MURDER IN MONTMARTRE : Mystery Writer Cara Black’s Latest. Paris Soirees Dinner Sunday 1 October At 18h30

(This Sunday 1 Oct Is Also Patricia’s Birthday. We’ll Celebrate With Margarita’s from David Drinks.)

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This Sunday 1 October At 18h30

Our Guest of Honor:

Cara Black, Mystery Writer

Murder in Montmartre

Cara Black lives in San Francisco with her husband an independent bookseller and son. Murder in the Marais, her first novel inspired by circumstances happening to her friends mother during the German Occupation of Paris was nominated for an Anthony and Macavity award as Best First Novel. The New York Times called it "...haunting and evocative debut mystery." Murder in Belleville followed and Murder in the Sentier, her third Aimée Leduc Investigation received a starred PW review and The New York Times said of it "...Black inhales its (Paris) essence as if it were some musky perfume."

Her short story, Cabaret aux Assasins, was published this February in a Sherlock Holmes anthology and Murder in the Bastille, her fourth book was given a starred* review in Kirkus, says of it, Black’s fourth is her best yet, with complex, appealing characters, a crisp, well-paced mystery and a setting like no other. Murder in Montmartre her latest in the Aimée Leduc investigation series set in different arrondissements of Paris is an LA Times bestseller and national bestseller.

ADDRESS: Chez Patricia: 14 rue St Louis en l'Ile, 75004 Paris. Metros are Sully-Morland and Pont-Marie.

PARTICIPATION:20 Euros. Thanks for having exact change in an envelope with your name outside. Please include your card. GREAT FOOD! International Cuisine. (Southern US, French or other European. Thai. lovingly prepared as always by Patricia)CONFIRMED

RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY.If you don’t receive an email confirmation by Sunday, please call Patricia: 01 43 26 12 88E-mail: parissoirees@hotmail.comLooking forward to seeing you on Sunday! Patricia

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Paris Soirees Dinners Every Sunday At 18h30.

Sunday October 8. Florida based vocalist and songwriter: PAUL.

Every Wednesday at 18h30: PARIS NETWORKING COCKTAIL

Unsurpassed Networking opportunities. Socializing. Great food and wine. Contact Patricia

PARIS SOIREES EVENTS

Patricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge your circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people.

(Patricia Laplante-Collins created Paris Soirees Dinners on Sunday and Paris Networking Cocktail events on Wednesday on the Ile St Louis to bring Americans in Paris together with Ex-pats, hip French and the International Community in a global meet-up. Evenings feature Literary, Art, New Age, Business, African-American and Black Paris themes presented in English. There is an intimate salon atmosphere and the focus is on meeting people in Paris and creating friendships. Patricia is also the founder of African- American Literary Soirees.)Visit our new website - http://www.parissoirees.com Not yet finished but fab. Designed by T. J. Byrne (arty@tombyrne.com ) (See Events).http://:www.parissoirees.com

Tap into Parler Paris ... written by Adrian Leeds, a long time resident of Le Marais and an American in Paris for more than 11years, brings you Mondays and Wednesdays an "insider" view on life in Paris with tips on how to maneuver the system for working, living, visiting, and particularly investing in property in Paris and France! Subscribe today: http://www.parlerparis.com

Free English-language Classifieds... www. Franglo.com is the premiere online community for Anglophones in France and others who want to connect. You can read and post classified ads in dozens of different categories, and it's fast, easy and free to publish your own ads. Visit http://www.franglo.com

Web Site Help....when you want your web site and on-line marketing tools to perform to their best, we have the solutions. Contact Julie Vetter. Check out our portfolio at http://askjv.info

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ON RUE TATIN: About French Cuisine. A New French Life. Susan Loomis. Chef. Author. Paris Soirees Dinner Sunday 24 September At 18h30

(This Sunday We Are In The Marais! See Address Below)

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This Sunday 24 September At 18h30

Our Guest of Honor:
Susan Herrmann Loomis, Chef and Author
On Rue Tatin

Susan Loomis arrived in Paris twenty years ago with little more than a student loan and the contents of a suitcase to sustain her. But what began then as an apprenticeship at La Varenne École de Cuisine evolved into a lifelong immersion in French cuisine and culture, culminating in permanent residency in 1994.

On Rue Tatin chronicles her journey to an ancient little street in Louviers, one of Normandy’s most picturesque towns. With lyrical prose and wry candor, Loomis recalls the miraculous restoration that she and her husband performed on the dilapidated convent they chose for their new residence. As its ochre and azure floor tiles emerged, challenges outside the dwelling mounted. From squatters to a surly priest next door, along with a close-knit community wary of outsiders, Loomis tackled the social challenges head-on, through persistent dialogue–and baking.

About On Rue Tatin:On Rue Tatin includes delicious recipes that evoke the essence of this region, such as Apple and Thyme Tart, Duck Breast with Cider, and Braised Chicken in White Wine and Mustard. Transporting readers to a world where tradition is cherished, On Rue Tatin provides a touching glimpse of the camaraderie, exquisite food, and simple pleasures of daily life in a truly glorious corner of Normandy.

About Susan:Susan Herrmann Loomis is the author of five previous books, including Farmhouse Cookbookand The Great American Seafood Cookbook. A regular contributor to publications such as the New York Times and Gourmet, she lives with her husband and their two children in Louviers, France, where she owns and operates On Rue Tatin, a cooking school.
Please visit:http://www.onruetatin.com.

ADDRESS: Chez Jenny Lamattina and Jonathan Hawley’s large, beautiful and trendy apartment in the Marais: 2bis rue des Rosiers, 75004 Paris, Metro, St Paul.

PARTICIPATION:20 Euros. Thanks for having exact change in an envelope with your name outside. Please include your card. GREAT FOOD! International Cuisine. (Southern US, French or other European. Thai. lovingly prepared as always by Patricia)

CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY.If you don’t receive an email confirmation by Sunday, please call Patricia: 01 43 26 12 88E-mail: parissoirees@hotmail.comLooking forward to seeing you on Sunday! Patricia

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Paris Soirees Dinners Every Sunday At 18h30.Sunday October 1st (Patricia’s Birthday). San Francisco-Paris Mystery Writer Cara Black: “Murder in Montmartre”.

Every Wednesday at 18h30: PARIS NETWORKING COCKTAIL
Unsurpassed Networking opportunities. Socializing. Great food and wine. Contact Patricia

PARIS SOIREES EVENTS
Patricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge your circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people.

(Patricia Laplante-Collins created Paris Soirees Dinners on Sunday and Paris Networking Cocktail events on Wednesday on the Ile St Louis to bring Americans in Paris together with Ex-pats, hip French and the International Community in a global meet-up. Evenings feature Literary, Art, New Age, Business, African-American and Black Paris themes presented in English. There is an intimate salon atmosphere and the focus is on meeting people in Paris and creating friendships. Patricia is also the founder of African- American Literary Soirees.)

