonstration with Madelaine Bullwinkel. You can look forward to holiday entertaining with a menu of class… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 12/12/08 | Fete de fin d'annee with songs of the season by Chicago a cappella. Chicago a cappella has become known as one of the area's most accomplished and innovative vocal ensembles. Join us for this fes… (Arts - Concerts) 312-337-1070. |
| 12/13/08 | Being a Chef: Brioche Express. Hands-on class where you will learn an easy, rapid technique and produce individual brioche, a prune and walnut filled coffeecak… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 12/13/08 | Cine-Teens Ages 12+. Cine-Teen introduces teenagers to landmarks of French Cinema, allowing them to learn about culture, society and history in the c… (Kids - Children's Activities) 312-337-1070. |
| 01/14/09 | Froggy's French Cafe Cooking Demonstration. Join us and Chef Lefeuvre for a cream of roasted bell pepper soup, salmon with cream of scallop mousse, and French wine. (Community - Cooking Demostration) 312-337-1070. |
| 01/24/09 | French Cheese and Wine - A Match Made in Heaven. The intention of this special workshop, presented by Chicago's Pastoral is to help you put the two together. We'll mix informati… (Educational - Workshop) 312-337-1070. |
| 01/31/09 | Being a Chef: Fete de la Chandeleur. Try your hand at making sweet, savory and buckwheat crepes with which we will make simple classics among them: ham and cheese fi… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 02/07/09 | Being a Chef: Un Coup de Coeur. Learn how to make Chocolate Truffles, Coeur a la Creme with Strawberry Sauce, and Chocolate Fondant with creme anglaise for your… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 02/14/09 | Family Cooking Class - Le Croque Monsieur for Ages 4 - 8. Expose your child to French culture and language thanks to traditional French recipes, easy and fun to make. Your child will lea… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 02/21/09 | Being a Chef: Mardi Gras Celebration. We celebrate Fat Tuesday early with a menu of New Orleans favorites: Crabcakes with Remoulade Sauce; Grillades and Grits; Lemon… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 02/26/09 | Quince at the Homestead: Cooking Demonstration with Chef Mark Hannon. Chef Hannon has cooked alongside celebrity Chef Michelle Bernstein and Chef Clay Conley. Hannon is now the Chef at Quince locat… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 04/18/09 | Being a Chef: L'air du printemps. Come join in the preparations of a meal composed of the fresh flavors of spring. Asparagus, chives, chervil, sorrel, rhubarb an… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 05/30/09 | Family Cooking Class (Ages 6-10). Expose your child to French culture and language thanks to traditional French recipes, easy and fun to make. Your child will lea… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 06/13/09 | Being a Chef: Chill Out with Chocolate. Chocolate lovers will delight in the refreshingly cool taste of our "melt in the mouth" summer treats. This interactive class wi… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 07/11/09 | Being a Chef: French Cooking Lessons!. Rendez-vous at the Market at 9am, then shop for fresh vegetables, berries, salad greens and bread. Return to the kitchen where w… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 07/14/09 | Celebrate Bastille Day. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, sweet and savory crepes, wine, accordion music and more. Reservations required and pre-payments must be r… (Festivals - Cultural) 312-337-1070. |
| 07/25/09 | Being a Chef: Moroccan Cooking Lessons!. Come learn how to balance sweet, sour and hot pepper flavors as we prepare Braised lamb with lemons and olives, preserved lemons… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 08/08/09 | Being a Chef: French Cooking Lessons!. Join us at the Lincoln Park market at 9am where we will shop for organic lamb, ripe tomatoes, delicate French green beans and ea… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 09/24/09 10/15/09 11/19/09 More... | Wines from France. Classes for those interested in learning about the history, terroir, grapes, and philosophies behind each great region. Hone yo… (Educational - Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 07/10/10 | Being a Chef: Bastille Day Cookout. Join us at the Green City Market at 9am where we will purchase homemade sausages from Twin Oaks Meats, buns and ingredients for… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 11/18/10 | Secrets of Winemaking: Tasting the Difference. Since the Beaujolais Nouveau cannot be poured until midnight, Megan Wiig will propose a selection of CRU reds of Beaujolais - a… (Festivals - Wine Tasting) 312-337-1070. |
