Past Events 2015
Thursday, December 3rd, 2015 Luncheon at the National Arts Club
Guest Speaker: Charlie Scheips
“Elsie de Wolfe’s Paris: Frivolity Before the Storm”
A delightful glimpse into another era, the American decorator Elsie de Wolfe was the international set’s preeminent hostess in Paris during the interwar years. Her friend Cole Porter captured the spirit of these fleeting moments in his songs.
Charlie Scheips is a cultural historian and founding director of the Condé Nast Archive in New York.
Photos here
Friday, November 20th, 2015 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Beaujolais Nouveau
O’Cabanon, 245 West 29th Street
PAC and FACC members and guests celebrated the release of the 2015 Beaujolais Nouveau, courtesy of Georges Duboeuf, and a delicious array of OCabanon’s d’hors d’oeuvres.
Soirée d’automne
Wednesday, November 4th
Le Colonial
149 East 57th Street (btw Lex & 3rd)
“Pour tous, ce fut une soirée mémorable, à divers points de vue.”
“Thank you for last evening. It was a blast!”
“Congratulating you and thanking you for this very enjoyable soirée d’automne. It was a really nice idea to hold a cocktail reception at Le Colonial, which allowed conversation with more people rather than a seated dinner. Une très belle soirée à refaire plus souvent!”
“Un petit message pour te féliciter de cette soirée, assurément un grand succès….le Paris American Club at its best!”
“Bien cordialement et à bientôt pour de tels moments d’amitié et de convivialité”
“La soirée d’hier au Colonial était très réussie, toutes mes félicitations!”
“J’admire ton travail pour le Club, et te remercie pour ton dévouement. Comme toujours tu sais bien organiser la Fête. C’était super! Transmets aussi nos remerciements à Mario pour le délicieux Champagne.”
“Merci énormément pour cette superbe soirée, nous avons passé un moment incroyable!”
“The event was lovely!”
“This decision to have a more swinging event is a great idea, even though I am from the Old Guard.”
“The Paris American Club’s networking event of the season!”
Thursday, October 15th, 2015 Cocktail Français at the National Arts Club
6:00 to 6:30 Cash Bar
Free Lecture: “Lalique”
Optional Dinner
The name Lalique evokes the brilliance of jewelry, the wonder of transparency, and the sparkle of crystal. Before it became a brand name, it was the name of a man: René Lalique, a French glass designer known for his creation of perfume bottles, vases, jewelry, chandeliers, clocks and automobile hood ornaments. The world’s only Lalique factory, the Verrerie d’Alsace, is found in the Alsatian village of Wingen-sur-Moder, in the heart of a region known for its historic glassmaking tradition.
Nicholas Dawes, a faculty member of Parsons School of Design, where he teaches European history and luxury marketing, is this country’s leading authority on works by René Lalique. In 1989, he curated the popular exhibition “Lalique: A Century of Glass for a Modern World”, which toured several U.S. museums over three years.
Wednesday, October 14th, 2015 6-8 pm, Opening Reception at the National Academy Museum & School, 5 East 89th Street
PAC Member Anne Vandycke presents Essential & Accessory
“Let’s act to avoid the accessory becoming more important than the essential.“Aristotle
Anne’s art comes from her imagination and is an introspection on life and the feelings it can inspire. Essential versus accessory concerns everyone, and can drive our lives. All of us are in search of happiness and well-being.
To achieve that goal, we alternate our time between fulfilling essential needs and trying to achieve dreams. At times we need to look at the world in another way and take time before continuing the walk further.
Exhibit October 15 to November 15, 2015
Thursday, October 8th, 2015 Luncheon at the National Arts Club
Guest Speaker: David Garrow Lowe
“The Invention of the Riviera: English in Winter, Americans in Summer”
September 10th, 2015 Luncheon
Ariane Daguin of D’Artagnan
“Femme to Table”
“Bravo for a really great first season luncheon. The gratin dauphinois was a hit at our table, and the wines, super. The speaker was justement notre affaire. A warm, personal, from the heart talk about the rise from an au pair in a strange land and strange culture, who made it because of her industriousness, and American generosity and open-mindedness. That was a perfect example of the mix of business and culture promoted by the Paris American Club. Our table was a real mix of youth and age, conviviality, and self-expression.”
-Dr. Robert April, Member since 2004
Recognized in 1994 by The James Beard Foundation “Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America,” Ariane is now a member of the Awards Committee. In 2005, Ariane received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from Bon Appétit Magazine, and in September 2006, she was awarded the French Légion d’Honneur.
Summer Social Networking, August 13th, 2015
Members and guests of the French-American Chamber of Commerce enjoyed an opportunity to network before the rentrée in the chic new Sud de France space. Evening highlights included live jazz as well as the signature iced tea punch from Palais des Thés. Attendees also had a chance to sample a delectable selection of Languedoc-Roussillon wines and hors d’oeuvres from Tradition and Excellence. Desserts were served courtesy of La Compagnie des Desserts.
June 5th, 2015 Gala Luncheon at Daniel, Special Guest:
His Excellency François Delattre, Ambassador of France to the United Nations, who honored Kevin MacCarthy for his 15 years of service as President of the Club.
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May 8
Guest Speaker: Professor Ronald Rosbottom, When Paris Went Dark
Venue: The National Arts Club
April 2
Guest Speaker: Professor Eugène Nicole, Growing up in St-Pierre and Miquelon
Venue: The National Arts Club
March 5 Event cancelled due to snow
Guest Speaker: Ambassador Tiendrebeogo, Permanent Representative of La Francophonie to the United Nations
Venue: The National Arts Club
February 5
Guest Speaker: Charles Rohlfs, Opera Lafayette
Venue: The National Arts Club
January 8
Guest Speaker: Dr. John de Csepel, Life in the Field with Médecins Sans Frontières
Venue: The National Arts Club
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