Visit our new website - http://www.parissoirees.com Not yet finished but fab. Designed by T. J. Byrne (arty@tombyrne.com ) (See Events).http://:www.parissoirees.com

Tap into Parler Paris ... written by Adrian Leeds, a long time resident of Le Marais and an American in Paris for more than 11years, brings you Mondays and Wednesdays an "insider" view on life in Paris with tips on how to maneuver the system for working, living, visiting, and particularly investing in property in Paris and France! Subscribe today: http://www.parlerparis.com

Free English-language Classifieds... www.Franglo.com is the premiere online community for Anglophones in France and others who want to connect. You can read and post classified ads in dozens of different categories, and it's fast, easy and free to publish your own ads. Visit http://www.franglo.com

Web Site Help....when you want your web site and on-line marketing tools to perform to their best, we have the solutions. Contact Julie Vetter. Check out our portfolio at http://askjv.info

Patricia Laplante-Collins14, rue St Louis en L'Ile75004 Paris, FranceTel: 33 1 43 26 12 88; http://www.parissoirees.com

BREATH:A Path to Physical, Emotional, Spiritual Development. Margot Borden. Paris Soirees Dinner Sun 17 Sept At 18h30

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This Sunday 17 September At 18h30 Our Guest of Honor:

Margot Borden, M.A.

Psychotherapist and RebirtherBreath: A Path to Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Development The way we breathe is the way we live. When we liberate our breath we free our lives of blocked energy and thoughts that stand in the way of our potential in every area of our life. Many ancient tradition recognized the physical, emotional and spiritual healing power of the breath.

Margot will address some ancient traditions from Philo of Alexandria who wrote about the breath over 2000 years ago to the ancient yogis and rishis of India, as well as teaching some simple breathing techniques, to demonstrate the power of this seemingly simple function and how it can help you improve all areas of your life.

Margot Esther Borden, M.A., Psychotherapist and Rebirther, has been studying and working with the breath as a therapeutic tool for self-knowledge and self-transformation since 1985 in France and internationally. Her training in many Humanistic and Transpersonal Psychology techniques has allowed her to develop an eclectic approach that is adapted to each individual and their needs. She has a Master of Arts degree in Humanistic Psychology from University of Durham, UK. Margot Esther Borden, M.A., Psychotherapist/Rebirther is an Adjunct Professor at Antioch McGregor University ( USA) and in Paris, in the 6th and 18th arrondissements.

Visit: http://www.paristherapyservices.com/pages/profiles/borden.htmlPARTICIPATION:20 Euros. Thanks for having exact change in an envelope with your name outside. Please include your card. GREAT FOOD! International Cuisine. (Southern US, French or other European. Thai. lovingly prepared as always by Patricia)CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY.

If you don’t receive an email confirmation by Sunday, please call Patricia: 01 43 26 12 88E-mail: parissoirees@hotmail.com Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday! Patricia

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Paris Soirees Dinners Every Sunday At 18h30.Every Wednesday at 18h30: PARIS NETWORKING COCKTAILTom Cruise vs Paramount With Judith Merians, Entertainment Attorney. Weds 13 September At 18h30Unsurpassed Networking opportunities. Socializing. Great food and wine. Contact Patricia

PARIS SOIREES EVENTS
Patricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge your circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people.

(Patricia Laplante-Collins created Paris Soirees Dinners on Sunday and Paris Networking Cocktail events on Wednesday on the Ile St Louis to bring Americans in Paris together with Ex-pats, hip French and the International Community in a global meet-up. Evenings feature Literary, Art, New Age, Business, African-American and Black Paris themes presented in English. There is an intimate salon atmosphere and the focus is on meeting people in Paris and creating friendships. Patricia is also the founder of African- American Literary Soirees.)
Visit our new website - http://www.parissoirees.com Not yet finished but fab. Designed by T. J. Byrne (arty@tombyrne.com ) (See Events).http://:www.parissoirees.com

Tap into Parler Paris ... written by Adrian Leeds, a long time resident of Le Marais and an American in Paris for more than 11years, brings you Mondays and Wednesdays an "insider" view on life in Paris with tips on how to maneuver the system for working, living, visiting, and particularly investing in property in Paris and France! Subscribe today: http://www.parlerparis.com

Free English-language Classifieds... www. Franglo.com is the premiere online community for Anglophones in France and others who want to connect. You can read and post classified ads in dozens of different categories, and it's fast, easy and free to publish your own ads. Visit http://www.franglo.com

Web Site Help....when you want your web site and on-line marketing tools to perform to their best, we have the solutions. Contact Julie Vetter. Check out our portfolio at http://askjv.info

Patricia Laplante-Collins14, rue St Louis en L'Ile75004 Paris, FranceTel: 33 1 43 26 12 88Email: parissoirees@hotmail.comhttp://www.parissoirees.com

Paris Networking Cocktail.The Real Story:Tom Cruise vs Paramount. Judith Merians, Entertainment Atty.Weds 13 Sept At 18h30

href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1019/983/1600/tomcruise_16_09_2006.jpg">The Ultimate Networking Opportunity. Great Food And Wine. Conviviality. Speaker After the Cocktail. You Always Meet New And Interesting People!

MAKE CONTACTS: FOR BUSINESS, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, SELF-DEVELOPMENT. SOCIALIZING.

Wednesday 13 September August At 18h30

Judith Merians, Entertainment Attorney

The Real Story: Tom Cruise vs Paramount.

About Judith Merians:
Judith Merians, Entertainment Attorney and Executive at Paramout Studios, Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, ABC Motion Pictures and Instructor at University of California at Los Angeles Film School.(Please bring a pen and paper to this presentation, for note taking.)

PARTICIPATION:15 Euros in an envelope and lots of business cards (one for Patricia. Some to exchange with others).

GREAT FOOD AND WINE RESERVATIONS PLEASEPatricia's Tel: 01 43 26 12 88 E-mail: parisnetwork@hotmail.com

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

PARIS SOIREES DINNERS EVERY SUNDAY AT 18h30. YOU ALWAYS MEET NEW AND INTERESTING PEOPLE.

