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Agenda

Agenda

Thursday February 16 Spend a relaxing evening at Asu lounge with dinner and music featuring jazz artist Gerald Kebreu and friends.

Haiti Cultural Exchange to Host Author’s Talk

Haiti Cultural Exchange to Host Author’s Talk

On February 28th, from 6-9 p.m., one and all are invited for a conversation with professor Kaiama L. Glover, the translator Marie Vieux Chauvet’s book “Dance on the Volcano” from french to English.

Ann Pale! - Let’s Talk

Ann Pale! - Let’s Talk

I love Haitian art / Mwen renmen ar Ayisyen Can you share information on Haitian artists with me? / Èske ou ka pataje enfòmasyon sou atis Ayisyen avè m? I would like to visit an art gallery / Mwen ta renmen vizite yon galeri ar What do you do for a living? / Kisa ou fè pou viv? Paul is teaching me Kreyol and Spanish / Paul ap apwann mwen kreyòl ak panyòl My friend taught me how to make Bouyon / Zanmi apwann m' fè Bouyon This will be my first Carnival in Haiti / Se premye kanaval mwen an Ayiti My family visits often / Fanmi’m vizite souvan Thank you for your help / Mèsi pou ede ou Thank you for the invitation, but I can’t make it / Mèsi pou envitasyon an, men mwen pap ka vini fè No I don’t know him / Non mwen pa konnen’l Do you have plans this weekend? Ou gen plan pou fen semèn sa a? We are moving back to the states soon / Nap tounen viv o Etazini nan yon ti tan.

Falling in Love with Jesus at the Royal Oasis hotel

Falling in Love with Jesus at the Royal Oasis hotel

On February 11, 2017, the Guiteau room at the Royal Oasis hotel hosted the show "Falling in love with Jesus". This event was created by Concept Event Master (CEM), the same team that brought artist Olivier Cheuwa to Haiti in December 2016.

Carrefour beings its pre-carnival festivities

Carrefour beings its pre-carnival festivities

At a press conference on February 13th, Carrefour's main mayor, Jude Edouard Pierre, announced the start of pre-carnival activities on the 15th and 16th of February.

Shakerz naval On February 18th

Shakerz naval On February 18th

Becoming more and more famous for their block parties, Shakerz Drinks and Tapas is bringing a carnival spin on this event.

Pierre Pierre Paul: Sculptor of the Greats

Pierre Pierre Paul: Sculptor of the Greats

For over 20 years, Pierre Pierre Paul has been active in the art sector. First as a painter. The native of Petite-Rivière de l'Artibonite made his debut under the tutelage of Ismaël Pompilus, a notable of this city.

Danny Laferrière visits Chicago: Message  from Consul General

Danny Laferrière visits Chicago: Message from Consul General

On February 13th, during the visit to Chicago by academician Danny Laferrière, Lesly Condé, the Consul General of Haiti in Chicago delivered a message in the presence of his prestigious guest.

Did you Know

Did you Know

Haitian-born Jean Baptiste Point du Sable is regarded as the first permanent resident of Chicago.

Precarnival activities coming to an end

Precarnival activities coming to an end

The pre-carnival period is coming to an end! There is only on pre-carnival Sunday, left, so revelers took to the streets in droves on Sunday, February 12th.