LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND Chicago’s Sister City Since 1998
Committee Co-Chairs:Camille Julmy and Joerg Oberschmied [ Bio ]
ABOUT LUCERNE – Fast Facts
Mayor: Urs W. Studer Country: Switzerland Country Location: Central Europe Geography: Located in central Switzerland on Lake Lucerne History: Lucerne began as a small fishing village and developed into a flourishing trade center because of its strategic location. Throughout its history, Church and State have been partners in determining the lives of its citizens. Industry: Chemicals, metal products and textiles. Did you know? Lucerne is home to the Picasso Museum, which boasts an impressive permanent collection of the Spanish master’s works, as well as nearly 200 photographs of the artist at work. Flag Description: An equilateral white cross within a square red field.
PAST LUCERNE – CHICAGO PROGRAMS
2011 July 21
The Lucerne Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International in collaboration with the John Marshall Law School and Consulate General of Switzerland, co-hosted a cocktail reception and a jazz performance by Swiss musician Christoph Erb, tenor and saxophonist, along with local Chicago artists Jason Stein, bass clarinet, Jason Roebke, bass and Mike Reed, drums.
The Lucerne Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International would like to welcome Michelle Grob as the new resident at the Lucerne Artist Studio. Ms. Grob’s videos and works in textiles have been exhibited in Switzerland and other European countries. She had spent time in Finland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and Germany where she was involved [...]
The Lucerne Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International invites you to join us in supporting the Swiss runners at the 2011 Bank of America Chicago Marathon! Feel free to bring your Swiss flags, cow bells, “Hopp Schwiiz, Allez la Suisse, Forza Svizzera” signs, etc. to cheer on the Swiss runners.
When: Sunday, October 9
Where: K 20/ [...]
The Lucerne Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International invites you to a cocktail reception and a jazz performance by Swiss musician Christoph Erb, tenor and saxophonist, who will perform along with local Chicago artists Jason Stein, bass clarinet, Jason Roebke, bass and Mike Reed, drums.
When: Thursday, July 21
Where: The John Marshall Law School
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