Visit http://www.parissoirees.com Sunday 17 September, Psychotherapist and Re-Birther: Breath: A Path to Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Development.Reserve with Patricia: parissoirees@hotmail.com /01 43 26 12 88. PARIS SOIREES:Patricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge your circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people. Visit our new website http://www.parissoirees.comNot yet finished but fab. Designed by T. J. Byrne (arty@tombyrne.com) (See Events and Future Events)

(Patricia Laplante-Collins created Paris Soirees Dinners and Paris Networking Cocktail events on the Ile St Louis to bring Americans in Paris together with expats, hip English speaking French and the International Community in a global meetup. Evenings feature Literary, Art, New Age, Business, African- American and Black Paris themes presented in English. . There is an intimate salon atmosphere and the focus is all about meeting people, learning about the the Paris of today and creating friendships. Patriciais also the founder of African American Literary Soirees)

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Chicago Jazz Vocalist Claudia Hommel Sings from Her New Jazz Faure Project.Paris Soiree Sunday 10 Sept At 18h30

RENDEZ VOUS AVEC PATRICIAThis Sunday 10 September At 18h30
Our Guests of Honor:
Claudia Hommel Paris-born singer-actor Claudia Hommel returns from Chicago to our salon to introduce her latest project, the Jazz Faure Project.And what is the recipe for this cabaret confection of French impressionism and American jazz?
Take the art songs Gabriel Faure created for his friends to sing at salons of the 1880s and 1890s, bring in a second singer to enrich the dialogue, add a jazz combo of piano, bass, drums and saxophone, clarinet or flute, introduce the 20th century rhythms of swing, bossa nova, jazz waltz and voila! a 21st century way to celebrate these wonderful songs.Claudia and the Jazz Fauré Ensemble are in the midst of recording the first volume of their project, so she'll present a short video from a recent performance at the Green Lake Festival of Music (Wisconsin) and CD excerpts from the forthcoming album. You may even want to leave the evening sporting a Jazz Fauré Renoir t-shirt or tote bag to show your support.
Visit www.jazzfaure.com for a preview.
About Claudia:Claudia Hommel is a singer and actor specializing in French chansons and mélodies, in cabaret and concert, for schools, theatres, clubs, museums, and private events. At our salon, we may entice her to sing a few Parisian songs unaccompanied (or bring an acquaintance to play guitar or accordion for the occasion).Claudia also organizes CABARET INTOURLUDES and serves as guide for intimate groups from the States. Eight fans and friends are joining her this week and Claudia welcomes salon participants to join the itinerary around town. (In fact, she has room for one more person for an exclusive concert-croisière with singer Eric Vincent, Saturday evening the 9th –70 Euros for dinner, cruise and concert.) If interested, contact her at clobert@compuserve.com, or leave a message for her at 01-42-02-37-11.
Chez Jenny Lamattine and Jonathan Hawley, 2bis rue des Rosier, 75004 Paris. Intercom: Hawley-Lamattine. Metro St. Paul.
Chez Patricia: 14 rue St Louis en l'Ile, 75004 Paris. Metros are Sully-Morland and Pont-Marie.PARTICIPATION:20 Euros. Thanks for having exact change in an envelope with your name outside. Please include your card. GREAT FOOD! International Cuisine. (Southern US,%%

Two Avid Travel Writers Trips Around the World:Elaine Lee & Elliott Hester. Paris Soirees Sun 3 Sep

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This Sunday 30 August At 18h30


Our Guests of Honor:

Elaine Lee & Elliott Hester
Travel Writers

Elaine Lee is an avid world traveler, travel writer and media maven. She is the author/editor of "Go Girl: The Black Woman's Book of Travel and Adventure" as well as a freelance travel writer who has contributed to the numerous agazines,national and local m wspapers and webzines.


Elliott Hester is a recipient of the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award, presented by the Society of American Travel Writers. A former Salon.com columnist, his current column, Continental Drifter reaches more than 10 million readers each month. His work has appeared in prominent magazines such as National Geographic Traveler, Reader's Digest, Caribbean Travel & Life, Maxim, Details, and Endless Vacations.

Chez Patricia: 14 rue St Louis en l'Ile, 75004 Paris. Metros are Sully-Morland and Pont-Marie.

PARTICIPATION:20 Euros. Thanks for having exact change in an envelope with your name outside. Please include your card.

GREAT FOOD! International Cuisine. (Southern US, French or other European. Thai. lovingly prepared as always by Patricia)CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY.If you don’t receive an email confirmation by Sunday, please call Patricia: 01 43 26 12 88E-mail: parissoirees@hotmail.comLooking forward to seeing you on Sunday! Patricia

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Paris Soirees Dinners Every Sunday At 18h30
Sunday 10 Sept At 18h30. Paris-born singer-actor Claudia Hommel returns from Chicago to our salon tointroduce her latest project, the Jazz Fauré
NETWORKING COCKTAILUnsurpassed Networking opportunities. Socializing. Great food and wine. Contact Patricia.

Every Wednesday at 18h30: PARIS NETWORKING COCKTAIL

PARIS SOIREES EVENTS
Patricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge your circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people.

(Patricia Laplante Collins created Paris Soirees Dinners on Sunday and Paris Networking Cocktail events on Wednesday on the Ile St Louis to bring Americans in Paris together with Ex-pats, hip French and the International Community in a global meet-up. Evenings feature Literary, Art, New Age, Business, African-American and Black Paris themes presented in English. There is an intimate salon atmosphere and the focus is on meeting people in Paris and creating friendships. Patricia is also the founder of AfricanAmerican Literary Soirees.)

Visit our new website - http://www.parissoirees.com Not yet finished but fab. Designed by T. J. Byrne (arty@tombyrne.com) (See Events then click on Future Events).
http://:www.parissoirees.com

Tap into Parler Paris ... written by Adrian Leeds, a long time resident of Le Marais and an American in Paris for more than 11years, brings you Mondays and Wednesdays an "insider" view on life in Paris with tips on how to maneuver the system for working, living, visiting, and particularly investing in property in Paris and France! Subscribe today: http://www.parlerparis.com

Free English-language Classifieds... Franglo.com is the premiere online community for Anglophones in France and others who want to connect. You can read and post classified ads in dozens of different categories, and it's fast, easy and free to publish your own ads. Visit http://www.franglo.com

Web Site Help....when you want your web site and on-line marketing tools to perform to their best, we have the solutions. Contact Julie Vetter at http://askjv.info for a free initial consultation. We find solutions that fit your needs and your budget. Check out our portfolio at http://askjv.info


Patricia Laplante-Collins
14, rue St Louis en L'Ile75004 Paris, France
Tel: 33 1 43 26 12 88Email: parissoirees@hotmail.com
http://www.parissoirees.com

Paris Networing Cocktail. Robert Bennett: Producer.Video Production For Business And Broadcasting. Weds 30 August At 18h30

The Ultimate Networking Opportunity. Great Food And Wine. Conviviality. Speaker After the Cocktail. You Always Meet New And Interesting People!

MAKE CONTACTS: FOR BUSINESS, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, SELF-DEVELOPMENT. SOCIALIZING.

