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Calendar of upcoming Club events

nospam@example.com (John W. T. Eaton) — Wed, 23 May 2012 08:00:00 +0200

EVENTS 2012

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http://www.americanclubparis.org/db_events.php

EVENTS 2012

May:

May 31 Sebastian Marx; a New Yorker in Paris

June

Tbd Walking tour of American historic Paris 16th

June 12 Garde Républicaine – private guided tour (Henry IV)

12-17 “Shakespeare in the Park” in the Bois de Boulogne

June 20 Garden Party –Mona Bismarck

Late June Collège des Bernardins – with tea and pastry after

July
Private visit of the theatre des Champs Elysées – dinner

Summer Cocktail and Dance

September
Welcome back/La Rentrée Cocktail party

Private guided Musée Guimet

October
Steve & Chiara Rosenblum Collection – private art gallery
visit, tie in with FIAC

And many more exciting events to be announced…

Sebastian Marx: a New Yorker in Paris

nospam@example.com (John W. T. Eaton) — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 +0200

Thursday, May 31st, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
STAND-UP COMEDY ROUTINE FOLLOWED BY A COCKTAIL
Sebastian Marx is a New Yorker who lives in Paris and, as you can imagine, he is a bit lost here. Therefore, he has decided to share his expat experiences in his native tongue through a show called “A New Yorker in Paris”, which is so funny that even the French find it “not bad”!
Influenced by Woody Allen, Jerry Seinfeld and Louis CK, Sebastian shares his humor that is:
As varied as the American landscape, As improbable as a Hollywood movie, As naïve as a cheerleader!!
So brings your friends to hear Sebastian, in English at :
Venue: Philomuses – 55 quai des grands Augustins
75006 Paris
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Last minute payments will not be accepted

Price: Members 29 € / Guests 35 €

“Experiencing Golf Poetry" - Leon S. White, PhD

nospam@example.com (John W. T. Eaton) — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 +0200

Leon S. White, PhD
Tuesday, May 15 -7 :00 pm
“Experiencing Golf Poetry"
Read golf poetry out loud, It will lower your score; And if one poem doesn’t do it, Read two or three more!

A Little Golf History.” The first reference to golf is found in an Act of the Scottish Parliament in 1457 that bans the game! But the origins of the game are unknown. However, this didn’t stop an anonymous 19th century poet from giving us a charming version of the story in verse.
The earliest poem to include a reference to golf was published in Edinburgh in 1638. An Edinburgh medical student penned the first instructional golf poem in his diary in 1687. Furthermore, the first separately printed golf book was a 358-line mock-heroic poem first published in 1743.

For the last six years Leon White has been collecting poetry about golf, written by golfers¬ - a little known area of the golf literature. As his collection of poems increased, it became evident that reading these verses constituted a new way to experience all the attributes of the game. “I wanted to share what I had discovered with golf enthusiasts worldwide, so first I began developing a book and then I started writing a Blog. The book, Golf Course of Rhymes – Links between Golf and Poetry Through the Ages, with a Foreword by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., was published in 2011 and is available on Amazon.com. The Blog continues.”
Talk will be followed by a cocktail

Venue: AMERICAN GOLF STORE – 35 bis rue de l’abbé Grégoire -75006 Paris –www.americangolfparis.com- 7.00 PM to 9.00 PM. (Discount to American Club members on golf items in the shop)
Last minute payments will not be accepted
Price: Members 20€ / Guests 25€
On-line registration: http://www.americanclubparis.org/db_event.php?id=343

