Bastille Day 2012 at Chicago French Market

Chicago French Market is hosting its annual Bastille Day celebration Saturday, July 14 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.  Grab your favorite French beret and come celebrate the French National Holiday.  Bastille Day is celebrated in honor of the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789.  It marked the start of the French Revolution, and ultimately the freedom of the French people with the beginning of a new form of modern government. Chicago French Market is happy to celebrate this day of independence with everyone.

This year, for the third time, the fabulous international entertainer, Greta Pope, will grace the stage performing several French cabaret and English favorites including C'est Si Bon, I Love Paris, and Mambo de Paris among others.  She has delighted audiences around the world with her beautiful voice and musical styling.

Also in honor of Bastille Day, Pastoral will be celebrating with a French inspired pairing; French Cheese & Wine. The Pastoral team will guide you through a free sampling of items from farms, orchards, vineyards and distilleries from France.

Don’t miss out on the festivities!  Come and sip on French bubbly in celebration, catch once in a lifetime performances and browse the market for delicious French delicacies.

Upcoming Events at Chicago French Market

June 7, 2012 - Rush Hour Music with Pat Spaeth

4-7 p.m. Complimentary

Notable accordion musician Pat Spaeth will share her musical expertise at The Chicago French Market.  Cast your troubles aside and enjoy traditional French music before your evening commute

June 7, 2012 – Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine Monthly Wine Tasting

5-7 p.m. Complimentary

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine will be hosting its monthly wine tasting held the first Thursday of the month.  Come and enjoy a tasting of several varieties of artisan wines.

June 13, 2012 - Lunch Hour Music with Matt Cantlon

11-2 p.m. Complimentary

Chicago musician Matt Cantlon has been playing guitar and singing for over 20 years. The Chicago French Market is pleased to have him perform a lunch hour concert featuring a selection of classics, rock, country and pop songs for your enjoyment.

June 21, 2012 - Make Music Chicago

Throughout the Afternoon, Complimentary

Come and enjoy the musical talents throughout the day at Make Music Chicago. The festival is complimentary for both musicians and audiences.

June 21, 2012 - Rush Hour Music with Coventry Jones

4-7 p.m. Complimentary

Coventry Jones is a Bob Dylan-inspired singer/songwriter from Milwaukee, WI.  Coventry combines critically acclaimed vocals with style ranging from Folk, Celtic and Blues. Come and enjoy his complimentary concert before your commute home.

June 27, 2012 - Lunch Hour Music with Gabrielle Browdy

11-2 p.m. Complimentary

Thirteen year old Gabrielle Browdy will be performing a complimentary concert at The Chicago French Market.  While she may be young, Gabrielle is an accomplished and talented musician who has accomplished the art of singing a variety of styles.  This is a great way to spend your lunch hour with friends and co-workers. 

 

Saturday July 14, 2012 – Bastille Day Celebration

1-3 p.m. Complimentary

Come and enjoy the great Greta Pope for a Bastille Day celebration at Chicago French Market.  Cabaret and champagne will be the perfect way to spend your Saturday afternoon.

Singer Greta Pope Performs Around Chicago This July

Music is everywhere and our good friend Greta Pope is fortunate to be part of Chicago's vibrant creative arts scene. For the first time this year, the City of Chicago participated in the Fete de la Musique, also known as World Music Day. This worldwide event took place on the Summer Solstice, June 21st and was celebrated in 462 cities around the world. Greta is very proud to have been one of the musical artists that performed for this inaugural event in Chicago. Tres merveilleux! If you missed it, don’t fret. She has several fun and exciting events up  coming  this month. You can learn more by visiting Greta Pope Entertainment at Greta's Website and by subscribing to Greta's Blog.