Wednesday 30 August At 18h30

Robert Bennett
Producer. Cameraman. Writer
Video Production For Business And Broadcasting

About Bob:
Bob graduated from the University of Nebraska, went to work for CNN in Atlanta in1981 and moved on to the film business in Atlanta. Among the films he worked on were

"Driving Miss Daisy", “My Cousin Vinnie” and "Fried Green Tomatoes".

He started a video & film production company working around the world in England, Spain, Germany and Paris. He worked in the Cannes and Deauville Festivals, fell in love and moved to France.

Bob is currently working on documentary projects for international TV and Websites.
(Please bring a pen and paper to this presentation, for note taking.)

PARTICIPATION: 15 Euros in an envelope and lots of business cards (one for Patricia. Some to exchange with others).

GREAT FOOD AND WINE

RESERVATIONS PLEASE: Tel: 01 43 26 12 88\E-mail: parisnetwork@hotmail.com

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

PARIS SOIREES DINNERS EVERY SUNDAY AT 18h30. YOU ALWAYS MEET NEW AND INTERESTING PEOPLE.

PARIS SOIREES:\nPatricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge your circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people. "

PARTICIPATION:
15 Euros in an envelope and lots of business cards (one for Patricia. Some to exchange with others).

GREAT FOOD AND WINE

RESERVATIONS PLEASE
Patricia's Tel: 01 43 26 12 88
E-mail: parisnetwork@hotmail.com

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

PARIS SOIREES DINNERS EVERY SUNDAY AT 18h30. YOU ALWAYS MEET NEW AND INTERESTING PEOPLE. Reserve with Patricia: parissoirees@hotmail.com /01 43 26 12 88.

PARIS SOIREES:
Patricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge your circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people.

Visit our new website : http://www.parissoirees.com Not yet finished but fab. Designed by T. J. Byrne (arty@tombyrne.com) (See Events and Future Events)\nWeb Site Help....when you want your web site and on-line marketing tools to perform to their best, we have the solutions.

(Patricia Laplante-Collins created Paris Soirees Dinners and Paris Networking Cocktail events on the Ile St Louis to bring Americans in Paris together with expats, hip English speaking French and the International Community in a global meetup. Evenings feature Literary, Art, New Age, Business, African- American and Black Paris themes presented in English. . There is an intimate salon atmosphere and the focus is all about meeting people learning about the the Paris of today and creating friendships. Patricia is also the founder of African American Literary Soirees)\n \n

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(Patricia Laplante-Collins created Paris Soirees Dinners and Paris Networking Cocktail events on the Ile St Louis to bring Americans in Paris together with expats, hip English speaking French and the International Community in a global meetup. Evenings feature Literary, Art, New Age, Business, African- American and Black Paris themes presented in English. . There is an intimate salon atmosphere and the focus is all about meeting people learning about the the Paris of today and creating friendships. Patricia is also the founder of African American Literary Soirees)

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DONT CALL THAT MAN. AN Eye Opening Book For Men Too! Psychotherapist Rhonda Findling. Paris Soirees Dinner Sunday 27 AugustAt 18h30

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This Sunday 27 August At 18h30

Our Guest of Honor:

Rhonda Findling
Psychotherapist. Counselor. Author

DONT CALL THAT MAN: A SURVIVAL GUIDE TO LETTING GO Is An Eye Opener For Men Too!

Rhonda Findling, MA, CRC is a psychotherapist and has a private practice in Forest Hills and Manhattan (New York City). She was a staff psychotherapist at Postgraduate Center for Mental Health in New York for over 12 years. She taught courses on psychology and counseling at Marymount College. Rhonda has worked as a psychologist for the State of New York for three years . She was a counselor at Victims Information Bureau where she counseled victims of rape, sexual assault and spouse abuse.

Rhonda has appeared as a relationship expert on several national talk shows including Ilanya, Ricki Lake, Geraldo, Maury Povitch, Good Day New York, Judith Regan Tonight , and Eye Witness News. Rhonda has also been featured on radio shows nationwide. She is a member of the National Speakers Association, the Dramatist Guild, the New York State Psychological Association, the American Screenwriters Association and is recognized in Who's Who in America.

And Rhonda is the author of the play "The Psychic" Rhonda is a member of the National Speakers Association, the Dramatist Guild, the New York State Psychological Association, the American Screenwriters Association and is recognized in Who's Who in America.
Rhonda is also the author of the play "The Psychic" Visit: http://rhondafindling.com

She is available for consultations, individual and support groups.

Chez Patricia: 14 rue St Louis en l'Ile, 75004 Paris. Metros are Sully-Morland and Pont-Marie.

PARTICIPATION:20 Euros. Thanks for having exact change in an envelope with your name outside. Please include your card.

GREAT FOOD! International Cuisine. (Southern US, French or other European. Thai. lovingly prepared as always by Patricia)

CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY.If you don’t receive an email confirmation by Sunday, please call Patricia: 01 43 26 12 88E-mail: parissoirees@hotmail.comLooking forward to seeing you on Sunday! Patricia

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Paris Soirees Dinners
Every Sunday At 18h30.

PARIS NETWORKING COCKTAIL
Every Wednesday at 18h30:
Unsurpassed Networking opportunities. Socializing. Great food and wine. Contact Patricia

PARIS SOIREES EVENTS
Patricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge your circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people.

(Patricia Laplante-Collins-created Paris Soirees Dinners on Sunday and Paris Networking Cocktail events on Wednesday on the Ile St Louis to bring Americans in Paris together with Ex-pats, hip French and the International Community in a global meet-up. Evenings feature Literary, Art, New Age, Business, African-American and Black Paris themes presented in English. There is an intimate salon atmosphere and the focus is on meeting people in Paris and creating friendships. Patricia is also the founder of AfricanAmerican Literary Soirees.)Visit our new website - http://www.parissoirees.com Not yet finished but fab. Designed by T. J. Byrne (arty@tombyrne.com) (See Events
).
http://:www.parissoirees.com

Tap into Parler Paris ... written by Adrian Leeds, a long time resident of Le Marais and an American in Paris for more than 11years, brings you Mondays and Wednesdays an "insider" view on life in Paris with tips on how to maneuver the system for working, living, visiting, and particularly investing in property in Paris and France! Subscribe today: http://www.parlerparis.com

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Paris Networking Cocktail: Ellen Kountz, Banker. Overcoming Cultural Differences In The Work Place. Wednesday 23 August At 18h30

We Have Soirees All Summer – All Year!


The Ultimate Networking Opportunity. Great Food And Wine. Conviviality. Speaker After the Cocktail. You Always Meet New And Interesting People!

MAKE CONTACTS: FOR BUSINESS, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, SELF-DEVELOPMENT, SOCIALIZING.