“Une Française à Hollywood”-Mémoires by Leslie Caron

nospam@example.com (John W. T. Eaton) — Sat, 05 May 2012 08:00:00 +0200

MONDAY, May 21, from 12.30 p.m. to 2.00 p.m.
“Une Française à Hollywood”
Mémoires by Leslie Caron
Interviewed by journalist and writer ALAN RIDING
One of the best-loved stars of classic American cinema tells all in this wry, funny, and poignant memoir
Born in Paris, France to a French father and an American mother, Leslie Caron began her career as a dancer at the age of 9 – joigned Roland Petit’s Ballets des Champs-Elysées at 16. Gene Kelly was searching for a dancer to co-star opposite him in the musical feature An American in Paris and spotted Caron performing in a ballet. She got the job and landed a contract with MGM. Caron went on to star in more than 45 features, including the lead role in the beloved classic Gigi (1958) alongside other French stars Maurice Chevalier and Louis Jordan. Her performance earned her a Golden Laurel Award for Top Female Musical Performance.
Caron made a smooth transition from musicals to dramas and won Oscar nominations and two BAFTAS, as well as a Golden Globe awards for her touching performances in Lili (1953) and The L-Shaped Room (1962). She has worked steadily throughout the years both in Hollywood and Europe, in features such as Daddy Long Legs (1955) with Fred Astaire, Fanny (1961) with Maurice Chevalier, Father Goose (1964) with Cary Grant, Chocolat (2000) with Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche , Le Divorce (2002) a Merchant-Ivory film - and in TV movies such as Murder on the Orient Express (2001) and The Last of the Blond Bombshells. She has also won the Emmy (2007) for best dramatic actress in the TV series « Law and Order, SVU » in the episode Recall.
She last appeared as Mrs Armfeldt, in « Little Night Music » at the Châtelet Theatre, in 2010 -

Venue: Cercle de l’Union Interalliée 33 rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré – 75008 Paris
from 12.30 to 2.00 PM. Last minute payments will not be accepted

Price: Members 55 € / Guests 65 €

On-line registration: http://www.americanclubparis.org/db_event.php?id=342
Reply before 4.30 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012.
Reservations with payment. No payment at the door.

LISTENING TO PAKISTAN: A Woman's Voice in a Veiled Land

nospam@example.com (John W. T. Eaton) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 08:00:00 +0100

Wednesday, March 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
TALK FOLLOWED BY A COCKTAIL DINATOIRE
Understanding Pakistan is going to be key to the 21st century. Denise Dailey has written a
powerful book on her travels there and her insights on the culture and in particular the role
and position of women. Northern Pakistan and its extraordinary people are brought
to brilliant life in this insightful and compelling book. One reviewer described the
book stating: “Denise Dailey has given us an unforgettable view of Northern
Pakistan, a fascinating part of the world that, for geopolitical reasons, is
becoming increasingly remote to Western tourists. In the lyrical, timeless prose
of the best travel writers, she conveys the sounds, shapes, smells and textures
of this world, its beauty, its poverty, its friendliness, its hostility. It took an
adventurous spirit for Ms. Dailey and her companions to make this journey, one
that many would not attempt under the best of circumstances. Thanks to Ms.
Dailey's rich background in art, history, travel, nature, language and cuisine,
among her other wisdoms, and to her amazing attention to detail, we feel as if
we've made the trip ourselves.
Denise is half Brazilian, half French and has lived for many years in New York with her
husband and children. She now divides her time between New York city and the Catskills.
Venue: France-Amériques –– 9, avenue Franklin Roosevelt 75008 Paris
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Last minute payments will not be accepted
Price: Members 30 € / Guests 40 €
On-line registration: http://www.americanclubparis.org/db_event.php?id=335Reply before 4:30 pm on Tuesday, March 20, 2012.
Reservations with payment. No payment at the door.

“Mind vs. Money” by Dr. Alan S. Kahan

nospam@example.com (John W. T. Eaton) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:00:00 +0100

Wednesday, March 7 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Alan S. Kahan is an historian, political theorist, translator, travel writer, editor, and resident of Paris. He teaches at SciencesPo and at the American Graduate School of International Relations and Diplomacy. For the past 150 years, Western intellectuals have trumpeted contempt for capitalism and capitalists. Mind vs. Money is an analytical history of how and why so many intellectuals have opposed capitalism. It is also an argument for how this opposition can be tempered. Kahan argues that intellectuals are a permanently alienated elite in capitalist societies.

