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Arrival: Meet & Mingle

Our guests arrive between 6:30 and 7:30pm, to enjoy a drink, nosh on some food and to get a good table for the show.

The Show Begins

At 7:30 the host will welcome you to Salon Voltaire, introduce the topics, the format and the speakers for the evening. The first speaker then begins a 25-30 minute talk.

Immediately afterward is a discussion/debate in which audience members can offer questions, comments, objections or omissions. Don't be shy. Our shows are known for their lively discussions and enthusiastic audience participation.

Intermission

We then take a 20 minute intermission so you can refill your glass, sample something from the menu and continue the discussion.

The Show Continues

After the intermission the second speaker begins. As with the first speaker, there is a discussion/debate, in which you are encouraged to jump right in.

After the Show

Once the second discussion is finished, many of our guests linger to have a drink, mingle with other audience members, and continue the discussion. This is a good chance to meet the speakers one-on-one and ask any questions that were missed.