Wednesday 23 August At 18h30

Ellen Kountz
Banker

Overcoming Cultural Difficulties To Advance In The Work Place

Ellen shares secrets that enabled her to have a successful international career on two contiinents and the cultural differences she had to overcome to succeed. It’s interactive. Share your experiences too.

About Ellen:

Currently, Ellen is an international marketing officer at CDC IXIS Asset Management, a subsidiary of the venerated French financial institution Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations. She has a transversal role across departments and works in close conjunction with non-French subsidiaries. She answers requests for proposals from institutional investors interested in European asset classes.

Ellen Kountz holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) and an Executive MBA from ESSEC (Ecole Supérieure des Sciences Economiques et Sociales) Business School (Paris, France).

(Please bring a pen and paper to this presentation, for note taking.)


PARTICIPATION:
15 Euros in an envelope and lots of business cards (one for Patricia. Some to exchange with others).

GREAT FOOD AND WINE

RESERVATIONS PLEASE
Patricia's Tel: 01 43 26 12 88
E-mail: parisnetwork@hotmail.com

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

PARIS SOIREES DINNERS EVERY SUNDAY AT 18h30. YOU ALWAYS MEET NEW AND INTERESTING PEOPLE. Visit http://www.parissoirees.com

Reserve with Patricia: parissoirees@hotmail.com /01 43 26 12 88.

PARIS SOIREES:
Patricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge your circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people.

Visit our new website : http://www.parissoirees.com
Not yet finished but fab. Designed by T. J. Byrne (arty@tombyrne.com) (See Events and Future Events)

(Patricia Laplante-Collins created Paris Soirees Dinners and Paris Networking Cocktail events on the Ile St Louis to bring Americans in Paris together with expats, hip English speaking French and the International Community in a global meetup. Evenings feature Literary, Art, New Age, Business, African- American and Black Paris themes presented in English. . There is an intimate salon atmosphere and the focus is all about meeting people learning about the the Paris of today and creating friendships. Patricia is also the founder of African American Literary Soirees)

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Patricia Laplante-Collins 14, rue St Louis en L'Ile 75004 Paris, France Tel: (33) 1 43 26 12 88 Email: parissoirees@hotmail.com http://www.parissoirees.com

The Accidental Renovator. Australian Author Barbara Biggs Hilarious Book. Paris Soirees Dinner Sunday 20 August At 18h30

The Accidental Renovator. Barbara Biggs very humorous look a the perils of renovating an apartment in Paris.

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This Sunday 20 August At 18h30
Guest of Honor:

Barbara Biggs
Award Winning Australian Author and Journalist

Barabara is the Author of IN MORAL DANGER and THE ROAD HOME.

The Accidental Renovator is Barbara Biggs's very humorous look at the perils, trials and tribulations of renovating an apartment in Paris. Soon to be a Hollywood movie.

Chez Patricia: 14 rue St Louis en l'Ile, 75004 Paris. Metros are Sully-Morland and Pont-Marie.

PARTICIPATION:20 Euros. Thanks for having exact change in an envelope with your name outside. Please include your card.

GREAT FOOD! International Cuisine. (Southern US, French or other European. Thai. lovingly prepared as always by Patricia)

CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY.If you don’t receive an email confirmation by Sunday, please call Patricia: 01 43 26 12 88E-mail: parissoirees@hotmail.comLooking forward to seeing you on Sunday! Patricia

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Paris Soirees Dinners Every Sunday At 18h30.

Every Wednesday at 18h30: PARIS NETWORKING COCKTAIL.
UnsurpassedNetworking opportunities. Socializing. Great food and wine. Contact Patricia

Wednesday 23 August at 18h30: Banker Ellen Kountz shares secrests that enabled her to have a successful international career on two continents and the cultural differences she had to overcome to succeed. It’s interactive. Share your experiences too.

PARIS SOIREES EVENTS
Patricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge your circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people.

(Patricia Laplante-Collins created Paris Soirees Dinners on Sunday and Paris Networking Cocktail events on Wednesday on the Ile St Louis to bring Americans in Paris together with Ex-pats, hip French and the International Community in a global meet-up. Evenings feature Literary, Art, New Age, Business, African-American and Black Paris themes presented in English. There is an intimate salon atmosphere and the focus is on meeting people in Paris and creating friendships. Patricia is also the founder of AfricanAmerican Literary Soirees.)Visit our new website - http://www.parissoirees.com Not yet finished but fab. Designed by T. J. Byrne (arty@tombyrne.com) (See Events then click on Future Events).
http://:www.parissoirees.com

into Parler Paris ... written by Adrian Leeds, a long time resident of Le Marais and an American in Paris for more than 11years, brings you Mondays and Wednesdays an "insider" view on life in Paris with tips on how to maneuver the system for working, living, visiting, and particularly investing in property in Paris and France! Subscribe today: http://www.parlerparis.com

Free English-language Classifieds... Franglo.com is the premiere online community for Anglophones in France and others who want to connect. You can read and post classified ads in dozens of different categories, and it's fast, easy and free to publish your own ads. Visit http://www.franglo.com

Web Site Help....when you want your web site and on-line marketing tools to perform to their best, we have the solutions. Contact Julie Vetter at http://askjv.info for a free initial consultation. We find solutions that fit your needs and your budget. Check out our portfolio at http://askjv.info[A1]

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Aslam Ansari. Filmmaker New Trends In Filmmaking in India and Pakistan. Paris Soirees Dinner. Sunday 13 August At 18h30

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This Sunday 13 August At 18h30 Our Guest of Honor:

Aslam Ansari
Filmmaker

The New Wave: Trends In Filmmaking in India and Pakistan

Aslam is a longtime Paris resident originally from Pakistan:


From Aslam:

"I have chosen film as a medium to express complex ideas. Ideas are more important to me and film is a medium. "

ADDRESS: Chez Patricia: 14 rue St Louis en l'Ile, 75004 Paris. Metros are Sully-Morland and Pont-Marie.

PARTICIPATION: 20 Euros. Thanks for having exact change in an envelope with your name outside. Please include your card.

GREAT FOOD! International Cuisine. (Southern US, French or other European. Thai. . lovingly prepared as always by Patricia)

CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY. If you don’t receive an email confirmation by Sunday, please call Patricia: 01 43 26 12 88E-mail: parissoirees@hotmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday! Patricia

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Paris Soirees Dinners Every Sunday At 18h30.Every Wednesday at 18h30:

Every Wednesday at 18h30: PARIS NETWORKING COCKTAIL
Unsurpassed Networking opportunities. Socializing. Great food and wine.
Contact Patricia

PARIS SOIREES EVENTS

Patricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge your circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people.

