Les Bavards

Si comme moi, vous êtes intéressés par la rentrée littéraire en France, voici Prix-Littéraire.net.

Comme l'indique sa mission en bas de page, "ce site a pour objectif de constituer une base de données des principaux prix littéraires afin de permettre un accès rapide aux oeuvres récompensées. L'autre ambition est de présenter d'autres prix littéraires moins connus mais grâce auxquels il est souvent possible de découvrir des oeuvres de qualité mais qui n'ont pas eu la chance de bénéficier d'une grande couverture médiatique."

Le premier prix de la nouvelle saison a déjà été attribué. Le Grand Prix de l'Académie a été attribué à Jonathan Littell pour son roman, Les bienveillantes. A croire les différentes chroniques que j'ai lue ces derniers jours, cela ne sera pas sa seule récompense.

Alors, à qui le Goncourt cette année? Allez ici et votez pour votre sélection.
Le prix sera décerné le 6 novembre, 2006.

George Lepauw, classical pianist, is delighted to be performing with Charles Pikler, principal viola of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, as well as with talented mezzo-soprano Aruna Serbanescu, in a program of:

BRAHMS
Gypsy Songs opus 103, Viola sonata in E flat Major opus 120, and Two Songs opus 91 for alto voice, viola and piano

and

BERLIOZ
Les Nuits d’été, opus 7

This concert is FREE at Northwestern University and a reception will follow on location.

Tuesday October 31st at 8:30pm
Lutkin Hall at Northwestern University
700 University Place
Evanston.

P.S. University Place is an east-west street between Clark street and Emerson, Lutkin is just east of Sherman avenue, on the south side of the street. Parking can be found on the street or in the parking lot for the Music Administration Building, which is the first driveway to the right once you turn onto University place from Sherman.
You can also get to Evanston on the El Purple line (Davis Stop) or the Metra Chicago-Kenosha line (Davis Street).

As Part of the Sunday Salon Series, the Chicago Cultural Center presents Le Bon Vent, Sunday, November 5, 2005.

Le Bon Vent, "the good wind", is a celebration of the traditional music of France. Formed in 2003 by acclaimed Vermont accordionist Jeremiah McLane who acts as the group's Artistic Director, the music of Le Bon Vent is both traditional and contemporary. Ensemble members include accordionist Jeremiah McLane, vocalist Cristi Catt, clarinetist James Falzone, violinist Ruthie Dornfeld, guitarist Adam Larrabee, and percussionist Taki Masuko.

Voici un blog que je lis régulièrement, et qui je pense, peut vous intéresser. Il s'agit de La république des livres, le blog de Pierre Assouline, écrivain, journaliste, ancien directeur de la rédaction du magazine mensuel Lire, chroniqueur du Monde 2 et critique litéraire au Nouvel Observateur. Son dernier roman est intitulé Lutécia.

Bonne lecture.

Comme le temps passe! Déjà un mois depuis notre dernier rendez-vous. Les Bavards vont se réunir à nouveau le 1er novembre, jour de la Toussaint.
Alors, à mercredi.

Kiki’s Bistro is proud to present a month-long celebration with the following highlights:

• The unveiling of the new fall/winter menu on October 15th
• The opening celebration of a new exhibit featuring French painter Sergati on November 2nd
• The celebration of the Bistro’s 16th birthday
• The release of the Beaujolais nouveau on Thursday November 19th

Summer is already behind us and Kiki’s new fall/winter menu will be unveiled on October 15th. Whether you decide to join us for lunch or dinner, famous fares such as Coq au Vin, Cassoulet Toulousain and Pot au Feu are some of the highlights of the new menu.

Thursday, November 2nd, Kiki's will host the opening of a new exhibit featuring French painter Sergati.
From 5 to 7:30 pm, complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. That evening, you will be able to meet the artist who has traveled all the way from Agen, France and will attend the opening show to present his artwork.
From Miami to Gaugin’s Island in French Polynesia where he was discovered, his painting style appears to descend directly from the genealogy of French modern art. Log on to www.sergati.com to learn more about the artist.

This month, Kiki’s bistro celebrates its 16th year at the current River North location.
November is also special for us because in 2002, Mayor Daley proclaimed November 1st to be Georges “Kiki” Cuisance day in Chicago. For the occasion, a special “Menu Anniversaire” will be available from November 1st until November the 15th.

November is also a special month because of the worldwide release of the Beaujolais Nouveau on Thursday November 19th.
It has been said that “If the Irish have their Saint Patrick’s Day, then the French can be proud of their Beaujolais Nouveau day!”
A special three course pre-fix menu with a glass of Beaujolais will be served from November 16th to November 30th. (The full regular menu will also be available)
Pascal has selected no less than six Beaujolais wines for this special occasion; two Beaujolais Nouveau and four other prestigious appellations from the district of Beaujolais.
In addition, we will have live music with Singer Julien Branlard who will perform all your favorite French songs.

So mark your calendar, come celebrate with us and carry on our traditions at your favorite Bistro.

To make a reservation or to obtain further information, please call Kiki or Pascal at 312 335 5454.

L'union des français à l'étranger, section de Chicago, organise une soirée à La Sardine, jeudi le 19 octobre 2006, à 19h30.

Don't forget. Our next meeting is October 4, 2006, at the Black Ram Steak House, 1414 Oakton St., in Des Plaines at 6:30 p.m. Venez nombreux!

For those who are interested in keeping up-to-date on what is going on at the Académie Française, here is a recommendation from Janet Evans.

This is what their "about us" page says:

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Canal Académie est une radio sur Internet. Située au cœur de l’Institut de France à Paris, elle offre les services d’une programmation hebdomadaire et ceux d’une médiathèque (accès aux archives sonores).

Canal Académie donne une large place aux communications des Académiciens sur les problèmes de société, aux livres écrits, primés ou recommandés par eux. Canal Académie diffuse les voix des Académies de l’Institut de France :
l’Académie française
l’Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres
l’Académie des sciences
l’Académie des beaux-arts
l’Académie des sciences morales et politiques

Chaque semaine, elle présente des programmes nouveaux diffusés 24 heures sur 24, 7 jours sur 7.

Dans un univers sans boussole, Canal Académie offre la garantie de la rigueur en se plaçant au-delà d’une logique d’actualité.

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