This page features events in our area not organized by the Alliance Française de DuPage but which have a French theme and which may be of interest to some of our members and friends.
If you have a program you wish to have considered for this page, please contact us.
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In this exhibition, you will have the chance to see over 70 reimagined masterpieces from the Louvre's priceless collection. You can expect to find Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, David’s Oath of the Horatii, and more.
Watch as these masterpieces come to life with three dimensional recreations, projection mapping, augmented reality, and hands-on interactive features. Exhibit goers can experience the magic of the Louvre and its timeless art in an entirely new and dynamic way.
Starting July 15, 2022
Wednesdays-Sundays 10am - 6pm
The visit will take approx. 90 minutes
Location:
2120 Oakbrook Center,
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Tickets at: https://louvrefantastique.com/chicago
From the creators of the blockbuster show at Atelier des Lumières seen by over 2 million visitors in Paris and still wowing crowds in Toronto, the US premiere of the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit will bring the art of Vincent to life in Chicago.
Experience art like never before – lose yourself in 500,000 cubic feet of flawless projections animating Vincent van Gogh’s oeuvre. Wander through entrancing, moving images that highlight brushstrokes, detail, and color – truly illuminating the mind of the genius.
Astonishing in scale and breathtakingly imaginative, you will experience Van Gogh’s art in a completely new and unforgettable way
Ongoing
The Chicago Pétanque Club meets most Tuesdays and Sundays in Wheaton for fun games of this favorite Provençal pastime. Indoors during the winter at the Central Athletic Complex and outdoors during the summer at Northside Park, both in Wheaton. Please visit our website or Facebook page for full information and to get on group leader Dan Danielson's email list.
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