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FRENCH-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, HOUSTON, INC.

5373 W. Alabama , Suite 209 - Houston , TX 77056

Tel. 713-960-0575 - Fax 713-960-0495

www.facchouston.com – beaujolais@facchouston.com

Houston , TX – May 2010

Contact: Eglantine Pauvarel, French-American Chamber of Commerce, Houston

Celebrating Taste with Style

Soirée Beaujolais and Beyond

27th Annual French-American Wine and Food Festival

When: Thursday, November 18, 2010 – 6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: J. W. Marriott, 5150 Westheimer Houston, TX 77056

Why: Indulge in gourmet dishes and wines * Walk away with a luxury item from our silent auction * Take part in a chance to enter our raffle to win Continental Airlines tickets * Dance the night away to the live band Password * Network with the business crowds of downtown and mid-town *

What is the Festival about?

Soirée Beaujolais and Beyond is the world's largest simultaneous French wine and gourmet food tasting! Join us to celebrate the arrival of the newest French wines of the season at the J.W. Marriott Hotel on Westheimer on Thursday November 18^th from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Beyond the annual celebration of the Beaujolais wines, we will showcase a broad variety of French and American wines and a selection of gourmet foods provided by local prestigious restaurants and caterers. Participate in the extraordinary silent auction boasting lavish hotel packages, luxury items, and goods from local upscale boutiques. And don’t forget to raffle for tickets on Continental Airlines*!

The French-American Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome the band Password for a special private performance. Come enjoy the sounds and stylings of this talented band. Password is a rare blend of talented, experienced musicians who can adapt and play in many different musical styles, such as smooth jazz, disco, R&B, top 40, Latin, and country. Everyone is sure to take full advantage of the dance floor!

Over 1,000 individuals from the executive and corporate crowds of downtown and midtown, wine aficionados, and other members of the French community are expected to attend. Come join us for an evening of music, fun, and gastronomie!

How can I attend?

Until November 18^th, individual tickets are $35 for members of the French-American Chamber of Commerce, and $55 for non-members. On the 18^th, the day of the event, tickets for both members and non-members will be $60. To purchase tickets call (713) 960-0575 or write to beaujolais@facchouston.com. Tickets can also be bought online at http://www.soireebeaujolaisandbeyond.com. It should be noted that the use of an international credit card will incur an additional fee of $3.

Continental Airlines is the official airline of the FACC.

* The raffle is being operated by the FRENCH-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, HOUSTON, INC.

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