Mois de la Francophonie
Les Antilles françaises
A Celebration of Martinique and Guadeloupe
Opening Night: les Antilles françaises
Friday, Mar 5 from 6 to 7:30 pm
Destination: Martinique & Guadeloupe! Discover the history, geography, and languages of these two French departments in the Caribbean with Professeur Hanétha Vété-Congolo, Audrey Lordinot and Professeur Odile Ferly. Introduction from Guillaume Lacroix, Consul General of France in Chicago.
You missed it?
You can watch it HERE
La mode antillaise, entre tradition et modernité
Tuesday, Mar 16 at 6 pm
Mickaëlle Lorédon is an artist and designer based in Martinique. In 2017, she launched Mlle Aëlle, an independent line of women's wallets, bags and accessories. Join us for a discussion on fashion and the dichotomy of traditional and modern styles.
This event will be in French.
Free, $10 suggested donation
Rencontre Littéraire avec Alfred Alexandre
Wednesday, Mar 10 at 8 pm
Author Alfred Alexandre joins Professor Joëlle Vitiello (Macalester College) for a literary discussion on his novel Le Bar des Amériques.
An introduction to the event will be given by Rodney Saint-Eloi, founder of the Mémoires d’Encrier publishing house in Québec
You missed it?
You can watch it HERE
climate change AND ecology of the Caribbean
Thursday, Mar 25 at 7 pm
View the hour-long documentary Contes de cyclone en septembre which recounts the impact of Hurricane Hugo on the island of Guadeloupe in 1989, then discuss climate change in the region.
The film will be shown in French, with English subtitles, and discussion will be in French.
Free, $10 suggested donation
Cooking class with Chef Jérémie Jean-Baptiste
Friday, Mar 12 at 6 pm
Join AFMSP for a cooking class live with Chef Jérémie and discover new recipes and flavors from Martinique!
Learn to cook an entrée, dessert, and a special cocktail recipe featuring Martinican Rhum Clément.
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In French, with simultaneous English translation.
You missed it?
You can watch it HERE
The music of Guadeloupe & Martinique
Wednesday, Mar 31 at 6 pm
With Olivier Glissant and Victor O, two contemporary musicians from Martinique living in New York and Paris, respectively. Olivier Glissant is a composer, conductor, producer and created the Brooklyn Orchestra in 2015. Victor O's music celebrates the universal themes of human relations, expressing in his songs the cultural richness that has come from beautiful exchanges around the globe. They will share their influences, background and future projects with Jerome Sebastien Camal, professor at Madison University.
Free, $10 suggested donation
Interested in learning more about Martinique’s famous rhum? Join us on Friday, March 19 for a virtual cocktail class!
Proceeds will benefit the programs and operations of AFMSP.