Venue : Restaurant Le Ragueneau 202 rue Saint Honoré – 75001 Paris from 7.00 to 10.00 PM - Talk followed by a cocktail-dinatoire
NO PAYMENT AT THE DOOR

Price:
Members 40 Euros
Guests 55 Euros

- Late fee 10 Euros after March 6, 2012

On-line registration : http://www.americanclubparis.org/db_event.php?id=334

Happy New Year!!!

nospam@example.com (John W. T. Eaton) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100

The American Club of Paris wishes everyone a very happy new year!!!

Foie Gras, Oysters, and Champagne

nospam@example.com (John W. T. Eaton) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0100

Wednesday, December 14th from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Join us as we kick off the holiday season with lots of Champagne,
with Foie-Gras from the “Atelier des Terroirs”
(www.latelierdesterroirs.com)
and
with Oysters from “Huitres et Saumons de Passy“
(17 rue de l'Annonciation, 75016 Paris)
We will be in the beautifully restored first-floor reception rooms at the
Mona Bismarck Foundation, 34 avenue de New York, 75116 Paris
(+33 1 47 23 64 36)
Members 50 Euros
Guests 60 Euros
Children 20 Euros
Reply before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2011. Payment is due
at time of reservation. No payment at the door.

U.S. Expatriate Investing: Risk vs. Reward in an Age of Uncertainty

nospam@example.com (John W. T. Eaton) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:00:00 +0100

This event will include the same distinguished panel of speakers as planned for December.
They will bring their expertise to the most pressing investment concerns of Americans living abroad.

Thomas Coleman, PHD: A leading expert on the subject of risk management.
Ciaran O’Hagan: Head of Interest Rate Research at Societe Generale, Paris, focus on bonds
Edmund Shing, PHD: Head of European Equity Strategy at Barclay’s Capital, London; equity strategy
Grant Rogers: Founder of Metis Capital Management LLC, Rye, New York; yield investment
Phillippe Dardier: Director at Alternativa, Paris; ISF tax reduction investment strategies

Further biographies of the speakers are available on the website of Metis Capital Management: www.metiscap.com

Date: Saturday, January 14, 2012
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: Theatre Adyar, 4 Square Rapp, 75007 Paris
Metro: Ecole Militaire, Pont d’Alma (RER C), Bus: 80, 92, 42, 69, 87

Cost: AARO and; American Club of Paris members €15; non-members €20; payable online at aaro.org or send your check to:
AARO, 34 avenue de New York, 75116 Paris
AARO office phone number 01 47 20 24 15

For those who have paid for the Dec. 3 event and cannot attend the Jan. 14 event, please contact:
Roberta Beardsley, roberta@speedfish.com, T. 01 40 26 01 90, who will arrange for your reimbursement.

ACP Evening at Maxim's

nospam@example.com (John W. T. Eaton) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0100

Maxim's invites the American Club of Paris to a
privately guided tour on Tuesday, December 6th at 7:30 PM,
followed by a coupe de champagne.
We will be visiting the new Art Nouveau “the 1900 Collection” Museum,
a 12 room courtesan apartment recreated by Pierre Cardin, furnished with articles
and fine furniture by Tiffany, Gallé, and Majorelle, reminiscent of the Belle Epoque.....
http://www.maxims-de-paris.com/
You are then invited to continue the evening at the Apéro Lounge Bar where you can
taste “assiettes diner” 15 Euros: 20h to 22h
Cabaret Show by Veronique Fourcaud: 21h45 to 22h
Pschutt disco Party: 22h to 03h
Dress code Pschutty chic Fashion/ DJ Marc Ryan
Price for ACP members and guests is 25 Euros per person (includes guided tour +
1 coupe de champagne only)
Please reserve before 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 6th at 7:30 PM
for Maxim’s – 3 rue Royale 75008 Paris M° Concorde

Thanksgiving message from Joe Smallhoover

nospam@example.com (John W. T. Eaton) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0100

Dear Friends and Fellow American Club Members,

Much is written about the importance of this great holiday, so I will be brief.

