PRESS RELEASE — OCTOBER 2019 MOSTRA Brazilian Film Festival in Chicago turns 10 The largest Brazilian film festival in the Midwest kicks off November 1st with the comic drama Loveling, winner of the 2019 Brazilian Film Grand Prix award. Chicago, IL — MOSTRA Brazilian Film Festival is back in Chicago to celebrate its 10th anniversary. From November 1 – 15, XX socially conscious features and XX shorts produced in Brazil will be shown at several venues across the Chicago area. The festival will kick off on November 1st with the comic drama Loveling, winner of six 2019 Brazilian Film Grand...
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Partners Talk Series 2019 – Photos
Partners Talk is a project from the Illinois-Sao Paulo Chapter of Partners of the Americas. We invite experts to discuss Brazil-related topics with the Brazilian-American community in Illinois. On September 14, 2019, we hosted Brazilian-American Literature – A Conversation with Frances de Pontes Peebles with the moderation of Dr. Héctor García Chavez
Illinois Partners Happy Hour
Celebrating the Summer together with the Brazilian American community in Chicago Event: Illinois Partners Happy Hour Date: Thursday, August 29, 2019 Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Venue: Sinha Elegant Cuisine / 2018 W. Adams Ave, Chicago, IL Cost: $15 Members / $20 Nonmembers About the Event: Grab a friend and come out to celebrate the summer together with our members. Appetizers will be served while you mingle. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet other members, catch up with old friends, and learn about our upcoming events and what’s happening in the Brazilian American community in Chicago. PLUS: Enjoy a special...
Passing of the Brazilian Deputy Consul Cynthia Bugané
The Illinois São Paulo Chapter informs you, with great sadness, the passing of the Brazilian diplomat, Deputy Consul Cynthia Altoé Vargas Bugané. Minister Cynthia Bugané, as she was known, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Chicago, IL. She had been a valued member of the Brazilian community in Chicago and the US, and a great supporter of Partners of the Americas cultural projects for the last three years. She will be greatly missed. Please keep Minister Cynthia’s family in your thoughts as they go through this difficult time. Below is the official note from the Brazilian Ministry of...