| 11/20/10 | Being a Chef: Madeleines and Financiers. These succulent little cakes are an especially welcome French touch in any holiday assortment. Madelaine Bullwinkel discusses t… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 12/02/10 | Buche de Noel, with Mark Seaman. One day workshop (2 hours). In French and English. You will learn how to make one of France's most recognizable Christmas desse… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 12/04/10 | Being a Chef: Cooking with Cider avec Chef Madelaine. Join us to help prepare a cider-infused menu of Apple, Leek and Potato Soup; Beef and Onions braised in Cider; Cider-soaked Pain… 312-337-1070. |
| 12/09/10 | Wine Tasting: Les Vins Mousseux. Learn about the painstaking process involved in creating white and rose bublly and discover hidden sparkling gems such as Creman… (Festivals - Wine Tasting) 312-337-1070. |
| 12/18/10 | Being a Chef: Dinner in Cognac Country with Chef Madelaine. This holiday meal is both festive and simple to prepare. Join us for Scallops sauteed in Pineau with Pasta; Chicken Fricassee;… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 01/08/11 | Family Cooking Class: Les Madeleines nature et au chocolat. Expose your child to French culture and language thanks to traditional French recipes, easy and fun to make. open to kids betwe… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 01/15/11 | Being a Chef: Beer Bistro Menu,with Madelaine Bullwinkel. The pleasure of drinking beer has inspired its own sympa cuisine. We'll go one step further and cook with beer for an even riche… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 01/29/11 | Being a Chef: Cassoulet, with Madelaine Bullwinkel. This classic feast from southwest France combines layered pork roast, lamb shoulder, duck sausage and beans in a simmering casse… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 02/12/11 | French Cooking Course: Winter Gratins, with Madelaine Bullwinkel. Gratins are easy to make and serve to a crowd. We will work together to prepare a Macaroni Gratin, Rapid Potato Gratin, Parsnip… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 02/24/11 | French Wines and Their Influence in the New World. Vins du Nouveau Monde: French Wines and their influence in the New World. French Bordeaux versus Merlot, Cabernet & Sauvignon. (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 02/26/11 | French Cooking Course: Souffles with Madelaine Bullwinkel. Discover how to master the technique of preparing souffles in this hands-on class. Recipes include Wild Mushroom Souffle, Mini… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 03/05/11 | Being a Chef: Mardi Gras Party with Madelaine Bullwinkel. Join in the preparation of the best winter holiday meal, a New Orleans brunch. Recipes are drawn from Creole traditions. Madel… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 03/05/11 | Family Cooking Class: La mousse au chocolat. The class is open to kids between 6 and 10 years old accompanied by a family member. Your child will learn how tasty, simple an… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 03/19/11 | Being a Chef: The Amazing Lemon with Madelaine Bullwinkel. Taming the tart lemon with salt, sugar and eggs makes for exciting dishes with year-round appeal. Madelaine has been teaching F… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 03/31/11 | Gateaux de Paques, with Mark Seaman (in French and English). Learn how to bake and assemble a traditional layer cake and watch as Mark turns butter, sugar, flour, and eggs into an edible de… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 03/31/11 | French Wines And Their Influence In The New World. Jessica Bell from Midwest Wine School will show you that French wine can be as easy, affordable and approachable as wines from C… (Festivals - Wine Tasting) 312-337-1070. |
| 04/28/11 | French Pastry Class: Les tartes francaises/French Tarts. Join Chef Mark Seaman as he demonstrates the techniques to making an irresistible French Tart. (Educational - Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 05/14/11 | Family Cooking Class (Ages 6-10) Les tuiles aux amandes. Expose your child to French culture and language thanks to traditional French recipes, easy and fun to make. Your child will lea… (Community - Cooking Class) |
