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From her beginnings as a cereal heiress to becoming a prominent socialite, Post's opulent lifestyle was matched only by her discerning eye for art, particularly her extensive collections of Russian Imperial art and French decorative arts. Join art historian Tosca Ruggieri for an exploration of Post’s life and her visionary contributions to the art world. Discover how she amassed a breathtaking collection of Russian Imperial treasures, alongside exquisite French furniture, tapestries, and porcelain. Her stunning Hillwood Estate in Washington, D.C. is not only a reflection of her wealth but also a testament to her sophisticated taste and commitment to preserving art history. This lecture will also delve into Post’s role as a philanthropist, her personal life marked by multiple marriages, and how she shaped the cultural landscape of her time. 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Wondering what wine pairs best with turkey? Our host is here to help you navigate this tricky choice...All the wines you will taste will be available to buy at a discount (there will also be a discount on all wines in stock at the store!). Just ask your host. 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Just sit back and enjoy some unusual discoveries from the following:Alsace, Jura, CharenteOur host will take you through various themes to build up your wine knowledge. Our session is both informative and fun. In just two hours, you will taste some excellent French wine and be exposed to some of France’s lesser-known gems. As before, we will discuss the history, the terroir, the characteristics of each region. These sessions are interactive. All questions are welcome, especially if the host doesn’t know the answer (challenge!!). All the wines you will taste will be available to buy at a discount (there will also be a discount on all wines in stock at the store!). Just ask your host. 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Private screening at the Avon Theater in Stamford (open to Alliance Francaise members and their friends and guests) Champagne pre-screening cocktail party from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Tickets are $40 per person and non-refundable**. Movie screening will start at 8:00pm. Following the screening at 9:00pm, there will be a panel discussion with:Jim DiGiovanni, former Personal Assistant and Music Publisher (US territory) of Michel Legrand Todd Ellison, Broadway Music Director and Conductor of Symphony Orchestras and Music Director of ‘Amour’ a musical composed by Michel Legrand Peter H. Gistelinck, Avon Theatre Executive Director & former Artistic Producer for Michel Legrand Michel Legrand was the composer of some of the most famous scores of cinema (F for Fake, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The Thomas Crown Affair to name a few). In the same vein, he moved from arrangement to composition, from jazz to classical, from New Wave to Hollywood, where he won three Oscars and 5 Grammys. 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Our host is here to help you navigate this tricky choice...All the wines you will taste will be available to buy at a discount (there will also be a discount on all wines in stock at the store!). Just ask your host. A votre santé!! Charcuterie and pâté will be served.Thanks to our sponsor :## TIME & PLACE OF THE WINE TASTING IN LARCHMONT 7:00pm Larchmont Wine and Liquor 1945 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, NY 10538ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - Limited placesMembers $25Non-members $35Non refundableThanks to your support on this event !", "product_order": "0", "product_icon": null, "product_brand_id": "1", "product_price": "35.0000", "product_price_ex_tax": 31.818181818182, "product_price_local_tax": "35.0000", "product_created_datetime": "2023-10-09 04:00:41", "product_code": "", "product_barcode": "", "product_is_unorderable": "0", "product_is_shipping_required": "0", "product_inventory_level": "36", "product_uri": "\/products\/af-wine-tasting-20-nov\/" }, { "product_id": "2505", "product_title": "Les Six - Concert", "product_content": "LES SIX - CONCERT - OSSIE DAVIS THEATER Please join us for an evening of music on Thursday May 18, 2023. 8PM-9:30PM Member $25Non-Member $30 (limited seats available on a first-come first-served basis)All sales are final. No refund.The program will include pieces for Flute and Piano interpreted by exceptional US and international artists. Joseph Piscitelli, flute He made his solo debut at the notable age of sixteen at New York’s Town Hall and Alice Tully Hall. As a busy New York musician, Mr. Piscitelli performs regularly with New York Chamber Orchestra, Solisti New York, Musica Sacra, Long Island Philharmonic, Opera Northeast, Opera Ensemble of New York, Philharmonia Virtuosi, Greenwich Symphony and Lar Lubavitch Dance Company. He has toured the United States, Canada, Mexico, France, England and the Netherlands.As a winner of the Artists International Competition, he was presented at Weill Recital Hall. The New York Times hailed his playing as “sensitive” and “endowed with a sense of charm and a great deal of inherent musicality.” He can be heard on numerous recordings including the music of Leo Kraft, Binnette Lipper and Pamela Sklar’s The Silver Pharaoh. Dominique Soucy, flute Flutist Dominique Soucy is an active teacher and performer in the New York City area. As a winner of the Montreal Symphony Competition, The Canadian Music Competition and Artist International in New York, she has performed in most major halls in New York, Washington and Canada. Emily White, piano. Commended by the New York Times and London Times, pianist Emily White was the first Juilliard student and first American fully sponsored by the London Symphony Orchestra for postgraduate study at the Royal Academy of Music. . As a high school student in Miami, Florida, Emily White won the summer concerto competition three times at the National Music Camp, Interlochen, and received the Miami Herald’s Silver Knight Award for Music. 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