European dance critic Patricia Boccadoro weighs in on the first visit of the American troupe to the Paris Opera in 43 years.

A recipe by Jean-Michel Bédier, formerly at Le Chiberta restaurant in Paris, from the book by Pierre-Jean and Jacques Pebeyre, 'Le Grand Livre de la Truffe'.

Bill Clinton a dû attendre 6 ans pour le donner.

J’ai promis de ne plus vous rappeler.

At the Metropolitan Opera's Opening Night Gala, investment bankers, hedge-fund managers and other financial types who form the cutting edge of New York’s boom-times economy appear to be wondering if the fat lady has finally sung.

"These women with their big doe eyes bubble over with fun," writes Hugh Hefner of Bunny Club fame. "They are sophisticated with that Parisian chic and touch of eroticism mixed with indifference which makes them unique."

The new Fellows work across a broad spectrum of endeavors and include a jazz saxophonist, a neurobiologist, a critical care physician, an urban farmer, an optical physicist, a sculptor, a geriatrician, a historian of medicine, and an inventor of musical instruments.

The Canadian dance company marks the 400th anniversary of the city of Québec.

How can we clean up the mess the Democrats have created over the last eight years? If she follows these suggestions, Sarah Palin can once and for all prove to the masses that she is the standard-bearer of a forward-thinking Republican party.

An all-star line-up of performers converged on Hollywood to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the United Negro College Fund's annual television special,

On the heels of the Hillary nutcracker and Obama-as-Curious-George T-shirts comes the latest salvo from the Conservative Republican fear-mongering zeitgeist.

Alan Behr comments on Edgar M. Bronfman's new book "Hope, Not Fear: A Path to Jewish Renaissance," wherein the author asks whether a self-imposed, modern day diaspora threatens to answer a revised "Jewish question."

Chicago's Loyola University Museum of Art hopes to focus the attention of both the electorate and the candidates on the issues unique to the 2008 race for the White House.

Altogether, 95 musicians from 23 countries competed in the categories organ, voice and violoncello/ baroque violoncello to win the coveted title of title of

Alan Behr in New York replies to Dr. Kwame Opoku in Vienna who questioned Mr. Behr's assessment of James Cuno's new book 'Who Owns Antiquitiy? Museums and the Battle over Our Ancient Heritage'.

A delicious combination of pork and Mirabelle plums served with quartered fresh figs and fresh pasta from Cyberchef Philippe Broad.

Patricia Boccadoro on Paris Opera Ballet star Hervé Moreau.

British artist Steve McQueen received the award during the 65th Venice Film Festival for his direction of 'Hunger'.

The recent filming of John Neumeier's 'La Dame aux Camélias' at the Palais Garnier features Paris Opera Ballet stars Agnès Letestu and Stéphane Bullion.

In the wake of the Democratic convention, John McCain has certainly defied expectations by picking little-known Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his vice presidential nominee.