Thursday, September 28, 2006

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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http://www.parissoirees.com

Thursday, September 21, 2006

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

Saturday, September 16, 2006

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)

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


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,%%

Friday, September 01, 2006

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