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....
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
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...
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...
Event info: Event: Brazilian Evening – Play: The Gift (60 min) Date: Saturday, June 8, 2019 Time: 7:00 PM – Reception: 8:00 PM (volunteers will arrive 1 earlier for set up) Venue: Stage 773 – 1225 W. Belmont ave, Chicago, IL Website: https://www.physicalfestival.com/the-gift About the Show: A clown waits for his new date to arrive....
Festa Junina, also known as the festa de São João for their part in celebrating the nativity of St. John the Baptist, are the annual Brazilian celebrations adapted from European Midsummer that take place in the southern midwinter. • Booth with Brazilian typical foods • Activities for kids • Music and typical music • The...
On Saturday, March 16th, we will hold our Annual Meeting & Potluck Party. During the Board Meeting, we will welcome the 2019’s board members, present the finances and highlights from the past year, and inform you all of the scheduled activities for 2019. The meeting will be followed by our feijoada potluck when we will...
PRESS RELEASE The Midwest’s largest Brazilian Film Festival is back this November in Chicago Chicago, IL — The 9th edition of MOSTRA, the largest Brazilian film festival in the Midwest, will take place in Chicago from November 2-16. Nine features and 12 short films will be shown at numerous venues across the Windy City, as...
