small wonder foundation . 7101 jurupa avenue . #20 . riverside . ca . 92504 951.687.4879 .
exploring the horizons of contemporary culture from the realm of the fabulous inland empire
"A salon is a gathering of stimulating people of quality under the roof of an inspiring hostess or host, partly to amuse one another and partly to refine their taste and increase their knowledge through conversation and readings, often consciously following Horace's definition of the aims of poetry, "to please and educate" ("aut delectare aut prodesse est"). The salons, commonly associated with French literary and philosophical salons of the 17th century and 18th century, were carried on until quite recently in urban settings among like-minded people of a 'set'."
