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Matisse Dazzles Drab NYC

New York City sags after the holidays. Lights dimmed, the bells silenced and the joyous bustle gone. Relief for winter drabness can be found at 53rd and 5th Avenue at the Museum of Modern Art’s exhibition “Henri Matisse: the Cut-Outs” through February 10, 2015. The exhibition assembles 100 works, the largest number ever on display. Colors and shapes lift spirits …

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Big City-Big Art: The Restaurant Approach

Traveling over the holidays?  Want to visit a museum or two?  Big cities with large museums can be daunting and large crowds add to the frustration.  Here are some tips on how to get your arms around it. I call it the “restaurant approach.” Why?  If you want to enjoy a fine restaurant in an unfamiliar city, certain steps are …