(Patricia Laplante-Collins created Paris Soirees Dinners on Sunday and Paris Networking Cocktail events on Wednesday on the Ile St Louis to bring Americans in Paris together with Ex-pats, hip French and the International Community in a global meet-up. Evenings feature Literary, Art, New Age, Business, African-American and Black Paris themes presented in English. There is an intimate salon atmosphere and the focus is on meeting people in Paris and creating friendships. Patricia is also the founder of AfricanAmerican Literary Soirees.)Visit our new website - http://www.parissoirees.com Not yet finished but fab. Designed by T. J. Byrne (arty@tombyrne.com) (See Events then click on Future Events).

http://:www.parissoirees.

Tap into Parler Paris ... written by Adrian Leeds, a long time resident of Le Marais and an American in Paris for more than 11years, brings you Mondays and Wednesdays an "insider" view on life in Paris with tips on how to maneuver the system for working, living, visiting, and particularly investing in property in Paris and France! Subscribe today: http://www.parlerparis.com

Free English-language Classifieds... Franglo.com is the premiere online community for Anglophones in France and others who want to connect. You can read and post classified ads in dozens of different categories, and it's fast, easy and free to publish your own ads. Visit http://www.franglo.com

Web Site Help....when you want your web site and on-line marketing tools to perform to their best, we have the solutions. Contact Julie Vetter at http://askjv.info for a free initial consultation. We find solutions that fit your needs and your budget. Check out our portfolio at http://askjv.info

Canadian Writer, Designer, Photographer Paula Stromberg: Award Winning Projects. Paris Soirees. Sun 6 August

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This Sunday 6 August At 18h30 Our Guest of Honor:

Paula Stromberg

Writer, Designer, Photographer

The writing , photography and art design of Paula Stromberg have won 50 Canadian and international awards. She has published provincial and national newspapers that won awards each year for nineteen consecutive years.

Stromberg’s essays, artwork, feature articles, short stories and poetry have appeared variously in Xtra West gay newspaper, mainstream Canadian newspapers, Doctor’s Review, Medical Post, Maclean Hunter business publications and Event Magazine.

Paula landed a Hollywood contract after her story about same-sex marriage was optioned by Los Angeles film producers.

Her curiosity about others and keen observations create emotionally powerful stories. In addition to discussing her writing, Paula will present artwork produced in collaboration with Caroline Choo. Stromberg’s email is candpmail@yahoo.com

Visit our new website - http://www.parissoirees.com Not yet finished but fab. Designed by T. J. Byrne (arty@tombyrne.com) (See Events then click on Future Events).

MARK YOUR CALENDARSParis Soirees Dinners Every Sunday At 18h30.Every Wednesday at 18h30:

PARIS NETWORKING COCKTAIL. Unsurpassed Networking opportunities. Socializing. Great food and wine. Contact Patricia

Weds 2 August At 18h30: Shari Segall, President of Foreign Affairs Ltd: “French-Anglo Saxon Cultural Differences.”

PARIS SOIREES EVENTS

Patricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge your circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people.

(Patricia Laplante-Collins created Paris Soirees Dinners on Sunday and Paris Networking Cocktail events on Wednesday on the Ile St Louis to bring Americans in Paris together with Ex-pats, hip French and the International Community in a global meet-up. Evenings feature Literary, Art, New Age, Business, African-American and Black Paris themes presented in English. There is an intimate salon atmosphere and the focus is on meeting people in Paris and creating friendships. Patricia is also the founder of AfricanAmerican Literary Soirees.)
Tap into Parler Paris ... written by Adrian Leeds, a long time resident of Le Marais and an American in Paris for more than 11years, brings you Mondays and Wednesdays an "insider" view on life in Paris with tips on how to maneuver the system for working, living, visiting, and particularly investing in property in Paris and France! Subscribe today: http://www.parlerparis.com

Visit our new website - http://www.parissoirees.com

Paris Networking Cocktail: Shari Segall, CEO, Foreign Affairs: French/Anglo-Saxon Cultural Differences Weds 2 August At 18h30

We Have Soirees All Summer – All Year!

The Ultimate Networking Opportunity.

Great Food And Wine. Conviviality.

Speaker After the Cocktail. You Always Meet New And Interesting People!

MAKE CONTACTS: FOR BUSINESS, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, SELF-DEVELOPMENT. SOCIALIZING.

Wednesday 2 August At 18h30

Shari Segall President of Foreign Affairs Ltd And Expert Networker

From Shari:
You thought some things were universal, didn't you? Think again.

Join us for a (very) brief overview of French/Anglo-Saxon cultural differences, in 4 major categories of life:
* the office
* the store
* the social gathering
* the family.

PLEASE COME PREPARED TO SHARE WITH US YOUR CROSS-CULTURAL EXPERIENCES in these 4 domains.

About Shari:
When Shari Leslie Segall arrived in Paris in 1985, she talked her way into what she calls "the greatest job in the world." Since then, she has been giving presentations (for organizations such as WICE, etc.), interviews (for books & articles) & advice (through her company Foreign Affairs, Ltd.) on how to use this technique, as well as on writing a great Curriculum Vitae & preparing for job interviews. Foreign Affairs, Ltd. specializes in marketing, p.r., document creation (newsletters, brochures, web text, speeches, ghostwritten books), event organizing & advice to expats. Shari also teaches a course on Cross-Cultural Communication at Sciences Po.

Under the nom de plume Dale Gershwin, she is a published author whose books are set in or about France; her latest book, France...REALLY!!! will be available for purchase at a special Paris Soirees discount& dedication the evening of her talk.

(Please bring a pen and paper to this presentation, for note taking.)

PARTICIPATION: 15 Euros in an envelope and lots of business cards (one for Patricia. Some to exchange with others).

GREAT FOOD AND WINE

RESERVATIONS PLEASE Patricia's Tel: 01 43 26 12 88 E-mail: parisnetwork@hotmail.com

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

SOIREES DINNERS EVERY SUNDAY AT 18h30. YOU ALWAYS MEET NEW AND INTERESTING PEOPLE.

Visit http://www.parissoirees.com Reserve with Patricia: parissoirees@hotmail.com /01 43 26 12 88.

PARIS SOIREES:
Patricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge your circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people. Visit our new website : http://www.parissoirees.com Not yet finished but fab. Designed by T. J. Byrne (arty@tombyrne.com) (See Events and Future Events)

(Patricia Laplante-Collins created Paris Soirees Dinners and Paris Networking Cocktail events on the Ile St Louis to bring Americans in Paris together with expats, hip English speaking French and the International Community in a global meetup. Evenings feature Literary, Art, New Age, Business, African- American and Black Paris themes presented in English. . There is an intimate salon atmosphere and the focus is all about meeting people learning about the the Paris of today and creating friendships. Patricia is also the founder of African American Literary Soirees)

Acclaimed Author Janet McDonald Speaks Of Paris Life. Future Projects. Paris Soirees Dinner Sun 30 JulyAt 18h30

Janet, Author Of Chill Wind Speaks Of Creating An International Parisian Life And Moving From Law To Becoming An Internationally Acclaimed Author.