| 05/19/11 | Wine Series. French Wines and their influence in the New World: French Rhone vs. Grenache, Syrah & Viognier. Led by Jessica Bell from Midwes… (Community - Lecture) |
| 06/04/11 | Being a Chef: Summer Quiche with Madelaine Bullwinkel. We will prepare Asparagus, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Quiche; Ham, Chard and Radish Quiche; and Salmon Fennel and Spring Herb Quic… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 06/18/11 | Being a Chef: Steak "a la francaise" with Madelaine Bullwinkel. Come practice and compare the flavors of hanger, skirt and flatiron steaks grilled in the Alliance kitchen. Side dishes include… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 09/26/11 | Art de vivre: Wine Tasting - Nuit en Bourgogne. Join the House of Louis Jadot export director, Olivier Masmondat, your guide for a "Night in Burgundy" when you will discover si… (Festivals - Wine Tasting) |
| 10/29/11 | Being a Chef: Le Macaron. Come participate in baking chocolate, coffee and vanilla macarons with ganache and buttercream fillings. (Community - Cooking Class) |
| 12/17/11 | Being a Chef: Food & Wine Pairing Menu With Madelaine Bullwinkel. Being a Chef: Food & Wine Pairing Menu With Madelaine Bullwinkel. This class explores ways to enhance each course of a holiday m… (Community - Cooking Class) |
| 02/11/12 | Being a Chef: Mastering Moroccan Phyllo With Madelaine Bullwinkel. Find out how to shop for and work with this paper-thin pastry dough. You will have the "hands on" opportunity to wrap these wond… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 02/15/12 | Discover Bordeaux Wines With Jérémy Torelli. Classes address those interested in learning about grapes, terroir, wine making process and tasting. Come and share Jérémy's pas… (Community - Beverage Courses) 312-337-1070. |
| 03/10/12 | Family Cooking Class: La Tarte Tatin. The class is open to kids between 7 and 10 years old accompanied by a family member. Expose your child to French culture and lan… (Kids - Children's Activities) 312-337-1070. |
| 03/14/12 | Discover Vallee du Rhone Wines with Jeremy Torelli. Classes address those interested in learning about grapes, terroir, wine making process and tasting. Come and share Jérémy's pas… (Educational - Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 03/17/12 | Being a Chef: Lunch at Laduree with Madelaine Bullwinkel. A visit to Ladurée in Paris for afternoon tea and pastry is a "must". The savory dishes are less well known but just as elegant.… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 07/07/12 | Being a Chef: Provencal Menu. This hands-on class will prepare a menu of special dishes from the South of France: Stuffed baby vegetables; Grilled duck breast… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 07/21/12 | Being a Chef: Olive Oil Pairing. Here's a chance to compare olive oils and explore how they enhance food flavors. Class members will prepare a salad with marinat… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 08/25/12 | Being a Chef: Green City Market Menu. The Alliance invites guests to their kitchen to whip up dishes made from a fresh seasonal menu. This French cooking class, taugh… (Community - Cooking Class) |
| 10/20/12 | Being a Chef: Fall Menu. Join a celebration of the season with a hands-on class that draws on a variety of harvest fruits and vegetables. The rustic menu… (Community - Cooking Class) 337-337-1070. |
| 10/23/12 | Being a Chef: Le Macaron. Paris shoppers stand in line to purchase these soft, sweet meringues sandwiched with a creamy filing. Did you know you can make… (Community - Cooking Class) 312-337-1070. |
| 11/05/12 | Cinema a la Mode: Theatre de la Mode. By Stanley Garfinkel, Thomas Ball and Charles Duval - with Kent State University In English - 1991, 59 minutes. (Festivals - Film Festival) 312-337-1070. |
| 11/10/12 | Cine-Club Series: Le Tour de France Dialogue - Avec Mon Jardinier. France outside of Paris is well worth experiencing. Films showcasing the beauty and diversity of France beyond the capital. The… (Festivals - Film Festival) 312-337-1070. |
| 03/09/13 | Being a Chef : Citrus Workshop with Madelaine Bullwinkel. Expand your skill with a wide variety of citrus fruits as you prepare these refreshing dishes: Pork Loin with Blood Orange Sauce… (Community - Cooking Class) 317-337-1070. |
| 03/23/13 | Being a Chef : Easter Menu with Madelaine Bullwinkel. Combine much-awaited spring flavors in a easy, celebratory meal. The starter is a warm salad of Fava Beans, Asparagus, Mushrooms… (Community - Cooking Class) 317-337-1070. |
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