Greta Pope's Upcoming July Events    Benny's Chop House 444 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 July 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th 7:30 - 11:30 p.m. Jazz Tropicale Cruise Tall Ship Windy Navy Pier July 10, 2011 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by 90.9 fm WDCB Featuring Greta Pope, Joannie Pallato, Dill Costa and Perrian Jordan Tickets $65 For reservations call 312-595-5472 "Under the Stars" Hosted by the Italian American Human Relations Foundation of Chicago July 12 Mart Anthony Restaurant 1200 West Hubbard Chicago, IL 60607 5:30 General Seating 7:00 Dinner 8:00 Concert $40 per person paid in advance $45 at the door For reservations call 773-276-7800 Bastille Day Celebration Chicago French Market 131 North Clinton Chicago, IL 60661 July 13, 2011 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Free Admission

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Chicago French Market Celebrates Independence Day & Bastille Day

CHICAGO FRENCH MARKET
131 N. Clinton St., Chicago, Ill.
(312) 575-0306www.frenchmarketchicago.com
@chifrenchmarket



Independence Day Celebrations at Chicago  French Market
Chicago French Market, located in the MetraMarket (131 N. Clinton St.; 312-575-0306) announces special events open to the public in celebration of American and French Independence Days held this July. Celebrate America's independence 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, July 3, and honor France's independence throughout the day Wednesday, July 14.

Celebrate America's Independence on the 3rd of July
Chicago French Market celebrates the 4th of July from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, July 3,
with $2 hot dogs from Chicago French Market vendor Gramp's Gourmet Foods, face painting and balloon animals 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., and entertainer Don Reitsma  2 p.m. until 5 p.m.

The whole family can enjoy spending July 3 at Chicago French Market, and enter for a chance to win an all-American gift basket full of Chicago French Market selections. No purchase is necessary, and the winner is drawn at 5:30 p.m. July 3.

Bastille Day at Chicago French Market July 14
For France's Independence, Bastille Day , join Chicago French Market Wednesday, July 14, with a French wine and cheese tasting from 4 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., sponsored by Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine, Fine Vines and Louis Glunz Wines. Pastoral also offers grab-and-go cheese plates for Chicago French Market visitors.
Listen to a rush hour performance by cabaret singer Greta Pope from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., and enter for a chance to win a French themed gift basket. Additionally, Canady Le Chocolatier's Michael Canady hosts a chocolate tasting from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., and offers grab-and-go boxes for pickup. Frietkoten, the traditional Belgian fry shack, also serves Belgian beer during Chicago French Market's Bastille Day celebration, perfect for an after-work drink.

"Chicago French Market is thrilled to celebrate two great national holidays in the month of July and share the festivities with the people of Chicago," said Sebastien Bensidoun of the Bensidoun family, owners and operators of Chicago French Market and other farmers' and French markets throughout the Chicago suburbs and Paris metro area.

Don Reitsma has performed on radio, television, and a variety of special events throughout the United States, Europe and Canada. Don has a beautiful rich baritone voice and also plays numerous instruments including the keyboard, accordion, piano, and organ. Don performs July 3 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Greta Pope is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed vocalist that sings French songs and favorites from the American Songbook. Greta has been touted as one of the great voices of our time and has performed in front of audiences throughout Europe, the Far East, South America and the Caribbean, as well as the United States and Canada. Greta is scheduled to perform a fabulous Bastille Day "Rush Hour" concert from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Chicago French Market is a European-inspired market offering an array of local produce, meats, seafood, breads, pastries, cheese and wine, chocolates, pastas, artisan-made goods, flowers and a seating area for customers. Chicago French Market's 27 vendors stay open year-round, six days per week, and is located within the new MetraMarket development at 131 N. Clinton St. (between Washington and Randolph Streets). For more information, visit www.chicagofrenchmarket.com.

About Chicago French Market
Chicago French Market is a European-inspired market offering an array of local produce, meats, seafood, breads, pastries, cheese and wine, chocolates, pastas, artisan-made goods, flowers and a seating area for customers. Chicago French Market's vendors stay open year-round, six days per week, and is located within the new MetraMarket development at 131 N. Clinton St. (between Washington and Randolph Streets). For more information, visit www.chicagofrenchmarket.com.