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This Sunday 30 July At 18h30 Our Guest of Honor:

Janet McDonald
Internationally Acclaimed Author

Paris: On Becoming a writer: "One day I was a lawyer drearily dividing my obscenely well-paid time between complex business deals and surreptitious Web-surfing.? The next day, or so it now seems, I had a tell-too-much memoir and was on the Rosie O'Donnell show telling her too much about my life in the projects. And on NPR telling Ira Glass too much about my life in Paris.. Since then, I've traded pinstripe suits for polka dot pajamas and delightedly divide my time between crafting characters and imagining plots."

One of seven children, Janet McDonald grew up in Brooklyn, New York.. holds a Bachelors degree in French Literature from Vassar College, a Masters in Journalism from Columbia University School of Journalism and a law degree from New York University School of Law.? She has practiced law in New York, Seattle and Paris, and is a member of MENSA, the international IQ society., McDonald moved to Paris where her career as an international corporate lawyer took her from Brooklyn to Bermuda and with stops all over Europe as well as to India.? She began writing fiction for young adults on a whim and has garnered widespread critical acclaim, winning in 2002 for Chill Wind the American Library Associations Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award.? Published by New York's prestigious Farrar, Straus & Giroux, her five books have been included on a number of best books lists by the American Library Association, the New York Public Library and the Chicago Public Library and have been translated into French.? Her memoir Project Girl is required reading in schools throughout the United States. Not surprisingly, Hollywood has come knocking. Janet McDonald's official website is www.projectgirl.com.

ADDRESS:Chez Patricia: 14 rue St Louis en l'Ile, 75004 Paris. Metros are Sully-Morland and Pont-Marie
PARTICIPATION:20 Euros. Thanks for having exact change in an envelope with your name outside. Please include your card.
FOOD! International Cuisine. (Southern US, French or other European. Thai. . prepared as always by Patricia)
CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY.If you don’t receive an email confirmation by Sunday, please call Patricia: 01 43 26 12 88E-mail: parissoirees@hotmail.comLooking forward to seeing you on Sunday! Patricia

MARK YOUR CALENDARSParis Soirees Dinners Every Sunday At 18h30.
Every Wednesday at 18h30: PARIS NETWORKING COCKTAIL
Unsurpassed Networking opportunities. Socializing. Great food and wine. Contact Patricia
Weds 2 August At 18h30: Shari Segall, President of Foreign Affairs Ltd: “French-Anglo Saxon Cultural Differences.”

PARIS SOIREES
Patricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge your circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people.

Patricia Laplante-Collins created Paris Soirees Dinners on Sunday and Paris Networking Cocktail events on Wednesday on the Ile St Louis to bring Americans in Paris together with Ex-pats, hip French and the International Community in a global meet-up. Evenings feature Literary, Art, New Age, Business, African-American and Black Paris themes presented in English. There is an intimate salon atmosphere and the focus is on meeting people in Paris and creating friendships. Patricia is also the founder of AfricanAmerican Literary Soirees.)Visit our new website - http://www.parissoirees.com Not yet finished but fab. Designed by T. J. Byrne (arty@tombyrne.com) (See Events then click on Future Events).
http://:www.parissoirees.com

Tap into Parler Paris ... written by Adrian Leeds, a long time resident of Le Marais and an American in Paris for more than 11years, brings you Mondays and Wednesdays an "insider" view on life in Paris with tips on how to maneuver the system for working, living, visiting, and particularly investing in property in Paris and France! Subscribe today: http://www.parlerparis.com

Free English-language Classifieds... Franglo.com is the premiere online community for Anglophones in France and others who want to connect. You can read and post classified ads in dozens of different categories, and it's fast, easy and free to publish your own ads. Visit http://www.franglo.com

JAZZ AND THE FRENCH CONNECTION. Patricia Myers. International Jazz Critic Paris Soirees Dinner Sunday 23 July At 18h30

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This Sunday 23 July At 18h30

Our Guest of Honor:

Patricia Myers
International Jazz Critic

JAZZ AND THE FRENCH CONNECTION

If not for Paris and the French, jazz might have disappeared after World War II. That is the belief of Patricia Myers, an international jazz critic who will speak to Paris Soirees about Jazz and the French Connection on Sunday, July 23.

Jazz was loved by the French in the 1920s, when Josephine Baker first brought her danse primitive to Paris. New Orleans saxophonist Sidney Bechet came next, followed in the 1930s by pianist Bud Powell and saxophonists Johnny: “The Little Giant” Griffin, Ben Webster and Coleman Hawkins. In Paris, they found escape from punitive Jim Crow laws in the United States. Here they were accepted, without regard to their color, for their musicianship. Jazz was revered in Europe as a symbol and expression of freedom.

But American jazz was controversial, too. It was rejected by nationalists who believed the imported music was corrupting the purity of French artistry. But even amid the xenophobia of the times, many French musicians illustrated the more flexible and open aspect of the French culture by performing jazz. Her talk will trace the Paris jazz movement through the clubs and musicians, with excerpts from significant jazz albums related to Paris.

Patricia Myers has had a 30-year journalistic career as a reporter and editor for newspapers and magazines, writing about the international jazz scene since 1993. Her interest in both jazz and Paris began when she saw the film,:An American in Paris. She began listening to and writing about jazz in the 1970s, and first came to Paris in 1992.

Currently a free-lance writer for national and international publications and webzines, she specializes in articles about travel, food and entertainment, especially jazz. She currently writes for http://www.allaboutjazz.com/, AZJazz magazine and Jazz Notes. She has been published in Jazz Times, American Rag, Mississippi Rag and World Jazz Network. She spends each summer in Paris, and has been a Paris Soirees guest twice before, speaking about jazz luminaries in 2004 and aphrodisiacs in 2005

ADDRESS:
Chez Patricia: 14 rue St Louis en l'Ile, 75004 Paris. Metros are Sully-Morland and Pont-Marie.

PARTICIPATION:
20 Euros. Thanks for having exact change in an envelope with your name outside. Please include your card.

GREAT FOOD! International Cuisine. (Southern US, French or other European. Thai. . prepared as always by Patricia)

CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY.
If you don’t receive an email confirmation by Sunday, please call Patricia: 01 43 26 12 88
E-mail: parissoirees@hotmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday! Patricia

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Paris Soirees Dinners Every Sunday At 18h30.

