Alliance Française DuPage, Inc. - P.O.Box 3992 - Naperville, IL 60567 - USA
August Events
49th Annual Fox Valley Folk Festival
Sunday, August 31st 3:30 PM Main Stage
Monday, September 1st 11:00 AM Main Stage
49th Annual Fox Valley Folk Festival at Wheeler Park in Geneva. (MAP)
Among the performances will be Dennis Stroughmatt with L'Esprit Créole.
A vibrant blend of Celtic, Canadian and Old Time sounds, this music bridges the gap between contemporary Canadian and Louisiana Cajun styles. Preserved by families in the Ozark foothills, the music remains largely intact and true to the traditions that have been passed down for over three centuries. “On est toujours icitte: We are still here!!" . (From FVFS website)
september events
Soirée en Blanc
Saturday, September 6 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM
Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles, IL
The Chicago Northern Illinois Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF) invites you to the Soirée en blanc, an event they have sponsored since 2019. The DuPage chapter of the Alliance Française has always had a good turnout for this event.
Book Club
Septembre 10 at 6:30 PM CT on Zoom
Le Cas Sneijder, par Jean-Paul Dubois
Hurray! Book Club is back from summer break. Get ready to discuss our first book selection.
Online Baking Demo
Online Baking Demo
Saturday, Septembre 13 at 11:00 AM CT on Zoom
Pistachio, Hazelnut, and Honey Lacey Tuiles and Craquants
In your culinary travels, you may have seen lacey tuiles as an accompaniment to a special dessert. The same ingredients can be used for a crisp cookie called a craquant.
Chef Chris Thielman and Karen Thielman have enjoyed this type of craquant cookie for many years when traveling in the Dordogne region of France. They look forward to sharing their versions of both recipes using pistachio, hazelnuts, and honey.
Ciné Club
Online Baking Demo
September 18 at 7:00 PM CT on Zoom
Partie de campagne / A Day in the Country
Directed by Jean Renoir
Aren't you glad Ciné Club is back from summer break. Get ready to discuss our first film selection with your fellow cinephiles.
Rendez-Vous Avec Nous
Rendez-Vous Avec Nous
Saturday, September 20, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Bubblehouse Brewing Company
Our Rendez-vous provides more opportunities to say “Bonjour” to each other and for you to interact with the AF DuPage leadership team. Think of them as mini Open House meetings.
Mini-Zoom
Rendez-Vous Avec Nous
Thursday, September 25, 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm CT on Zoom
A Taste of Paris in New York City: A Photo tour of Printemps
Presented by Lee Nemchek
Printemps is a 55,000 square foot, dual-level, highly ornate shopping destination that opened in New York City in mid-March 2025. This “luxury retail experience” has to be seen to be believed! Join us for a photo tour of this first U.S. outpost of the iconic French department store chain.
Soiree Trivia
Friday, September 26, 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM)
St. John's Church 2nd floor, 1235 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette (MAP)
This fundraiser is a fun, friendly evening with francophone-themed questions in English. Prizes will be awarded.
Let's see if we cannot round up at least 8 AF DuPage members to make a team. If you are interested, please email afdupagevp@gmail.com Do NOT register via the AF du North Shore, as AF DuPage has already reserved a table for the team. Pay the $25 registration fee to Charles Coulon. Carpooling is available and encouraged.
Bring snacks and beverages to share. As parking is limited, please carpool.
Questions? Email soiree-trivia@AFnorthshore.org.
Marcher et Bavarder
Saturday, September 27, 10:30 am-12:00pm
Waubonsie Lake Park, Aurora (weather permitting)
Our Marcher-Bavarder programs are a great way to energize your morning with your AF DuPage friends and speak French while walking. Wear comfortable walking shoes/sneakers and bring your own water.