Larisa Pevtsova, From Russia to Chicago, Larisa’s Life through the Lens

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We wanted to take a moment and ask Larisa to introduce herself to the Chicago members of EuroCircle. You haven seen her at the last two events behind the camera aiming the lens at you. So Larisa, tell us a little about yourself…

My name is Larisa Pevtsova. I am a photographer currently living in Chicago but originally from Crimea, Russia.

I have been living in Chicago for the past 18 years and certainly now consider it my adopted home.

Chicago is an amazing cultural city and it serves as a tremendous inspiration to me. The modern landscape of skyscrapers and incredible architectural innovation are a sobering contrast to the old world architecture and natural beauty of the Crimean peninsula.

Before I came to Chicago I was a student, but photography has always been a part of my life since both, my grandfather and great grandfather were photographers.

I’m inspired by true emotion and natural exuberance. I get tremendous pleasure photographing the performing arts – where I strive to convey not only the existential meaning of the performance, but also the emotional catharsis of the performers.

This also translates to portraiture where it is my pleasure to capture the raw emotion and beauty of the subject.”

Connect with Larisa:
www.lorchique.com
www.linkedin.com/pub/larisa-pevtsova/a/408/96a/en

PS. Go to her website and check out the beautiful photos!

Chicago – Feb 10 2015

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Photos by Lorchique Photography: www.lorchique.com

We can NOT express how excited we are about this event- not only is it our annual Valentine’s day mixer (we get to play Cupid!) but we’re hosting it at the amazing IO Urban Roofscape at the Godfrey Hotel- and we have it all to ourselves! If you haven’t yet been to IO, don’t miss this chance to check out one of the coolest rooftop lounges in the city!
In addition to this most amazing venue, we will have a special group of “Co-Cupids” to help us do some mixing and matching! We’ve got the sexy Spaniards, Ana Belén Rodríguez Saíz and Ruth Rodriguez, the romantic Romanian, Codrina Balan and the ladies’ favorite, Mark Anthony sharpening their bows and arrows for this one!!

Special “love potion” drink specials for $8 and more TBA

RSVP is required for this one, so please make sure to register!
And just a reminder, proper attire is required!

We look forward to seeing you there!
Email Maria at chicago (at) eurocircle.com

PHOTOS from the last event at the BEDFORD posted HERE !

Special MERCI to www.bargeladycruises.com for sponsoring our sweet treats this month!

Your co-hosts for this event: Codrina (Romania), Ana Belen (Spain), Ruth (Spain), Mark (World Citizen)

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Chicago – Jan 13 2015

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Photos by Lorchique Photography: www.lorchique.com

What better way to start the new year than with your Euro friends at this fabulous lounge/restaurant that use to be a bank? Join us along with our January 2015 for some great apres-work cocktails, mixing and mingling!

Jan 11  marks also EuroCircle’s 16th anniversary as an organization. Drink/food specials TBA.

Proper attire required s’ils vous plait.

We look forward to seeing you all there!
Happy New Year 2015 to everyone.

EuroCircle Chicago

Your co-hosts for this event: Paolina Cimino, Jerome Hopkins and Stephanie Sack

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Chicago – Nov 14 2014

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The University of Chicago French Club and its Partners Present​

Join Dominique de Villepin, former Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister of France, as he offers his unique perspective on more than ten years of foreign intervention around the world.

Since his historic speech in 2003 at the UN Security Council declaring French opposition to the US invasion of Iraq, Mr. de Villepin has remained a prominent voice on foreign intervention and its alternatives. A veteran of diplomatic channels, Mr. de Villepin will draw upon his exceptional experience to reflect on international crises facing the world today.

His address will be followed by an extended Q&A moderated by Steve Edwards, Executive Director of the University of Chicago Institute of Politics.

Please REGISTER only if you will attend and CANCEL if your plans change.

Please contact University of Chicago French Club President Eve Zuckerman with any questions about this event: ezuckerman@uchicago.edu

Chicago – Oct 21 2014

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No Cover.
You’re Euro. You know what to wear!

Please join us for cocktails, conversation, and networking – Euro style – at the swanky and sexy Vertigo Sky Lounge at the top of the Dana Hotel! We are long overdue for some mixing and mingling and yes, name badges are coming back! We will also be featuring a special happy hour food menu from 6 to 7 pm; no cover!

We look forward to seeing you all soon!

Best,
Maria

EuroCircle Chicago at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6903956721/

Chicago – Oct 31 2013

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Eat, drink and be SCARY! Please join us Halloween night for a ghoulish gala at Tocco- with an Italian flair, of course! We’ll have lots more tricks than treats like COMPLIMENTARY PIZZA, cocktails (succo di strega anyone??) and more!

Costumes are definitely encouraged and appreciated!
Also featuring DJ John Grammatis on the decks…

All types of creatures of the night are welcome!

Chicago – July 31 2014

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$20 admission (includes 2 complimentary drinks – beer or wine, AND appetizers)

We are loooong overdue for an event, but hopefully all the great things we have in store at this one will make up for our hiatus!

Please join EC Chicago, the Greek Media Club, HPSI and FilmHellenes for a very special night of mixing and mingling under the stars to benefit the 2014 Greek Film Festival in Chicago!

Hopefully the weather gods will smile upon us and we’ll be able to enjoy the rooftop- which we will have all to ourselves!

Special guest stars to make an appearance…stay tuned!
Please RSVP if you plan to attend- there is limited space available and we expect to fill up quickly!

Looking forward to seeing you all on the 31st!

Chicago – March 13 2014

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Everyone’s Irish on St. Patty’s day, non?

Please join us for our annual St. Patty’s day mixer for some Irish luck, green beer, a great selection of Irish beer and whiskeys and perhaps even a leprechaun or two! Get your green groove on to the tunes of DJs Henry Castro and John Curley too!

Complimentary event – password EuroCircle

We look forward to seeing you there!

Chicago – February 13 2014

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EC Chicago: Cupid’s Ball- Our Infamous V-day Mix and Mingle!

It’s here! One of our most anticipated events of the year is upon us once again! We are looking forward to sharpening our bows and arrows because we will be aiming for YOU!

Please join us at Old Town Social (our first time here) if you would like to be a target for love this Valentine’s day! You need to wear RED, have a good attitude and be ready to meet a ton of new people – we promise!

Drinks specials, giveaways, music by DJ’s John Curley and Henry Castro!
You definitely won’t want to miss this!

And invite many new friends to join you!

Chicago – January 30 2014

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Please join us for our first networking event of 2014! If you want to keep your new years resolution to meet new people, have more fun, and be more social in the new year, you don’t want to miss this event!

We’ve got TONS of new members that we’re looking forward to meeting, a super cozy and intimate NEW venue and that we have all to ourselves, and the very own DJ John Grammatis back on the decks to help us kick off the year!

Admission is FREE with password EuroCircle

Drink Specials:
$5 Hopothesis IPA (Chicago Based) & $6 Resin from SixPoint Brewery (
$6 Malibu Red, Cranberry Juice, Sierra Mist with a lime

**PRIVATE EUROCIRCLE EVENT**