Every Wednesday at 18h30: PARIS NETWORKING COCKTAIL
Unsurpassed Networking opportunities. Socializing. Great food and wine. Contact Patricia

Weds 2 August: Shari Segall, President of Foreign Affairs Ltd: “French-Anglo Saxon Cultural Diffrences.”

PARIS SOIREES EVENTS
Patricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge your circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people.

(Patricia Laplante-Collins created Paris Soirees Dinners on Sunday and Paris Networking Cocktail events on Wednesday on the Ile St Louis to bring Americans in Paris together with Ex-pats, hip French and the International Community in a global meet-up. Evenings feature Literary, Art, New Age, Business, African-American and Black Paris themes presented in English. There is an intimate salon atmosphere and the focus is on meeting people in Paris and creating friendships. Patricia is also the founder of African American Literary Soirees.)

Visit our new website - http://www.parissoirees.com
Not yet finished but fab. Designed by T. J. Byrne (arty@tombyrne.com) (See Events then click on Future Events).

Tap into Parler Paris ... written by Adrian Leeds, a long time resident of Le Marais and an American in Paris for more than 11years, brings you Mondays and Wednesdays an "insider" view on life in Paris with tips on how to maneuver the system for working, living, visiting, and particularly investing in property in Paris and France! Subscribe today: http://www.parlerparis.com

Free English-language Classifieds... Franglo.com is the premiere online community for Anglophones in France and others who want to connect. You can read and post classified ads in dozens of different categories, and it's fast, easy and free to publish your own ads. Visit http://www.franglo.com

Diary Of An Oxygen Thief. The Author Presents His Novel. Paris Soirees Dinner Sun 16 July At 18h30

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This Sunday 16 July At 18h30

Our Guest of Honor:

Anonymous
Author

DIARY OF AN OXYGEN THIEF

Excerpt:

Hurt people hurt people

Say Holden Caulfield was an alcoholic and Lolita was a photographer's assistant and somehow they met in Bright Lights Big City. He's blinded by love. She by ambition. DIARY OF AN OXYGEN THIEF is honest hilarious and heartrending but above all a very real account of what we do to each other and what we allow to have done to us.

Review:

I don't know whether to be flattered or outraged but as I read these pages I felt gratitude. It's hard to find work so drenched in honesty and I was glad for the chance to read it. I think the author is a decent unafraid writer, and that's rare. And as an editor I think the writing demonstrates a raw honesty and humour. First he steals the oxygen from you, then he spits it back in your face. One of the most interesting and controversial encounters I've made through a book.

Lorenzo di Rita, Editor in Chief at COLORS Magazine, Rome

Anonymous is originally Irish but has lived in London, Minneapolis, New York and presently Amsterdam. Before this he worked for many years as a creative director in the advertising industry.

Visit: http://www.02thief.com (copy into browser)

ADDRESS:
Chez Patricia: 14 rue St Louis en l'Ile, 75004 Paris. Metros are Sully-Morland and Pont-Marie.

PARTICIPATION:
20 Euros. Thanks for having exact change in an envelope with your name outside. Please include your card.

GREAT FOOD! International Cuisine. (Southern US, French or other European. Thai. Lovingly prepared as always by Patricia

CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY.
If you don’t receive an email confirmation by Sunday, please call Patricia: 01 43 26 12 88
E-mail: parissoirees@hotmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday! Patricia

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Paris Soirees Dinners Every Sunday At 18h30.

Every Wednesday at 18h30: PARIS NETWORKING COCKTAIL
Unsurpassed Networking opportunities. Socializing. Plat du Jour

PARIS SOIREES EVENTS
Patricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge your circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people.

(Patricia Laplante-Collins created Paris Soirees Dinners on Sunday and Paris Networking Cocktail events on Wednesday on the Ile St Louis to bring Americans in Paris together with Ex-pats, hip French and the International Community in a global meet-up. Evenings feature Literary, Art, New Age, Business, African-American and Black Paris themes presented in English. There is an intimate salon atmosphere and the focus is on meeting people in Paris and creating friendships. Patricia is also the founder of African American Literary Soirees.)

Paris Networking:Public Relations. Networking. Websites. Elizabeth Block. Linda Quinet. Thur 13 July

AND A STAR WARS (CLONE WARS) GALLERY VISIT DOWNSTAIRS FIRST!

We’ll Have Soirees All Summer – All Year!

Anyone RESERVED who wants to can meet starting at 18h00 in the Gallery downstairs in my building – Gallery Arludik. We willl have a glass of wine and a private tour of the current Star Wars exposition of original designs and prints from the film: Clone Wars.We will leave by 18h45 to come upstairs for our networking and talk. It is private so only those who have reserved for the Paris Networking Cocktail evening should attend.

The Ultimate Networking Opportunity. Great Food And Wine. Conviviality. Speaker After the Cocktail. You Always Meet New And Interesting People!

MAKE CONTACTS: FOR BUSINESS, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, SELF-DEVELOPMENT. SOCIALIZING.

Thursday 13 July At 18h45

Elizabeth Block – Public Relations Consultant
Linda Quinet - Web Site and Marketing Conception

Pubic Relations. Networking. Websites.

Elizabeth:

I am a New Yorker who has been running my own PR firm in London for some years. I have worked In the City – the Wall Street of London- but I now specialise in renewable energy and the hospitality sector. I have also started my own small film company – Terracotta Films.

I will share some of my own experiences in media relations and general networking the key to successful PR. I will discuss Launch PR for start-up companies and give some tips on confidence building.

Linda:

What is the role of a web site in the overall PR mix? I will talk about the integral role a site plays among the public relations options Elizabeth describes. Contact:lquinet@earthlink.net.. Extensive background in the communications field is described at: http://www.laq.info/portfolio

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

PARIS SOIREES DINNERS EVERY SUNDAY AT 18h30. YOU ALWAYS MEET NEW AND INTERESTING PEOPLE. Visit http://www.parissoirees.com

Sunday 16 July at 18h30. Author Vivian Walsh: Diary Of An Oxygen Thief. Paris Soirees Reserve with Patricia: parissoirees@hotmail.com /01 43 26 12 88.
PARIS SOIREES:
Patricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge your circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people.
Visit our new website : http://www.parissoirees.com
Not yet finished but fab. Designed by T. J. Byrne (arty@tombyrne.com) (See Events and Future Events)

(Patricia Laplante-Collins created Paris Soirees Dinners and Paris Networking Cocktail events on the Ile St Louis to bring Americans in Paris together with expats, hip English speaking French and the International Community in a global meetup. Evenings feature Literary, Art, New Age, Business, African- American and Black Paris themes presented in English. . There is an intimate salon atmosphere and the focus is all about meeting people learning about the the Paris of today and creating friendships. Patricia is also the founder of African American Literary Soirees)