Americans in Paris 1860-1900

In the late 19th century as all eyes turned to Paris for the latest trends in art, artists from many countries traveled to Paris hoping to learn new techniques and to gain prominence as a result of having their works displayed amongst that of the local artists who were already garnering so much attention and adulation.

Among American artists who traveled to Paris for these very reasons were Mary Cassatt, Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Thomas Eakins and James McNeil Whistler. The exhibition has traveled to various European cities and will end here in New York, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. It brings together 100 paintings that, despite their varying styles, all show clear evidence of French influence.

A free symposium on Americans in Paris 1860-1900 will be held at the museum's Grace Rainey Roger auditorium on November 30th. Later, on December 3rd at 2:00 p.m., a group presentation on the appreciation of American impressionist art will be held in this same auditorium.

Speakers and panelists will include: Alice Pratt Brown, curator of American paintings and sculpture at The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Eleanor Jones Harvey, Chief Curator, Smithsonian American Art Museum and William H. Gerdts, Professor Emeritus of Art History Graduate Center CUNY. This panel of experts will introduce and discuss what drew artists to Paris at this particular time in history, what they experienced and how those experiences affected their work.

A Taste of New York

Tickets have just gone on sale for one of New York City's most exclusive epicurean events - the annual Taste of New York, November 6, 2006. Imagine established restaurateurs and food merchants plus, a few new kids on the block vying for attention and patrons in this convention style setting, chefs signing copies of their recently published "code de cuisine", inspiring food demonstrations, wine tasting, fabulous giveaways and more all taking place under one roof.

A fast pace and top-notch flavor - now that's a taste of New York! For aesthetically appealing creations that please the eyes tingling aromas that seduce the nose and divine taste that will satisfy you palate, this is the place to be. Among the renowned chefs scheduled to participate are: Bobby Flay, Marcus Samuelsson, Laurent Tourendel, Mario Batali, Eric Rippert, Tom Valenti, Bill Telepan and Kurt Guttenbruner. General admission is $110.

This event is produced by New York Magazine in conjunction with City Harvest, a non-profit food rescue organization whose mission is to fight hunger in New York City. A portion of the proceeds from this event, which in the past has sold out, will go to this worthy cause.