Benjamin Franklin, the forefather of our Club, thought that the turkey should be the national emblem and not the eagle for reasons to long to repeat here. But whether you will be celebrating with friends and family at home today or with the American Club of Paris on Friday evening, the turkey, dressing and all that goes with it reminds us all of how much we have to be thankful for.

Aside from all the obvious things, I am grateful for the efforts that our volunteers and Committee Members put in to keeping our Club vibrant.

On behalf of the Club's Executive Committee, I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.

Joe Smallhoover
President

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

nospam@example.com (John W. T. Eaton) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0100

The American Club of Paris wishes everyone a very
Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Thanksgiving Dinner - Friday November 25th

nospam@example.com (John W. T. Eaton) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0100

On Friday November 25th the American Club of Paris

Invites you to an exceptional Thanksgiving Dinner - turkey with all the trimmings.

It will be a black tie affair with classical music, in an extraordinary venue in the heart of Paris

Dress Code: Black tie / Evening or formal cocktail attire
Time: 8:00 pm to Midnight
Venue: Hotel de Vanssay - 12, rue Chanoinesse - Paris 75004 – M° Cité
Price: Members/partners: 90 Euros Potential Members/Guests: 110 Euros
Family: (2 adults + 1child) 200 Euros 1 Child: 40 Euros

MUST RESERVE BY 4:30 pm FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18th!!!

Information/photo of the venue, please click on the invitation/ response coupon at:
http://www.americanclubparis.org/download/Thanksgiving2011

ACP Members may pay on line: www.americanclubparis.org/db_events.php

Concert de la Soprano Marie-Charlotte LABORNE

nospam@example.com (John W. T. Eaton) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:00:00 +0200

Pour la première fois Marie-Andréa Zammit,
consultante en Art, Paris-Genève-Monte-Carlo,
présentera à
l’Hôtel Negresco de Nice
une exposition d’art contemporain
et un concert de la Soprano Marie-Charlotte LABORNE
accompagnée au piano par Antoine TERNY
Exposition du 14 au 17 novembre 2011 de 10 heures à 19 heures
Vernissage le mardi 15 novembre 2011 à partir de 18h30
Concert le mardi 15 novembre 2011 à 20 heures
Prix des places - cocktail + concert : 75 euros
Places limitées
Programme :
Ravel : Mélodies populaires grecques
Louis Aubert : poèmes arabes "Le mirage" et "Le destin"
Bizet : L'hôtesse arabe
Verdi : Aida
Lecoq : Le coeur et la main
Delibes : Les filles de Cadix
Satie : La Dame de Monte-Carlo
Aatini naya
Wa habibi
Ya oumana
Achraka nour
Réservations auprès de Marie-Andréa Zammit : 06 88 84 85 18

Post-Halloween Wizard Party

nospam@example.com (John W. T. Eaton) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:00:00 +0200

WHY “ Post-“? Because every year Halloween is the same time as the French “Toussaint” holidays, so this year ACP has decided to do a “Post-Ween Party” in order for everyone to enjoy the fun!

WHY « Wizard »? It’s a tribute to the final Harry Potter film!

WHAT to wear? Harry Potter character & creature costume or a scary Halloween look…if not, you will be painted at the door..

WHAT kind of Tricks or Treats??
Tricks who knows??? magic wands, disappearing ghosts etc…… ++eerie music for wild dancing
Treats?? Slimy green punch, ghoulish canapés, chicken brochettes,
blood dripping baby ribs, hot pumpkin soup, candy corn etc….

WHEN? Starting at 7:30 pm until the weeeeen hours…
Friday, November 4th

WHERE? Carr’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
1 rue Mont Thabor (parallel to the rue Rivoli)
M° Tuileries

HOW to reserve? Send in the attached coupon with your check to
American Club of Paris
34, avenue of New York
75116 Paris
ACP members may pay on line: www.americanclubparis.org/db_events.php

SEE THE INVITATION FOR MORE DETAILS..
http://www.americanclubparis.org/download/PostHalloweenParty