Paul Heyse

In the spring of 1854, some of my publications persuaded King Maximilian II of Bavaria to offer me, at the suggestion of Emanuel Geibel, a position in Munich with an annual salary of 1000 guilders, to take part in his so-called symposia, weekly soirees at which scholars and poets were gathered.

German Writer

Joshua Bell

As far as I'm concerned, the stakes are always very high. Whether it's playing at the White House or playing for a group in my own house - you know, one of those soirees I play in. Once I start playing, the stakes are somehow higher, in a way, than any of the context.

American Musician

Jeremiah Brent

For summer soirees, I recommend being bold. Add a flavorful herb or a fresh, exotic fruit or vegetable to transport your guests to another place.

American Celebrity

Rutherford B. Hayes

The truth is, this being errand boy to one hundred and fifty thousand people tires me so by night I am ready for bed instead of soirees.

American President

Incorporating travel, elements from different cultures and locales, is a great way to establish the overall tone and theme for a soiree.

A soiree happens in the evening. If it's in the daytime, it's not a soiree.

Evening Event

Soirees are often formal or semi-formal. Guests may dress up more than for a casual get-together.

Formal Gathering

The word 'soiree' suggests a cultural or sophisticated atmosphere, not just any party.

Cultural Elegance

 so he said well I need a plotter I got a big piece of paper an ink pen and I'll make it plot so he designed a plotter as well and and you know at that point I think he got pretty much pretty good machine and along comes this woman Ada Lovelace now imagine these soirees all these great and good comes along this

The greatest machine...

 Because of course, there's never been a mathematician that's gone crazy, so, you know, that'll be fine. Everything'll be fine. So she's got this mathematical training, and she goes to one of these soirees with her mother,